KDFC 9 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Bezerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bezerra
vs
Fernandez

183 cm
19
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Next Level Nutrition (158q for $50!!!!)

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, Carlos Bezerra!
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, Victor Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bezerra throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fernandez was covering up waiting for the punch and Bezerra finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fernandez looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bezerra is looking to stand up but Fernandez won't let him.
Bezerra trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fernandez can't keep his opponent in guard - Bezerra advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bezerra wants to stand but Fernandez has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Bezerra not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bezerra stands up from half guard.

Bezerra shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bezerra was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bezerra punching from mount but Fernandez doing a good job of avoiding damage.
A nice elbow there by Bezerra.
Bezerra takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bezerra scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bezerra controlling from the full mount.
Bezerra wants to take Fernandez's back here but Fernandez is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Bezerra controlling his opponent.
Bezerra 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.
Bezerra seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fernandez for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bezerra working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bezerra throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fernandez because Bezerra loaded up on that one.
A nice elbow there by Bezerra.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bezerra moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Fernandez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bezerra controlling from the top position.

Bezerra stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bezerra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fernandez is breathing heavily.

Bezerra closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Well, if Bezerra is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bezerra trying to pass the guard but Fernandez defending well.
Bezerra prevents Fernandez from standing back up.
Bezerra content to control rather than advance.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Carlos Bezerra!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Zadoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikel Skiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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?

Zadoff
vs
Skiel

180 cm
25
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

155 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Pablo Zadoff!
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, Mikel Skiel!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skiel avoids the head kick by Zadoff.

Skiel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zadoff is trying to defend but Skiel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Skiel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Skiel is stalling here. Zadoff is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Skiel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Zadoff has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Skiel prevents Zadoff from improving position.
Zadoff wants to stand but Skiel has his arm trapped.
Zadoff trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Skiel can't do much from the bottom here.
Skiel manages to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skiel tries to get to full guard but Zadoff has control of the leg.
It looks like Zadoff is going to stand back up.
Skiel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zadoff is working away from the top position though.
Skiel should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zadoff throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Mikel Skiel has been cut.
Skiel avoids a punch combination nicely.

Skiel clinches with his opponent.
Zadoff is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zadoff has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Skiel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Skiel gets underhooks to prevent Zadoff's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Zadoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zadoff goes for a takedown in the clinch but Skiel prevents it.
Zadoff is breathing heavily.
Zadoff looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zadoff goes for a takedown in the clinch but Skiel prevents it.
Skiel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zadoff really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Skiel effectively controlling the action here.

Skiel gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Skiel trying to control from half guard but Zadoff is working away.
Skiel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Skiel is keen to just control but Zadoff is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Skiel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zadoff wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Skiel connects with a nice short shot to Zadoff's temple.
Zadoff trying to control but Skiel postures up.
Zadoff is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Skiel scores with a couple of nice shots.
Skiel is looking to take a break and control but Zadoff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Skiel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Skiel connects with a nice short shot to Zadoff's temple.
Skiel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skiel prevents Zadoff from improving his position.
Skiel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zadoff with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Skiel lands a nice short elbow.
Skiel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zadoff keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Skiel thows a huge punch but Zadoff dodges it nicely.
Skiel slips a nice elbow through Zadoff's hands, connecting with Zadoff's forehead.
Skiel working Zadoff over with strikes.
Skiel trying to control the action but Zadoff is working from the bottom.
Skiel controlling the action here.
Skiel lands strikes from half guard.
Skiel wants to control but Zadoff is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zadoff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zadoff lands a high kick!
Zadoff looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Skiel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Skiel showed some decent athleticism there.
Skiel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Skiel 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.
Zadoff is trying to control but Skiel passes into side control!
Skiel lands an elbow.
Zadoff taking a bit of punishment here - Skiel scoring with strikes.

Skiel goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zadoff rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Skiel's guard! Nice work there by Zadoff!
Zadoff wants to get up but he can't break Skiel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Zadoff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skiel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zadoff is one step ahead there.

