QFC Tournament 1177 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gaby Jesus (ranked 4536 p4p, 4884 weight class) and Antoine Curry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jesus
vs
Curry

170 cm
18
131
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
130
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gaby Jesus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antoine Curry!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jesus gets a clinch.
Jesus is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jesus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hand to the body from Jesus.
Curry stops a takedown attempt from Jesus.
Nice elbow from Jesus.
Curry is trying to force a seperation but Jesus has the dominant position.

Jesus drags the fight down to the ground.

Jesus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jesus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jesus is working an open guard so Curry takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jesus throws a one two combo.
Curry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jesus pinned against the cage. Jesus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jesus forces Curry back against the cage and clinches.
Curry drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jesus is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaby Jesus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Jesus.
Curry is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jesus is defending well for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jesus as Curry tries to tie him up.
Curry is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Curry fails to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jesus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Curry prevents it.
Curry tries to pull guard but Jesus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jesus avoids a wild elbow strike from Curry.

Jesus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Curry throws a jab but it's blocked by Jesus.
Curry fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Jesus drives through and clinches with Curry against the cage.
Jesus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Jesus ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jesus no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jesus keeping moving, preventing Curry from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curry might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jesus haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Curry stands and throws Jesus's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Curry trying to control the action but Jesus is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Curry.
Jesus is looking to regain half guard here but Curry keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Curry trying to control the action but Jesus is working from the bottom.
Jesus is trying to get back to half guard.
Curry working the ground and pound but Jesus is defending the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jesus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Curry thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jesus has a takedown stuffed.
Jesus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Curry throws a head kick that misses.
As Curry tries to get set, Jesus tries to push him back and clinch up but Curry manages to avoid the attempt.
Curry tries for a takedown but Jesus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jesus scores with a kick to the body.
Curry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jesus's waist but Jesus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Curry off to one side.
Jesus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Curry avoids it really well and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Curry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curry dives in and grabs Jesus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jesus pushes down on Curry's head and hops out.
Gaby Jesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antoine Curry.
Jesus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Curry drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jesus defends it well.
Curry will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Curry is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jesus or perhaps it was just good defense by Curry, which made it look bad.
Curry raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Curry shoots in looking for a takedown but Jesus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Curry's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Curry tries for a takedown but Jesus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Curry tries for a takedown but Jesus circles away easily
and Jesus counters with a left and a right that stings Curry.

Jesus gets a clinch.

Jesus manages to break the clinch.

Jesus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jesus is taking a breather. Curry says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jesus thows a huge punch but Curry dodges it nicely.
Jesus prevents Curry from improving his position.
Jesus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curry is looking for a sweep. Jesus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Jesus controlling the action here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Curry. No joy for Jesus on that attempt.
Curry is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

Jesus has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jesus.
Jesus tries to pull guard but Curry holds him up against the cage and eventually Jesus drops back down to his feet.
Jesus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Curry can do to turn this around?

Curry jumps into guard, dragging Jesus to the mat.
Jesus tries to free his leg and advance position but Curry is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curry manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jesus manages to get himself to full guard.

Curry won't allow Jesus to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Curry throws a big right hand that misses.
Jesus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Curry stops Jesus from standing up.
Curry trying to control but Jesus is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jesus is looking to sweep but instead, Curry has passed into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaby Jesus dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Curry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jesus as he avoids it easily.
Curry goes for a double leg but Jesus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jesus continues to drive forward.
And Jesus counters with a quick kick to the body but Curry blocks it.

Jesus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jesus's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jesus goes for a takedown attempt but Curry pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jesus throws a right hand that Curry ducks under and follows up with a left that Curry also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Curry is looking to clinch but Jesus is avoiding it.
Curry dives in and grabs Jesus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jesus pushes down on Curry's head and hops out.
Jesus lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gaby Jesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antoine Curry.
Curry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jesus forces Curry back against the cage and clinches.
Jesus tries for a takedown. No joy.

Jesus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jesus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Curry tries to counter with a clinch but Jesus shakes him off and moves away.
Curry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jesus as he avoids it easily.
Jesus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Curry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jesus somewhat.
Curry tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jesus is able to avoid easily.
Jesus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Curry manages to circle out of the way.
Jesus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Curry throws a head kick that Jesus semi-blocks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jesus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Curry, pushing him back against the cage.
Jesus pushes Curry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Curry tries to pull guard but Jesus holds him up against the cage and eventually Curry drops back down to his feet.
Curry prevents the takedown attempt.
Jesus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Curry is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Curry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Jesus ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jesus no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jesus wants to stand and escape but Curry is having none of it.

