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Undercard bout

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

Lavronenko
vs
Velazquez

186 cm
20
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Lavronenko!
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, Vitor Velazquez!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lavronenko lands a jab-cross combination.
Velazquez is looking to clinch but Lavronenko is avoiding it.
Velazquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Velazquez just misses with a punch to the body.
Lavronenko misses the shot to the body.

Lavronenko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lavronenko lands in his opponent's guard.
Lavronenko pushing down on Velazquez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Velazquez wants to control but Lavronenko is keeping busy.
Lavronenko trying to mount his opponent but Velazquez defends it.

Lavronenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Velazquez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lavronenko.
Lavronenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velazquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lavronenko is working away from the top position though.
Velazquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Lavronenko tries to pass to full mount but Velazquez defends it.
Lavronenko thows a huge punch but Velazquez dodges it nicely.

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

and Lavronenko counters with a single leg into guard. Velazquez didn't expect that.
Lavronenko postures up.
Lavronenko postures up in Velazquez's guard and throws a big left but Velazquez blocks it.
Velazquez wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lavronenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Velazquez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lavronenko has managed to get both his arms back between Velazquez's legs - danger averted.
Lavronenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Velazquez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavronenko trying to control but Velazquez is working from the bottom.
Velazquez controls Lavronenko momentarily but Lavronenko frees himself.
Velazquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Velazquez, not yet.

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

and Lavronenko counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Velazquez!
Velazquez looks gassed!
Lavronenko fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lavronenko lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lavronenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lavronenko looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lavronenko lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Velazquez hang on?
Lavronenko scoring with strikes but Velazquez is staying in there.
Lavronenko pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lavronenko breaks from Velazquez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lavronenko wants to control the pace but Velazquez is squirming around nicely.
A nice elbow there by Lavronenko.
Lavronenko looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lavronenko trying to control but Velazquez is having none of it.
Lavronenko is really struggling to control Velazquez but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko lands a nice shot to the head.
Velazquez is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Lavronenko pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velazquez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lavronenko lands a nice shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lavronenko wants to control the pace but Velazquez is squirming around nicely.
Lavronenko working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lavronenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Velazquez circles away quickly and effectively.
Lavronenko misses with a hook.
Ivan Lavronenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lavronenko tries for a takedown but Velazquez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Velazquez misses with a takedown attempt

and Lavronenko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lavronenko stopping the sweep attempt from Velazquez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velazquez is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Velazquez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lavronenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lavronenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Lavronenko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavronenko wants to pass the guard but Velazquez is keeping the position.
Velazquez looking to control.
Velazquez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lavronenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lavronenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Velazquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Velazquez looking for a guillotine here but Lavronenko defends easily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Lavronenko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lavronenko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lavronenko lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Lavronenko.
Lavronenko scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Velazquez?
Velazquez wants to hold on but Lavronenko pushes him away.
Lavronenko landing punches.
Lavronenko putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ivan Lavronenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lavronenko landing strikes from the mount.
Velazquez tries to lock up and control but Lavronenko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lavronenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Velazquez is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez really wants to buck Lavronenko off and get back to his feet.
Lavronenko dominating with strikes here.
Lavronenko scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Velazquez?
Lavronenko is landing with some decent strikes but Velazquez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Lavronenko looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lavronenko throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Velazquez because Lavronenko loaded up on that one.

Lavronenko looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lavronenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velazquez can do to turn this around?
Lavronenko blocks Velazquez's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez wants to control but Lavronenko is having none of it.
Lavronenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Velazquez is looking to escape.
Velazquez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Velazquez is bucking up trying to escape but Lavronenko cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
BOOM! Lavronenko connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lavronenko scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Velazquez?
Lavronenko avoids the attempt from Velazquez to control.
Lavronenko punching from mount but Velazquez doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Lavronenko dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Velazquez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Lavronenko counters with a takedown into side control.
Lavronenko working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Lavronenko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lavronenko working away.
Lavronenko landing strikes.
Lavronenko misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Lavronenko connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Velazquez some visible discomfort.
Velazquez is trying to buck Lavronenko off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavronenko moves into full mount!
Lavronenko unloading with bombs!
Velazquez tries to hold on but Lavronenko postures up.
Lavronenko lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Velazquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lavronenko fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Velazquez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Velazquez is looking to get to half guard.
Lavronenko pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko lands with some strikes.
Lavronenko with a couple of short strikes.
Lavronenko lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Velazquez is squirming around, avoiding Lavronenko's attempts to control the action.
Velazquez is desperately trying to improve his position but Lavronenko has a good base and remains in mount.
Lavronenko with a couple of short strikes.
Velazquez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lavronenko landing strikes from the mount.
Velazquez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lavronenko landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lavronenko landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lavronenko working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Velazquez avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lavronenko.
Lavronenko thowing shots but they're missing.
Lavronenko lands a heavy elbow.
Lavronenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Velazquez is looking to escape.

