QFC Tournament 857 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Makis Karatzas (ranked 5986 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scotty Taylor (ranked 5674 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.

Karatzas
vs
Taylor

190 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite 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, Makis Karatzas !
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, Scotty Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Taylor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Karatzas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Taylor won't allow Karatzas to sweep him here.

Taylor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Taylor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Karatzas is retaining full guard.
Karatzas is pulling down on Taylor's head. It's preventing any offense from Taylor, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karatzas keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Karatzas has a closed guard, preventing Taylor from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Karatzas keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Karatzas closes the distance and clinches.

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

Karatzas instigates a clinch.

Karatzas lands a takedown into guard.
Taylor looking for a sweep. Not yet Taylor, not yet.
Karatzas controlling from the top position.
Taylor is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karatzas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Taylor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Karatzas stopping the sweep attempt from Taylor.
Taylor thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Karatzas from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karatzas manages to get himself to full guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Karatzas is adopting a defensive guard.
Karatzas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karatzas keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karatzas is keeping the position for now.

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.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Karatzas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karatzas wants to hit a switch here but Taylor passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Karatzas there!
Taylor controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Taylor has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Taylor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taylor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karatzas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor tries to clinch but Karatzas moves out of range.

Karatzas shoots in and bounces Taylor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Karatzas postures up.
Scotty Taylor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taylor is controlling Karatzas 's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Karatzas postures up.
Karatzas tries to stand but Taylor is controlling from the bottom.
Karatzas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karatzas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karatzas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Karatzas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Taylor is looking for a triangle but Karatzas pushes his legs off easily.
Taylor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Taylor tries to stand and escape but Karatzas is controlling the position.
Karatzas is staying active underneath Taylor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Taylor is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Taylor passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Karatzas !

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor lands a heavy elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karatzas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Taylor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Taylor throwing strikes here but Karatzas is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Karatzas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Taylor trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Taylor is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Karatzas has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Karatzas !
Taylor will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Taylor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Karatzas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taylor wants to improve his position but instead Karatzas has moved into half guard.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor tries to kick Karatzas off but Karatzas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scotty Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Taylor misses with a low kick.
Karatzas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taylor swivels and escapes.
Karatzas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Karatzas closes the distance and clinches.
Taylor wants to break the clinch but can't.

Karatzas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Karatzas misses

so Taylor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Karatzas manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Taylor looking to slow down the pace here.
Karatzas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Taylor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Makis Karatzas . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor goes for a takedown attempt but Karatzas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Karatzas keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karatzas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Taylor defends well and Karatzas ends up having to push Taylor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Karatzas has closed the distance and engaged Taylor in a clinch.
Karatzas lands a right hand.
Taylor looking to stall.

Karatzas 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karatzas throws a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Taylor. No joy for Karatzas on that attempt.
Taylor shapes to counter with a head kick.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Karatzas but Karatzas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Makis Karatzas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Karatzas .
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Karatzas defends it well.
Taylor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Karatzas is fending him off so far but Taylor persists. Nope, Karatzas circles away and we're back to standing.
Karatzas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Taylor sprawls and moves away.
Karatzas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karatzas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karatzas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taylor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karatzas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taylor somewhat.
Karatzas misses with a takedown attempt - Taylor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Taylor tries a quick counter leg kick but Karatzas is wise to it.

Taylor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Karatzas to the mat! Karatzas manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karatzas keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Karatzas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Karatzas is keeping the position.
Taylor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

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.
Taylor shoots in but Karatzas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Taylor fails to land the takedown.
Karatzas looks for a takedown but Taylor sprawls well.
Karatzas swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

And that's the end of the fight!
Makis Karatzas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Taylor 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Scotty Taylor!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Scotty Taylor!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Scotty Taylor!

Scotty Taylor wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Cranston (ranked 5678 p4p, 0 weight class) and KarateO Masuta (ranked 6112 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.

Cranston
vs
Masuta

188 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

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, Bryan Cranston !
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, KarateO Masuta !
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cranston tries for a takedown but Masuta circles away easily
and Masuta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cranston looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Masuta is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Cranston shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Masuta is trying to defend but Cranston finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cranston is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cranston stops Masuta from getting back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Cranston seems content to control.
Masuta is trying to escape back to his feet but Cranston uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Cranston instigates a clinch.
Cranston is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Masuta is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cranston tries for a takedown but Masuta manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Cranston . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cranston goes for a takedown attempt but Masuta pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cranston with a poor takedown
and Masuta counters with a three punch combo that has Cranston backing up. Cranston nods at Masuta to acknowledge the strikes.
Cranston moves in looking to clinch but Masuta pushes him off.
Cranston misses with a takedown
and Masuta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cranston tries to clinch up
and Masuta counters with a series of strikes. Cranston will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cranston misses with a shot to the body
and Masuta counters with a head kick.
Cranston tries to clinch
and Masuta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cranston throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Masuta to counter with a crisp jab.
Cranston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Masuta counters with a nice uppercut.

