QFC Tournament 1121 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JJ Snow (ranked 3102 p4p, 4425 weight class) and Carlton Draught (ranked 0 p4p, 154 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.

Snow
vs
Draught

185 cm
20
169
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
280
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, JJ Snow!
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, Carlton Draught!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Snow clinches.

Draught has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Snow is trying to keep an underhook but Draught manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Snow wants to get back to his feet.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Draught has eaten all the pies!
Draught is trying to control the action in half guard but Snow is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Draught trying to pass the guard but Snow defending well.

Draught is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Snow defends it well.

Draught seems to be working for a kimura but Snow defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Draught seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Snow is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Carlton Draught!
An out of breath Carlton Draught thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryce Hall (ranked 4281 p4p, 4325 weight class) and Reed Nacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hall
vs
Nacho

179 cm
23
169
0 - 0 - 0

197 cm
23
185
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Decent wrestler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bryce Hall!
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, Reed Nacho!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nacho shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nacho showed some decent athleticism there.
Nacho trying to control the pace.
Nacho wants to stand up but Hall is controlling the position.
Nacho is thwarting Hall's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nacho stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall tries to roll over but Nacho keeps him under control.
Nacho controlling the action here.
Hall on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nacho lands strikes from half guard.
Hall trying to control here.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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.
Nacho wants to get back to his feet.
Nacho missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nacho lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
It looks like Nacho is going to stand back up.

Nacho is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nacho's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nacho's back!
Nacho trying to control the hands but Hall breaks the grip.
Hall throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Nacho is in bad spot here.
Nacho trying to control the action but Hall just sinks the hooks in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nacho tries to escape but Hall has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hall biding his time, looking for the opening.
Nacho just trying to survive but Hall is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Hall is looking for the choke from the back position but Nacho is controlling his hands well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nacho turns into Hall and is now in his guard.

Nacho 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.
Nacho content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Reed Nacho will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nacho tries to clinch but Hall is having none of it.
Nacho tries to clinch but Hall is having none of it.

Nacho is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hall's half guard.
Hall might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nacho is working away from the top position though.
Nacho trying to control from half guard but Hall is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall gets back to full guard.
Nacho tries to stand but Hall is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hall has an active guard here but Nacho has managed to pass into half guard.
Hall is in trouble now - Nacho has advanced to mount!
Nacho can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hall is looking to escape.
Hall is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nacho controlling the pace for now.
Hall wants to hold on but Nacho pushes him away.

Nacho wants to finish this one by submission but Hall is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nacho.
Nacho looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall tries to hold on but Nacho pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nacho sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nacho can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hall is looking to escape.
Nacho is landing with some decent strikes but Hall is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nacho working Hall over with strikes here.
Nacho is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nacho takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nacho prevents Hall from getting the reversal.
Nacho controlling the pace for now.
Hall tries to control Nacho's body but Nacho pushes him off. Hall squirms to his side and now Nacho has his back!
Nacho is landing with strikes. Hall can't take much more of this.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall is trapped and Nacho is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Nacho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hall looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reed Nacho 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A head kick misses from Nacho.

Hall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nacho, pushing him back against the cage.
Nacho will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hall up against the cage.
Hall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nacho.
Hall is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nacho is defending well for now.
Hall is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nacho gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Nacho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nacho has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hall uses from the top position.
Hall has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nacho controls Hall momentarily but Hall frees himself.
Hall wants to control from the top but Nacho keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nacho lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Nacho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hall's guard.

Nacho controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nacho slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nacho just content to control the position.
Nacho working the body and head with strikes.
Nacho controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall tries to buck Nacho off but Nacho is having none of it.
Nacho trying to control the position but Hall is working away.

Hall sneaks out the side door and pushes Nacho away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A head kick misses from Hall.

Nacho drives through with a takedown into Hall's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nacho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hall being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nacho trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nacho stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
Nacho tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nacho trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hall has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Nacho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nacho looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Nacho looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nacho is taking a breather. Hall says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hall is not content to let Nacho control the position.
Bryce Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reed Nacho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nacho perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reed Nacho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nacho winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Reed Nacho!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Reed Nacho!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Reed Nacho!

Reed Nacho wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joesph Dredd (ranked 4380 p4p, 4200 weight class) and Phil Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dredd
vs
Johnson

184 cm
18
188
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
175
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joesph Dredd!
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, Phil Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dredd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Dredd throws a one two combo.
Dredd lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Johnson breaks the clinch.

Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dredd is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Johnson instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dredd.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Johnson.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Dredd manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dredd misses with a body punch.
Dredd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson slows down the pace here.
Dredd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson is trying to drag Dredd to the mat but Dredd just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dredd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dredd pulls his leg out and moves away.
Joesph Dredd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Johnson.
Nice shot by Dredd.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Dredd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Dredd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Dredd tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Dredd back against the cage.

Johnson breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dredd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Dredd.
Dredd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Dredd misses the target.
Johnson looks winded!
Dredd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Dredd avoids it well.
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!
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Dredd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dredd scores with a nice strike.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson walks into a jab.
Dredd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Dredd stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dredd 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.
Johnson misses with a takedown
letting Dredd counter with a right hand.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Dredd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dredd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dredd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Dredd throws a series of strikes that have Johnson backpedaling.

Johnson clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dredd trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dredd into the cage.
Dredd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dredd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson stalls.
A head punch on the inside from Dredd fails to land.

Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dredd works Johnson's body with a nice hook.

Dredd gets caught flat footed, as Johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dredd works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dredd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dredd scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Phil Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Johnson gets the takedown into side control.
Dredd is working to avoid the ground and pound but Johnson connects with a decent elbow.
Johnson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dredd is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scoring with punches from side control.

Johnson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Dredd looks calm but he's in trouble here. Johnson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Dredd is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Johnson lets go of the hold and Dredd can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Phil Johnson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Vasilev (ranked 4297 p4p, 4544 weight class) and Michael Ennis (ranked 375 p4p, 0 weight class). Ennis has chosen Ghost - Youngboy as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Vasilev
vs
Ennis

184 cm
23
150
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
21
172
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Vasilev!
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, Michael Ennis!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasilev tries to clinch but Ennis moves away
and Ennis counters with a left to the body.
Vasilev swinging wildly here.
Ennis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vasilev defends well and Ennis ends up having to push Vasilev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vasilev is looking to counter with head kicks.
Vasilev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ennis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vasilev defends it nicely.
Vasilev has his takedown stuffed
and Ennis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Vasilev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vasilev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ennis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ennis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ennis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vasilev is defending well.
Yuri Vasilev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Ennis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilev gets underhooks to prevent Ennis's takedown attempt.

Ennis pulls guard effortlessly.

Ennis pushes Vasilev off and gets back to his feet.
No joy there for Vasilev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Ennis tries to counter it with a takedown but Vasilev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice sprawl there from Ennis as Vasilev shoots in.
Vasilev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice takedown defense from Vasilev. No joy for Ennis on that attempt.
Ennis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vasilev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ennis somewhat.
Ennis tries to clinch up
and Vasilev counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ennis shoots in looking for a takedown but Vasilev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ennis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vasilev throws a body shot but no joy.
Ennis is looking for the big counter here.
Ennis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ennis stuffs the takedown.
Ennis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ennis has a takedown stuffed.
Ennis looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasilev is looking to clinch but Ennis is avoiding it.
Vasilev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ennis backs up against the cage.
Ennis stalks Vasilev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vasilev's face. Vasilev staggers backwards, shaken.
Ennis wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilev misses the shot to the body.
Ennis shoots in looking for a takedown but Vasilev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ennis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ennis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vasilev throws a big counter combination but Ennis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ennis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vasilev defends it nicely.
Ennis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vasilev as he avoids it easily.

Vasilev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ennis was covering up waiting for the punch and Vasilev finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ennis wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Vasilev manages to pass to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vasilev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ennis defends it well.
Ennis is not content to let Vasilev control the position.

Vasilev is trying to work for a kimura but Ennis is defending well.
Ennis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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 Yuri Vasilev will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Ennis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vasilev defends it nicely.
Ennis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ennis wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Vasilev clinches with his opponent.
Ennis jumps guard but Vasilev stands there with Ennis around his waist. Ennis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ennis jumps guard but Vasilev stands there with Ennis around his waist. Ennis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yuri Vasilev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Ennis.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vasilev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ennis shoots in but Vasilev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vasilev wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vasilev rushes Ennis and presses him up against the cage.

Vasilev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ennis shoots in looking for a takedown. Vasilev tries to sprawl out of it but Ennis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vasilev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vasilev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ennis counters with a left and a right that stings Vasilev.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasilev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ennis.
Vasilev throws a big counter combination but Ennis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ennis is breathing heavily.
Vasilev shoots in looking for a takedown. Ennis tries to sprawl out of it but Vasilev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ennis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ennis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Vasilev clinches up with Ennis and pushes him back against the cage.
Vasilev lands an elbow inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ennis wants to take the fight to the mat but Vasilev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ennis tries to break free but Vasilev pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vasilev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ennis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vasilev smiles and moves away.
Vasilev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vasilev throws a series of punches but Ennis avoids them all with ease.
Ennis shoots in for a takedown but Vasilev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vasilev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ennis.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vasilev.