Lavronenko is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Velazquez is surviving well by controlling Lavronenko's body position as best he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lavronenko lands a big elbow.
Lavronenko throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Lavronenko trying to control but Velazquez is having none of it.
Velazquez is trying desperately to improve position.
Ivan Lavronenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Velazquez is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Velazquez tries to buck Lavronenko off but he can't manage it.
Vitor Velazquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Velazquez is desperately trying to improve his position but Lavronenko has a good base and remains in mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Lavronenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lavronenko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Francesco Baja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Cartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Baja
vs
Cartman

210 cm
18
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

174 cm
18
187 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Francesco Baja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Martin Cartman!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baja swivels and escapes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Baja. Cartman shrugs it off though.
Martin Cartman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartman fails with a takedown attempt.
Cartman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Francesco Baja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Cartman.

Cartman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Baja holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Baja manages to get back to half guard.
Cartman 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.
Cartman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baja does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Baja keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Cartman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Baja is trying to maintain the position but Cartman is very close to passing his half guard.
Baja is looking to improve his position.
Cartman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baja trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baja is staying active underneath Cartman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No luck for Cartman with that takedown attempt.
Baja fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cartman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cartman slaps away a takedown attempt from Baja, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Baja. Cartman shrugs it off though.
Cartman looks gassed!
Cartman doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Baja holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Baja lands a takedown into guard.

Baja avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cartman looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartman keeping full guard, as Baja tries to pass.

Cartman is looking for a triangle but Baja pushes his legs off easily.
Baja looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cartman has an active guard here but Baja has managed to pass into half guard.
Baja trying to mount his opponent but Cartman defends it.
Baja will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Baja in particular looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cartman is trying to control but can't.
Cartman is looking to get back to full guard here but Baja has managed to pass to side control instead.
Baja knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cartman on the ground.
Cartman tries to reverse the position but Baja maintains control.
Cartman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Baja is pulling down on Cartman's head. It's preventing any offense from Cartman, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cartman misses with a takedown attempt
and Baja counters with a big head kick but Cartman shrugs it off.
Cartman fails with the takedown

and Baja counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Baja prevents the takedown attempt.
Francesco Baja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Cartman.
Cartman tries for a takedown. No joy.

Baja turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Baja manages to end up in side control.
Cartman can't do much from the bottom here.
Cartman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baja wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baja remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Cartman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cartman misses with a takedown attempt

and Baja counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Baja has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cartman clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baja is riding his opponent, not letting Cartman buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Cartman's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Baja keeps control of the position easily here as Cartman tries to buck him off.
Cartman is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baja struggling to keep hold of the position.
Baja really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cartman is in bad spot here.
Cartman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cartman rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cartman tries to roll over but Baja keeps him under control.

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

and Baja counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cartman!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cartman regains half guard.
Cartman tries to roll over but Baja keeps him under control.

Cartman actively working from the bottom here.

Cartman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baja pulls his head out easily.
Cartman trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francesco Baja dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Baja closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Baja gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cartman.
Baja is trying to drag Cartman to the mat but Cartman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Baja is pressed up against the cage. Cartman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baja down to the mat. Baja avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Baja counters with a solid body kick.
Francesco Baja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Cartman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baja shoots in and drives through. Cartman sprawls well.
Cartman doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Baja moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Baja pulls guard effortlessly.
Baja looking for a sweep. Not yet Baja, not yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cartman trying to control but Baja is working from the bottom.

Cartman drops back looking for a leg! Baja is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baja manages to kick Cartman off! Cartman jumps back into Baja's guard.
Baja is controlling Cartman's posture.
Baja trying to control the position.

