QFC Tournament 901 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Dodds (ranked 5140 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ho Hek (ranked 5411 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.

Dodds
vs
Hek

172 cm
21
156 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Dodds!
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, Ho Hek!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dodds is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hek's half guard.
Dodds working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dodds keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dodds not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dodds controlling the action here.

Hek makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hek misses with a wild combination.
Hek wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hek stuffs the takedown.

Hek gets a double leg takedown into Dodds's guard.
Hek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dodds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hek wants to control from the top but Dodds keeps moving.
Dodds working a defensive guard here.
Hek wants to control from the top but Dodds keeps moving.
Hek sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hek's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hek stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hek wants it to stay on the feet.

Hek feints and as Dodds raises his hands in defense, Hek changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hek advances to half guard.
Well, if Hek is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hek tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dodds knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dodds trying to hold on to Hek's head to control him but Hek postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dodds is looking for a sweep. Hek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Dodds is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hek pulls his head out easily.
Hek wants to take a breather but Dodds is having none of it.
Hek controlling the action here.
Hek takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

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.
Dodds wants to control but Hek is keeping busy.
Hek is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hek controlling the action here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hek fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dodds dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hek. That did some damage!
Hek misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ho Hek dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hek throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dodds tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hek is in Dodds's guard.
Dodds is wriggling around but Hek manages to pass to half guard.

Dodds tries to kick Hek off but Hek keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Hek seems to be looking for submissions.
Hek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dodds keeps working.
Hek is thwarting Dodds's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hek with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodds is looking for a sweep. Hek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dodds is staying active underneath Hek, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hek is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Dodds has Hek pulled in close to control his posture.
Hek looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dodds swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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.
Dodds is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hek is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dodds shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hek as he jumps to the side.
Hek tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ho Hek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hek doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dodds counters with a one-two to the body.

Dodds scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hek can do anything to dispel that myth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hek keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dodds looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hek is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dodds's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dodds's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hek has good solid back control here.
More stalling from Hek.
Dodds is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hek wants to control but Dodds is keeping busy.
Hek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dodds is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hek controlling from the back.
Dodds trying to control the position but Hek manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hek has good solid back control here.
Hek gets his hands free as Dodds looks to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ho Hek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Dodds fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hek to the ground. Dodds is now in Hek's guard.
Dodds sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hek is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hek wants to stand up but Dodds is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dodds throws an elbow that misses. Hek uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dodds's guard. Nice move by Hek!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dodds is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hek is aware though and is defending well.
Hek wants to control from the top but Dodds keeps moving.
Hek showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hek wants to control from the top but Dodds keeps moving.
Dodds is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hek is controlling him.
Hek engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hek tries to free his leg and advance position but Dodds is retaining full guard.
Hek is working Dodds over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dodds working a defensive guard here.

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

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

Dodds uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dodds tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hek swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Hek shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dodds's guard.
Hek is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hek looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hek is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hek stopping the sweep attempt from Dodds.
Dodds keeping moving, preventing Hek from controlling successfully.
Hek sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hek wants to control from the top but Dodds keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's four 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.
Hek chips away with some ground and pound.
Hek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dodds swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dodds lands a head kick!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dodds.
Hek shoots in looking for a takedown but Dodds manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hek's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dodds paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hek looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Michael Dodds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ho Hek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michael Dodds.
I think Hek has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Ho Hek!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Ho Hek!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Ho Hek!

Ho Hek wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Romeo Harris (ranked 5536 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kick Kickboxer (ranked 5469 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.

