RMFC Sixty one PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johny Vendetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryu Hoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ryu Hoshi was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Vendetti
vs
Hoshi

185 cm
22
245 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
20
234 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johny Vendetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryu Hoshi!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vendetti.
Vendetti throws a low kick, looking for Hoshi's leg but Hoshi calmly moves out of range.
Hoshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Vendetti.
Vendetti wants to clinch up but Hoshi keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vendetti. Hoshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoshi lands with a straight right. Vendetti didn't see that one coming.
Hoshi connects with a nice looking jab.
Hoshi lands with a shot to the body.
Vendetti motions for Hoshi to come forward. Vendetti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hoshi. That's going to slow Vendetti down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoshi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hoshi stalks Vendetti and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vendetti's face. Vendetti staggers backwards, shaken.
Vendetti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hoshi connects with a high kick.

Hoshi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vendetti to the mat! Vendetti manages to get full 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.
Hoshi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hoshi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vendetti controls Hoshi momentarily but Hoshi frees himself.
Hoshi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoshi throwing strikes from guard but Vendetti blocks nicely.
Hoshi is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vendetti working for a triangle but Hoshi defends it easily.
Vendetti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hoshi on the ground.
Hoshi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vendetti trying to control but Hoshi postures up.
Hoshi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vendetti tries to roll over but Hoshi keeps him under control.
Hoshi is nestled in close to Vendetti, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hoshi drops an elbow to the side of Vendetti's head.
Hoshi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vendetti with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hoshi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Vendetti is rocked!

Hoshi in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Vendetti tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hoshi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryu Hoshi!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Puchacz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Henderson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Puchacz
vs
Henderson

185 cm
19
200 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
26
210 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomasz Puchacz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dan Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Puchacz.
Henderson throws a hook but Puchacz blocks it.
Puchacz fails to land the takedown.
Puchacz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Henderson defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomasz Puchacz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Puchacz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tomasz Puchacz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Puchacz with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puchacz dives in and grabs Henderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Henderson pushes down on Puchacz's head and hops out.
Puchacz looks for a takedown but Henderson sprawls well.
Puchacz shoots in for a double leg but Henderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Henderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Puchacz.
Puchacz is breathing heavily.
Henderson scores with a jab to the jaw.

It looks like Tomasz Puchacz has been cut.
Henderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Puchacz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puchacz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Henderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson finds Puchacz's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Puchacz flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Henderson lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Puchacz will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Henderson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Kuritz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Numero Ocho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Numero Ocho has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kyle Kuritz's chin.

Kuritz
vs
Ocho

225 cm
24
300 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kyle Kuritz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Numero Ocho!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuritz shoots in and drives through. Ocho sprawls well.
Kuritz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ocho sprawls well. Ocho wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kuritz gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Ocho as Kuritz shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Kuritz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ocho scores with a punch to the head.

It looks like Kyle Kuritz has been cut.
Ocho lands a nice hook to Kuritz's body. Kuritz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kuritz is breathing heavily.
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!
Ocho cracks Kuritz with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kuritz tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Ocho pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kuritz is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Numero Ocho!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Milenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slava Filatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filatov has chosen "Pokrovi Nebesnogo Startsa" by Arkona as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Slava Filatov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Milenko
vs
Filatov

220 cm
26
285 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

192 cm
24
257 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andy Milenko!
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, Slava Filatov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milenko throws out a loose jab but Filatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Milenko cracks Filatov with an open hand slap.

It looks like Slava Filatov has been cut.
Filatov shoots in for a double leg but Milenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Filatov moves away from the strike by Milenko.

Filatov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Filatov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Milenko is trying to keep Filatov in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Milenko being controlled here, momentarily.
Filatov won't allow Milenko to sweep him here.
Milenko trying to control the position.
Milenko wants to stand but Filatov is controlling the position.
Milenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Filatov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Milenko trying to keep a closed guard but Filatov is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Milenko misses with a straight right.

Filatov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Milenko tries to hold on but Filatov postures up.
Filatov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Milenko tries to buck Filatov off but he can't manage it.
Filatov lands a big shot there that rocks Milenko but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milenko wants to control but Filatov is having none of it.
Filatov prevents Milenko from getting the reversal.
Milenko has given up his back. Will we see Filatov going for some submissions?

Filatov has managed to slip his arm under Milenko's chin. This could be all over... yep, Milenko is tapping out! Submission win for Filatov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Slava Filatov!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Edward Yazerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zlyka Bober (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bober has chosen Angry Bievers as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Yazerman
vs
Bober

180 cm
24
142 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

150 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Edward Yazerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zlyka Bober!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bober is defended easily by Yazerman.

