Highland 111 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arlen Stumpf (ranked 3666 p4p, 24970 weight class) and Asdasd Dasd (ranked 432 p4p, 626 weight class). Arlen Stumpf could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Asdasd Dasd's chin.

Stumpf
vs
Dasd

185 cm
25
200
2 - 2 - 0

150 cm
25
220
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arlen Stumpf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Asdasd Dasd!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stumpf closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dasd did well to prevent Stumpf getting side control.
Dasd is looking for a sweep. Stumpf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Stumpf is trying for a kimura here. Dasd looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Stumpf wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arlen Stumpf!
A very excited looking Arlen Stumpf made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Guy Bernier (ranked 3351 p4p, 5718 weight class) and Bakas Sinalau (ranked 302 p4p, 408 weight class). Bakas Sinalau will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bernier
vs
Sinalau

160 cm
25
150
2 - 1 - 0

176 cm
25
150
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Guy Bernier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bakas Sinalau!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinalau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bernier is looking to land body kicks.
Sinalau avoids the body shot from Bernier.
Bernier finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Bernier closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sinalau quickly recovers to half guard.
Sinalau wants to stand back up but Bernier manages to pass into side control.
Bernier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bernier happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinalau tries to buck Bernier off but Bernier is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Bernier has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Bernier is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Sinalau is trying to escape and Bernier transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Sinalau is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bernier! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guy Bernier!
A very excited looking Guy Bernier made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kane Yamamoto (ranked 3427 p4p, 3049 weight class) and Micah Spinks (ranked 220 p4p, 186 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Yamamoto
vs
Spinks

169 cm
26
138
6 - 2 - 0

159 cm
27
135
3 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kane Yamamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Micah Spinks!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spinks goes for a small jab and connects. Now Spinks goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Yamamoto stumbles back but Spinks runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Yamamoto to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Yamamoto will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Micah Spinks!
Micah Spinks thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shinzade Murakami (ranked 2472 p4p, 2141 weight class) and Lil Mosey (ranked 244 p4p, 217 weight class). Shinzade Murakami could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lil Mosey's chin.

Murakami
vs
Mosey

188 cm
27
155
7 - 1 - 0

170 cm
26
148
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

SMESH Nutrition 160Q

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shinzade Murakami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lil Mosey!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murakami tries to clinch but Mosey is having none of it.
Murakami tries to clinch but Mosey is having none of it.
Mosey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Murakami dips to his left and cracks Mosey with an uppercut!
Murakami throws a good cross that connects.
Murakami connects with the punch.
Nice jab there from Murakami.
Mosey has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mosey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mosey has his takedown stuffed
and Murakami counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Mosey is rocked!

Murakami has managed to clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murakami.
Murakami lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murakami misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murakami lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mosey looking for a takedown.
Murakami lands a shot to the body.
Murakami lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Murakami.
Murakami lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murakami lands a right hand.
Murakami lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Murakami.
Mosey blocks a body shot from Murakami.
Murakami tries to throw a body punch but Mosey avoids it by throwing Murakami back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mosey has Murakami pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Murakami manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shinzade Murakami has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lil Mosey.
Mosey goes for a takedown attempt but Murakami pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Murakami uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mosey has time to react.
Mosey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Murakami.
Mosey darts in looking for a takedown but Murakami gets double underhooks and turns Mosey into the cage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murakami, as that shot connected.
Murakami doesn't manage to clinch there - Mosey circles away.
Murakami lands with a good body shot.
Murakami connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mosey is still on wobbly legs! Can Murakami finish him?
Murakami is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Murakami just misses with a punch to the body.
Mosey seems to have recovered his senses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Murakami there.
Murakami getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mosey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murakami defends it nicely.
Mosey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murakami with a jab.
Murakami displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mosey.
Shinzade Murakami is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Mosey shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Murakami manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mosey tries to free his leg and advance position but Murakami is retaining full guard.
Mosey controls from within his opponent's guard.
Murakami on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Murakami tries to get out of the position.
Mosey's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Murakami keeping moving, preventing Mosey from controlling successfully.
Murakami is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mosey is controlling him.
Mosey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Murakami wants to stand but Mosey is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinzade Murakami dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Murakami scores with a jab to the jaw.