Skiel pushes Zadoff off and scrambles back to his feet.
Zadoff looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pablo Zadoff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zadoff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Zadoff.

Skiel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Skiel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zadoff is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Skiel connects with a nice short shot to Zadoff's temple.
Zadoff is trying to get back to full guard.
Skiel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Skiel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zadoff sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Skiel lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zadoff has his hands clasped together around Skiel's back. He's all about the action.
Skiel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zadoff keeps working.
Skiel is controlling the pace.
Skiel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zadoff keeps working.

Skiel seems to be looking for submissions.

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.
Skiel throwing shots but Zadoff is blocking nicely.
Skiel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Skiel wants to pass to mount but Zadoff is defending the position.
Skiel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Skiel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zadoff sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Skiel somewhat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zadoff. Skiel shrugs it off though.
Zadoff throws a series of punches but Skiel avoids them all with ease.

Skiel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zadoff pushes Skiel off looking to stand but Skiel dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikel Skiel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mikel Skiel'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Zadoff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zadoff misses with a two punch combination.

Skiel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zadoff sprawls well initially but Skiel persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zadoff wants to get back to his feet.
Skiel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Skiel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Skiel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Skiel drops an elbow to the side of Zadoff's head.
Skiel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skiel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Skiel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zadoff sees it coming and defends easily.
Zadoff trying to hold on to Skiel's head to control him but Skiel postures up.
Zadoff pushes Skiel off but Skiel dives into side control.
Skiel grinds an elbow into Zadoff's temple.
Skiel landing a few strikes.

Skiel goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Zadoff has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Skiel but great work by Zadoff.
Zadoff working the ground and pound but Skiel is defending the strikes.
Skiel struggling a bit here.
Skiel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skiel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zadoff is pressing down on Skiel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Skiel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zadoff looking for a sweep. Not yet Zadoff, not yet.
Skiel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Skiel throwing strikes but missing.
Skiel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Skiel postures up in Zadoff's guard and throws a big left but Zadoff blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Skiel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zadoff. Zadoff obviously looking to wear him down.
Skiel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zadoff tries to bum rush Skiel with a series of wild strikes but Skiel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Skiel wants to clinch up but Zadoff keeps it at a distance.

Skiel feints and as Zadoff raises his hands in defense, Skiel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zadoff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Zadoff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Skiel is working Zadoff over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Skiel cracks Zadoff with a solid left hand.
Mikel Skiel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zadoff keeping moving, preventing Skiel from controlling successfully.
Zadoff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skiel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Skiel tries to free his leg and advance position but Zadoff is retaining full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zadoff tries a head kick but it misses.

Skiel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zadoff tries to roll over but Skiel keeps him under control.
Zadoff gets full guard.
Zadoff wants to sweep here but Skiel controlling him for the moment.
Skiel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zadoff's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikel Skiel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Skiel 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Mikel Skiel!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Mikel Skiel!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Mikel Skiel!

Mikel Skiel wins by unanimous decision!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fred Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carmelo Caramelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caramelo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lux Aeterna. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Silva
vs
Caramelo

174 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
202 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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, Fred Silva!
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, Carmelo Caramelo!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Caramelo which made him look bad.

Caramelo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.

Caramelo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Caramelo slows the pace down in half guard.
Silva wants to improve his position but Caramelo is controlling well.
Caramelo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Caramelo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Caramelo works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking to improve his position but Caramelo isn't that keen on the idea.
Caramelo avoids the attempt from Silva to control.
Silva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Caramelo controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva tries to hold on but Caramelo postures up.

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.
Caramelo controlling the position easily from mount.
Silva tries to hold on but Caramelo pushes him away.
Caramelo controlling from mount.
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to control but Caramelo is having none of it.

Caramelo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Caramelo controlling from the full mount.
Silva is looking to get to half guard.

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

That's four 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.
Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Caramelo has a good base and remains in mount.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Silva wants to hold on but Caramelo pushes him away.
Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Caramelo has a good base and remains in mount.
Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caramelo controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carmelo Caramelo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Caramelo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Caramelo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Silva regains guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Caramelo from controlling successfully.
Silva controls Caramelo momentarily but Caramelo frees himself.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Caramelo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Caramelo passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Caramelo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Caramelo is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
Caramelo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Caramelo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Silva is looking to control Caramelo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.

