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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jovic Nonbeomogov (ranked 4265 p4p, 429 weight class) and Michael Taguet (ranked 6834 p4p, 582 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Nonbeomogov
vs
Taguet

180 cm
19
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Heavy handed

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 2 - 2 - 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Taguet!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nonbeomogov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taguet avoids it really well and circles away.
Nonbeomogov tries for a takedown but Taguet circles away easily
enabling Taguet to counter with a crisp jab.
Nonbeomogov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taguet avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jovic Nonbeomogov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Taguet.
Nonbeomogov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Taguet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nonbeomogov darts in looking for a takedown but Taguet gets double underhooks and turns Nonbeomogov into the cage.

Taguet moves into the clinch.
Taguet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Taguet working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Taguet fails to land.
Taguet lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Taguet lands with a left to the head.
Taguet misses with a punch on the inside.
Taguet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Taguet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taguet is stalling here.
Taguet scores with a shot to the side of Nonbeomogov's head.
Taguet misses with some punches.
Taguet scores with a shoulder strike.
Taguet scores with a nice hook to the head.
Taguet tries to throw a body punch but Nonbeomogov avoids it by throwing Taguet back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nonbeomogov is trying to drag Taguet to the mat but Taguet just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Taguet pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nonbeomogov being controlled against the cage.
Taguet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taguet tries to land knees in the clinch but Nonbeomogov avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nonbeomogov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Taguet pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nonbeomogov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Taguet avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nonbeomogov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taguet.
Nonbeomogov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Taguet gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Taguet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Taguet taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nonbeomogov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Taguet misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taguet.
Taguet lands with a left to the head.
Taguet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Taguet lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taguet gets through Nonbeomogov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taguet.
Taguet missing with knees to the body.
Nonbeomogov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Taguet pulls his leg out and moves away.
Taguet stuffs the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nonbeomogov shoots in looking for a takedown but Taguet manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nonbeomogov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Taguet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nonbeomogov fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Taguet.

Nonbeomogov is rocked!
Taguet bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nonbeomogov's head.
Oh Nonbeomogov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Taguet moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Taguet dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nice straight punches there by Taguet. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taguet.

Nonbeomogov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Taguet controlling the position well.
Nonbeomogov seems to have got his legs back now.
Taguet manages to get to full guard.
Nonbeomogov wants to pass the guard but Taguet is keeping the position.
Taguet keeping moving, preventing Nonbeomogov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nonbeomogov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Taguet has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nonbeomogov preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nonbeomogov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taguet throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Taguet has momentary wrist control but Nonbeomogov slips an elbow through the middle.
Nonbeomogov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nonbeomogov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Taguet's head.
Taguet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nonbeomogov is one step ahead there.
Taguet is pulling down on Nonbeomogov's head. It's preventing any offense from Nonbeomogov, at least for the moment.
Nonbeomogov throws a big elbow that misses.
Nonbeomogov is working Taguet over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nonbeomogov won't allow Taguet to sweep him here.
Nonbeomogov wants to pass the guard but Taguet is keeping the position.
Nonbeomogov slips nicely into half guard.
Taguet gets full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nonbeomogov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Taguet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taguet has control of Nonbeomogov's left arm, preventing Nonbeomogov from doing any damage.
Nonbeomogov is looking to advance position but Taguet has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Nonbeomogov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nonbeomogov tries to get out of the position.
Nonbeomogov is desperately trying to improve his position but Taguet has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taguet looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nonbeomogov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Taguet controlling the pace for now.

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.
Nonbeomogov is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taguet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jovic Nonbeomogov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nonbeomogov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Nonbeomogov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nonbeomogov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Taguet works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nonbeomogov preventing the sweep.
Nonbeomogov scoring with some ground and pound.
Nonbeomogov throws a strike but Taguet rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Nonbeomogov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taguet slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Taguet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taguet postures up in Nonbeomogov's guard and throws a big left but Nonbeomogov blocks it.
Taguet sitting in guard here, content to control.
Taguet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taguet slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's two 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.
Taguet wants to pass the guard but Nonbeomogov is keeping the position.
Taguet controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nonbeomogov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nonbeomogov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taguet sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nonbeomogov somewhat.
Taguet throws out a counter right but Nonbeomogov avoids it with no problem.