Vasilev takes the fight into the clinch.
Ennis prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ennis is looking to take this one to the mat.

Vasilev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick from Vasilev lands but Ennis takes it in his stride.
Yuri Vasilev is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vasilev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vasilev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Vasilev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ennis to the mat! Ennis manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ennis wants to sweep here but Vasilev controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vasilev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Vasilev dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Vasilev shoots in looking for a takedown. Ennis tries to sprawl out of it but Vasilev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ennis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ennis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vasilev sprawls well. Vasilev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ennis gets slowly back to his feet.
Vasilev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vasilev thows a body kick. Ennis tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vasilev fails with the takedown

and Ennis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Vasilev. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vasilev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ennis uses from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vasilev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ennis.
Vasilev pulls Ennis in close to his closed guard and prevents Ennis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ennis stopping the sweep attempt from Vasilev.
Vasilev trying to control the position.
Ennis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vasilev's guard.
Ennis is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasilev trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Ennis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ennis misses with a head shot.

Ennis get's back to his feet.
Ennis closes the distance and clinches up with Vasilev, looking for a takedown. Ennis pushes Vasilev against the cage but Vasilev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ennis defends it nicely.
Ennis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ennis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vasilev is fending him off so far but Ennis persists. Nope, Vasilev circles away and we're back to standing.

Vasilev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ennis was covering up waiting for the punch and Vasilev finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Vasilev decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Vasilev fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ennis dives in and grabs Vasilev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vasilev pushes down on Ennis's head and hops out.
Vasilev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ennis is fending him off so far but Vasilev persists. Nope, Ennis circles away and we're back to standing.

Vasilev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ennis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ennis tries to bench press Vasilev off him but Vasilev keeps the position.
Vasilev moves into full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ennis trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ennis wants to control but Vasilev is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ennis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

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 Yuri Vasilev.
Well Vasilev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Yuri Vasilev!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Yuri Vasilev!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Yuri Vasilev!

Yuri Vasilev wins by unanimous decision!
The defeated Michael Ennis had this to say: 'thanks to all my fans for coming out tonight, shame I couldn't get the job done but it is what it is.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Walsh (ranked 4403 p4p, 4566 weight class) and Caylib Verdansk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Verdansk is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Men in black. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Walsh
vs
Verdansk

171 cm
19
137
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
169
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Walsh!
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, Caylib Verdansk!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verdansk lands a front kick.
Verdansk misses with a double jab.
Walsh misses with a takedown
and Verdansk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Verdansk looks to land a combination. Walsh sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Walsh rushes Verdansk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Verdansk breaks from the clinch.

Walsh is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Verdansk's half guard.

Verdansk manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verdansk lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like James Walsh has been cut.

Walsh moves into the clinch.
Verdansk prevents the takedown attempt.
Verdansk stalling against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Walsh has clasped his hands together around Verdansk's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Verdansk taking a bit of punishment here - Walsh scoring with strikes.
Verdansk wants to control but Walsh postures up.

Walsh decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Walsh fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Walsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Verdansk is looking to clinch.
Walsh throws a low kick, looking for Verdansk's leg but Verdansk calmly moves out of range.
Verdansk lands a nice looking kick to the body. Walsh takes a step back to recover.
Walsh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Verdansk counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Walsh has managed to clinch.
Verdansk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Walsh smiles and moves away.
Verdansk throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Walsh has closed the distance and engaged Verdansk in a clinch.
Walsh just leaning against Verdansk, taking a breather.
Walsh fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Verdansk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Walsh tries to pull guard but Verdansk holds him up against the cage and eventually Walsh drops back down to his feet.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verdansk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Walsh lands a nice shot that snaps Verdansk's head back.
Verdansk throws a front kick that sends Walsh stumbling back into the cage.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Verdansk enables Walsh to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Verdansk manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Walsh is breathing heavily.
Verdansk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Walsh is controlling him.
Walsh stopping the sweep attempt from Verdansk.
Walsh stops Verdansk from standing up.
Walsh sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walsh won't allow Verdansk to get back to his feet.

Walsh decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Verdansk, up you get!

Verdansk drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Walsh bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walsh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Walsh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walsh takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Caylib Verdansk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Walsh's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nice sprawl there from Verdansk as Walsh shoots in.
Verdansk throws a leg kick which misses Walsh's front leg but catches the back leg as Walsh tries to avoid it.

