14th PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niclas Ekman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ekman
vs
Silva

193 cm
23
205 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

190 cm
23
215 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Niclas Ekman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chris Silva!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ekman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silva's half guard.
Ekman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Ekman has control of the leg.
Ekman is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

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

Ekman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ekman sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Ekman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ekman has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ekman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ekman won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Ekman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ekman forces his way into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Ekman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Silva wants to improve his position but Ekman is controlling well.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Ekman sits in half guard.

Ekman is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
Ekman is breathing heavily.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekman stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ekman avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Ekman circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ekman is defended easily by Silva.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silva wants to clinch.
Ekman tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Silva has managed to clinch.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva lands a knee to the head.

Silva has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ekman uses from the top position.
Ekman stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.

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

Silva looking for a guillotine here but Ekman defends easily.
Ekman wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Silva dominated that round.
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.

Silva tries to clinch up.
Silva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ekman at a distance.
Silva tries to clinch there but Ekman circles away.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Ekman pushes him off.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Ekman pushes him off.
Ekman shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva wants to clinch up but Ekman keeps it at a distance.

Silva closes the distance and clinches.

Silva successfully pulls guard.
Silva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ekman!
Silva takes Ekman's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Ekman is in trouble.

Silva is persistently looking for the submission but Ekman is defending it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ekman defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Silva's arms.
Ekman trying to control the position but Silva manages to sink in the hooks.

Silva has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Ekman! Can he survive? No! He's out! Silva gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chris Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spencer Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francisco Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mir has chosen Nas - Hate Me Now as his entrance music. Spencer Fisher has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Fisher
vs
Mir

196 cm
21
254 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

191 cm
22
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Spencer Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Francisco Mir!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mir wants to clinch up but Fisher keeps it at a distance.
Mir tries to clinch but Fisher moves out of range.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mir.
Mir is looking to take a break and control but Fisher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fisher is looking for a sweep.
Fisher on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fisher tries to get out of the position.
Mir throws a strike aimed at the side of Fisher's head but Fisher avoids it well.
Mir remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Mir trying to control the position but Fisher is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fisher is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fisher keeps working.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A good leg kick by Mir.
Mir is looking to clinch but Fisher is avoiding it.

Mir 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.
Mir slips nicely into half guard.
Mir wants to pass to mount but Fisher is defending the position.
Mir working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mir passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fisher!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir raining down shots from the mount!
Fisher is desperately trying to improve his position but Mir has a good base and remains in mount.
Fisher is squirming around, avoiding Mir's attempts to control the action.
Fisher wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mir.
Mir trying to control but Fisher is having none of it.
Fisher really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir with good strikes from the mount here!
Mir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mir trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mir thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Fisher is looking to get to half guard.
Fisher blocking the ground and pound.
Mir throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is trying desperately to improve position.
Mir looking to control but Fisher is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mir throwing strikes here but Fisher is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mir throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Fisher avoids a strike by Mir and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Mir's guard! Fantastic escape!
Fisher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mir on the ground.
Mir is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mir wants to take a breather but Fisher is having none of it.

Fisher has one foot on Mir's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mir tries to clinch up but Fisher circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Mir.
Mir tries to clinch up.
Fisher misses with a takedown attempt

and Mir counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Mir's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fisher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Mir counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mir tries to free his leg and advance position but Fisher is retaining full guard.
Mir loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mir passes into half guard.
Mir not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mir not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mir lands a nice short elbow.
Mir is pressing down on Fisher's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fisher is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher trying to control here.
Fisher is not content to let Mir control the position.
Fisher is trying to control but Mir passes into side control!
Fisher holding on.
Mir tries to score with some ground and pound. Fisher controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mir tries to move to mount but Fisher blocks the move with his legs.
Mir works to advance to full mount. Fisher defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Mir landing shots from mount.
Fisher bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mir is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fisher postures up in Mir's guard and throws a big left but Mir blocks it.
Mir is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fisher is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Mir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mir has momentary wrist control but Fisher slips an elbow through the middle.
Mir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mir controls Fisher momentarily but Fisher frees himself.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mir wants to clinch up but Fisher keeps it at a distance.
Fisher gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Mir counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fisher won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spencer Fisher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fisher has one of Mir's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Fisher prevents Mir from moving into mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir trying to control the action but Fisher is working from the bottom.
Mir throws an elbow but Fisher slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mir is putting a hurting on Fisher here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fisher parries the strikes from Mir easily there. Mir is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fisher to escape.
Fisher is trying to control Mir's posture but Mir avoids it.