Nonbeomogov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Taguet on his heels. He'll look to pass Taguet's guard now, I'm sure.
Taguet controlling the position.
Taguet wants to sweep but no luck.
Nonbeomogov is working Taguet over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nonbeomogov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nonbeomogov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nonbeomogov stopping the sweep attempt from Taguet.
Nonbeomogov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taguet looking for a sweep. Not yet Taguet, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nonbeomogov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Taguet wants to sweep here but Nonbeomogov controlling him for the moment.
Nonbeomogov throws a big right hand that misses.
Taguet pulls Nonbeomogov in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nonbeomogov looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nonbeomogov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jovic Nonbeomogov.
I think Nonbeomogov 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Teslenko (ranked 8193 p4p, 633 weight class) and Brodus Crews (ranked 7799 p4p, 626 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Teslenko
vs
Crews

179 cm
25
179 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

186 cm
16
178 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Xavier Teslenko!
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, Brodus Crews!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crews scores with a crisp jab that stopped Teslenko in his tracks.
Crews connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Teslenko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Teslenko showed some decent athleticism there.
Teslenko is looking to advance position but Crews won't allow it.
Crews trying to control from the bottom.
Crews wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teslenko wants to pass to mount but Crews is defending the position.
Teslenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Teslenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crews is just riding it out for now. Teslenko eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crews is looking for a sweep. Teslenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Teslenko stands up out of the half guard.
Crews misses with the combination.
Crews feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Teslenkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Teslenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crews.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crews has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Brodus Crews has been cut.
Teslenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crews to score with a decent uppercut.

Teslenko looking to score a takedown here. Crews is defending well but Teslenko drives through and ends up in Crews's guard.
Crews trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Crews 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.
Teslenko slips nicely into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teslenko is controlling the pace.

Teslenko is looking for a kimura but Crews is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Teslenko to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teslenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Teslenko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Teslenko is looking to take a break and control but Crews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crews trying to control from the bottom.

Teslenko is looking for a kimura here.

That's four 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.
Teslenko drops an elbow to the side of Crews's head.
Teslenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crews is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Teslenko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Teslenko's back!
Teslenko is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
It looks like Crews might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teslenko turns into Crews and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Teslenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brodus Crews's cut.
That's time! Teslenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Teslenko gets the takedown into side control.

Teslenko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Teslenko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crews is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Teslenko taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teslenko wants to control but Crews is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Teslenko decides to stand back up. Teslenko steps back and let's Crews get back to his feet.
Crews with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crews has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Brodus Crews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teslenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Crews jabs Teslenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crews throws an off balance right hand
and Teslenko counters with a three punch combo that has Crews backing up. Crews nods at Teslenko to acknowledge the strikes.
Teslenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crews lunges at Teslenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Teslenko's hand.
Teslenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crews manages to avoid it.
Teslenko takes a jab right on the kisser.

Teslenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Teslenko is trying to work for a kimura but Crews is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crews wants to get back to his feet.
Teslenko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Crews won't allow Teslenko to pass to mount.
Crews really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Teslenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Teslenko stands up out of the half guard.
Nice sprawl there from Teslenko as Crews shoots in.
Crews loads up on a big right hand but Teslenko slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Teslenko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Crews is trying to defend but Teslenko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Crews taking some punishment here, with Teslenko in his half guard.
Crews blocking the ground and pound attempt from Teslenko.

Teslenko stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Teslenko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Crews.

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

Crews kicks Teslenko off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brodus Crews seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Teslenko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Teslenko goes for a double leg but Crews avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Crews continues to drive forward.
Teslenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crews feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Teslenkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crews lands a nice shot that snaps Teslenko's head back.

Teslenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Crews tries to kick Teslenko off in order to stand up. Teslenko Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brodus Crews will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Brodus Crews's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Crews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teslenko manages to avoid it.
Crews connects with a body shot.
Teslenko looks to clinch
and Crews counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Teslenko scores with a head kick.
Crews scores with a hook to the body. Teslenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crews has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Teslenko moves into the clinch successfully.

Teslenko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Crews uses from the top position.
Crews stops Teslenko from standing up.
Crews trying to control but Teslenko is working from the bottom.
Xavier Teslenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crews looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teslenko is trying to control the position but Crews postures up.