Caramelo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.

Caramelo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Caramelo is breathing heavily.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Caramelo is very close to passing his half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Caramelo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Silva looks to clinch

and Caramelo moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Caramelo jumps guard and drags Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Caramelo is keeping the position for now.
Silva could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Caramelo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Caramelo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Caramelo controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Caramelo is on top in guard.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva is trying to keep Caramelo in close.

Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Caramelo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Silva looking for subs off his back but Caramelo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Silva is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carmelo Caramelo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Silva misses with a takedown

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

Caramelo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Caramelo 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. Silva tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Caramelo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carmelo Caramelo!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Albert Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and josh fich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Albert Hernandez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hernandez
vs
fich

184 cm
22
173 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Albert Hernandez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, josh fich!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by fich.
fich misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Check out the look on fich's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hernandez tries to improve position but can't.
Hernandez can't do much from the bottom here.
fich looks up at the clock and then as Hernandez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, fich smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
fich landing strikes.
fich working away.
Hernandez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
fich cracks Hernandez with a big right hand but Hernandez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
fich throws an elbow but Hernandez slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hernandez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
fich cracks Hernandez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hernandez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
fich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hernandez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
fich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hernandez trying to control from the bottom.
Hernandez has hold of fich's hands but fich slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hernandez taking some punishment here, with fich in his half guard.
Hernandez regains full guard. Nicely done.
fich landing some decent shots from guard.
fich thows a big elbow that misses.
fich postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
fich is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
fich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez looking to control.
fich stopping the sweep attempt from Hernandez.
Hernandez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from fich.
Hernandez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
fich throws a big right hand that misses.
Hernandez wants to sweep here but fich controlling him for the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

fich is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hernandez's half guard.
Hernandez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
fich seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

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

Hernandez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from fich is defended easily by Hernandez.
fich shoots in but no luck this time.
fich looks gassed!
Hernandez throws a leg kick which misses fich's front leg but catches the back leg as fich tries to avoid it.
josh fich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
fich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hernandez lands with a kick to the temple. fich shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hernandez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Albert Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of josh fich.
fich shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hernandez but Hernandez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hernandez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
fich dives in and grabs Hernandez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hernandez pushes down on fich's head and hops out.

Hernandez moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hernandez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
fich takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees to the body from Hernandez.
Hernandez with a knee to the head.
Hernandez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through fich's defenses.
fich is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hernandez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hernandez misses with a knee strike.
Hernandez unloads a knee to the mid-section. fich lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through fich's defenses.
Hernandez lands an elbow that stopped fich in his tracks for a moment.
Hernandez connects with a nasty looking knee right to fich's face.
Hernandez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Hernandez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
fich takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hernandez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hernandez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hernandez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

josh fich dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hernandez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

fich scores a takedown into full mount!
fich landing strikes from the mount and Hernandez is in trouble!
Hernandez is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez taking shots to the head.
fich working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez is looking to improve his position but fich isn't that keen on the idea.
Hernandez wants to control but fich is having none of it.
fich looking to finish Hernandez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hernandez!
fich landing strikes from the mount and Hernandez is in trouble!
fich lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hernandez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hernandez is looking to control fich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hernandez avoid being mounted?
Hernandez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from fich.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez trying to control from the bottom.
fich prevents Hernandez from standing back up.
Hernandez wants to improve his position but fich is controlling well.
fich lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hernandez wants to control but fich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
fich lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Hernandez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
fich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
fich is nestled in close to Hernandez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
fich looks to land a strike but Hernandez avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
fich postures up in Hernandez's guard and throws a big left but Hernandez blocks it.
fich throws a big right hand that misses.
fich is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
fich cracks Hernandez with a solid left hand.
fich throwing strikes but missing.
fich lands a couple of elbows.
fich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

fich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
fich works over Hernandez with some ground and pound from guard.
fich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
fich distracts Hernandez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
fich cracks Hernandez with a solid left hand.
fich throws a big right hand that misses.
fich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hernandez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
fich throws a big right hand that misses.
Hernandez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Hernandez looking for a triangle here. fich is fighting it but it looks tight! Hernandez pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, fich is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Albert Hernandez!
Albert Hernandez is the new welterweight champion!