Cartman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baja is trying to control the position but Cartman postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cartman has his takedown stuffed
and Baja counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cartman misses with a takedown
and Baja counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cartman thinking.
Baja changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cartman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Baja counters with a single leg into guard. Cartman didn't expect that.
Cartman trying to control the position.

Cartman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baja defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartman is striking from the bottom but Baja uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.

Cartman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baja pulls his head out easily.
Cartman is looking for a sweep. Baja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cartman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Baja's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Baja's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cartman tries to get the hooks in deep but Baja pushed the leg off.
Baja wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.

Cartman is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Baja has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Cartman looking to ground and pound but Baja is blocking nicely.
Cartman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cartman throws some wild stikes that Baja manages to avoid easily.
Baja manages to control the position for a moment.
Cartman throws some wild stikes that Baja manages to avoid easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Francesco Baja showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baja has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francesco Baja!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Gvozdaderov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Gvozdaderov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Emelianenko
vs
Gvozdaderov

183 cm
21
229 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

198 cm
21
262 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Gvozdaderov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Emelianenko has managed to clinch.

Gvozdaderov decides to pull guard.
Gvozdaderov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Gvozdaderov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gvozdaderov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Emelianenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Emelianenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Emelianenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gvozdaderov has control of Emelianenko's left arm, preventing Emelianenko from doing any damage.
Emelianenko wants to pass the guard but Gvozdaderov is keeping the position.
Emelianenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Emelianenko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Emelianenko won't allow Gvozdaderov to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gvozdaderov keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Emelianenko. No joy for Gvozdaderov on that attempt.
Gvozdaderov scores with a head kick.
Gvozdaderov fails with a takedown attempt.

Gvozdaderov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gvozdaderov lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Gvozdaderov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Gvozdaderov from controlling successfully.
Emelianenko is looking to stand back up but Gvozdaderov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is not content to let Gvozdaderov control the position.
Gvozdaderov is thwarting Emelianenko's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gvozdaderov is looking to take a break and control but Emelianenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gvozdaderov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gvozdaderov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Emelianenko manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Gvozdaderov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Gvozdaderov has his foot on Emelianenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Emelianenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Emelianenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Emelianenko trying to move into half guard but instead Gvozdaderov has managed to sweep!
Emelianenko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gvozdaderov is controlling him.
Gvozdaderov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gvozdaderov is looking to stand up but Emelianenko won't let him.
Emelianenko wants to sweep here but Gvozdaderov controlling him for the moment.
Emelianenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gvozdaderov slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gvozdaderov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Emelianenko tries to avoid it but Gvozdaderov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Emelianenko to the ground. Emelianenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gvozdaderov tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Emelianenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gvozdaderov won't be happy with that.
Gvozdaderov is not content to let Emelianenko control the position.
Gvozdaderov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gvozdaderov wants to get back to his feet.
Gvozdaderov is looking to regain half guard here but Emelianenko keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gvozdaderov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Emelianenko off and has taken his back!
Emelianenko covering up well under a series of strikes from Gvozdaderov.
Gvozdaderov is not going to allow Emelianenko to sit and survive in this position.
Emelianenko prevents Gvozdaderov from getting a body triangle.

Gvozdaderov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Emelianenko is keeping busy.

Gvozdaderov looking for the RNC.
Gvozdaderov is trying to stick to Emelianenko's back but Emelianenko is turning into Gvozdaderov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gvozdaderov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Emelianenko stands up and waves to Gvozdaderov to follow him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gvozdaderov wants to clinch

and Emelianenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gvozdaderov's guard.
Gvozdaderov trying to keep a closed guard but Emelianenko is proving a slippery customer.
Gvozdaderov wants to get back to his feet but Emelianenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gvozdaderov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Emelianenko controls the pace.

Emelianenko has gone for a leg lock! Gvozdaderov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Emelianenko's guard.
Emelianenko looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Gvozdaderov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Emelianenko controls Gvozdaderov momentarily but Gvozdaderov frees himself.
Emelianenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Emelianenko, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianenko dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Gvozdaderov tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves away

and Emelianenko counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gvozdaderov!
Gvozdaderov wants to hold on but Emelianenko pushes him away.
The referee warns Gvozdaderov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gvozdaderov is looking to get to half guard.