Yazerman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bober's guard.
Bober is controlling Yazerman's posture.
Bober should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Yazerman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yazerman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yazerman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bober is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yazerman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bober swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yazerman trying to control but Bober is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yazerman wants to stand but Bober has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bober not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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

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

Yazerman gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bober regains guard.
Yazerman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bober is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bober trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yazerman postures up in Bober's guard and throws a big left but Bober blocks it.
Bober keeping moving, preventing Yazerman from controlling successfully.
Yazerman throws and elbow that misses. Bober uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yazerman's guard. Nice move by Bober!

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bober drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yazerman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yazerman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yazerman!
Yazerman tries to move to full mount but Bober actually manages to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yazerman trying to control the pace.
Yazerman throwing shots but Bober is blocking nicely.
Yazerman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bober wants to improve his position but Yazerman is controlling well.
Bober regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Yazerman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yazerman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bober is pulling down on Yazerman's head. It's preventing any offense from Yazerman, at least for the moment.
Yazerman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yazerman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bober misses with a takedown

and Yazerman counters with a single leg into guard. Bober didn't expect that.
Yazerman advances position into side control!
Bober dodges the ground and pound from Yazerman.
Yazerman throws an elbow but Bober slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bober is being controlled here.
Bober is not content to let Yazerman control the position.
Yazerman throwing strikes but Bober manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yazerman manages to get back to half guard.

Bober is trying to work for a kimura but Yazerman is defending well.
Yazerman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bober on the ground.

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

Bober wants to work for an arm triangle but Yazerman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bober tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yazerman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yazerman is trying to stand back up but Bober is controlling him
Yazerman is looking to control Bober's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yazerman avoid being mounted?
Yazerman keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Bober seems to be looking for submissions.

Bober is looking for a kimura here.

Bober seems to be working for a kimura but Yazerman defends the submission attempt.
Bober is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yazerman kicks Bober off and gets back to his feet.
Bober has his takedown stuffed

and Yazerman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Yazerman has clasped his hands together around Bober's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bober wants to control but Yazerman postures up.
Bober defending against the ground and pound.
Yazerman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bober is trying to control Yazerman's posture but Yazerman avoids it.
Yazerman content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yazerman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yazerman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Yazerman controls the position.
Yazerman landing strikes.
Bober can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Yazerman 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!

Bober doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Yazerman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Yazerman thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bober to regain full guard.
Bober working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yazerman.
Yazerman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bober works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yazerman trying to control but Bober is working from the bottom.
Yazerman is looking to advance position but Bober has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Bober is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Yazerman has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Yazerman!
Bober takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yazerman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bober's guard.
Yazerman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yazerman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yazerman is stalling in the full guard.
Bober not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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.
Yazerman trying to control but Bober is working from the bottom.

Yazerman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bober is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bober has escaped and now he's on top!

Bober drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yazerman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bober has Yazerman in his guard.
Yazerman stands up over Bober, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Edward Yazerman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bober avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yazerman wants to control from the top but Bober keeps moving.
Bober is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yazerman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

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.
Bober trying to keep a closed guard but Yazerman is proving a slippery customer.
Yazerman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bober works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yazerman trying to control but Bober is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Yazerman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yazerman 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Yazerman!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Numero Siete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Azevedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Numero Siete is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Siete
vs
Azevedo

168 cm
25
142 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

173 cm
25
135 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Numero Siete!
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, Charles Azevedo!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azevedo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Siete was well out of range. Poor timing from Azevedo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Azevedo!

It looks like Numero Siete has been cut.

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

Azevedo is rocked!
Siete tries to close the distance and clinch up but Azevedo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Azevedo is still on wobbly legs! Can Siete finish him?
Siete closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Azevedo out cold! Azevedo corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Numero Siete!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Artem Graf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renan Andrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artem Graf has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Graf
vs
Andrade

178 cm
21
155 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

170 cm
24
150 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Graf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Renan Andrade!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graf takes one to the chin there.

It looks like Artem Graf has been cut.
Graf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Graf lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Graf swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Renan Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrade throws a combination that misses
and Graf counters with a nice uppercut.
Graf throws a right hand that Andrade ducks under and follows up with a left that Andrade also avoids with ease.
Andrade takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Andrade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graf.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrade misses the target.
Graf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A cross from Andrade lands.
Andrade throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Graf misses with a double jab.
Graf slips under a jab from Andrade.
Andrade swinging wildly here.
Andrade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Andrade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graf.
Graf misses with a series of wild punches.
Graf moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Graf swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Andrade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrade throws a left and a right that both miss
and Graf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andrade swinging wildly here.
Andrade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Graf connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Graf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andrade circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Andrade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andrade misses with a combination
and Graf counters with a three punch combo that has Andrade backing up. Andrade nods at Graf to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrade lands a two punch combo.