Cranston dives in and scores a takedown into Masuta 's guard.
Cranston stays in close to Masuta 's body and controls the position.

Masuta pushes Cranston off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cranston closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Masuta to the mat! Masuta manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cranston tries to stand but Masuta is controlling from the bottom.
Cranston is stalling in the full guard.
Masuta wants to stand but Cranston is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cranston tries for a takedown but Masuta circles away easily
and Masuta counters with a series of strikes. Cranston will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cranston tries to clinch up but Masuta circles away and keeps his distance.
Masuta throws a counter combo.

Cranston closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Masuta 's guard.
Cranston landing with the ground and pound.
Cranston throws a strike but Masuta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cranston controlling the position.
Masuta would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cranston has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cranston is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Masuta is controlling him.
Cranston is pulling down on Masuta 's head. It's preventing any offense from Masuta , at least for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Masuta looking to sit in guard and control but Cranston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Cranston keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Masuta 's head.
Masuta is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cranston is controlling him.
Cranston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masuta wants to stand and escape but Cranston is having none of it.
Cranston throws a big right hand that misses.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cranston closes the distance but Masuta moves to the side
and Masuta makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cranston really felt that one!
Cranston with a poor takedown
and Masuta counters with a solid body kick.

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.
Cranston fails with the takedown
and Masuta counters with a head kick. That will keep Cranston thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Cranston . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cranston misses with a combination
and Masuta finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cranston misses with a takedown attempt
and Masuta counters with a three punch combo that has Cranston backing up. Cranston nods at Masuta to acknowledge the strikes.
Cranston throws a lazy head kick
and Masuta counters with a stiff right hand.
Cranston misses with a takedown attempt
and Masuta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cranston throws a lazy uppercut
and Masuta counters with a left and a right that stings Cranston .
KarateO Masuta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cranston throws a lazy head kick
and Masuta counters with a three punch combo that has Cranston backing up. Cranston nods at Masuta to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

KarateO Masuta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cranston 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Cranston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Masuta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A combination from Cranston does no damage.
Cranston misses with a right hand
and Masuta counters with a series of strikes. Cranston will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cranston moves to clinch but Masuta breaks away
letting Masuta counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cranston wants to clinch but Masuta slips to the side
and Masuta counters with a straight right hand.
Cranston doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Masuta counters with a thumping low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cranston throws a lazy head kick
and Masuta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bryan Cranston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cranston misses with a takedown
and Masuta counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Cranston . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cranston throws a sloppy head kick
and Masuta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cranston misses with a takedown
and Masuta counters with a series of strikes. Cranston will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cranston with a lazy takedown attempt
and Masuta counters with a big head kick but Cranston shrugs it off.
Cranston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masuta looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Cranston tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Masuta counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cranston doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Masuta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cranston throws a lazy body kick
and Masuta counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cranston shoots and misses
and Masuta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cranston tries for a takedown but Masuta circles away easily
and Masuta counters with a one-two to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cranston looks to clinch
and Masuta counters with a series of strikes. Cranston will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cranston misses with a takedown
and Masuta counters with a nice kick to the body.
Cranston throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Masuta counters with a series of strikes. Cranston will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cranston shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Masuta counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Masuta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cranston throws a head kick that misses
and Masuta counters with a head kick. That will keep Cranston thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Cranston misses with a hook
and Masuta counters with a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cranston doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Masuta counters with a head kick. That will keep Cranston thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cranston misses with a takedown attempt
and Masuta counters with a head kick.
Cranston wants to clinch but Masuta slips to the side
and Masuta counters with a head kick.
Cranston wants to clinch but Masuta slips to the side
and Masuta counters with a big head kick but Cranston shrugs it off.
Cranston shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Masuta counters with a nice leg kick.
Bryan Cranston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
KarateO Masuta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A low kick from Cranston is predictable there
and Masuta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
KarateO Masuta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Masuta 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight for KarateO Masuta !
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for KarateO Masuta !
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for KarateO Masuta !

KarateO Masuta wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Choiloi Choi (ranked 5659 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anubis Zeus (ranked 5597 p4p, 512 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.

Choi
vs
Zeus

175 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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, Choiloi Choi!
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, Anubis Zeus!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Choi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Choi has Zeus up against the cage in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Zeus.