Walsh has managed to clinch.
Walsh effectively controlling the action here.
Walsh using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Verdansk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Verdansk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Walsh smiles and moves away.
Verdansk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Verdansk moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verdansk feints and then cracks Walsh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Walsh down.

Walsh looking to score a takedown here. Verdansk is defending well but Walsh drives through and ends up in Verdansk's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Verdansk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Verdansk looking for a sweep. Not yet Verdansk, not yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Walsh tries to free his leg and advance position but Verdansk is retaining full guard.
Verdansk doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Verdansk is looking to stand up but Walsh isn't so interested in that idea.
Walsh sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Verdansk is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Walsh fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Walsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Verdansk avoids the head kick by Walsh.
Verdansk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walsh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Verdansk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Verdansk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Walsh circles away.
Verdansk throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Verdansk is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Verdansk tries to keep at a distance but Walsh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Verdansk goes for a takedown attempt but Walsh pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
James Walsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caylib Verdansk.
Verdansk lands with a slapping head kick.
Verdansk avoids the head kick by Walsh.
Walsh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
James Walsh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Walsh shoots in and gets a takedown into Verdansk's guard.

Verdansk wriggles free and stands up.
James Walsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walsh shoots for a double leg takedown but Verdansk sprawls well. He's pushed Walsh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Verdansk throws a nice head kick!
Verdansk shoots in looking for a takedown. Walsh tries to sprawl out of it but Verdansk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Walsh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Walsh closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Walsh is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Walsh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caylib Verdansk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Walsh's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Walsh drives through and clinches with Verdansk against the cage.
Verdansk is looking to break free of the clinch but Walsh has double underhooks.
Walsh misses with an elbow over the top.
Verdansk tries to circle away but Walsh has him pinned against the cage.
Walsh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Verdansk just stands there and leans against the cage.
Walsh wants to take the fight to the mat but Verdansk manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walsh is trying to pull guard but Verdansk has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Walsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walsh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Verdansk circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Verdansk counter with a right hand.
Verdansk misses with a series of wild punches.
Walsh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

Walsh has closed the distance and engaged Verdansk in a clinch.
Walsh is trying to pull guard but Verdansk turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walsh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A combination from Verdansk does no damage.
Verdansk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice takedown defense from Verdansk. No joy for Walsh on that attempt.
Walsh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Verdansk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Walsh somewhat.
Verdansk tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Walsh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Verdansk scores with a jab. Walsh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walsh shoots in but Verdansk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Walsh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Verdansk counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Walsh is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Verdansk lands with a slapping head kick.
Verdansk lands with a slapping head kick.
Verdansk tries to clinch up.
Verdansk lands a high kick!

Walsh has closed the distance and engaged Verdansk in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Verdansk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Verdansk lands a head kick!

Walsh moves into range and clinches up with Verdansk.
James Walsh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Walsh has picked Verdansk up - he's going for a ride! Walsh dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verdansk is trying to stand up here but Walsh is controlling him well.
Walsh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Walsh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Verdansk's head.
Walsh is trying to control the action in half guard but Verdansk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
James Walsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caylib Verdansk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James Walsh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Verdansk kicks off Walsh and gets to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caylib Verdansk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Verdansk winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Caylib Verdansk!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Caylib Verdansk!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Caylib Verdansk!

Caylib Verdansk wins by unanimous decision!
Caylib Verdansk decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grant Harklie (ranked 4540 p4p, 4262 weight class) and Jayadev Das (ranked 460 p4p, 446 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.

Harklie
vs
Das

177 cm
18
275
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
225
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grant Harklie!
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, Jayadev Das!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Harklie has taken the fight to the clinch.

Harklie lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Harklie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Harklie throwing shots but Das is blocking nicely.
Harklie works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Das is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Harklie locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Das is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Grant Harklie!
A very excited looking Grant Harklie 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%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sole Sinja (ranked 4505 p4p, 4457 weight class) and Jared Of Subway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Sinja
vs
Subway

182 cm
21
150
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
23
239
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sole Sinja!
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, Jared Of Subway!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sinja gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Subway fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Subway is stalling here.
Subway tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sinja smiles and moves away.

Sinja closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Subway did well to prevent Sinja getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Subway is staying active underneath Sinja, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Subway controlling the position well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Subway looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Subway is looking for a sweep. Sinja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinja is looking to stall here but Subway recovers full guard.
Sinja really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sinja won't allow Subway to sweep him here.

Sinja stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Subway has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Sinja manages to get his head free but now Subway has transitioned to an armbar! Sinja grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Subway! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jared Of Subway!
In his post fight interview, Jared Of Subway started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sav Mitch (ranked 4204 p4p, 4440 weight class) and Jessica Alejandra (ranked 0 p4p, 460 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.