Teslenko working for a triangle but Crews defends it easily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crews postures up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

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.
Teslenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Crews sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Teslenko misses with a hook to the body
and Crews counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crews scores with a punch to the head.
Teslenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd cheers as Crews lands an impressive looking overhand right. Teslenko doesn't seem phased though.
Teslenko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Crews tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Teslenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Crews - just one landing.
A cross from Crews lands.
Crews dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Teslenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crews.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teslenko slips a straight right by Crews.
Teslenko walks into a jab.
Teslenko shoots for a takedown but Crews saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Teslenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crews lands with a nice body punch.
Crews takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Teslenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circle momentarily. Crews darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Teslenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Teslenko avoids the body shot from Crews.
Teslenko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Crews bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Teslenko's head backwards.

Teslenko clinches up against the cage.

Teslenko gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Crews has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Teslenko is on him like a limpet, forcing Crews back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Teslenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crews connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Teslenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Teslenko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Crews trying to control here.
Crews wants to get back to full guard.
Crews is not content to let Teslenko control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brodus Crews comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Crews 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brodus Crews!
A victorious Brodus Crews thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephone Currey (ranked 6286 p4p, 703 weight class) and Daniel Booningham (ranked 6861 p4p, 725 weight class). Currey comes to the cage accompanied by Fuck Bron Bron. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Currey
vs
Booningham

195 cm
18
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
215 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephone Currey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniel Booningham!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Booningham lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Currey at a distance.
Currey misses with a kick to the body

and Booningham counters with a crisp one two that drops Currey! Booningham thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Currey to his feet! Currey is in big trouble!

Currey is rocked!
Currey misses with a left hand
and Booningham counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Currey out cold! What a finish! Booningham is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Booningham!
Daniel Booningham looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Winning is fun even if it is against this chump.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Halid Magomedov (ranked 6746 p4p, 555 weight class) and Temirlan Ashimov (ranked 4277 p4p, 429 weight class). Ashimov has chosen System Of A Down - Chop Suey! as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Magomedov
vs
Ashimov

180 cm
20
157 lbs
16 - 16 - 0

180 cm
25
168 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Pit Bull Development

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 16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Halid Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Temirlan Ashimov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov tries to clinch up but Ashimov circles away and keeps his distance.
Magomedov walks into a straight right hand from Ashimov.
Ashimov punishes Magomedov's body with a nice straight punch.
Magomedov misses with a head kick.
Ashimov cracks a nice hook into Magomedov's ribs.
Ashimov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ashimov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
Ashimov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Halid Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov throws a combination that misses
and Ashimov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magomedov moves in looking to clinch but Ashimov pushes him off.
Magomedov has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ashimov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Magomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Ashimov circles away.
It seemed like Ashimov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice jab there from Ashimov.
Jab by Ashimov.

Magomedov is rocked!

Magomedov looking to score a takedown here. Ashimov is defending well but Magomedov drives through and ends up in Ashimov's guard.
Oh Magomedov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've been hearing that Magomedov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ashimov has Magomedov pulled in close to control his posture.
Magomedov seems to have got his legs back now.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Ashimov keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashimov is pulling down on Magomedov's head to control his posture.
Magomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ashimov told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.

Ashimov pushes Magomedov off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov goes for a double leg but Ashimov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ashimov continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Halid Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Magomedov forces Ashimov back against the cage and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ashimov lands a left hand.
Ashimov tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Ashimov back against the cage.
Magomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
Ashimov scores with a nice hook to the head.

Ashimov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov looks to throw a body kick
and Ashimov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Ashimov.
Ashimov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Magomedov has time to react.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Ashimov counters with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Ashimov circles away easily
and Ashimov scores with a counter punch that sends Magomedov to the canvas! Ashimov smells blood - he's punishing Magomedov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Magomedov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Temirlan Ashimov!
After winning the bout, Temirlan Ashimov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Victor Stroev (ranked 4259 p4p, 426 weight class) and Ivan Koloff (ranked 7334 p4p, 574 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Koloff's choice of entrance music: We Will Rock You. Ivan Koloff will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Stroev
vs
Koloff

175 cm
26
156 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

181 cm
24
163 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Stroev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Koloff!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stroev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Koloff struggling a bit here.
Koloff sneaks back into half guard.
Stroev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stroev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koloff trying to hold on to Stroev's head to control him but Stroev postures up.
Stroev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Koloff connects with a solid leg kick.
Stroev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Koloff tries to keep at a distance but Stroev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Koloff struggles to land a body shot inside as Stroev controls his hands.
Koloff lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stroev backwards.