Emelianenko goes for an armbar but Gvozdaderov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gvozdaderov.
Gvozdaderov wanted to stand there but Emelianenko had control of the position.
Gvozdaderov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Emelianenko's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Gvozdaderov from controlling successfully.
Gvozdaderov is looking to advance position but Emelianenko has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Gvozdaderov really wants to buck Emelianenko off and get back to his feet.
Emelianenko landing strikes from the mount and Gvozdaderov is in trouble!
Gvozdaderov tries to reverse the position but Emelianenko maintains control.
Emelianenko scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gvozdaderov?
Gvozdaderov is looking to improve his position but Emelianenko isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Emelianenko lands with some strikes.
Gvozdaderov is looking to improve his position but Emelianenko isn't that keen on the idea.
Emelianenko tries to control but Gvozdaderov wriggling away.
Gvozdaderov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Emelianenko working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Emelianenko punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gvozdaderov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Emelianenko putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Emelianenko trying to control but Gvozdaderov is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko controlling from mount.
Gvozdaderov is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Emelianenko lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Emelianenko lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

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

Emelianenko goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gvozdaderov is on top in guard.
Gvozdaderov preventing the sweep.

Emelianenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gvozdaderov defends well.
Gvozdaderov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Emelianenko won't allow Gvozdaderov to pass to mount.
Emelianenko holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Emelianenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Emelianenko 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Emelianenko!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Kolkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ange fili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kolkov
vs
fili

195 cm
23
255 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

190 cm
22
270 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexei Kolkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, ange fili!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
fili circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kolkov shoots in for a takedown but fili shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kolkov misses with a double jab.
Kolkov tries to score a power double leg takedown but fili sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kolkov somewhat.
Nice cross by Kolkov.

fili changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kolkov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
fili trying to control the position but Kolkov is working away.
Kolkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but fili wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Kolkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

fili is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kolkov has escaped the position, nice work there.
fili working the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolkov tries to escape but fili is in control.
fili landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kolkov is looking to get back to his feet here but fili is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kolkov's back.
Kolkov is trying to get back to his feet but fili has full control of the position and if anything, Kolkov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
fili misses with punches from the back.

Kolkov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

fili is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Kolkov with him. Kolkov is trying to defend but fili has an arm under the chin now! Kolkov grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). ange fili!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Suicide Hurricane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Muchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suicide Hurricane has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hurricane
vs
Muchenko

210 cm
23
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Suicide Hurricane!
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, Sergei Muchenko!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Muchenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hurricane throws a head kick but Muchenko moves out of range.

Muchenko tries to keep at a distance but Hurricane has taken the fight into the clinch.

Hurricane lands a takedown into guard.
Hurricane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hurricane trying to control but Muchenko is working from the bottom.
Muchenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hurricane controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Hurricane gets to his feet. Muchenko looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hurricane shoots in for a takedown but Muchenko shows good takedown defense.
Muchenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Hurricane counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Muchenko desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Muchenko gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurricane stops Muchenko from standing up.

Hurricane postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Muchenko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hurricane, into his guard.
Muchenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Hurricane controlling Muchenko's posture.
Muchenko wants to stand but Hurricane is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Muchenko wants to pass the guard but Hurricane is keeping the position.
Muchenko wants to control from the top but Hurricane keeps moving.
Hurricane trying to keep a closed guard but Muchenko is proving a slippery customer.

Hurricane is looking for a triangle but Muchenko pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurricane keeping moving, preventing Muchenko from controlling successfully.

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

so Hurricane counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hurricane is breathing heavily.
Muchenko controls Hurricane momentarily but Hurricane frees himself.
Muchenko keeping moving, preventing Hurricane from controlling successfully.
Hurricane sitting in guard here, content to control.
Muchenko wants to stand and escape but Hurricane is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurricane stopping the sweep attempt from Muchenko.
Hurricane tries to free his leg and advance position but Muchenko is retaining full guard.