Curry gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Curry looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jesus fakes the leg kick and cracks Curry in the body.
Jesus closes the distance and clinches up with Curry, looking for a takedown. Jesus pushes Curry against the cage but Curry circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Curry closes the distance and clinches up with Jesus, looking for a takedown. Curry pushes Jesus against the cage but Jesus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jesus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Curry tries to avoid it but Jesus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Curry to the ground. Curry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jesus leaves Curry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Jesus closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jesus works on Curry's body with a couple of short punches.
Curry tries to pull guard but Jesus holds him up against the cage and eventually Curry drops back down to his feet.

Jesus breaks the clinch.
Curry darts in looking for a takedown but Jesus gets double underhooks and turns Curry into the cage.
It looked like Jesus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Curry.
Gaby Jesus is winning the standup battle so far.
Curry defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jesus.
Jesus tries for a takedown but Curry sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Curry moves in looking to clinch but Jesus pushes him off.
Jesus appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Curry tries to clinch there but Jesus circles away.
Curry leaves Jesus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gaby Jesus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jesus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 for Gaby Jesus!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Gaby Jesus!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Gaby Jesus!

Gaby Jesus wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brendon McCurtney (ranked 4462 p4p, 4076 weight class) and Tamryn Shihsaidov (ranked 256 p4p, 259 weight class). Shihsaidov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Soviet Connection. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

McCurtney
vs
Shihsaidov

170 cm
20
145
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
20
143
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brendon McCurtney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tamryn Shihsaidov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shihsaidov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shihsaidov fails to land with a series of punches.
McCurtney misses with a combination
and Shihsaidov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

McCurtney has Shihsaidov up against the cage in a clinch.
Shihsaidov tries to break the clinch but McCurtney is controlling the position.
McCurtney is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shihsaidov to keep the fight standing.
McCurtney tries to pull guard but Shihsaidov won't allow it.
Shihsaidov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shihsaidov content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Shihsaidov manages to break the clinch.
Shihsaidov stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendon McCurtney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Shihsaidov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shihsaidov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCurtney tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shihsaidov. McCurtney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shihsaidov fails to land with a series of punches.
Shihsaidov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shihsaidov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice sprawl there from Shihsaidov as McCurtney shoots in.
Shihsaidov throws a body shot but no joy.
Shihsaidov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCurtney changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shihsaidov tries to avoid it but McCurtney manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shihsaidov to the ground. Shihsaidov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Shihsaidov. That snapped McCurtney's head back.
McCurtney shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shihsaidov defends it nicely.
McCurtney shoots in for a takedown but Shihsaidov shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shihsaidov digs a good body shot into McCurtney's ribs.
Tamryn Shihsaidov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shihsaidov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McCurtney misses with a kick to the body
and Shihsaidov counters with a two punch combo.
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!
McCurtney on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shihsaidov scores with a hook.
McCurtney on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shihsaidov catches McCurtney with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McCurtney fails to land the takedown.
McCurtney is breathing heavily.
Shihsaidov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCurtney doesn't seem bothered though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCurtney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCurtney fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Shihsaidov as McCurtney shoots in.
McCurtney takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCurtney takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCurtney takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shihsaidov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McCurtney backs up against the cage.

McCurtney is rocked!
Shihsaidov ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking McCurtney out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tamryn Shihsaidov!
Tamryn Shihsaidov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Omar Wolf (ranked 4915 p4p, 4327 weight class) and Random Name (ranked 270 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Wolf
vs
Name

170 cm
20
135
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
20
137
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Omar Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Random Name!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wolf gets caught flat footed, as Name shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wolf is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Name dives into side control.