It looks like Choiloi Choi has been cut.

Choi gets control of Zeus's arms and successfully pulls guard. Choi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Zeus throws a big elbow that misses.
Choi trying to keep a closed guard but Zeus is proving a slippery customer.
Choi has control of Zeus's left arm, preventing Zeus from doing any damage.
Zeus throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi controls Zeus momentarily but Zeus frees himself.
Zeus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Choi working a defensive guard here.

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

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zeus tries to close the distance and clinch but Choi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Choi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zeus throws a head kick but Choi moves out of range.
Choi stuffs the takedown.
Choi is looking to chop away at Zeus's legs.
Choi could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Zeus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Choiloi Choi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anubis Zeus.
Choi shoots in for a double leg but Zeus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Choi drives through and clinches with Zeus against the cage.
Choi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Choi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zeus is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Choi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Choi trying to land knees to the body.
Zeus missing with knees to the body.
Zeus lands a knee to the body.
Choi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Zeus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Choi shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zeus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Choi takes a step back to recover.
Choi is breathing heavily.
Choi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zeus tries to counter with a clinch but Choi shakes him off and moves away.
Zeus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Choi but Choi pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Zeus stuffs the takedown.
Choi throws a lazy head kick
and Zeus counters with a three punch combo that has Choi backing up. Choi nods at Zeus to acknowledge the strikes.
Zeus throws a head kick that Choi semi-blocks.
Choi misses with a low kick.
Zeus tries to counter by closing the distance.
Zeus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Choi circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Choi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zeus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Choi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Zeus counters by moving into the clinch.

Zeus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zeus doesn't manage to clinch there - Choi circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Choi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zeus somewhat.
Choi darts in looking for a takedown but Zeus gets double underhooks and turns Choi into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Zeus pushes Choi up against the cage in a clinch.
Zeus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Choi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Choi wants to take the fight to the mat but Zeus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zeus is struggling to control the position.

Zeus has clasped his hands together around Choi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Choi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Choi is just holding on here. Zeus manages to take his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anubis Zeus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Choiloi Choi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Zeus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Choi tries to counter with a takedown but Zeus is quick to defend against it.
Choi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zeus pinned against the cage. Zeus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Choi or perhaps it was just good defense by Zeus, which made it look bad.
Zeus fails to land the takedown.
Choi fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Choiloi Choi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Zeus rushes Choi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Choi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Choi wants to take the fight to the mat but Zeus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Choi is pressed up against the cage. Zeus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Choi down to the mat. Choi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Choi throws a one two combo.
Zeus dives in and grabs Choi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Choi pushes down on Zeus's head and hops out.
Choi slips a jab and a cross from Zeus.

Zeus clinches up against the cage.
Choi tries to pull guard but Zeus won't allow it.

Zeus breaks the clinch.
Zeus tries to clinch but Choi moves out of range.
Choi shoots in for a takedown but Zeus shows good takedown defense.
Zeus missing with a left hand there. Choi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zeus lands a head kick. Choi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zeus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zeus is defended easily by Choi.
Choi tries to counter with a takedown but Zeus is quick to defend against it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Choi.
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!

Zeus rushes Choi and presses him up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choi tries to land knees in the clinch but Zeus avoids the damage to the body.

Zeus breaks from the clinch.
Choiloi Choi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zeus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Zeus clinches up against the cage.
Choi wants to take the fight to the mat but Zeus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zeus jumps guard but Choi stands there with Zeus around his waist. Zeus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

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

Zeus gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Zeus pulls guard effortlessly.

Zeus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Choi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Choi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Choi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Choi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zeus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Choi is controlling him.
Choi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Zeus pushes Choi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Choi doesn't manage to clinch there - Zeus circles away.
Zeus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Choi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zeus as he avoids it easily.
Choi sets himself, and Zeus steps forward looking for the clinch! Choi avoids it this time.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Zeus. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Zeus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Choi circles away.
Zeus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anubis Zeus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Choiloi Choi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Zeus blocks a head kick by Choi.
Zeus wants to counter with a clinch but Choi pushes him away.
Choi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Choi tries a head kick but it misses.
Zeus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Choi throws out the jab.
Anubis Zeus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left lands for Choi.
Choi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zeus throws a head kick that Choi semi-blocks.

Zeus rushes Choi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zeus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Choi up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeus tries to pull guard but Choi holds him up against the cage and eventually Zeus drops back down to his feet.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeus doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Choi counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Choi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Choi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zeus but Zeus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Choi dives in and grabs Zeus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zeus pushes down on Choi's head and hops out.
Zeus lands a head kick!
Choi shoots in for a takedown but Zeus shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Choiloi Choi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Choi stuffs the takedown.