Muchenko isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hurricane stacks Muchenko on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hurricane!
Muchenko is looking to regain half guard here but Hurricane keeps moving and retains side control.
Muchenko is trying to control Hurricane's posture but Hurricane avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hurricane drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Muchenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Muchenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hurricane is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Muchenko trying to keep a closed guard but Hurricane is proving a slippery customer.
Hurricane trying to control but Muchenko is working from the bottom.
Hurricane is really struggling to control Muchenko but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurricane's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Muchenko keeping moving, preventing Hurricane from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muchenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hurricane is one step ahead there.
Hurricane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hurricane sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Muchenko is trying to control the position but Hurricane postures up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Muchenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hurricane.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurricane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Suicide Hurricane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muchenko shoots and misses

and Hurricane counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hurricane.
Muchenko is trying to keep Hurricane in close.
Hurricane would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Muchenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Muchenko is trying to control. Hurricane wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Muchenko is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurricane tries to get to full guard but Muchenko has control of the leg.

Muchenko decides to stand and escape the position.

Hurricane shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hurricane looking to finish Muchenko with some ground and pound. This is bad for Muchenko!
Hurricane controlling the position easily from mount.
Hurricane lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Suicide Hurricane dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Muchenko falls off balance throwing a combination

and Hurricane counters with a single leg into guard. Muchenko didn't expect that.
Hurricane really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Muchenko is trying to control the position but Hurricane postures up.
Hurricane connects with a couple of short punches.
Hurricane content to stall in guard here.
Muchenko is trying to control the position but Hurricane postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hurricane is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Muchenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Muchenko, not yet.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurricane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muchenko wants to clinch

and Hurricane holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Muchenko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hurricane pulls his leg out and moves away.
Muchenko misses with a takedown attempt

and Hurricane decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Muchenko's guard.
Muchenko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hurricane is controlling him.
Muchenko controls Hurricane momentarily but Hurricane frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muchenko wants to stand up but Hurricane is controlling him.
Suicide Hurricane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hurricane showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Muchenko wants to sweep but no luck.

Muchenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hurricane defends it easily.
Hurricane sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Hurricane clinches.

Muchenko is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hurricane is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Muchenko to the mat. Muchenko regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Muchenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hurricane is one step ahead there.
Hurricane wants to stand and escape but instead Muchenko has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurricane keeping full guard, as Muchenko tries to pass.
Muchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Hurricane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muchenko wants to pass the guard but Hurricane is keeping the position.
Muchenko stops Hurricane from standing up.
Sergei Muchenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suicide Hurricane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hurricane trying to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Suicide Hurricane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hurricane has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suicide Hurricane!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentin Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Romanov
vs
Romanov

198 cm
23
215 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

185 cm
20
220 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Romanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valentin Romanov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Andrei Romanov closes the distance and clinches.
Andrei Romanov prevents the takedown attempt.
Valentin Romanov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Andrei Romanov is pressed up against the cage. Valentin Romanov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Andrei Romanov down to the mat. Andrei Romanov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Andrei Romanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentin Romanov.

Andrei Romanov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Andrei Romanov get's back to his feet.
Andrei Romanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentin Romanov is just out of range.
Valentin Romanov throws a right hand that Andrei Romanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Andrei Romanov also avoids with ease.
Valentin Romanov tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Andrei Romanov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Valentin Romanov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Andrei Romanov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Andrei Romanov breaks the clinch.
Valentin Romanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Andrei Romanov.
A punch combination from Valentin Romanov misses.
Andrei Romanov tests Valentin Romanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andrei Romanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valentin Romanov pinned against the cage. Valentin Romanov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Andrei Romanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Valentin Romanov counters with a shoot takedown. Andrei Romanov fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrei Romanov looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentin Romanov forces his way into half guard.
Andrei Romanov controlling the position for now.
Andrei Romanov trying to hold on to Valentin Romanov's head to control him but Valentin Romanov postures up.

Valentin Romanov gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Valentin Romanov scores with a takedown into Andrei Romanov's guard.
Valentin Romanov trying to control but Andrei Romanov is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrei Romanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Valentin Romanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andrei Romanov is keeping the position for now.
Valentin Romanov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Andrei Romanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Valentin Romanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

and Andrei Romanov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Andrei Romanov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Valentin Romanov smiles and moves away.

Valentin Romanov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Andrei Romanov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Valentin Romanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Andrei Romanov has wrist control.
Valentin Romanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrei Romanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valentin Romanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andrei Romanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valentin Romanov passes Andrei Romanov's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrei Romanov wants to get back to full guard.