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FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Tornado CPW (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrone Tornado CPW has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McCarthy
vs
Tornado CPW

165 cm
20
132 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
132 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Phoenix Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyrone Tornado CPW!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tornado CPW tries to clinch but McCarthy is having none of it.

McCarthy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tornado CPW manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McCarthy wants to stand but Tornado CPW has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tornado CPW can do anything to dispel that myth.
McCarthy stops Tornado CPW from standing up.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCarthy wanted to stand there but Tornado CPW had control of the position.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tornado CPW kicks McCarthy off and gets to his feet.
Tyrone Tornado CPW is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCarthy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McCarthy tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Tornado CPW moves into the clinch.

McCarthy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown by McCarthy or perhaps it was just good defense by Tornado CPW which made him look bad.
McCarthy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tornado CPW.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tornado CPW scores with a leg kick.
Tornado CPW tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCarthy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tornado CPW connects with a right hand. McCarthy shakes it off.
McCarthy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tornado CPW.
McCarthy throws a combination that misses
and Tornado CPW makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tyrone Tornado CPW seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Tornado CPW gets a clinch.
Tornado CPW is trying to break the clinch but McCarthy has him pressed against the cage.
McCarthy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tornado CPW misses with a body punch.
Tornado CPW takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tornado CPW slows down the pace here.
McCarthy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McCarthy misses with the head strike.
Tornado CPW goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McCarthy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tornado CPW's efforts to push away.

McCarthy has Tornado CPW pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McCarthy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tornado CPW tumbling to the mat - McCarthy dives into Tornado CPW's guard.
McCarthy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tornado CPW is proving hard to escape from.
McCarthy is breathing heavily.
McCarthy won't allow Tornado CPW to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tornado CPW keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tornado CPW is looking to stand up but McCarthy isn't so interested in that idea.

Tornado CPW kicks McCarthy off and gets to his feet.
Tornado CPW looks to land a combination but McCarthy avoids it well.
McCarthy fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCarthy checks a leg kick.
McCarthy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tornado CPW sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Tornado CPW dominated that 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.

Tornado CPW tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCarthy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Tornado CPW drives through and clinches with McCarthy against the cage.
Tornado CPW is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McCarthy leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from McCarthy fails to land.
McCarthy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tornado CPW is looking to break free of the clinch but McCarthy has double underhooks.
McCarthy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tornado CPW gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tornado CPW wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tornado CPW lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Tornado CPW as the two fighters clinch.
McCarthy has Tornado CPW pressed against the cage, preventing Tornado CPW from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tornado CPW is trying to force a seperation but McCarthy has the dominant position.

McCarthy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Decent striking displayed by McCarthy there.
McCarthy looks to land a right hand but Tornado CPW moved out of range.
Tornado CPW throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tornado CPW throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tornado CPW connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McCarthy moves forwards but Tornado CPW connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tornado CPW lands an overhand right.
Tornado CPW wants to clinch.
Tornado CPW tries to clinch up.
Tornado CPW lands with a nice combination. McCarthy backs away looking to recover.
Tornado CPW doesn't manage to clinch there - McCarthy circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Tornado CPW scores with a four punch combination!
McCarthy swats away the attempt to clinch by Tornado CPW.
Jack McCarthy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tornado CPW wants to clinch up but McCarthy keeps it at a distance.
Tornado CPW circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tornado CPW misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tornado CPW counters with a left to the body.
Tornado CPW will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCarthy wants to clinch up but Tornado CPW keeps it at a distance.
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses
and Tornado CPW counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tornado CPW's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Tornado CPW duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCarthy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tornado CPW stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tornado CPW is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

Tornado CPW gets a clinch.
McCarthy is trying to break the clinch but Tornado CPW is controlling him.
Tornado CPW wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McCarthy is trying to stall.
Tornado CPW wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tornado CPW throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tornado CPW tries to circle away but McCarthy has him pinned against the cage.