Zeus clinches up against the cage.
Zeus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zeus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Choi smiles and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Choi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zeus circles away.
Choi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zeus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Choi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zeus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Choi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zeus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Choi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A head kick from Zeus lands but Choi takes it in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Choi keeps the fight on the outside.
Choi takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Choi gets a clinch.
Zeus fails to pull guard.
Choi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Choi trying to stall but Zeus improves his position.
Zeus wants a takedown.
Choi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Zeus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Zeus. No joy for Choi on that attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choi is looking to clinch but Zeus is avoiding it.
Zeus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zeus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zeus tries to counter with a clinch but Choi shakes him off and moves away.
Zeus shoots in and drives through. Choi sprawls well.
Choi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Choi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zeus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zeus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Choi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zeus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Choi circles away.
Choi shoots for a takedown but Zeus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anubis Zeus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Choi fails to land the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anubis Zeus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zeus 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Anubis Zeus!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Anubis Zeus!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Anubis Zeus!

Anubis Zeus 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
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Matthew (ranked 5791 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brady Beaux (ranked 6069 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.

Matthew
vs
Beaux

186 cm
18
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
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, Bob Matthew!
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, Brady Beaux!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthew scores with a leg kick.
Beaux shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Matthew counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Brady Beaux has been cut.
Beaux wants to clinch.
Beaux's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matthew connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beaux scrambles back to his feet.
Beaux misses with a takedown
and Matthew counters with a stiff right hand.
Matthew lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beaux takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Beaux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matthew scores with a body shot.
Bob Matthew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthew defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beaux.
Bob Matthew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brady Beaux.
Matthew connects with a looping right hand.

That has opened up Brady Beaux's cut even more.

Matthew has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beaux has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Matthew avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Matthew is pressed up against the cage. Beaux has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Matthew down to the mat. Matthew avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Beaux looks winded!

Matthew has managed to clinch.
Matthew lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beaux backwards.

Matthew pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beaux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matthew scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Matthew feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Beaux sprawling to the canvas! Beaux rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Matthew finish him?!

Beaux is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Beaux or perhaps it was just good defense by Matthew, which made it look bad.
Beaux is still on wobbly legs! Can Matthew finish him?
Matthew circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Beaux to the canvas! Beaux doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Matthew keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Matthew!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Peters (ranked 5805 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Gill (ranked 5576 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.

Peters
vs
Gill

180 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Basic striking
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, Vladimir Peters!
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, Mike Gill!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peters lands an overhand right.

Gill fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Peters sprawls well initially but Gill persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Peters is looking to control Gill's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Peters avoid being mounted?

Gill maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Peters could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gill has cracked it and Peters is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gill!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Gill!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Tone White (ranked 5575 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Silva (ranked 5577 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.

White
vs
Silva

195 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
18
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very confident

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, Tone White!
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, Fred Silva!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. White looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
White bucks up and tries to throw Silva off but instead Silva has got his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What can White do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

Silva looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! White taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fred Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gunner Young (ranked 5929 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sophia Asquith (ranked 5757 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.

Young
vs
Asquith

179 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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, Gunner Young!
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, Sophia Asquith!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Asquith takes the fight into the clinch.

Asquith has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Young is trying to keep an underhook but Asquith manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Young wants to improve his position but Asquith is controlling well.

Young kicks off Asquith and gets to his feet.
Young misses with a head kick.
Asquith blocks a head kick by Young.
Asquith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Young.
Asquith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Young shoots in but Asquith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asquith tries to close the distance and clinch but Young swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Young clinches.
Asquith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Young avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Young letting Asquith take a breather here.
Asquith taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Asquith's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Asquith wants a takedown.
Young has Asquith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Asquith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunner Young. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asquith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Young pulls his leg out and moves away.

Asquith clinches up against the cage.
Asquith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Young gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young wants a takedown.

Asquith breaks from the clinch.
Young dives in and grabs Asquith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Asquith pushes down on Young's head and hops out.
Young shoots for a double leg takedown but Asquith sprawls well. He's pushed Young's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Young shoots in for a double leg but Asquith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Asquith 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.
Young throws a left and a right that both miss
and Young takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Young is breathing heavily.
Asquith connects with a nice looking jab.
Young will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Asquith steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Asquith leaves Young with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young tries for a takedown but Asquith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Asquith throws a counter combo.