Valentin Romanov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Andrei Romanov has managed to free his arm - good work.

Valentin Romanov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Andrei Romanov defends it well.
Andrei Romanov wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Valentin Romanov is looking for a kimura but Andrei Romanov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Valentin Romanov to get the leverage.
Andrei Romanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Valentin Romanov gets a takedown into half guard.
Andrei Romanov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Andrei Romanov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Valentin Romanov manages to get himself to full guard.
Andrei Romanov trying to control but Valentin Romanov is working from the bottom.
Andrei Romanov is looking to advance position but Valentin Romanov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Valentin Romanov is working for a guillotine from mount but Andrei Romanov frees his head quite easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentin Romanov tries to control but Andrei Romanov wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andrei Romanov tries to control the position but Valentin Romanov now has his back.

Andrei Romanov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Valentin Romanov gets his way!

Valentin Romanov looking for the RNC.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentin Romanov is not going to allow Andrei Romanov to sit and survive in this position.
Andrei Romanov wants to get back to his feet.

Valentin Romanov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Andrei Romanov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Andrei Romanov just trying to survive but Valentin Romanov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Valentin Romanov is persistently looking for the submission but Andrei Romanov is defending it well.

Andrei Romanov fending off the submission attempt from Valentin Romanov.

Valentin Romanov working for a choke but Andrei Romanov is defending well.
Andrei Romanov covering up well and avoiding damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentin Romanov looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Andrei Romanov tries to escape but Valentin Romanov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Andrei Romanov trying to control the position but Valentin Romanov manages to sink in the hooks.

Valentin Romanov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Andrei Romanov is defending well though. Valentin Romanov let's go of the attempt for now.
Andrei Romanov breaks Valentin Romanov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Andrei Romanov sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentin Romanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentin Romanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Andrei Romanov with a poor takedown

and Valentin Romanov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Andrei Romanov's guard now.

Valentin Romanov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Andrei Romanov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Andrei Romanov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Andrei Romanov!
Valentin Romanov can't do much from the bottom here.
Andrei Romanov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

Andrei Romanov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Valentin Romanov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Andrei Romanov's guard! Nice work there by Valentin Romanov!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentin Romanov wants to control from the top but Andrei Romanov keeps moving.
Valentin Romanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Andrei Romanov keeping full guard, as Valentin Romanov tries to pass.

Valentin Romanov stands up from Andrei Romanov's guard - Valentin Romanov perhaps looking for a knockout.

Valentin Romanov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrei Romanov wants to control but Valentin Romanov is keeping busy.
Andrei Romanov is trying to stand.

Valentin Romanov seems to be working for a kimura but Andrei Romanov defends the submission attempt.
Andrei Romanov is staying active underneath Valentin Romanov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Andrei Romanov is looking to control Valentin Romanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andrei Romanov avoid being mounted?
Valentin Romanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

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

Valentin Romanov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Andrei Romanov!
Andrei Romanov tries to hold on but Valentin Romanov pushes him away.
Andrei Romanov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Andrei Romanov is squirming around, avoiding Valentin Romanov's attempts to control the action.
Andrei Romanov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Andrei Romanov wants to improve his position but Valentin Romanov is controlling well.
Valentin Romanov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Valentin Romanov working over Andrei Romanov with some ground and pound. Andrei Romanov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentin Romanov is controlling the pace.

Valentin Romanov decides to return to a standing position.
Valentin Romanov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Andrei Romanov backs up against the cage.
Andrei Romanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valentin Romanov tries to clinch but Andrei Romanov moves out of range.

Valentin Romanov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Valentin Romanov showed some decent athleticism there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Valentin Romanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Valentin Romanov 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 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Romanov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andruhiro Chernoyashy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dag Guti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chernoyashy comes to the cage accompanied by Rammstein-Sonne. Dag Guti is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Chernoyashy
vs
Guti

174 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
27
215 lbs
7 - 10 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power

BJJ Purple 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 St Petersburg, Andruhiro Chernoyashy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dag Guti!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guti dances in with a quick combination. Chernoyashy is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Guti snaps Chernoyashy's head back. Chernoyashy stumbles backwards against the cage. Guti steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Chernoyashy's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Chernoyashy just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dag Guti!