Mosey closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Murakami did well to prevent Mosey getting side control.
Murakami really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Murakami wants to get back to his feet.
Mosey slows the pace down in half guard.
Mosey tries to pass to full mount but Murakami defends it.
Mosey is looking to take a break and control but Murakami is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Murakami looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mosey wants to pass the guard but Murakami is defending well.
Mosey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murakami keeps working.
Mosey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Murakami tries to kick Mosey off but Mosey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mosey passes to full mount!
Mosey controlling the pace for now.
Murakami knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mosey on the ground.
Murakami is trying to stand.
Mosey has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Murakami's face.
Murakami is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mosey can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mosey looking to control but Murakami is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mosey is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Murakami can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Mosey looking for a guillotine from mount but Murakami is having none of it.

Mosey is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Murakami to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Murakami shrugs it off.
Murakami's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mosey has hold of Murakami's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Murakami manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mosey seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Murakami is holding on tight.
Mosey throws some wild stikes that Murakami manages to avoid easily.
Mosey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Mosey looking to isolate an arm here. Murakami doesn't see it coming and as Mosey extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Mosey!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lil Mosey!
The defeated Shinzade Murakami had this to say: 'Congrats to my opponent, but I’ll be back.'.

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 Better Dead (ranked 1166 p4p, 2349 weight class) and Punchy Cartwright (ranked 166 p4p, 281 weight class). Cartwright has chosen A Pound of Flesh as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dead
vs
Cartwright

190 cm
28
162
6 - 5 - 0

185 cm
27
168
4 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Better Dead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Punchy Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright moves out of range as Dead strikes.
Cartwright rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dead moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch but Dead swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dead is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cartwright.
Dead misses the body punch
and Cartwright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dead throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Cartwright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dead looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dead throws the left hand but Cartwright avoids the punch easily.
Dead throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dead misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Cartwright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cartwright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Cartwright fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dead, pushing him back against the cage.
Cartwright lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Cartwright.
Dead has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Cartwright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cartwright's corner calls for a 1-2. Cartwright obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cartwright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dead.
Cartwright feints a counter leg kick.
Dead really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Cartwright closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Cartwright pushes Dead up against the cage in a clinch.
Cartwright lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Cartwright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cartwright tries a body shot but Dead blocks it.
Cartwright lands with a right to the head.

Cartwright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dead scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Better Dead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dead misses with a body shot.
Cartwright throws a body punch but Dead moves out of range.
Dead misses the shot to the body.

Cartwright gets a clinch.
Dead prevents a body shot from Cartwright.
A right hook to the body lands for Cartwright.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dead is trying to force a seperation but Cartwright has the dominant position.
Dead wants to break the clinch but can't.

Dead breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cartwright tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dead lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Cartwright clinches.
Cartwright is stalling here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short left from Cartwright.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cartwright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dead misses with a jab to the body
and Cartwright counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dead thinking.
Cartwright gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cartwright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cartwright slips a jab and a cross from Dead.

Cartwright gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cartwright tries to work over Dead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cartwright lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cartwright lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cartwright lands with a left to the head.
Cartwright is pushing Dead up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cartwright lands a hook that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartwright scores with a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cartwright.
Cartwright lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Cartwright.
A nice left hand lands by Cartwright.

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

Cartwright has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cartwright taking a breather.
Cartwright scores with a hook to the body.
Cartwright is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cartwright swings wildly with an uppercut but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dead misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Dead. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dead.
Dead jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cartwright slips under a jab.
Dead misses with a looping right.

Dead lands a big uppercut and Cartwright crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cartwright looks OK. Dead waves Cartwright back to his feet!

Cartwright is rocked!