Stroev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stroev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Stroev dives in and scores a takedown into Koloff's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Stroev gets to his feet. Koloff looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Koloff thuds his shin into the meat of Stroev's side.
Stroev fails to land the takedown.
Koloff lands a jab to Stroev's midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stroev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Koloff being controlled here, momentarily.
Stroev postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stroev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stroev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Koloff scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Koloff throws a series of punches but Stroev avoids them all with ease.
Stroev throws a counter high kick but Koloff was just alert enough to avoid it.
Stroev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koloff.
Stroev throws a big counter combination but Koloff scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stroev closes the distance and clinches up with Koloff, looking for a takedown. Stroev pushes Koloff against the cage but Koloff circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stroev takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Koloff throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stroev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Koloff throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stroev's head.
Koloff throws a head kick that Stroev semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koloff moves out of range of the body kick.
Koloff lands with a slapping head kick.
Koloff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Stroev does no damage.
Koloff changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Koloff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Koloff gets tackled into the cage by Stroev. Stroev maintains the clinch.

Stroev pulls Koloff into guard.
Stroev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stroev tries to get out of the position.
Stroev is adopting a defensive guard.
Stroev keeping moving, preventing Koloff from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koloff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Stroev working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Koloff has passed into half guard!
Stroev has his hands clasped together around Koloff's back. He's all about the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stroev looking for submissions off his back.
Koloff prevents Stroev from standing back up.
Koloff not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Koloff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stroev defends it well.
Koloff thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stroev's head.
Koloff is looking to take a break and control but Stroev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koloff.
Stroev is concentrating on defense, preventing Koloff from advancing position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Koloff scoring well with a low kick there.

Stroev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stroev drops an elbow to the side of Koloff's head.
Stroev working Koloff over with strikes.
Stroev wants to free his trapped foot but Koloff is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stroev lands a nice short elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stroev is looking for submissions but instead, Koloff has regained full guard.
Koloff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stroev looking to pass the guard.
Stroev is working hard here to advance position.
Stroev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Koloff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Stroev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Koloff's half guard.
Stroev is looking to pass Koloff's guard but actually Koloff recovers to full guard.
Stroev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Koloff wants to sweep here but Stroev controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koloff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stroev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroev wants to pass the guard but Koloff is keeping the position.
Stroev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stroev dives in and grabs Koloff's left leg, looking for a takedown. Koloff pushes down on Stroev's head and hops out.
Koloff steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stroev.
Stroev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stroev blocks a head kick by Koloff.
A nice leg kick lands there from Koloff.

Stroev clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stroev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Koloff uses from the top position.
Stroev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koloff stands and throws Stroev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Koloff trying to control the action but Stroev is working from the bottom.
Koloff throws an elbow but Stroev slips to the side and avoids it well.
Stroev is trying to control Koloff's posture but Koloff avoids it.
Stroev tries to buck Koloff off but Koloff is having none of it.
Stroev defending against the ground and pound.
Stroev is not content to let Koloff control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koloff in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Koloff throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Stroev is looking to regain half guard here but Koloff keeps moving and retains side control.
Koloff working away.

Koloff wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stroev, who protects the arm well.
Stroev is trying to get back to his feet.