Graf is rocked!
Andrade lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Graf falls backwards - clearly groggy! Andrade dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renan Andrade!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Colonel Chilcoat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Raton Vaquero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Colonel Chilcoat has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Chilcoat
vs
Raton Vaquero

176 cm
21
142 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

170 cm
27
141 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Colonel Chilcoat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, El Raton Vaquero!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Chilcoat as Vaquero shoots in.
Chilcoat lands a jab.
Vaquero shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Vaquero shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vaquero takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vaquero works his foot free and advances to mount.
Chilcoat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vaquero trying to control but Chilcoat is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chilcoat tries to lock up and control but Vaquero gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chilcoat is working to get back to half guard.

Vaquero swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Chilcoat is now in Vaquero's guard. A big mistake from Vaquero there, giving up the dominant position!
Vaquero keeping moving, preventing Chilcoat from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vaquero looking to control.
Chilcoat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chilcoat throwing strikes but missing.
Vaquero looking to control.
Chilcoat throws a big right hand that misses.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vaquero moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Chilcoat misses.
Chilcoat looks to score with a jab to the body but Vaquero is just out of range.
Chilcoat thows a body shot but no joy.
Chilcoat connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vaquero. Vaquero circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chilcoat misses with an uppercut. Vaquero saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaquero is looking to clinch.
Vaquero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vaquero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chilcoat.
Vaquero fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vaquero defending well as Chilcoat loads up on a big left hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vaquero.
Colonel Chilcoat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Raton Vaquero.
Chilcoat lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vaquero circles away quickly and effectively.
Vaquero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chilcoat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vaquero tries to clinch but Chilcoat is having none of it.
Chilcoat keeps the fight on the outside.
Vaquero moves away from the strike by Chilcoat.
Chilcoat leaves Vaquero with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vaquero wants to clinch.
Chilcoat connects with a jab.

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.
Vaquero wants to clinch up but Chilcoat keeps it at a distance.
Chilcoat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vaquero.
Chilcoat throws a series of punches but Vaquero moves out of range.
Chilcoat throws a looping overhand right but Vaquero ducks down to avoid it.
Vaquero ducks under a wild hook from Chilcoat.
Chilcoat throws out a loose jab but Vaquero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vaquero dives in and grabs Chilcoat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chilcoat pushes down on Vaquero's head and hops out.
Vaquero takes one to the side of the head.

Vaquero closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chilcoat did well to prevent Vaquero getting side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vaquero looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chilcoat trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vaquero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Colonel Chilcoat will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A big left from Chilcoat misses.
A big right from Chilcoat misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vaquero.
Vaquero fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Vaquero shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chilcoat is trying to defend but Vaquero finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vaquero trying to control the pace.
Vaquero trying to control from half guard but Chilcoat is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chilcoat manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chilcoat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vaquero is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chilcoat doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Vaquero trying to control the position from guard on top but Chilcoat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chilcoat lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vaquero!
Chilcoat lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Chilcoat unloading with bombs!
Vaquero is desperately trying to improve his position but Chilcoat has a good base and remains in mount.
A nice elbow there by Chilcoat.
Vaquero is bucking up trying to escape but Chilcoat cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Chilcoat cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vaquero tries to hold on but Chilcoat pushes him away.
Vaquero might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chilcoat kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vaquero is desperately trying to improve his position but Chilcoat has a good base and remains in mount.
Chilcoat throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
A nice elbow there by Chilcoat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chilcoat punching from mount but Vaquero doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Vaquero wants to hold on but Chilcoat pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Chilcoat.

Vaquero is rocked!
Chilcoat with shots to the head and body - Vaquero looks very uncomfortable down there.
Vaquero is still in real trouble! Can Chilcoat finish him?
Chilcoat loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Vaquero scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Chilcoat land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Chilcoat stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colonel Chilcoat!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vitamines Minerals (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Oleg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Minerals
vs
Oleg

175 cm
25
150 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

173 cm
27
150 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitamines Minerals!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Oleg!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minerals fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oleg looks to clinch

and Minerals counters by clinching up.
Oleg can't break the clinch.
Oleg tries to break free but Minerals pushes him back against the cage.
Oleg wants to get back to striking at distance but Minerals won't allow it.
Minerals misses with a short punch on the inside.
Minerals softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oleg wants to break free but Minerals has control.
Minerals has Oleg pressed against the cage, preventing Oleg from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Oleg breaks the clinch.
Oleg wants to clinch

and Minerals holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Oleg tries to circle away but Minerals has him pinned against the cage.
Minerals working aggressively here.

Oleg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oleg looks to clinch

and Minerals counters with a crisp one two that drops Oleg! Minerals thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Oleg to his feet! Oleg is in big trouble!

Oleg is rocked!
Minerals lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Oleg falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vitamines Minerals!