It looks like Punchy Cartwright has been cut.
Dead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cartwright is still on wobbly legs! Can Dead finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartwright walks straight into a right hand from Dead - that's dropped him! Dead jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Cartwright from any more punishment! Cartwright complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Better Dead!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franko Getaldic (ranked 1848 p4p, 1686 weight class) and Ben Askrew (ranked 239 p4p, 221 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Getaldic
vs
Askrew

190 cm
28
204
6 - 5 - 0

185 cm
27
217
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Urban Fighter

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Franko Getaldic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Askrew!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askrew drops his hands momentarily and Getaldic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Getaldic misses with a hook.
Askrew with the counter takedown but Getaldic avoids it easily.
Askrew walks into a stiff left hand from Getaldic.

Getaldic drops Askrew with a beautiful combination! Askrew stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Getaldic is looking for the KO!

It looks like Ben Askrew has been cut.
Getaldic lands a nice shot that snaps Askrew's head back.
Franko Getaldic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Getaldic misses with a straight left.
Askrew feints the counter takedown.
Getaldic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Getaldic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Getaldic throws a hook but Askrew avoids it easily.
Askrew with the counter takedown but Getaldic avoids it easily.
Askrew slips a jab from Getaldic.
Getaldic missing with a left hand there. Askrew was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Getaldic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Getaldic lands a glancing blow to the side of Askrew's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Getaldic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut there from Getaldic.

Askrew is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Getaldic throws a lazy right hand but Askrew sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Askrew tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Getaldic throws a lazy right hand but Askrew sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Askrew is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Getaldic feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Askrew sprawling to the canvas! Askrew rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Getaldic finish him?!
Askrew is still on wobbly legs! Can Getaldic finish him?
Getaldic drops Askrew with a naaaaasty hook - Askrew is in real trouble here! Getaldic dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franko Getaldic!
Franko Getaldic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 1902 p4p, 591 weight class) and Bye Bye (ranked 195 p4p, 70 weight class). Frank Dux could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bye Bye's chin.

Dux
vs
Bye

177 cm
28
155
5 - 4 - 0

179 cm
27
159
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Good gas tank

MADNESS Apparel
Brooklyn Threads

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bye Bye!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bye shoots in but no luck this time.
Dux falls off balance throwing a combination

and Bye counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Bye 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux trying to keep a closed guard but Bye is proving a slippery customer.
Bye stopping the sweep attempt from Dux.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Bye from controlling successfully.
Dux looking for a sweep. Not yet Dux, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bye defends it easily.

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

Dux won't allow Bye to sweep him here.

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

Bye working for a triangle but Dux defends it easily.
Bye not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dux content to stall in guard here.
Dux has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dux throws a big elbow that misses.

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.
Dux tries to free his leg and advance position but Bye is retaining full guard.
Bye is trying to keep Dux in close.
Bye keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Dux controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dux scores with a hook to the body. Bye takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bye is defended easily by Dux.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux lands a jab.
Dux misses with a series of wild punches.
Dux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bye moves away from the strike by Dux.
Dux lands a really nice looking cross but Bye seems unphased.
Bye shoots for a double leg takedown but Dux sprawls well. He's pushed Bye's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Frank Dux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bye Bye.
Dux stuffs the takedown attempt from Bye. Bye gets slowly back to his feet.
Dux with the inside leg kick.
Dux throws a body punch but Bye moves out of range.
Dux misses with a hook to the body

so Bye counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dux throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bye trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dux manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bye throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dux uses it to pass to side control.

Dux working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dux tries to move to mount but Bye blocks the move with his legs.
Dux slows the pace down.
Dux trying to control the position but Bye is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bye is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bye keeps trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

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

Bye has clasped his hands together around Dux's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dux tries to improve position but can't.
Dux sneaks back into half guard.
Dux is trying to get back to full guard.
Dux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bye can do to turn this around?
Dux makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dux.

Bye thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bye wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Dux is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Dux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dux is trying to keep Bye in close.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Bye from controlling successfully.
Bye controls from within his opponent's guard.

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.

Dux is looking for a triangle here but Bye uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bye Bye has got the better of the ground game so far.

Bye is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dux knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Bye thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bye trying to control the position but Dux is working away.
Dux tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bye working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dux regains half guard.
Bye tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dux knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Bye wants to work for an arm triangle but Dux is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dux trying to control from the bottom.
Bye wants to control but Dux is keeping him busy.

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.

Dux looking for submissions off his back.