Tornado CPW breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tornado CPW lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Tornado CPW rushes McCarthy and presses him up against the cage.
McCarthy is trying to force a seperation but Tornado CPW has the dominant position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McCarthy swings wildly with an uppercut but Tornado CPW uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tornado CPW is trying to break the clinch but McCarthy is controlling him.
Tornado CPW is looking to break free of the clinch but McCarthy has double underhooks.
McCarthy keeps control of Tornado CPW as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McCarthy presses Tornado CPW against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tornado CPW is trying to break free.
McCarthy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCarthy is trying to drag Tornado CPW to the mat but Tornado CPW just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McCarthy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tornado CPW looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McCarthy is trying to stall.

Tornado CPW escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tornado CPW fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tornado CPW tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tornado CPW displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A clash of legs there as McCarthy blocks the low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Tornado CPW showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Tornado CPW is looking to clinch but McCarthy is avoiding it.
Tornado CPW cracks McCarthy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tornado CPW rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCarthy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCarthy tries for a takedown but Tornado CPW sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McCarthy throws a hook but Tornado CPW blocks it.
Tornado CPW throws a one two combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McCarthy.
McCarthy misses with a takedown attempt - Tornado CPW sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tornado CPW wants to clinch up but McCarthy keeps it at a distance.
Tornado CPW has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tornado CPW is looking to clinch.
Tornado CPW scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tornado CPW tries to clinch but McCarthy moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Tornado CPW.

Tornado CPW forces McCarthy back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW tries to break the clinch but McCarthy is controlling the position.
Tornado CPW tries to throw a body punch but McCarthy avoids it by throwing Tornado CPW back against the cage.
McCarthy is trying to maintain a safe position but Tornado CPW gets an underhook and turns McCarthy into the cage.
McCarthy seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Tornado CPW is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
McCarthy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tornado CPW just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tornado CPW can't break the clinch.
Tornado CPW tries to stall but McCarthy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McCarthy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tornado CPW walks away with a smile on his face. McCarthy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tyrone Tornado CPW seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tornado CPW lands a really nice looking cross but McCarthy seems unphased.
McCarthy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tornado CPW lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tornado CPW works the jab nicely.
Tornado CPW lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tornado CPW tries to clinch there but McCarthy circles away.
Tornado CPW tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tornado CPW fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCarthy, pushing him back against the cage.
McCarthy wants a takedown but no success here.
McCarthy looking to slow down the pace here.
McCarthy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McCarthy has Tornado CPW pressed against the cage, preventing Tornado CPW from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tornado CPW is looking to control McCarthy's arms but McCarthy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tornado CPW has his back to the cage.
Tornado CPW tries to break the clinch but McCarthy is controlling the position.
McCarthy fails to pull guard.
McCarthy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tornado CPW gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McCarthy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tornado CPW slowing the pace effectively.
McCarthy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tornado CPW prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Tornado CPW breaks from the clinch.
Tornado CPW lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McCarthy backs up against the cage.
Tornado CPW fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tornado CPW fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCarthy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Tornado CPW gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tornado CPW is trying to break free.
McCarthy working aggressively here.
Tornado CPW is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Tornado CPW breaks the clinch.
Tornado CPW doesn't manage to clinch there - McCarthy circles away.

Tornado CPW gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Tornado CPW pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tornado CPW moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tornado CPW looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tornado CPW lands with an uppercut that bounces McCarthy off the cage and back into rage.
Tornado CPW tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCarthy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tornado CPW tries to clinch there but McCarthy circles away.

Tornado CPW moves into the clinch.
McCarthy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tornado CPW smiles and moves away.
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCarthy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tornado CPW is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tornado CPW tries to clinch but McCarthy is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Tornado CPW comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tornado CPW 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Tyrone Tornado CPW!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Tyrone Tornado CPW!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Tyrone Tornado CPW!