Asquith clinches up against the cage.
Asquith is looking for a takedown.
Young has Asquith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Asquith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Asquith holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Young stops a takedown attempt from Asquith.
Asquith is struggling to control the position.
Young has Asquith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Asquith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Asquith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Young dives in and grabs Asquith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Asquith pushes down on Young's head and hops out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asquith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Young tries to avoid it but Asquith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Young to the ground. Young escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Asquith drives through and clinches with Young against the cage.
Asquith prevents a takedown attempt there.

Asquith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Young is looking to land body kicks.
Asquith misses with a wild body shot.
Young throws a head kick that misses.
Young takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Young steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asquith.
It looked like Young was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Asquith.
Young avoids the head kick by Asquith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sophia Asquith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Asquith moves into range and clinches up with Young.
Young jumps guard but Asquith stands there with Young around his waist. Young gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Asquith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Asquith gets underhooks to prevent Young's takedown attempt.
Young wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Asquith is trying to drag Young to the mat but Young just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Asquith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Asquith breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young shoots in looking for a takedown but Asquith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Young's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunner Young. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Young throws a body kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Asquith is fending him off so far but Young persists. Nope, Asquith circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Young pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gunner Young is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Young tries to keep at a distance but Asquith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Young gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Asquith.

Asquith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asquith throws a sloppy head kick and Young moves out of range easily.
Young throws a push kick but Asquith slaps the foot to one side.
Asquith with the counter takedown but Young avoids it easily.
Asquith fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Young is defended easily by Asquith.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young with a lazy takedown attempt
and Asquith counters with a series of strikes. Young will be more careful next time no doubt.
Asquith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Young counters with a one-two to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Asquith.
Asquith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Young wants to clinch up but Asquith keeps it at a distance.

Asquith closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asquith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Asquith breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asquith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Young clinches.

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

Young looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Asquith!

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Asquith throws Young to one side and escapes!
Young tries to bum rush Asquith with a series of wild strikes but Asquith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young dodges the punch combination from Asquith.
Asquith fails with a takedown attempt.
As Asquith tries to get set, Young tries to push him back and clinch up but Asquith manages to avoid the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young goes for a double leg but Asquith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Asquith continues to drive forward.
Asquith wants to counter the offense by Young and move into the clinch position.
Asquith looks for a takedown but Young sprawls well.
Young wants to clinch.
Asquith shoots in and drives through. Young sprawls well.
Young appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Asquith keeps the fight on the outside.
Asquith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Asquith just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sophia Asquith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Asquith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Young.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Asquith.
Asquith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Young shoots in but no luck this time.

Asquith has managed to clinch.
Asquith tries to land a knee to the head but Young blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Asquith walks away with a smile on his face. Young gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunner Young. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Asquith.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asquith closes the distance and clinches up with Young, looking for a takedown. Asquith pushes Young against the cage but Young circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice sprawl there from Asquith as Young shoots in.
Young throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Asquith's waist but Asquith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Young off to one side.
Despite the aggression on Asquith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Asquith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Young clinches.
Asquith has Young pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Young manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Young prevents a takedown attempt there.
Young drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Asquith gets control of Young's arms and successfully pulls guard. Asquith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young controls from within his opponent's guard.

Asquith is working an open guard so Young takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Young shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Asquith sprawls well. Asquith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Young gets slowly back to his feet.
Young throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asquith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Young avoids the body shot from Asquith.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Asquith shoots in for a double leg but Young sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Asquith throws a head kick that misses.
Asquith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sophia Asquith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Left hook, right uppercut from Young.
Young fails with an attempt to clinch.
Young fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asquith feints the counter takedown.
Young keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Asquith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Young swats away the attempt to clinch by Asquith.
Young shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Asquith defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Asquith fails to land the takedown.
Gunner Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sophia Asquith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Asquith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunner Young showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asquith 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Sophia Asquith!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Sophia Asquith!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Sophia Asquith!

Sophia Asquith wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Greg Hunt (ranked 5679 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manly Miles (ranked 6128 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.

Hunt
vs
Miles

185 cm
18
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
191 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Inexperienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Greg Hunt!
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, Manly Miles!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Miles moves into range and clinches up with Hunt.

Miles pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hunt trying to control the position but Miles is working away.
Hunt working away.
Miles is trying to work for a sweep but Hunt has mounted him!
Miles is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hunt is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Miles has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Miles is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hunt trying to control but Miles is having none of it.
Miles is working to get back to half guard.
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Hunt is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Miles to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Miles shrugs it off.
Miles tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Miles can't escape the position.
Miles has given up his back here.

Hunt is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Miles has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Hunt has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Miles taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Hunt doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Greg Hunt!