Harris
vs
Kickboxer

175 cm
22
167 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
23
158 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Romeo Harris!
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, Kick Kickboxer!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kickboxer tries to avoid it but Harris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kickboxer to the ground. Kickboxer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harris.
Harris fails with the takedown
and Kickboxer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romeo Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris fails with the takedown
and Kickboxer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harris thinking.
Harris closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kickboxer circles away.
Harris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harris with a poor takedown
and Kickboxer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kickboxer moves into the clinch successfully.
Harris jumps guard but Kickboxer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Harris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kickboxer scores with a shot to the side of Harris's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kickboxer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harris's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Kickboxer.
Kickboxer tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kickboxer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harris tries to pull guard but Kickboxer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Harris drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kickboxer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kickboxer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Harris is out of range and Kickboxer settles back down.
Kickboxer misses with a low kick.
Harris attempts a counter takedown but Kickboxer avoids it well and moves away.
Kickboxer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Harris has a takedown stuffed.
Harris is breathing heavily.
Harris will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Kickboxer pushes Harris up against the cage in a clinch.
Kickboxer works on Harris's body with a couple of short punches.
Harris looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kickboxer lands a body punch.
Kickboxer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kickboxer lands a hook that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Kickboxer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kickboxer controlling the action here for a moment.
Kickboxer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kickboxer cracks Harris with a nice body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Kickboxer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kickboxer is pressed up against the cage. Harris has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kickboxer down to the mat. Kickboxer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kickboxer throws a leg kick but Harris moved away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kickboxer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harris. Harris circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Harris shoots in but no luck this time.
Kickboxer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harris half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kickboxer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kickboxer thows a leg kick but Harris checks it

and Harris counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Harris.
Kickboxer is trying to control the position but Harris postures up.
Harris won't allow Kickboxer to sweep him here.
Kickboxer is still trying to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kickboxer trying to control the position.
Kickboxer working a defensive guard but Harris manages to pass into side control anyway.
Harris has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kickboxer!
Kickboxer is trying to escape the mount but Harris keeps good control and instead manages to take Kickboxer's back.
Harris lands punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kickboxer trying to control but not successfully.
Kickboxer rolls, trying to escape but Harris keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kick Kickboxer dominated that 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.

The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Harris checks a leg kick.

Harris manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kickboxer on his heels. He'll look to pass Kickboxer's guard now, I'm sure.
Kickboxer wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Harris manages to pass to side control.

Kickboxer trying to hold on to Harris's head to control him but Harris postures up.
Harris frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kickboxer tries to improve his position but instead Harris has taken his back!

Harris is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Kickboxer is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Romeo Harris!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steven Stark (ranked 5350 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Banner (ranked 5650 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stark might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Can't Be Touched. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Stark
vs
Banner

184 cm
23
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
19
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steven Stark!
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, Bruce Banner!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark misses with a wild combination.
Stark scores with a hook.
Stark throws a shot to the body.
Stark misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Stark as he connects with a hook.
Stark looks to land a combination but Banner avoids it well.
Stark throws a one two combo.
Nice jab there from Stark.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Banner scores with a one two! Stark had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stark really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stark throws a series of punches but Banner moves out of range.
Banner is looking for the big counter here.
Stark lands a jab to Banner's midsection.
Stark looks to land a combination but Banner avoids it well.
Banner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stark misses with a double jab.
Stark throws a series of punches but Banner moves out of range.
Stark keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Banner pushes Stark up against the cage in a clinch.
Banner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stark fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Banner walks into a jab.

Stark gets caught napping as Banner dives in and scores a takedown. Stark manages to retain guard.
Stark is wriggling around but Banner manages to pass to half guard.
Stark is breathing heavily.

Banner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Banner escapes and gets back to his feet.
Banner tries to move into range but Stark moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steven Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stark paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banner looks for a takedown but Stark sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stark pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Banner back to the cage. Stark follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stark scores with a nice head shot.
Steven Stark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stark lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Bruce Banner has been cut.
Stark tries to bum rush Banner with a series of wild strikes but Banner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stark lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Banner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Banner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stark is being controlled here.
Banner lands a few punches from side control.

Banner has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Stark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banner.
Stark is looking to counter punch.
Stark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark leaves Banner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steven Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Banner.
Banner walks into a straight right hand from Stark.
Banner is looking to clinch.
Stark keeps the fight on the outside.
Banner drops his hands momentarily and Stark takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stark jabs at Banner's body.
Banner goes for a double leg but Stark avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stark continues to drive forward.
Stark stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Banner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stark.