Name tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wolf's legs.
Name throws an elbow but Wolf slips to the side and avoids it well.
Name throws an elbow but Wolf slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolf can't do much from the bottom here.
Wolf tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Name presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Name throws some wild stikes that Wolf manages to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Name misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Name throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wolf because Name loaded up on that one.
Name can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wolf is looking to escape.
Name thowing shots but they're missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Name scoring with strikes but Wolf is staying in there.
Wolf wants to control but Name is having none of it.
Name thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Name with a couple of short strikes.
Wolf avoids a series of strikes thrown by Name.
Wolf blocking the ground and pound.
Wolf is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Name tries to control but Wolf wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf can't escape the position.
Wolf tries to hold on but Name pushes him away.
Wolf is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wolf tries to hold on but Name pushes him away.
Wolf is looking to get to half guard.
Name trying to control but Wolf is having none of it.
Name thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Name throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wolf because Name loaded up on that one.
Name looking to control but Wolf is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wolf working to try and 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.
Name throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wolf because Name loaded up on that one.
Name throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wolf because Name loaded up on that one.
Name misses with a head shot.
Name throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Name throws some wild stikes that Wolf manages to avoid easily.
Name lands a couple of good shots and Wolf has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Wolf has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Name.
Name throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Name throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Name throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Wolf is breathing heavily.
Wolf avoids the strikes from Name.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Name is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Wolf up.
Name somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Name misses with a punch to the head.
Name misses with an elbow to the head.
Name lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Name throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Wolf staying busy and making it hard for Name to control.
Wolf avoids the strikes from Name.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Name throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Name punches the canvas rather than the man.
Wolf trying to control the action but Name just sinks the hooks in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Random Name 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.

Name throws a body shot but no joy.
Name swings for the body but Wolf moves out of range.
Wolf tries to counter with a takedown but Name is quick to defend against it.
Wolf fails with a takedown attempt.
Name with the counter takedown but Wolf avoids it easily.

Name gets a clinch.
Name is pushing Wolf up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Name has clasped his hands together around Wolf's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Name in side control, throwing shots but Wolf defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Name advances to full mount.
Name has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wolf tries to hold on but Name pushes him away.
Wolf is looking to improve his position but Name isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Name dominating with strikes here.
Name misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Name throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wolf because Name loaded up on that one.
Name lands a couple of good shots and Wolf has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Name trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Wolf is covering up but some of the strikes from Name are getting through and doing damage.
Name throwing sloppy strikes.
Wolf trying to control but not successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wolf covering up well under a series of strikes from Name.
Wolf knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Name on the ground.
Name scores with punches to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Name missing with strikes from the back.
Name misses with an elbow to the head.
Name has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wolf's body.
Wolf covering up well and avoiding damage.
Will Name go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Name throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Name throwing sloppy strikes.
Name missing with strikes from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Name throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Wolf just trying to survive but Name is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Name tries to keep control of the position but Wolf is staying busy.
Name lands punches and elbows.
Wolf trying to get back to his feet but Name is in full control for now.
Wolf covering up well under a series of strikes from Name.
Name throws a series of strikes and Wolf wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Name unloads with some shots from mount but Wolf bucks and avoids them well.
Name throwing strikes but Wolf bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Name is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Name will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Name is on top in guard.

Name throws a big elbow that misses.
Name slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wolf wants to sweep here but Name controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Name trying to control but Wolf is working from the bottom.
Name postures up in Wolf's guard and throws a big left but Wolf blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Random Name showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Name misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolf.
Name misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolf.
Omar Wolf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Name.
Name misses the shot to the body.
Name misses the shot to the body.
Wolf takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Name gets a clinch.
Name tries a knee to the head but Wolf blocks it.
Name taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Name content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wolf gets underhooks to prevent Name's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf tries to score a body lock takedown but Name shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Name stalling against the cage.
Name tries to land a knee to the head but Wolf blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf being controlled against the cage.

Name works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Wolf manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Name gets underhooks to prevent Wolf's takedown attempt.

Name has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wolf clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
Name throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Wolf tries to roll but Name sticks to his back.
Wolf is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wolf rolls, trying to escape but Name keeps control of the position.
Random Name has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Wolf covering up well and avoiding damage.
Name lands punches and elbows.
Name is looking to control Wolf but Wolf is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I really don't envy Wolf right now.
Name has good solid back control here.
Name missing with punches from the back.
Name struggling to land strikes to the head as Wolf covers up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Name manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Wolf tries to escape the position.
Name misses with a punch to the head.
Name struggling to land strikes to the head as Wolf covers up.
Name is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Name gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Name gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Name apologises and we restart here on the feet.