Mir working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisher struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco Mir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Mir tries to clinch but Fisher moves out of range.
Mir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fisher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fisher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fisher doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Mir counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Fisher!
Francisco Mir has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mir lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mir looking to finish with strikes here!
Fisher taking shots to the head.
Fisher tries to hold on but Mir pushes him away.
Mir thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mir thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher is looking to improve his position but Mir isn't that keen on the idea.
Fisher wants to control but Mir is having none of it.
Mir trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Mir is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Fisher to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fisher shrugs it off.
Fisher is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Fisher tries to lock up and control but Mir gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

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.
Fisher is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mir scoring with strikes but Fisher is staying in there.

It looks like Spencer Fisher has been cut.
Fisher is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mir throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mir thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

Mir is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Fisher to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fisher shrugs it off.
Mir throws some wild stikes that Fisher manages to avoid easily.
Mir trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir throwing strikes here but Fisher is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mir looking to ground and pound but Fisher is blocking nicely.
Fisher is desperately trying to improve his position but Mir has a good base and remains in mount.
Mir tries to control but Fisher wriggling away.
Fisher wants to control but Mir is having none of it.
Fisher wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mir.
Fisher is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fisher is working hard here to advance position.
Mir can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fisher is looking to escape.
Francisco Mir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mir controlling the position easily from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Francisco Mir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mir has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francisco Mir!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between vitalijjs ddurnovs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). vitalijjs ddurnovs has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

ddurnovs
vs
Emelianenko

200 cm
23
250 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

185 cm
25
235 lbs
7 - 12 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, vitalijjs ddurnovs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko throws a series of punches but ddurnovs avoids them all with ease.

ddurnovs cracks Emelianenko with an uppercut from hell and Emelianenko crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of ddurnovs's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!

Emelianenko is rocked!

It looks like Fedor Emelianenko has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ddurnovs postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Emelianenko's head off the mat! Emelianenko is out! He's out! ddurnovs jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). vitalijjs ddurnovs!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jim Jim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Tavaras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Jim
vs
Tavaras

185 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

167 cm
23
187 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jim Jim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Tavaras!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavaras slips a jab from Jim.
Tavaras has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jim finds it's way round the side to connect with Tavaras's head.

Tavaras shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tavaras prevents Jim from improving his position.

Tavaras is looking for a kimura but Jim is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tavaras to get the leverage.
Jim knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tavaras on the ground.

Tavaras is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tavaras is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jim keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tavaras manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tavaras.
Tavaras fails with a takedown attempt.
Jim Jim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Tavaras.
Tavaras fails with a takedown attempt.
Jim missing with a left hand there. Tavaras was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jim stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jim wants it to stay on the feet.
Jim lands a jab.
Jim stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jim wants it to stay on the feet.
Jim fails to land with a series of punches.
Jon Tavaras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavaras misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Tavaras scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
What's Jim going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Jim can't do much from the bottom here.

Tavaras goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jim has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tavaras but great work by Jim.
Jim moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Tavaras takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Tavaras's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jim throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Tavaras works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Well, if Jim is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jim is stalling here. Tavaras is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jim seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tavaras has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Tavaras is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jim has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Tavaras is trying to get an arm triangle but Jim is defending well.

Tavaras is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jim has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tavaras looks gassed!
Jim tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tavaras wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Tavaras wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jim, who protects the arm well.

Tavaras is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jim knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jon Tavaras will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jim ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tavaras avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jim lands a head shot.
Some wild striking there from Jim.
Tavaras shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jim as he avoids it easily.
Jim throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tavaras.
Tavaras shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jim as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Jim. No joy for Tavaras on that attempt.
Jim Jim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Tavaras.
Jim throws a series of punches but Tavaras moves out of range.
Jim leaves Tavaras with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tavaras is breathing heavily.
Jim stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jim wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jim throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tavaras.