Koloff working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

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.
Stroev wants to control but Koloff postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Stroev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Koloff wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stroev holding on.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koloff wants to break free but Stroev has control.
We've been informed that Koloff has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stroev tries to pull guard but Koloff forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ivan Koloff.
I think Koloff 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Koloff!
A victorious Ivan Koloff thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Attish Mubeen (ranked 6208 p4p, 538 weight class) and Valentino Silfversvanz (ranked 8286 p4p, 608 weight class). Valentino Silfversvanz will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Mubeen
vs
Silfversvanz

175 cm
26
158 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

178 cm
28
160 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Attish Mubeen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Valentino Silfversvanz!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silfversvanz moves into the clinch successfully.
Silfversvanz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Mubeen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silfversvanz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mubeen tries for a takedown but Silfversvanz manages to get underhooks.
Silfversvanz struggles to land a body shot inside as Mubeen controls his hands.
Mubeen is trying to break the clinch but Silfversvanz has him pressed against the cage.
Silfversvanz lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz lands a left hand.
Silfversvanz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mubeens head.
Silfversvanz presses Mubeen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silfversvanz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mubeen backwards.
Silfversvanz can't find room to land a body shot as Mubeen controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silfversvanz throws an elbow but misses.
Silfversvanz tries to work over Mubeen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Silfversvanz on the inside.
Silfversvanz slowing the pace effectively.
Mubeen jumps guard but Silfversvanz stands there with Mubeen around his waist. Mubeen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silfversvanz lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mubeen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silfversvanz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mubeen backwards.
Mubeen working hard to break the clinch.
Mubeen avoids the elbow strike from Silfversvanz, against the cage.
Silfversvanz tries a body shot but Mubeen blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Silfversvanz is pushing Mubeen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting on Silfversvanz's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Silfversvanz lands with a right to the head.
Silfversvanz lands a nice shot to the body.
Silfversvanz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silfversvanz lands an uppercut.
Silfversvanz avoids the elbow strike from Mubeen, against the cage.
Mubeen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Silfversvanz.
Still in the clinch, Silfversvanz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silfversvanz scores with a shot to the side of Mubeen's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mubeen's elbow.
Silfversvanz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Silfversvanz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mubeen backwards.
Silfversvanz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mubeens head.
Mubeen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silfversvanz just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Attish Mubeen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silfversvanz lands a damaging elbow.
Silfversvanz struggles to land a body shot inside as Mubeen controls his hands.
Mubeen is trying to force a seperation but Silfversvanz has the dominant position.
Mubeen is trying to drag Silfversvanz to the mat but Silfversvanz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Silfversvanz is leaning against Mubeen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mubeen is breathing heavily.
Mubeen managing to block the knees to the body from Silfversvanz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mubeen is trying to pull guard but Silfversvanz has him pressed against the cage.
Silfversvanz lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silfversvanz lands a nice shot to the body.
Silfversvanz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mubeens head.
A right hand to the body from Silfversvanz.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz scores with a hook to the body.
Silfversvanz is stalling here.
Silfversvanz pushes Mubeen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silfversvanz works on Mubeen's body with a couple of short punches.
Silfversvanz scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz scores with a hook to the body.
Silfversvanz lands a damaging elbow.
Silfversvanz avoiding damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silfversvanz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Silfversvanz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mubeen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Silfversvanz as the two fighters clinch.
Silfversvanz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mubeen up against the cage.
Silfversvanz lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz lands a shot to the body.
Silfversvanz presses Mubeen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silfversvanz gets through Mubeen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mubeen avoiding damage as Silfversvanz throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Silfversvanz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silfversvanz scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Silfversvanz moves into the clinch.
Silfversvanz lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silfversvanz.

Silfversvanz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mubeen throws a leg kick but Silfversvanz checks it.

Mubeen tries to keep at a distance but Silfversvanz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silfversvanz lands a right hand.
Silfversvanz scores with a hook to the body.
Mubeen tries to land a knee to the head but Silfversvanz blocks with his arms.
Silfversvanz lands an uppercut.
Mubeen is trying to pull guard but Silfversvanz has him pressed against the cage.
Silfversvanz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silfversvanz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

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

Silfversvanz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Silfversvanz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silfversvanz lands a body punch.
Silfversvanz lands a hook that snaps the head of Mubeen backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silfversvanz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silfversvanz digs a right hand underneath Mubeen's ribcage. Mubeen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Silfversvanz.
Mubeen tries to work over Silfversvanz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mubeen blocks an elbow strike from Silfversvanz.
A nice left hand lands by Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mubeen.
Silfversvanz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mubeen takes an elbow to the forehead.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mubeen backwards.
Good body shot from Silfversvanz.
A frustrated look appears on Mubeen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Silfversvanz lands a nice uppercut.
Silfversvanz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silfversvanz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silfversvanz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Silfversvanz.