Name shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Name was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Name working the ground and pound.
Wolf avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Name.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Name passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Wolf!
Name has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Name tries to control but Wolf wriggling away.
Name looking to ground and pound but Wolf is blocking nicely.
Name throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Wolf holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Name tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Wolf wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Name.
Name throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Omar Wolf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Random Name is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wolf is squirming around, avoiding Name's attempts to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Random Name comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Name 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 for Random Name!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Random Name!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Random Name!

Random Name wins by unanimous decision!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Denzel Stokes (ranked 4071 p4p, 4073 weight class) and Adan Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Stokes
vs
Reilly

184 cm
20
135
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Denzel Stokes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adan Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stokes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reilly momentarily.
Stokes thuds his right hand into Reilly's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jab from Stokes.

Reilly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reilly scores with a knee to the head.
Reilly with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stokes can't break the clinch.
Reilly with a knee to the head.
Stokes wants to get back to striking at distance but Reilly won't allow it.
Reilly lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly connects with a knee to the head.
Reilly throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reilly throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stokes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reilly throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stokes blocks it with crossed arms.
Reilly connects with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stokes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reilly has him pressed against the cage.
Reilly misses with a knee strike.
Stokes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stokes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stokes can't break the clinch.
Reilly using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stokes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reilly scores with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stokes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reilly looking to throw knees to the head but Stokes is blocking nicely.
Stokes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reilly tries to land a knee to the head but Stokes blocks with his arms.
Reilly throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stokes has had enough of the clinch but Reilly keeps him there for the moment.

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.
Reilly prevents Stokes from breaking the clinch.
Stokes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reilly tries to land a knee to the head but Stokes blocks with his arms.
Reilly looking to throw knees to the head but Stokes is blocking nicely.
Reilly landing knees to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stokes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stokes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reilly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

It looks like Adan Reilly has been cut.

Reilly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stokes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stokes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stokes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reilly has him pressed against the cage.
Reilly keeps control of Stokes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stokes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reilly using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stokes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stokes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stokes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reilly with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reilly lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reilly connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stokes's face.
Reilly using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stokes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reilly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly tries a knee to the head but Stokes blocks it.
Reilly misses with a knee strike.
Reilly using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stokes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stokes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reilly looking to throw knees to the head but Stokes is blocking nicely.
Reilly tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stokes tries to circle away but Reilly has him pinned against the cage.
Stokes is trying to break the clinch but Reilly has him pressed against the cage.
Reilly connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stokes's face.
Reilly landing knees to the head.
Reilly connects with a knee to the head.
Reilly using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stokes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly tries a knee to the head but Stokes blocks it.
Stokes has had enough of the clinch but Reilly keeps him there for the moment.
Reilly lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stokes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stokes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reilly lands a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adan Reilly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adan Reilly's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Stokes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reilly. Reilly circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Reilly clinches with his opponent.
Reilly with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reilly tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stokes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reilly misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stokes has had enough of the clinch but Reilly keeps him there for the moment.
Reilly throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stokes blocks it with crossed arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly lands a knee to the head.
Reilly lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stokes has had enough of the clinch but Reilly keeps him there for the moment.
Reilly keeps control of Stokes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stokes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stokes is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stokes working hard to break the clinch.
Reilly with a knee to the head.
Reilly lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stokes tries to circle away but Reilly has him pinned against the cage.
Stokes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reilly has him pressed against the cage.
Reilly throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stokes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reilly tries a knee to the head but Stokes blocks it.
Reilly lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reilly connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stokes's face.
Stokes wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly looking to throw knees to the head but Stokes is blocking nicely.
Reilly landing knees to the head.
Reilly keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stokes's efforts to push away.
Reilly throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stokes blocks it with crossed arms.
Denzel Stokes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stokes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

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

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

Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Adan Reilly!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Adan Reilly!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Adan Reilly!

Adan Reilly wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Armando Stephens (ranked 4072 p4p, 4725 weight class) and Raymond Captain (ranked 0 p4p, 265 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Stephens
vs
Captain

170 cm
20
135
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
135
0 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Armando Stephens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Raymond Captain!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Captain shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Stephens is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Captain pulls his head out easily.

Stephens looking for submissions off his back.

Captain is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Captain is looking to advance position but Stephens won't allow it.
Captain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Captain is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Captain scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Stephens looking for submissions off his back.

Captain decides to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Captain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stephens jumps guard but Captain turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Captain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Captain clinches.