Tyrone Tornado CPW wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jan Mathisen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jan Mathisen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mathisen
vs
Martinez

178 cm
23
185 lbs
3 - 4 - 1

183 cm
23
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jan Mathisen!
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, Ricardo Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez lands with a straight right. Mathisen didn't see that one coming.
Mathisen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martinez as he avoids it easily.
Martinez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mathisen circles away quickly and effectively.
Martinez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martinez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Martinez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mathisen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martinez as he avoids it easily.
Mathisen is breathing heavily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Martinez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martinez scores with a hook.
Martinez steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Mathisen is out on his feet! Martinez sets himself and nearly takes Mathisen's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ricardo Martinez!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Riverboat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and vrach kastrolog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Riverboat might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hard Knock Life ( Dr.E version.). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Riverboat
vs
kastrolog

190 cm
22
230 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
240 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricky Riverboat!
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, vrach kastrolog!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
kastrolog misses with a head kick.

Riverboat shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. kastrolog manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Riverboat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Riverboat throwing strikes from guard but kastrolog blocks nicely.

Riverboat decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on kastrolog, up you get!

Riverboat darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Riverboat wants to stand but kastrolog has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riverboat seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Riverboat is taking a breather. kastrolog says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
kastrolog blocking the ground and pound attempt from Riverboat.
kastrolog avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Riverboat.
Riverboat controlling the pace.
kastrolog trying to control but Riverboat postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Riverboat is looking to advance position but kastrolog won't allow it.

Riverboat is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, kastrolog has managed to free his arm - good work.
Riverboat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Riverboat closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Riverboat lands in his opponent's guard.
kastrolog working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riverboat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riverboat throws a strike but kastrolog rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Riverboat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. kastrolog manages to get himself to full guard.
Riverboat is looking to work some ground and pound but kastrolog has wrist control.
Riverboat looking to pass the guard.

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.
Riverboat throws and elbow that misses. kastrolog uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Riverboat's guard. Nice move by kastrolog!
kastrolog trying to control but Riverboat is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Riverboat holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Riverboat dominated that round.
That's time! Riverboat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Riverboat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by kastrolog!

It looks like Ricky Riverboat has been cut.
kastrolog throws a nice head kick!
vrach kastrolog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
kastrolog moves out of range as Riverboat throws a body kick.
kastrolog tries to clinch but Riverboat is having none of it.
kastrolog throws a half hearted mid kick.
Riverboat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
kastrolog fails with an attempt to clinch.
kastrolog misses with a kick to the body.
Riverboat on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by kastrolog. kastrolog obviously looking to wear him down.
kastrolog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riverboat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
kastrolog throws a head kick that misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
kastrolog tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Riverboat avoids it.
kastrolog tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
kastrolog landing knees to the body.
kastrolog tries to break free but Riverboat pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
kastrolog with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
kastrolog working hard to break the clinch.
kastrolog wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Riverboat keeps control of kastrolog as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
kastrolog with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
kastrolog tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Riverboat tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. kastrolog just stands there and leans against the cage.
kastrolog wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Riverboat has him pressed against the cage.
kastrolog looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
kastrolog prevents a takedown attempt there.
kastrolog wants to get back to striking at distance but Riverboat won't allow it.
kastrolog is looking to break free of the clinch but Riverboat has double underhooks.
kastrolog tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Riverboat is trying to stall.
Knees to the body from kastrolog.
kastrolog wants to break free but Riverboat has control.
kastrolog throws an elbow but it misses.
kastrolog comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
kastrolog tries to circle away but Riverboat has him pinned against the cage.
Riverboat takes an elbow to the forehead.
kastrolog working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riverboat has kastrolog pressed against the cage, preventing kastrolog from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
kastrolog missing with knees to the body.
kastrolog wants to break free but Riverboat has control.
kastrolog looking to throw knees to the head but Riverboat is blocking nicely.
kastrolog wants to break the clinch but can't.
Riverboat tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Riverboat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riverboat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
kastrolog is looking to break free of the clinch but Riverboat has double underhooks.
kastrolog stops a takedown attempt from Riverboat.
Riverboat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
kastrolog is trying to break the clinch but Riverboat has him pressed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. kastrolog obliges.
kastrolog working hard to break the clinch.
Riverboat managing to block the knees to the body from kastrolog.
Riverboat blocks an elbow strike from kastrolog.
Riverboat tries to pull guard but kastrolog won't allow it.
Riverboat looking to slow down the pace here.
kastrolog wants to break free but Riverboat has control.
Riverboat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite kastrolog's efforts to push away.
kastrolog tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Riverboat avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riverboat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite kastrolog's efforts to push away.
kastrolog is trying to force a seperation but Riverboat has the dominant position.
kastrolog is trying to break the clinch but Riverboat is controlling him.
kastrolog wants to get back to striking at distance but Riverboat won't allow it.
Riverboat taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Riverboat has hold of one of kastrolog's legs. kastrolog is fighting the takedown attempt but Riverboat gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
kastrolog is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Riverboat not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
kastrolog 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
kastrolog avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Riverboat looking to pass the guard.
kastrolog is trying to control the position but Riverboat postures up.
Riverboat throws and elbow that misses. kastrolog uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Riverboat's guard. Nice move by kastrolog!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
kastrolog tries to stand but Riverboat is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