Bye wants to work for an arm triangle but Dux is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dux manages to get to full guard.
Bye controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bye stands and throws Dux's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dux wants to control but Bye postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bye Bye 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. And we move into the final round!

A slow jab from Dux misses its intended target.
Bye changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bye closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dux circles away.
Dux punishes Bye's body with a nice straight punch.
Frank Dux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bye closes the distance and clinches up with Dux, looking for a takedown. Bye pushes Dux against the cage but Dux circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Dux gets a double leg takedown into Bye's guard.

Bye throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bye is keeping the position for now.

Bye escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux is looking to stand up but Bye won't let him.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Bye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dux is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bye is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bye has his hands on Dux's head, controlling the position.
Bye wants to sweep here but Dux controlling him for the moment.

Bye looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dux has picked Bye up and slammed him! Bye can't keep hold of the triangle and Dux manages to pass to side control!
Dux takes a little break here. Bye wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

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.
Dux throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bye keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Bye's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dux controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bye is looking to regain half guard here but Dux keeps moving and retains side control.
Bye defending against the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bye's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bye is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dux off and has taken his back!

Bye has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Bye working for the choke.

Bye working for the choke.
Bye takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dux turns into Bye and is now in his guard.
Bye tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bye swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bye tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dux avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bye is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dux's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Bye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dux wants to pass the guard but Bye is keeping the position.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Bye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bye looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dux is one step ahead there.
Bye bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dux's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Dux showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dux 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ebubekir Siddik (ranked 844 p4p, 840 weight class) and Nikolay Leonov (ranked 129 p4p, 127 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Siddik
vs
Leonov

184 cm
28
190
13 - 4 - 0

180 cm
28
195
10 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR

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 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ebubekir Siddik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolay Leonov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonov throws a one two combo.
Leonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonov throws a hook but Siddik avoids it easily.
Siddik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Siddik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leonov.
A combination from Leonov does no damage.
Siddik gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Leonov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Siddik in his tracks.
Leonov misses with a few strikes there.
Siddik misses with a takedown
and Leonov counters with a straight right hand.
Leonov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Siddik circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Leonov misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonov missing with a left hand there. Siddik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Siddik avoids the head kick by Leonov.
Leonov looks to land a left hand but Siddik moved out of range nicely.
Leonov misses with a hook. Siddik ducked under it nicely.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonov throws a body kick that misses

and Siddik counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Leonov!

Leonov throws Siddik to one side and escapes!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolay Leonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Siddik darts in and clinches Leonov up against the cage.
Siddik pressing his opponent against the cage.
Siddik stalling against the cage.

Leonov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leonov swings for the body but Siddik moves out of range.
Leonov misses with a low kick.
Leonov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Siddik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Siddik slips under a jab from Leonov.
Some wild striking there from Leonov.
Siddik tries to counter by clinching up but Leonov breaks away and moves out of range.
Siddik tries to clinch there but Leonov circles away.
Leonov missing with a left hand there. Siddik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Siddik appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Siddik closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siddik working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Siddik slows the pace down in half guard.
Siddik passes into side control, despite Leonov's attempt to control the position.
Leonov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Leonov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Leonov scores with a one two! Siddik had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Leonov throws a nice looking combination but Siddik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Siddik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Leonov sprawls and moves away.
Siddik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leonov misses with a lunging right hand

and Siddik counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Leonov has momentary wrist control but Siddik slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siddik is looking to pass into half guard but Leonov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Leonov is in guard.

Leonov throws an elbow that misses. Siddik uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Leonov's guard. Nice move by Siddik!

Siddik won't allow Leonov to get back to his feet.

Leonov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Siddik has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Leonov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Siddik avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Siddik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leonov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Siddik checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Siddik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leonov as he jumps to the side.
Leonov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Siddik ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Siddik moves away from the strike by Leonov.
Siddik dives in for a single leg takedown but Leonov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ebubekir Siddik. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Leonov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Siddik lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siddik throws a jab but it's blocked by Leonov.
Siddik moves out of range as Leonov strikes.
Leonov misses with a double jab.
Leonov throws a looping overhand right but Siddik ducks down to avoid it.
Leonov throws a lazy right hand but Siddik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Siddik tries to clinch there but Leonov circles away.
Leonov slaps away a takedown attempt from Siddik, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Leonov throws a shot from downtown. Siddik moves away and avoids it.
Siddik changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Leonov scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonov misses the jab.
Siddik tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Leonov manages to circle out of the way.