Tavaras darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jim is controlling Tavaras's trapped leg to prevent Tavaras from advancing to side control.
Jim on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jim tries to get out of the position.
Jim wants to control but Tavaras is keeping busy.

Tavaras looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Tavaras is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tavaras is looking for a kimura here.
Jim moves into full guard.

Tavaras has gone for a leg lock! Jim slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tavaras's guard.
Jim postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tavaras swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jim looking to pass the guard.
Tavaras controls Jim momentarily but Jim frees himself.
Tavaras keeping moving, preventing Jim from controlling successfully.
Jim trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tavaras manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

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

Tavaras 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.
Tavaras pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jim is keeping the position for now.
Jim will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jim misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tavaras slips a jab and a cross from Jim.
Tavaras shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jim pinned against the cage. Jim gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jim missing with a left hand there. Tavaras was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Jim dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jim throws a right hand that Tavaras ducks under and follows up with a left that Tavaras also avoids with ease.
Jim defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tavaras.
Jim is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tavaras fails with a takedown attempt.
Jim Jim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jim thows a body shot but no joy.
Tavaras tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jim swivels and escapes.
Jim Jim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Tavaras.

Tavaras shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Tavaras is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jim is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jim has escaped and now he's on top!
Jim throwing strikes from guard but Tavaras blocks nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jim throws and elbow that misses. Tavaras uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jim's guard. Nice move by Tavaras!

Tavaras drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jim manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tavaras has Jim in his guard.
Tavaras keeping moving, preventing Jim from controlling successfully.
Jim throws a strike but Tavaras rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Tavaras has gone for a leg lock! Jim slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tavaras's guard.
Jim is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tavaras looking to control.
Jim looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tavaras preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tavaras has Jim pulled in close to control his posture.
Tavaras is trying to control the position but Jim postures up.
Jim has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jim trying to control the position from guard on top but Tavaras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tavaras dives in and grabs Jim's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jim pushes down on Tavaras's head and hops out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jim throws a series of punches but Tavaras moves out of range.

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

Tavaras is working for a submission of some sort.
Tavaras working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Jim's thigh. Jim counters though and makes it back to full guard.

Jim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tavaras pushing down on Jim's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jon Tavaras.
I think Tavaras 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jon Tavaras!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matiss Briedis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Traktor Chain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Traktor Chain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Briedis
vs
Chain

179 cm
22
200 lbs
4 - 3 - 1

180 cm
23
200 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matiss Briedis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Traktor Chain!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Chain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chain avoids the head kick by Briedis.
Chain tries to clinch there but Briedis circles away.
Chain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Briedis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Briedis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Chain is trying to get back to his feet.
Briedis controls the position.

Briedis decides to stand back up. Briedis steps back and let's Chain get back to his feet.

Chain shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chain stops Briedis from standing up.

Briedis scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Briedis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Briedis lands in his opponent's guard.
Briedis is breathing heavily.

Chain kicks Briedis off and gets to his feet.
Briedis shoots in for a double leg but Chain sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Chain closes the distance and pushes Briedis back into the cage.
Chain with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Matiss Briedis has been cut.
Chain lands a nice knee to the body.

Chain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Chain with that takedown attempt.
Chain moves in looking to clinch but Briedis pushes him off.

Chain looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chain throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chain gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Briedis swats away the attempt to clinch by Chain.
Chain has his takedown stuffed

so Briedis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Matiss Briedis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Traktor Chain.
Chain wants to stand and escape but Briedis is having none of it.
Briedis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Chain has his feet on Briedis's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Chain connects with a high kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briedis swats away the attempt to clinch by Chain.
Chain tries to close the distance and clinch but Briedis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Briedis misses with a takedown

and Chain decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Briedis's guard.