Silfversvanz manages to break the clinch.

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

Silfversvanz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Silfversvanz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silfversvanz pushes Mubeen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Silfversvanz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mubeen backwards.
Silfversvanz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mubeen backwards.
Silfversvanz is working Mubeen over against the cage.
Silfversvanz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Silfversvanz as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mubeen.
Silfversvanz lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silfversvanz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silfversvanz lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Silfversvanz - that landed with a thud.
Silfversvanz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mubeen or not.
Silfversvanz lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz lands an uppercut.
Silfversvanz lands a left hand.
Silfversvanz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silfversvanz pushes Mubeen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valentino Silfversvanz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A hook to the body from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz lands a nice uppercut.
Silfversvanz lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silfversvanz cracks Mubeen with a nice body shot.
Silfversvanz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silfversvanz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Silfversvanz - that landed with a thud.
Silfversvanz is leaning against Mubeen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Silfversvanz lands a right hand.
Mubeen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Mubeen is rocked!
Silfversvanz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oh Mubeen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silfversvanz lands with a short shot to the head.
Mubeen blocks a body shot from Silfversvanz.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mubeen as Silfversvanz tries to tie him up.
Mubeen seems to have got his legs back now.
Silfversvanz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mubeen backwards.
A right hand to the body from Silfversvanz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silfversvanz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silfversvanz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Silfversvanz lands a shot to the body.
Silfversvanz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentino Silfversvanz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Silfversvanz takes the fight into the clinch.
Silfversvanz trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz lands with a light punch inside.
Mubeen is trying to pull guard but Silfversvanz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mubeen is trying to push Silfversvanz away but Silfversvanz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mubeen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mubeen is trying to pull guard but Silfversvanz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Silfversvanz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Silfversvanz manages to break the clinch.

Silfversvanz clinches up with Mubeen and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Silfversvanz.
Mubeen blocks an elbow strike from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz works on Mubeen's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silfversvanz pushes Mubeen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silfversvanz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silfversvanz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Silfversvanz lands a hook that snaps the head of Mubeen backwards.
Silfversvanz lands a hook that snaps the head of Mubeen backwards.
Silfversvanz lands a left hand.
Silfversvanz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mubeens head.
A hook to the body from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mubeen backwards.
Mubeen avoiding damage as Silfversvanz throws knees to the body.
Silfversvanz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mubeens head.
Mubeen is trying to pull guard but Silfversvanz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Attish Mubeen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Silfversvanz.
Mubeen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silfversvanz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silfversvanz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silfversvanz is stalling here.
Silfversvanz lands with a right to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mubeen is trying to break the clinch but Silfversvanz has him pressed against the cage.
Silfversvanz pushes Mubeen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silfversvanz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mubeen backwards.
Silfversvanz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mubeen.
Silfversvanz is leaning against Mubeen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mubeen blocks the elbow strike.
Silfversvanz scores with a shot to the side of Mubeen's head.
Silfversvanz lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Silfversvanz.
A body shot lands from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mubeen.
Silfversvanz presses Mubeen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silfversvanz lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz digs a right hand into Mubeen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mubeen's gas tank.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silfversvanz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silfversvanz lands a body punch.
Silfversvanz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Silfversvanz lands a nice shot to the body.
Silfversvanz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mubeen avoids it.
Silfversvanz works on Mubeen's body with a couple of short punches.
Silfversvanz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mubeen or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silfversvanz.
Valentino Silfversvanz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Silfversvanz lands with a light punch inside.
Silfversvanz scores with a shoulder strike.
Silfversvanz scores with a shot to the side of Mubeen's head.

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

Silfversvanz takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silfversvanz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silfversvanz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Silfversvanz.
A short left from Silfversvanz.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Silfversvanz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Silfversvanz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silfversvanz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silfversvanz lands a right hand.
Mubeen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silfversvanz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A body shot lands from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mubeens head.

Silfversvanz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Attish Mubeen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Silfversvanz has managed to clinch.
Good body shot from Silfversvanz.

And that's the end of the fight!
Valentino Silfversvanz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silfversvanz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 24:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentino Silfversvanz!