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

Stark kicks Banner off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Banner feints and then cracks Stark's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stark down.
Banner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stark throws a nice looking combination but Banner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stark sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Banner somewhat.
Stark is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Banner walks into a left hand.
Banner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stark connects with the punch.
Nice sprawl there from Stark as Banner shoots in.
Stark scores with a nice head shot.
Stark smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Stark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Banner's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

The fight stays on the outside here - Banner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Banner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Banner wants to clinch up but Stark keeps it at a distance.
Stark lands with a shot to the body.
Stark moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stark lunges at Banner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Banner's hand.
Steven Stark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stark throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
Stark moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stark darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stark fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stark throws a right and a left that Banner avoids nicely.
Banner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Banner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stark is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Banner asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Stark knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Banner on the ground.

Banner stands up and beckons Stark to his feet.

Banner closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stark quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Banner decides to stand up.
Banner shoots in for a takedown but Stark shows good takedown defense.
Stark fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stark throws a jab but it's blocked by Banner.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark throws a hook to the side of Banner's head but Banner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banner tries to clinch there but Stark circles away.
Stark just misses with a punch to the body.

Banner drives through with a takedown into Stark's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Banner stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Banner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stark's jab looks to have found its range, popping Banner under the eye.
Banner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stark avoids the head kick by Banner.
Stark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab by Stark.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Banner moves out of range as Stark strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark catches Banner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Banner clinches up against the cage.
Banner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Steven Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Banner.
Banner fails to pull guard.

Stark breaks from the clinch.
Banner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stark feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Banners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Banner takes one to the chin there.
Banner throws a head kick that misses.
A cross from Stark lands.
Stark scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stark missing with a left hand there. Banner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stark jabbing away but nothing is landing.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Stark enables Banner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stark manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Stark is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Banner presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Banner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stark looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Banner is trying to pull guard but Stark has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Stark manages to break the clinch.
Banner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stark fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Stark dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Banner's cut.
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!

Banner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stark defends well and Banner ends up having to push Stark into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stark cracks Banner with a good jab.
Stark scores with the left hand. Banner knows he should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stark misses with a straight left.
And Banner tries to counter it with a takedown but Stark pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice defenses there by Banner.
Stark cracks Banner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Banner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stark to the mat! Stark manages to get full guard.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Banner drops back looking for a leg! Stark is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stark manages to kick Banner off! Banner jumps back into Stark's guard.
Stark wants to get back to his feet but Banner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stark on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stark tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Banner dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Stark down.
Banner landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Stark is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Banner advances nicely into full mount.
Banner won't let Stark get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Banner wants to control the pace but Stark is squirming around nicely.
Banner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stark is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner looking to control but Stark is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Banner quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Banner but it's paid off an Stark is forced to tap! Nice work by Banner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruce Banner!

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A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edward Snowden (ranked 5042 p4p, 465 weight class) and Naghi Mamoli (ranked 5100 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.

Snowden
vs
Mamoli

184 cm
23
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Edward Snowden!
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, Naghi Mamoli!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snowden throws a solid leg kick but Mamoli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Snowden.

Snowden closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mamoli to the mat! Mamoli manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snowden trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamoli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snowden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mamoli is on top in guard.

Snowden is trying to control the position but Mamoli postures up.
Mamoli with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamoli wants to pass the guard but Snowden is keeping the position.
Snowden is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mamoli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Snowden really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mamoli drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Snowden manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mamoli has Snowden in his guard.

Snowden is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mamoli has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Snowden is looking to defend but Mamoli has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Snowden! Mamoli pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Snowden taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Naghi Mamoli!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Corvis Durand (ranked 5912 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Gray (ranked 5141 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.

Durand
vs
Gray

169 cm
23
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
20
156 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Corvis Durand!
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, Stephen Gray!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Durand drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gray keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Durand sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gray's guard.
Gray tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Gray is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Durand pulls his head out easily.

Durand is working for a kimura but Gray is defending it quite comfortably.
Still in half guard, Durand seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Durand is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Gray as he works his way to full guard.
Durand passes Gray's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Durand wants to pass the guard but Gray is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durand has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Durand looking to secure an arm triangle but Gray defends it well.
Durand looking to control but Gray is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Durand controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durand can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gray is looking to escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Durand controlling the pace for now.

Durand with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gray is working to get back to half guard.