vrach kastrolog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricky Riverboat's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Riverboat moves into the clinch.
kastrolog connects with a nasty looking knee right to Riverboat's face.

Ricky Riverboat's cut is getting worse.
kastrolog connects with a nasty looking knee right to Riverboat's face.
kastrolog tries to break the clinch but Riverboat is controlling the position.

Riverboat gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, kastrolog regains guard.
kastrolog not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Riverboat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Riverboat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Riverboat throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
kastrolog working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riverboat.
Riverboat would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riverboat stands up over kastrolog, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
kastrolog keeping moving, preventing Riverboat from controlling successfully.
Riverboat is really struggling to control kastrolog but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Riverboat throwing strikes from guard but kastrolog blocks nicely.
Riverboat content to stall in guard here.

Riverboat has gone for a leg lock! kastrolog slips out almost immediately though and dives into Riverboat's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
kastrolog looking to pass the guard.
kastrolog slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Riverboat is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
kastrolog seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Riverboat does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
kastrolog tries to pass the half guard into mount. Riverboat knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
kastrolog stalling away here and it's allowed Riverboat to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's four 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.
kastrolog trying to control but Riverboat is working from the bottom.
kastrolog has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Riverboat is proving hard to escape from.
kastrolog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riverboat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Riverboat has control of kastrolog's left arm, preventing kastrolog from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Riverboat closes the distance and clinches.
kastrolog tries to circle away but Riverboat has him pinned against the cage.

Riverboat jumps guard and drags kastrolog to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Riverboat showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Riverboat has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for vrach kastrolog!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for vrach kastrolog!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for vrach kastrolog!

vrach kastrolog wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Rockovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Przemyslaw Saleta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Rockovsky
vs
Saleta

190 cm
19
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
24
264 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Rockovsky!
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, Przemyslaw Saleta!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rockovsky.
Saleta looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Saleta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rockovsky doesn't seem bothered though.
Rockovsky shoots in for a double leg but Saleta sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rockovsky shoots for a takedown but Saleta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Rockovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Saleta clinches.
Saleta gets underhooks to prevent Rockovsky's takedown attempt.
Rockovsky keeps control of Saleta as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Saleta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rockovsky has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Saleta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Saleta wants to get back to striking at distance but Rockovsky won't allow it.

Saleta manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rockovsky.
Rockovsky fails with a takedown attempt.
Saleta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Saleta closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rockovsky did well to prevent Saleta getting side control.
Saleta wants to stand up but Rockovsky is controlling the position.
Saleta has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Rockovsky works to full guard.

Saleta wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Rockovsky's closed guard. He's half up but Rockovsky has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Rockovsky pivots and extends the arm, Saleta falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Rockovsky! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Rockovsky!