Siddik closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siddik.
Leonov blocks a body shot from Siddik.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Leonov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Leonov lands an overhand right.
Leonov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Leonov throws a lazy uppercut

so Siddik counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leonov can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Siddik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Siddik tries to free his leg and advance position but Leonov is retaining full guard.
Leonov is trying to control the position but Siddik postures up.
Siddik is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Siddik cracks Leonov with a solid left hand.
Leonov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leonov wants to get back to his feet but Siddik is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Leonov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Siddik presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Leonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siddik has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Leonov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Leonov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Siddik walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siddik changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leonov tries to avoid it but Siddik manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leonov to the ground. Leonov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leonov misses the jab.
Siddik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Leonov sprawls and moves away.
A right-left combo lands from Leonov.
Siddik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leonov.
Siddik throws a jab but it's blocked by Leonov.
Siddik is looking to clinch.
Leonov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Siddiks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Leonov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Siddik wants to clinch.
It seemed like Leonov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leonov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Siddik on the side of the head.
A low kick from Leonov is predictable there

and Siddik counters with a nice double leg into side control. Leonov won't be happy with that.
Leonov bucks up and tries to throw Siddik off but instead Siddik has got his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikolay Leonov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leonov takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Siddik controlling well, preventing Leonov from escaping the position.

Siddik has his opponent's back but Leonov is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Siddik.
Siddik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leonov manages to avoid it.
A big left from Leonov misses.
Leonov misses with a low kick.
Leonov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Siddik.
No joy there for Leonov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leonov throws a combination that misses

and Siddik counters with a single leg into guard. Leonov didn't expect that.
Siddik landing with the ground and pound.
Siddik lands a couple of elbows.
Siddik is in close to Leonov's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siddik trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siddik lands a couple of elbows.
Leonov wants to stand up but Siddik is controlling him.
Siddik passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Leonov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Leonov is trying to control Siddik's posture but Siddik avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Leonov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Siddik has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Leonov is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonov is squirming around, avoiding Siddik's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nikolay Leonov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Siddik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A low kick lands for Leonov.
Leonov misses with a double jab

and Siddik counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Siddik trying to control but Leonov is working from the bottom.
Siddik postures up and lands a big shot to Leonov's brow.
Siddik trying to control but Leonov is working from the bottom.
Siddik 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.
Siddik prevents Leonov from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Siddik scoring with punches to the head and body.
Siddik cracks Leonov with a solid left hand.
Siddik prevents Leonov from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siddik with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Siddik stops Leonov from standing up.
Siddik passes into half guard.
Siddik working the head and body with strikes.
Siddik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Siddik seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Leonov wants to get back to full guard.
Leonov is still trying to improve position.
Siddik trying to control the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonov trying to control but Siddik postures up.
Leonov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Siddik scores with a couple of nice shots.
Siddik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Siddik trying to control the action but Leonov is working from the bottom.
Ebubekir Siddik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Siddik lands a nice short elbow.
Nikolay Leonov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leonov wants to stand back up but Siddik manages to pass into side control.
Siddik scores with punches from side control.
Siddik is looking to take a break and control but Leonov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leonov is looking for a sweep.
Siddik in side control lands a decent elbow.
Leonov wants to control but Siddik postures up.

Leonov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

Siddik gets a double leg takedown into Leonov's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siddik is stalling in the full guard.
Siddik stops Leonov from standing up.
Leonov looking for a sweep. Not yet Leonov, not yet.
Siddik keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Leonov's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Siddik keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Leonov's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Siddik's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Leonov wants to stand and escape but Siddik is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siddik preventing the sweep.
Siddik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Siddik scoring with some ground and pound.