Durand is working for a guillotine from mount but Gray frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Durand wants to finish this one by submission but Gray is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Durand.
Gray is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gray is trying desperately to improve position.
Durand controlling from the full mount.
Durand wants to take Gray's back but he can't do it this time.
Durand moves to the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray wants to get back to his feet.
Durand is not going to allow Gray to sit and survive in this position.
Gray can't escape the position.

Durand is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Durand trying to control momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Durand looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Durand drives through with a takedown into Gray's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gray keeping moving, preventing Durand from controlling successfully.
Durand won't allow Gray to get back to his feet.
Gray looking for a sweep. Not yet Gray, not yet.
Durand is pushing down on Gray's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gray is fighting to maintain full guard but Durand has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gray trying to control here.

Durand is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gray doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Durand.
Durand trying to pass the guard but Gray defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Durand is working for a kimura but Gray is defending it quite comfortably.
Gray is in trouble now - Durand has advanced to mount!
Corvis Durand overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Durand sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Durand trying to control but Gray is having none of it.
Durand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gray can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Durand wants to take his opponent's back but Gray doesn't allow it.
Durand trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gray is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Durand is working for a guillotine from mount but Gray frees his head quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gray has given up his back.
Durand has good solid back control here.

Durand has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Gray is in real trouble here. Durand gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Gray is tapping out! Durand wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Corvis Durand!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shane Roosen (ranked 5021 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knor Rotje (ranked 5653 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.

Roosen
vs
Rotje

180 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shane Roosen!
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, Knor Rotje!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rotje fails with a takedown attempt.
Rotje shoots in for a double leg but Roosen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rotje fails with a takedown attempt.
Shane Roosen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Knor Rotje.
Rotje fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rotje has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Roosen.
Rotje dives in and grabs Roosen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roosen pushes down on Rotje's head and hops out.
Roosen shoots in for a takedown but Rotje shows good takedown defense.
Roosen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotje throws a sloppy head kick and Roosen moves out of range easily.
Rotje tries to clinch but Roosen moves out of range.
Rotje avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rotje fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rotje swats away the attempt to clinch by Roosen.
Roosen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roosen wants it to stay on the feet.
Roosen misses with a takedown attempt
and Rotje makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Roosen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rotje counters with a one-two to the body.

Roosen moves into the clinch.

Rotje breaks the clinch.
Roosen is looking to clinch.
Roosen shoots in looking for a takedown but Rotje manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roosen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotje stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rotje wants it to stay on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rotje. Roosen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rotje scores with a jab.
Roosen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rotje manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rotje looks to land a body kick but Roosen moved away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roosen has his takedown stuffed
and Rotje counters with a left and a right that stings Roosen.
Rotje wants to clinch.
Roosen doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Rotje counters by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotje tries to pull guard but Roosen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Roosen is working for takedown but Rotje is calmly controlling the position for now.
Roosen is breathing heavily.

Rotje's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roosen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rotje stuffs the takedown.
Rotje closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roosen circles away.
Roosen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rotje changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rotje fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Roosen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Rotje moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotje managing to block the knees to the body from Roosen.
Rotje tries for a takedown but Roosen manages to get underhooks.
Roosen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rotje tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roosen is pressed up against the cage. Rotje has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Roosen down to the mat. Roosen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Roosen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rotje shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roosen as he jumps to the side.
Roosen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rotje shoots for a takedown but Roosen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Roosen closes the distance and clinches.

Rotje jumps guard.
Roosen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roosen looking to sit in guard and control but Rotje gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rotje postures up.
Rotje preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roosen is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotje tries to free his leg and advance position but Roosen is retaining full guard.
Rotje is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Roosen looking to control.

Roosen has an active guard here but Rotje has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roosen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rotje trying to pass the guard but Roosen defending well.
Roosen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rotje.

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.

Rotje looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Roosen is holding on to half guard well.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rotje.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roosen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Roosen gets a clinch.

Rotje breaks from the clinch.
Shane Roosen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roosen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Roosen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rotje pinned against the cage. Rotje gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice sprawl there from Rotje as Roosen shoots in.