Briedis pushes Chain off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Chain is looking to clinch but Briedis is avoiding it.
Chain pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Chain has taken the fight to the clinch.
Briedis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chain gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Chain has clasped his hands together around Briedis's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chain lands a decent elbow from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chain prevents Briedis from escaping the position.
Chain lands a few punches from side control.
Chain is working Briedis over with some ground and pound from side control.
Briedis takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

Chain decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Briedis keeps the fight on the outside.

Chain scores with a takedown into Briedis's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Briedis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chain is controlling him.

Chain gets to his feet - Briedis follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Traktor Chain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matiss Briedis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Chain lands with a slapping head kick.
Chain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Briedis avoids the head kick by Chain.
Chain is looking to clinch.

Briedis takes the fight into the clinch.
Chain is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Briedis is trying to drag Chain to the mat but Chain just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Briedis turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Briedis manages to end up in side control.

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

Chain 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chain connects with a couple of short punches.
Traktor Chain has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Briedis wants to get back to his feet but Chain is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chain is pushing down on Briedis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Briedis is fighting to maintain full guard but Chain has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chain throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Chain seems to be working for a kimura but Briedis defends the submission attempt.
Briedis is trying to stand.

Chain decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Chain closes the distance but Briedis moves to the side
and Briedis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Briedis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chain to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briedis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chain is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Briedis pushes Chain off and scrambles back to his feet.
Chain closes the distance and clinches up with Briedis, looking for a takedown. Chain pushes Briedis against the cage but Briedis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Briedis fails with a takedown attempt.
Chain dives in and grabs Briedis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Briedis pushes down on Chain's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briedis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matiss Briedis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chain gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Briedis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Briedis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chain wants to stand and escape but Briedis is having none of it.
Briedis wants to pass the guard but Chain is keeping the position.
Briedis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Chain scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Chain gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chain keeping moving, preventing Briedis from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chain wants to stand and escape but Briedis is having none of it.

Chain wriggles free and stands up.
Matiss Briedis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chain tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown by Chain or perhaps it was just good defense by Briedis which made him look bad.
Chain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Briedis as he jumps to the side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Briedis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Chain is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Traktor Chain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Matiss Briedis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Briedis closes the distance and clinches up with Chain, looking for a takedown. Briedis pushes Chain against the cage but Chain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Briedis fails with a takedown attempt.
Chain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Briedis paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Chain takes the fight into the clinch.
Chain throws a knee to the head but misses.

Chain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Chain slams his shin into Briedis's torso.

Chain shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chain lands with a punch from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Briedis wants to get back to his feet.
Chain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Briedis defending well though.
Briedis is trying to stand back up but Chain is controlling him

Chain escapes and gets back to his feet.
Chain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Briedis's sensitive parts.
Traktor Chain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chain!
Chain doesn't manage to clinch there - Briedis circles away.

Chain scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chain thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Briedis's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chain working over Briedis with some ground and pound. Briedis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chain lands with a punch from half guard.

Chain decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Briedis shoots in for a double leg but Chain sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matiss Briedis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chain doesn't manage to clinch there - Briedis circles away.
Briedis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chain's waist but Chain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Briedis off to one side.
Chain lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Briedis fails with a takedown attempt.
Chain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chain fails with the takedown.
Chain tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chain tries to clinch up.
Briedis tries for a takedown but Chain circles away easily

and Chain counters with a shoot takedown. Briedis fights it but they end up in guard.

Briedis uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Chain throws a nice head kick!
Traktor Chain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Briedis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Briedis shoots in and drives through. Chain sprawls well.
Briedis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chain finds it's way round the side to connect with Briedis's head.

Chain fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Briedis, pushing him back against the cage.
Briedis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chain connects with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briedis has Chain pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chain manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

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

Briedis tries to keep at a distance but Chain has taken the fight into the clinch.
Briedis wants a takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Chain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Briedis misses with a takedown attempt - Chain sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Briedis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chain can pounce on him.
Chain lands with a kick to the ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Chain shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chain showed some decent athleticism there.
Chain lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Traktor Chain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chain has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Traktor Chain!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between No Chance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petrosyan Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chance
vs
Emelianenko

170 cm
19
167 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

183 cm
20
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, No Chance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petrosyan Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Chance misses.
Chance connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

It looks like Petrosyan Emelianenko has been cut.