Leonov is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ebubekir Siddik showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Leonov 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Leonov!
Nikolay Leonov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno De Oliveira (ranked 808 p4p, 2354 weight class) and Ray Turn (ranked 105 p4p, 281 weight class). Ray Turn acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

De Oliveira
vs
Turn

225 cm
28
265
10 - 10 - 0

178 cm
28
265
6 - 8 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruno De Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Turn !
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

De Oliveira feints and as Turn raises his hands in defense, De Oliveira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Turn pushes De Oliveira off and scrambles back to his feet.

De Oliveira shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than De Oliveira was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Turn is looking to regain half guard here but De Oliveira keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

De Oliveira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Turn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Turn prevents De Oliveira from moving into mount.

De Oliveira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

De Oliveira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Turn is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turn manages to get back to half guard.
Turn is looking to improve his position.
De Oliveira is thwarting Turn 's attempts to control the position.
De Oliveira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Turn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turn is trying to get back to full guard.

De Oliveira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Turn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Oliveira.
Turn is looking to control De Oliveira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turn avoid being mounted?
De Oliveira working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Turn 's thigh. Turn counters though and makes it back to 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.
De Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Turn is retaining full guard.
De Oliveira controls from within his opponent's guard.
Turn looking to control.
De Oliveira pushing down on Turn 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

De Oliveira seems to be working for a kimura but Turn defends the submission attempt.

De Oliveira is trying to work for a kimura but Turn is defending well.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Oliveira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turn keeps working.

De Oliveira seems to be looking for submissions.
Turn tries to roll over but De Oliveira keeps him under control.

De Oliveira wants to work for an arm triangle but Turn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Turn wants to improve his position but De Oliveira is controlling well.

De Oliveira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Turn defends it well.
Turn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

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

De Oliveira drops back looking for a leg! Turn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Turn manages to kick De Oliveira off! De Oliveira jumps back into Turn 's guard.
De Oliveira sitting in guard, not really doing much.
De Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Turn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turn keeping full guard, as De Oliveira tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

De Oliveira drops back looking for a leg! Turn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Turn manages to kick De Oliveira off! De Oliveira jumps back into Turn 's guard.
Turn has control of De Oliveira's left arm, preventing De Oliveira from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno De Oliveira dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

De Oliveira looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

De Oliveira seems to be looking for submissions.

Turn actively working from the bottom here.
Turn won't allow De Oliveira to pass to mount.
Turn is staying active underneath De Oliveira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

De Oliveira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

De Oliveira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Turn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Turn is staying active underneath De Oliveira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bruno De Oliveira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turn wants to get back to full guard.
Turn won't allow De Oliveira to pass to mount.
Turn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

De Oliveira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
De Oliveira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
De Oliveira trying to pass the guard but Turn defending well.

De Oliveira is looking for a kimura but Turn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for De Oliveira to get the leverage.
Turn is refusing to be controlled, as De Oliveira sits in half guard.
Turn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turn keeps trying to improve his position.

De Oliveira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
De Oliveira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turn can do to turn this around?

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.
Turn moves into full guard.
De Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turn is keeping the position for now.
De Oliveira wants to control from the top but Turn keeps moving.

Turn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Oliveira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Oliveira trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Turn manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Turn postures up and lands a big shot to De Oliveira's brow.
De Oliveira really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Turn trying to control but De Oliveira is working from the bottom.

De Oliveira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turn tries to free his leg and advance position but De Oliveira is retaining full guard.
De Oliveira is trying to keep Turn in close.

De Oliveira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Turn tries to free his leg and advance position but De Oliveira is retaining full guard.
De Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Turn from controlling successfully.

Turn is sitting in close to De Oliveira's body. De Oliveira has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Turn is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Turn is tapping! That was a very nice submission by De Oliveira.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bruno De Oliveira!
Bruno De Oliveira thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ludwig Lachmann (ranked 1222 p4p, 779 weight class) and Sergey Vinogradov (ranked 161 p4p, 110 weight class). Sergey Vinogradov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Lachmann
vs
Vinogradov

187 cm
28
220
12 - 8 - 0

195 cm
28
220
12 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ludwig Lachmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Vinogradov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lachmann feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Vinogradov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lachmann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lachmann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lachmann wants to pass the guard but Vinogradov is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Vinogradov looking for a guillotine here but Lachmann defends easily.