Captain turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Captain manages to end up in side control.
Stephens tries to improve position but can't.
Captain is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Captain takes a little break here. Stephens wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Stephens is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Captain decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Stephens slips a jab and a cross from Captain.

Captain moves into the clinch successfully.
Stephens jumps guard but Captain stands there with Stephens around his waist. Stephens gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stephens tries to pull guard but Captain won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armando Stephens. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Captain gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Captain seems to be working for a kimura but Stephens defends the submission attempt.
Captain perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stephens tries to roll over but Captain keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Captain decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Captain throws a head kick that misses.
Stephens drops down looking for a counter takedown but Captain sprawls and moves away.
Captain looks winded!

Captain shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stephens is trying to defend but Captain finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Captain stands up out of the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Captain has closed the distance and engaged Stephens in a clinch.
Captain working hard to break the clinch.

Stephens is fighting off a takedown attempt but Captain is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Stephens to the mat. Stephens regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Stephens looking for a triangle here. Captain is fighting it but it looks tight! Stephens pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Captain is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Armando Stephens!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Darius LeBlanc (ranked 4451 p4p, 4075 weight class) and Edgar Garcia Jr (ranked 277 p4p, 261 weight class). Garcia Jr is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Johnny Dang. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

LeBlanc
vs
Garcia Jr

169 cm
20
145
0 - 0 - 0

171 cm
20
142
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Darius LeBlanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Edgar Garcia Jr!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBlanc shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A combination from Garcia Jr does no damage.
LeBlanc tries for a takedown but Garcia Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Garcia Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
LeBlanc doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
LeBlanc takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Garcia Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Garcia Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but LeBlanc is just out of range.
LeBlanc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garcia Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
LeBlanc tries to close the distance and clinch but Garcia Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garcia Jr works over LeBlanc's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeBlanc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garcia Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
LeBlanc moves in looking to clinch but Garcia Jr pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garcia Jr.
Garcia Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Garcia Jr misses with the combination.
Garcia Jr connects with a jab.
Garcia Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Garcia Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
LeBlanc tries for a takedown but Garcia Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Garcia Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darius LeBlanc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeBlanc goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
LeBlanc doesn't manage to clinch there - Garcia Jr circles away.
As LeBlanc backs off Garcia Jr throws a huge counter combo but LeBlanc manages to avoid it all.
Garcia Jr throws a right hand that LeBlanc ducks under and follows up with a left that LeBlanc also avoids with ease.
LeBlanc closes the distance and clinches up with Garcia Jr, looking for a takedown. LeBlanc pushes Garcia Jr against the cage but Garcia Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Edgar Garcia Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia Jr lands a nice shot that snaps LeBlanc's head back.

LeBlanc clinches up with Garcia Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Garcia Jr manages to break the clinch.
No luck for LeBlanc with that takedown attempt.
Garcia Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. LeBlanc looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Garcia Jr connects with a body shot that sends LeBlanc's belly button to the back.
Garcia Jr avoids the head kick by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc walks into a stiff left hand from Garcia Jr.
Garcia Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
LeBlanc tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garcia Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garcia Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia Jr scores with a shot to the body.
LeBlanc tries to clinch but Garcia Jr moves away
and Garcia Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Garcia Jr lands with a big left! LeBlanc is wobbled badly! Garcia Jr comes in with a flurry of punches and drops LeBlanc to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Edgar Garcia Jr!
Edgar Garcia Jr decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marvellous Dan (ranked 4342 p4p, 4556 weight class) and Jakobe Rojas (ranked 274 p4p, 260 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dan
vs
Rojas

160 cm
18
140
0 - 0 - 0

155 cm
18
147
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Good wrestler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marvellous Dan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jakobe Rojas!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dan darts in looking for a takedown but Rojas gets double underhooks and turns Dan into the cage.