Rotje takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rotje pulls Roosen into guard.
Rotje keeping moving, preventing Roosen from controlling successfully.
Roosen tries to stand but Rotje is controlling from the bottom.
Rotje has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rotje looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roosen is one step ahead there.
Roosen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rotje is controlling Roosen's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Knor Rotje showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Roosen misses with a takedown attempt - Rotje sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Roosen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rotje.
Rotje shoots in but Roosen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Knor Rotje seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rotje looks for a takedown but Roosen sprawls well.
Shane Roosen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Knor Rotje.
Roosen throws out a loose jab but Rotje uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rotje is defended easily by Roosen.
Roosen connects with a body shot that sends Rotje's belly button to the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotje keeps the fight on the outside.
Rotje steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Roosen.
Rotje stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rotje wants it to stay on the feet.

Rotje rushes Roosen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Roosen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Roosen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rotje is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rotje has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Roosen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rotje takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roosen wants a takedown.
Roosen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roosen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rotje up against the cage.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotje is looking to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Roosen. Those never looked like landing.
Rotje is looking to clinch but Roosen is avoiding it.
Rotje shoots in for a double leg but Roosen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Roosen closes the distance and pushes Rotje back into the cage.
Roosen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rotje to keep the fight standing.
Roosen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Roosen jumps guard but Rotje turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rotje manages to break the clinch.
Roosen slaps away a takedown attempt from Rotje, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rotje dives in and grabs Roosen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roosen pushes down on Rotje's head and hops out.
Roosen scores with the left hand. Rotje knows he should have avoided that one.
Rotje dives in and grabs Roosen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roosen pushes down on Rotje's head and hops out.
Nice takedown defense from Rotje. No joy for Roosen on that attempt.
Rotje stuffs the takedown attempt from Roosen. Roosen gets slowly back to his feet.
Rotje fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Rotje looks to move away, Roosen throws a big counter combo but Rotje just gets out of the way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotje dives in and grabs Roosen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roosen pushes down on Rotje's head and hops out.
Roosen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rotje defends well and Roosen ends up having to push Rotje into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Rotje's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Roosen swinging wildly here.
Roosen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rotje.
Rotje stuffs the takedown.
Rotje moves in looking to clinch but Roosen pushes him off.
Roosen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rotje displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roosen.
Rotje was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rotje dives in and grabs Roosen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roosen pushes down on Rotje's head and hops out.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Roosen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rotje 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Knor Rotje!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Knor Rotje!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Knor Rotje!

Knor Rotje wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Celeste (ranked 5254 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jonnie (ranked 5863 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.

Celeste
vs
Jonnie

180 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

171 cm
23
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcelo Celeste!
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, Jon Jonnie!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Jonnie as Celeste shoots in.

Celeste tries to keep at a distance but Jonnie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jonnie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Celeste is trying to maintain a safe position but Jonnie gets an underhook and turns Celeste into the cage.
Celeste wants to break free but Jonnie has control.
Jonnie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Celeste backwards.
Still in the clinch, Celeste scores with a nice short uppercut.
Celeste taking a breather.
Celeste trying to land knees to the body.
Celeste is looking to break free of the clinch but Jonnie has double underhooks.
Jonnie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Jonnie.

Celeste is rocked!
Jonnie pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Jonnie.
Oh Celeste is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Celeste can't break the clinch.
Celeste seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Celeste has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jonnie after a bit of a struggle.
Jonnie scores with a hook to the body.
Jonnie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jonnie lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Celeste to his knees! Jonnie keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Jonnie!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kris Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axl Rose (ranked 5018 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.

Browne
vs
Rose

179 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
23
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kris Browne!
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, Axl Rose!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Browne tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rose defends well and Browne ends up having to push Rose into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Browne shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rose as he avoids it easily.
And Rose tries to counter it with a takedown but Browne pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Browne looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kris Browne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rose displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Browne.
Rose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Browne.
Rose tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browne throws a low kick but Rose avoids it.
Rose changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Browne fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rose sprawls well initially but Browne persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Browne is just content to waste time from the top position. Rose takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rose managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Browne is posturing up here but Rose has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Browne tries to roll out but it's too tight and Browne has to tap! Slick submission there by Rose!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Axl Rose!