Chance shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Emelianenko is rocked!
Chance pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Emelianenko is keeping the position for now.
Emelianenko is still in real trouble! Can Chance finish him?

Chance drops back, looking for a kneebar! Emelianenko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Emelianenko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Emelianenko!
Emelianenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Chance is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Emelianenko off and has taken his back!

Emelianenko defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Chance patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Emelianenko fending off the submission attempt from Chance.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko wants to control his opponent's hands but Chance gets his hands free.

Chance looking for the choke from the back.

Chance working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Emelianenko defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Chance is breathing heavily.

Chance has his feet on Emelianenko's thighs here. He's pushed Emelianenko off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Emelianenko screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). No Chance!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between ruslan agaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Gluhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

agaev
vs
Gluhov

180 cm
23
250 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
260 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, ruslan agaev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin Gluhov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gluhov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gluhov wants it to stay on the feet.
agaev shoots in for a takedown but Gluhov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
agaev shoots in for a takedown but Gluhov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ruslan agaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
agaev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gluhov circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Gluhov. No joy for agaev on that attempt.
Gluhov with a jab.

It looks like ruslan agaev has been cut.
Gluhov throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gluhov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from agaev.
Gluhov misses with a two punch combination.
Gluhov swinging wildly here.

Excellent takedown into side control there by agaev.

agaev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gluhov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

agaev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no agaev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
agaev is breathing heavily.

agaev goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gluhov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for agaev but great work by Gluhov.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gluhov decides to stand up, so the ref orders agaev to his feet.
agaev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gluhov looks to land a combination but agaev avoids it well.
agaev takes one to the chin there.
Some wild striking there from Gluhov.
Gluhov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

agaev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - agaev lands in his opponent's guard.
Gluhov looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

agaev postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gluhov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of agaev, into his guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gluhov connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent agaev tumbling to the canvas! Gluhov pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! agaev was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Konstantin Gluhov!
Konstantin Gluhov is the new heavyweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ainars Gailis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gailis
vs
LeBlanc

188 cm
20
185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

178 cm
23
189 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ainars Gailis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kyle LeBlanc!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBlanc moves out of range as Gailis strikes.
Gailis looks to land a combination but LeBlanc avoids it well.
LeBlanc has a takedown stuffed.
Gailis stuffs the takedown.
Gailis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gailis throws out a leg kick but LeBlanc moves out of range and Gailis only half commits.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gailis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
LeBlanc has a takedown stuffed.
Ainars Gailis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle LeBlanc.
LeBlanc shoots in looking for a takedown. Gailis tries to sprawl out of it but LeBlanc keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gailis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
LeBlanc shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gailis as he jumps to the side.
LeBlanc shoots for a takedown but Gailis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gailis lands a glancing blow to the side of LeBlanc's head.
Gailis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps LeBlanc's head backwards.
Gailis throws a nice looking combination but LeBlanc bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gailis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LeBlanc.
Gailis throws a series of punches but LeBlanc moves out of range.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Gailis.
LeBlanc being controlled for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeBlanc manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gailis desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
LeBlanc passes the guard and advances to mount!

LeBlanc looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

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

LeBlanc is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gailis can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gailis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
LeBlanc working for a submission but Gailis is keeping him at bay.

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

LeBlanc is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gailis to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gailis shrugs it off.
LeBlanc looks gassed!
Gailis is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

LeBlanc working for a guillotine from mount but Gailis is in no mood to give up.

LeBlanc goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gailis turns into him and now he's in LeBlanc's guard.