Mitch
vs
Alejandra

195 cm
18
175
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
18
155
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sav Mitch!
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, Jessica Alejandra!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Mitch has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Alejandra off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mitch throws a series of punches but Alejandra moves out of range.
Alejandra throws the left hand but Mitch avoids the punch easily.

Mitch closes the distance and clinches.
Alejandra takes an elbow to the temple.

Mitch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mitch fails to land the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Alejandra's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mitch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alejandra swivels and escapes.
Alejandra throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Alejandra looks for a takedown but Mitch sprawls well.

Alejandra dives in and scores a takedown into Mitch's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alejandra trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mitch pulls Alejandra in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

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.
Alejandra wants to control but Mitch is keeping busy.
Mitch slows the pace down in half guard.

Mitch decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Mitch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sav Mitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alejandra shoots in for a takedown but Mitch shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Mitch with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alejandra or perhaps it was just good defense by Mitch, which made it look bad.
Mitch went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alejandra looks winded!
Mitch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alejandra looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Mitch as he connects with a hook.
Mitch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alejandra swivels and escapes.
Mitch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alejandra is fending him off so far but Mitch persists. Nope, Alejandra circles away and we're back to standing.
Alejandra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitch shoots in for a takedown but Alejandra shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Mitch clinches up with Alejandra and pushes him back against the cage.
Mitch drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Alejandra has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mitch is trying to keep an underhook but Alejandra manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Mitch has one foot on Alejandra's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alejandra as he avoids it easily.

Mitch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mitch lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Alejandra tries to keep at a distance but Mitch has taken the fight into the clinch.

Mitch breaks from the clinch.
Mitch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Mitch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alejandra, pushing him back against the cage.
Alejandra scores with a hook to the body.
Mitch tries to pull guard but Alejandra holds him up against the cage and eventually Mitch drops back down to his feet.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Alejandra breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alejandra wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitch lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Mitch closes the distance and clinches.

Mitch jumps guard and drags Alejandra to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mitch wants to stand and escape but Alejandra is having none of it.
Mitch controls Alejandra momentarily but Alejandra frees himself.
Alejandra really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mitch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Mitch manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alejandra doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Mitch counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mitch is defended easily by Alejandra.
Mitch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alejandra works over Mitch's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Mitch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alejandra, pushing him back against the cage.
Alejandra wants to take the fight to the mat but Mitch manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mitch tries for a takedown but Alejandra manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sav Mitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alejandra tries a knee to the head but Mitch blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitch wants a takedown.
Mitch wants a takedown.
Mitch manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mitch scores with a nice hook to the head.

Mitch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mitch misses with a takedown attempt

and Alejandra counters by clinching up.
Alejandra fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mitch prevents the takedown attempt.
Alejandra is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mitch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mitch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mitch has a takedown stuffed.
Alejandra shoots in for a double leg but Mitch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alejandra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitch shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from Mitch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sav Mitch dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Alejandra throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alejandra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mitch.
Mitch shoots for a takedown but Alejandra saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Alejandra fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mitch to the ground. Alejandra is now in Mitch's guard.
Mitch trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Alejandra must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alejandra 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.
Mitch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mitch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sav Mitch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alejandra trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Alejandra stands up from Mitch's guard - Alejandra perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mitch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alejandra can do to turn this around?
Mitch throws a sloppy head kick

and Alejandra counters with a single leg into guard. Mitch didn't expect that.
Alejandra wants to control from the top but Mitch keeps moving.

Mitch working for a triangle but Alejandra defends it easily.
Mitch looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alejandra got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mitch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alejandra has managed to get both his arms back between Mitch's legs - danger averted.
Mitch is trying to control the position but Alejandra postures up.
Mitch is really struggling to control Alejandra but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mitch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mitch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alejandra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alejandra fails with a takedown attempt.
Mitch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alejandra avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sav Mitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitch throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alejandra's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alejandra closes the distance and clinches up with Mitch, looking for a takedown. Alejandra pushes Mitch against the cage but Mitch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alejandra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mitch avoids it really well and circles away.
Mitch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alejandra defends well and Mitch ends up having to push Alejandra into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alejandra with the counter takedown but Mitch avoids it easily.
Mitch goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alejandra prevents it.
Mitch stops a takedown attempt from Alejandra.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alejandra blocks a body shot from Mitch.
Jessica Alejandra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sav Mitch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mitch changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alejandra fights it off and pushes away nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jessica Alejandra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mitch has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Sav Mitch!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Sav Mitch!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Sav Mitch!

Sav Mitch wins by unanimous decision!