Dan pulls guard.
Rojas passes into half guard.
Dan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Dan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rojas is on him like a limpet, forcing Dan back against the cage.
Rojas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dan to keep the fight standing.
Dan looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas tries to pull guard but Dan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Marvellous Dan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakobe Rojas.
Rojas trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas tries to work over Dan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dan tries to score a body lock takedown but Rojas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Dan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rojas advances position into side control!
Dan prevents Rojas from improving position.
Rojas throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Dan works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Rojas content to control rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojas thows a huge punch but Dan dodges it nicely.
Dan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dan is looking to control Rojas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dan avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rojas is looking to pass Dan's guard but actually Dan recovers to full guard.
Dan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojas trying to control the position from guard on top but Dan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rojas controls the pace.
Dan has a closed guard, preventing Rojas from standing up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rojas controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rojas leaves Dan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Rojas misses the target.
Dan swats away the attempt to clinch by Rojas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dan lands with a shot to the body.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Rojas has eaten all the pies!
Rojas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dan shoots for a takedown but Rojas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Rojas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rojas controlling the position from side mount.
Dan is looking for a sweep.
Dan is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rojas working the ground and pound but Dan is defending the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marvellous Dan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dan throws a sloppy head kick and Rojas moves out of range easily.
Dan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dan tries to close the distance and clinch but Rojas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Dan moves into range and clinches up with Rojas.

Rojas has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Rojas working for the choke.

Rojas looking for the choke from the back.
Dan wants to get back to his feet.
Rojas avoiding Dan 's attempts to control his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rojas is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rojas with the ground and pound but Dan uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rojas is looking to advance position but Dan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Rojas tries to reverse the position but Dan maintains control.
Rojas tries to improve his position but instead Dan has taken his back!
Dan has the hooks in. Rojas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dan avoiding Rojas 's attempts to control his hands.
Rojas is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
You can see the frustration on Rojas's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Dan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rojas has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Rojas fending off the submission attempt from Dan.
Rojas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dan keeps control of the position as Rojas tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rojas wants to control his opponent's hands but Dan gets his hands free.

Dan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rojas defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rojas tries to roll but Dan sticks to his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rojas keeps trying to improve his position.
Rojas trying to control the hands but Dan breaks the grip.
Dan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rojas can do to turn this around?
Rojas trying to survive by controlling the hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marvellous Dan 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!

Dan moves out of range as Rojas strikes.
Dan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rojas wants to clinch.

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

Dan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rojas is on him like a limpet, forcing Dan back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dan smiles and moves away.
Dan throws a leg kick

and Rojas counters with a single leg into guard. Dan didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rojas is looking to work some ground and pound but Dan has wrist control.
Rojas trying to control but Dan is working from the bottom.
Rojas is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dan has a closed guard, preventing Rojas from standing up.

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.

Dan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rojas distracts Dan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rojas throws a strike but Dan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Rojas managing to control the position.
Rojas controls Dan momentarily but Dan frees himself.
Dan tries to free his leg and advance position but Rojas is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dan preventing the sweep.
Dan looking to sit in guard and control but Rojas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Rojas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rojas wanted to stand there but Dan had control of the position.

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.
Rojas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rojas is stalling in the full guard.

Dan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rojas is aware though and is defending well.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rojas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dan avoids it really well and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rojas shoots in for a takedown but Dan shows good takedown defense.
Marvellous Dan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakobe Rojas.
Rojas tries to clinch up but Dan circles away and keeps his distance.
Jakobe Rojas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marvellous Dan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Danga de danga de dang - Dan scores with a four punch combination!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marvellous Dan.
Well Dan 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 for Marvellous Dan!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Marvellous Dan!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Marvellous Dan!

Marvellous Dan wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ignacio Aguirre (ranked 4855 p4p, 4070 weight class) and Quinn Blackburn (ranked 269 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Aguirre
vs
Blackburn

174 cm
20
135
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
20
135
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ignacio Aguirre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Quinn Blackburn!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aguirre throws a lazy right hand but Blackburn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aguirre misses with an uppercut

and Blackburn counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Aguirre!
Aguirre is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Blackburn tries to score with some ground and pound. Aguirre controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
An elbow from Blackburn crashes against the mat.
Blackburn in the domination position with Aguirre hanging on.
Aguirre is looking for a sweep.
Blackburn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aguirre keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn lands a few punches from side control.
Blackburn working the body and head with strikes.
Aguirre tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguirre looking for a sweep but Blackburn has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Blackburn looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Blackburn is landing with some decent strikes but Aguirre is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Blackburn unloading with bombs!
Aguirre is bucking up trying to escape but Blackburn cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Blackburn punishing his opponent with strikes.
Blackburn avoids the attempt from Aguirre to control.
Blackburn scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Aguirre?
Blackburn is landing with some decent strikes but Aguirre is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguirre takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Blackburn lands a nice shot to the head.
Blackburn pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Aguirre is rocked!
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!
Blackburn postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Aguirre bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Blackburn and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinn Blackburn!