Vinogradov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lachmann defends well.
Lachmann wants to control from the top but Vinogradov keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lachmann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lachmann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vinogradov is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vinogradov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Vinogradov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lachmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vinogradov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Lachmann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lachmann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vinogradov is keeping the position for now.

Vinogradov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lachmann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lachmann looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vinogradov has his foot on Lachmann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lachmann works his way back into a safe position though.

Lachmann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Vinogradov has his foot on Lachmann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lachmann works his way back into a safe position though.
Vinogradov keeping full guard, as Lachmann tries to pass.
Lachmann advances to half guard.
Vinogradov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lachmann passes Vinogradov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lachmann is thwarting Vinogradov's attempts to control the position.
Vinogradov manages to get to full guard.
Lachmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lachmann's guard.

Vinogradov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vinogradov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vinogradov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vinogradov tries to free his leg and advance position but Lachmann is retaining full guard.

Lachmann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vinogradov is aware though and is defending well.
Vinogradov looking to sit in guard and control but Lachmann gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Vinogradov working for a triangle but Lachmann defends it easily.

Vinogradov looking for a guillotine here but Lachmann defends easily.
Lachmann passes Vinogradov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lachmann is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vinogradov!
Lachmann seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vinogradov is holding on tight.
Lachmann moves to his opponent's back but Vinogradov bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Lachmann.
Vinogradov throws a strike but Lachmann rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Vinogradov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lachmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lachmann is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ludwig Lachmann will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lachmann shoots for a double leg takedown but Vinogradov sprawls well. He's pushed Lachmann's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lachmann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vinogradov as he avoids it easily.
Vinogradov stuffs the takedown attempt from Lachmann. Lachmann gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Lachmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lachmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vinogradov throws out the jab.
A big right from Vinogradov misses.
Lachmann shoots in but Vinogradov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lachmann takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vinogradov misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Lachmann counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lachmann tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vinogradov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vinogradov gets back to full guard.
Vinogradov controls Lachmann momentarily but Lachmann frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinogradov keeping moving, preventing Lachmann from controlling successfully.
Lachmann wants to pass the guard but Vinogradov is keeping the position.
Lachmann trying to move into half guard but instead Vinogradov has managed to sweep!

Vinogradov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vinogradov advances to half guard.
Lachmann trying to hold on to Vinogradov's head to control him but Vinogradov postures up.
Lachmann is looking for a sweep. Vinogradov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Lachmann works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vinogradov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Vinogradov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vinogradov trying to control but Lachmann is working from the bottom.

Lachmann looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vinogradov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lachmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vinogradov stays in close to Lachmann's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lachmann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vinogradov is aware though and is defending well.

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

Vinogradov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Vinogradov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lachmann doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vinogradov.

Lachmann actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Lachmann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vinogradov pulls his head out easily.

Vinogradov is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lachmann is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Vinogradov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Lachmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Vinogradov is just out of range.
Vinogradov scores with a body shot.
Lachmann tries to close the distance and clinch but Vinogradov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vinogradov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vinogradov misses with a looping right.
Vinogradov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice jab there from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov lands a head shot.
Vinogradov throws out a loose jab but Lachmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sergey Vinogradov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Lachmann drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lachmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vinogradov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Vinogradov looking for a guillotine here but Lachmann defends easily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachmann stands and throws Vinogradov's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Lachmann is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vinogradov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vinogradov is trying to get back to half guard.

Lachmann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vinogradov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lachmann trying to mount his opponent but Vinogradov defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lachmann's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lachmann's back!
Vinogradov throwing wild punches that miss their target.

Vinogradov looking for the choke from the back.
Lachmann tries to break free.

Lachmann showing good submission defense here.
Ludwig Lachmann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vinogradov controlling well, preventing Lachmann from escaping the position.

Vinogradov is persistently looking for the submission but Lachmann is defending it well.
Lachmann trying to control the hands but Vinogradov breaks the grip.

Vinogradov is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Lachmann taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Vinogradov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergey Vinogradov!
In his post fight interview, Sergey Vinogradov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.