LeBlanc is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gailis is aware though and is defending well.
Gailis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gailis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gailis wants to get up but he can't break LeBlanc's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ainars Gailis dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gailis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LeBlanc.
Gailis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gailis connects with a good right hand that stumbles LeBlanc. LeBlanc circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ainars Gailis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gailis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
LeBlanc has a takedown stuffed.
Gailis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from LeBlanc.
Ainars Gailis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle LeBlanc.
LeBlanc changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gailis tries to avoid it but LeBlanc manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gailis to the ground. Gailis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Gailis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. LeBlanc looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gailis tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
LeBlanc tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gailis just content to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc gets back to half guard.
Gailis tries to stand but can't do so whilst LeBlanc controls his leg.
LeBlanc trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. LeBlanc manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
LeBlanc lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gailis!

LeBlanc working for a guillotine from mount but Gailis is in no mood to give up.
LeBlanc is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gailis is in all sorts of trouble here.

Gailis defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from LeBlanc.

LeBlanc looking to secure an arm triangle but Gailis defends it well.
Gailis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gailis tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

LeBlanc has hold of Gailis's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gailis manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
LeBlanc avoids the attempt from Gailis to control.
Gailis is desperately trying to improve his position but LeBlanc has a good base and remains in mount.
Gailis tries to hold on but LeBlanc postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

LeBlanc wants to finish this one by submission but Gailis is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from LeBlanc.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gailis really wants to buck LeBlanc off and get back to his feet.

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

LeBlanc has control of Gailis's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gailis regains control of the situation pretty easily.

LeBlanc looking for a guillotine from mount but Gailis is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ainars Gailis will probably get the nod.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gailis cracks LeBlanc with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gailis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gailis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gailis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ainars Gailis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gailis throws a right and a left that LeBlanc avoids nicely.

LeBlanc gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
LeBlanc is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
LeBlanc is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gailis trying to stand up but can't free himself from LeBlanc's guard.
LeBlanc keeping moving, preventing Gailis from controlling successfully.
Gailis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for LeBlanc on the ground.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gailis lands a nice hook to LeBlanc's body. LeBlanc takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
LeBlanc fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
LeBlanc is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gailis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gailis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck for LeBlanc with that takedown attempt.
Ainars Gailis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle LeBlanc.
Horrible takedown by LeBlanc or perhaps it was just good defense by Gailis which made him look bad.
Gailis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gailis throws a hook but LeBlanc avoids it easily.
Gailis throws a series of punches but LeBlanc avoids them all with ease.
LeBlanc ducks under a wild hook from Gailis.
Gailis misses with the combination.
LeBlanc fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
LeBlanc fails with a takedown attempt.
Gailis is looking to chop away at LeBlanc's legs.
Gailis looks to land a combination but LeBlanc avoids it well.
LeBlanc slaps away a takedown attempt from Gailis, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Gailis or perhaps it was just good defense by LeBlanc which made him look bad.
LeBlanc dives in and grabs Gailis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gailis pushes down on LeBlanc's head and hops out.
Gailis misses with the combination.
Gailis throws a leg kick but LeBlanc moved away.
LeBlanc fails with a takedown attempt.
LeBlanc avoids a punch combination nicely.
LeBlanc shoots in and drives through. Gailis sprawls well.

Gailis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gailis tries to pass to full mount but LeBlanc defends it.
Kyle LeBlanc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc gets full guard.
LeBlanc is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
LeBlanc looking to control.
Gailis won't allow LeBlanc to sweep him here.
LeBlanc controls Gailis momentarily but Gailis frees himself.
Ainars Gailis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gailis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ainars Gailis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gailis 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ainars Gailis!
Ainars Gailis is the new middleweight champion!

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jovani Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Novikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Jones
vs
Novikov

178 cm
22
183 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

183 cm
21
163 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jovani Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Novikov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novikov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Novikov with that takedown attempt.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jovani Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Novikov.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Novikov's head.

Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Novikov tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Novikov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Novikov is defending well.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
Novikov is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Novikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Novikov working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to control from the top but Novikov keeps moving.
Jones wants to stand but Novikov is controlling his posture from full guard.

Novikov working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones postures up in Novikov's guard and throws a big left but Novikov blocks it.
Novikov keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Novikov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Novikov is keeping the position for now.

Novikov is looking to sinch up a triangle. Jones throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Novikov's body to avoid the submission. Novikov has instead reached around Jones's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Novikov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andrey Novikov! Andrey Novikov retains his welterweight title!