SFC 3: Beat 2 Sleep PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between jord king (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Up Yours (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jord king has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

king
vs
Yours

189 cm
21
183 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
World class boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, jord king!
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, Up Yours!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

king is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yours's half guard.
king wants to stand but Yours has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
king perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
king prevents Yours from standing back up.
Yours gets full guard.

king is posturing up here but Yours has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! king tries to roll out but it's too tight and king has to tap! Slick submission there by Yours!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Up Yours!

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58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samoa Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Jackson
vs
Joe

170 cm
27
137 lbs
8 - 14 - 0

160 cm
23
147 lbs
7 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Decks Lab 156q Recovery $35 156q muscle bulk $40

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 8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bo Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Samoa Joe!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe works the jab nicely.
Jackson tries to clinch but Joe moves out of range.
Joe lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into rage.
Joe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Joe pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Joe.
Joe lands a body shot.

Joe turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Joe manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joe scores with punches from side control.

Jackson is rocked!
Joe working the ground and pound from side control.
Oh Jackson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joe lands a strong strike to the head of Jackson. That's dazed him! Joe looking to finish here. Jackson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Joe lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samoa Joe!

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RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Jonsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanner kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cleveland Rocks. Jonsson has chosen Lover's Concerto by Kelly Chen as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tanner
vs
Jonsson

171 cm
28
178 lbs
13 - 4 - 1

176 cm
24
175 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shane Tanner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andreas Jonsson!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanner looks to score with a jab to the body but Jonsson is just out of range.
Jonsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tanner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jonsson somewhat.
Jonsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tanner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jonsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jonsson throws a right hand that Tanner ducks under and follows up with a left that Tanner also avoids with ease.
Jonsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good exchange - Tanner coming out on top.
Jonsson connects with a right hand. Tanner shakes it off.
Jonsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tanner lands a nice looking body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Jonsson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jonsson in side control, throwing shots but Tanner defends.

Tanner sneaks out the side door and pushes Jonsson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jonsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tanner throws a shot to the body.
Tanner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jonsson tries to clinch but Tanner moves out of range.
Tanner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jonsson.
Tanner closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jonsson shoots in for a double leg but Tanner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shane Tanner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Jonsson.
Jonsson throws out a loose jab but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tanner.
Jonsson takes one to the chin there.
Jonsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tanner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jonsson misses with a leg kick
and Tanner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tanner throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jonsson looks gassed!
Tanner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jonsson. Jonsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice body punch from Tanner.
Tanner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jonsson throws a hook to the side of Tanner's head but Tanner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tanner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jonsson moves in looking to clinch but Tanner pushes him off.
Jonsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tanner throws out the jab.

Tanner drives through and clinches with Jonsson against the cage.
Jonsson looking for a takedown.
Tanner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jonsson or not.
Jonsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tanner.
Jonsson tries to pull guard but Tanner won't allow it.
Tanner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jonsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tanner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jonsson needs to keep his hands up - Tanner had a free shot at his head there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tanner misses with a body shot.
Jonsson closes the distance but Tanner moves to the side
and Tanner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Tanner misses the target.
Tanner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheers as Tanner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jonsson doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jonsson has his takedown stuffed
and Tanner counters with a nice leg kick.
Tanner scores with a nice right hand.
Tanner digs a good body shot into Jonsson's ribs.
Jonsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tanner but Tanner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tanner catches Jonsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tanner cracks a nice hook into Jonsson's ribs.
Tanner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tanner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Tanner has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tanner.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jonsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jonsson is trying to drag Tanner to the mat but Tanner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tanner lands with a light punch inside.
Jonsson can't find room to land a body shot as Tanner controls the action.
Tanner trying to land knees to the body.
Jonsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jonsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tanner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tanner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jonsson fails with the takedown
and Tanner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tanner connects with a crisp jab.
Tanner looks to land a body kick but Jonsson moved away.
A jab from Tanner does it's job there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tanner.
Tanner chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanner throws a sloppy head kick and Jonsson moves out of range easily.
Jonsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tanner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jonsson.
Tanner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shane Tanner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanner connects with a looping right hand.
Jonsson wants to clinch
and Tanner counters with a low kick, right behind Jonsson 's knee.
Tanner sizes up Jonsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tanner scores with a one two! Jonsson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanner scores with a jab to the head.
Tanner throws a sloppy head kick and Jonsson moves out of range easily.
Tanner closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tanner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tanner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jonsson's hands.
Tanner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Tanner finds it's way through Jonsson's defenses.
Tanner misses with a body kick.
Jonsson throws a leg kick but Tanner checks it.
Tanner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tanner lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jonsson backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Tanner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jonsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tanner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tanner throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

Tanner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jonsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tanner blocks it with crossed arms.
Jonsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tanner blocks an elbow strike from Jonsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanner.
Jonsson pushes off an throws an elbow but Tanner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tanner lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Tanner as the two fighters clinch.
Jonsson looking for a takedown.
Jonsson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tanner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jonsson is trying to drag Tanner to the mat but Tanner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shane Tanner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Jonsson.
Jonsson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tanner walks away with a smile on his face. Jonsson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jonsson misses with a takedown
and Tanner counters with a straight right hand.
Jonsson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tanner finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tanner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tanner misses with a knee strike.
Jonsson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jonsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tanner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jonsson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jab, jab by Tanner - just one landing.
Tanner scores with a jab to the body.

Tanner clinches with his opponent.
Jonsson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tanner avoiding damage as Jonsson throws knees to the body.
Tanner is working Jonsson over against the cage.
Tanner is leaning against Jonsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tanner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jonsson goes for a takedown attempt but Tanner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tanner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jonsson can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shane Tanner is winning the standup battle so far.
Tanner connects with a jab.
Tanner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tanner is looking to slow Jonsson down with leg kicks.
Tanner cracks the inside of Jonsson's front leg.
Jonsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tanner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jonsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jonsson walks into a straight right hand from Tanner.
Tanner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jonsson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tanner.
Tanner scores with a jab. Jonsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jonsson in his tracks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tanner.
Tanner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jonsson throws out the jab.
Tanner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tanner lands a high kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson misses with a double jab.
A head kick from Tanner lands but Jonsson takes it in his stride.
Tanner lunges at Jonsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jonsson's hand.
Tanner looks for the body kick but Jonsson saw that one coming.
Tanner misses with a body kick.
Jonsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tanner.
Tanner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jonsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tanner counters with an outside leg kick.
Jonsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tanner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jonsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Jonsson tries to keep at a distance but Tanner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jonsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tanner prevents it.
Tanner misses with a knee strike.

Jonsson manages to pull guard.

Jonsson is looking for a triangle but Tanner pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanner tries to free his leg and advance position but Jonsson is retaining full guard.
Tanner wants to control from the top but Jonsson keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tanner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jonsson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tanner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tanner trying to control the position from guard on top but Jonsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tanner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jonsson's head.
Jonsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Jonsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tanner defends it easily.
Tanner wants to control from the top but Jonsson keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanner passes Jonsson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Tanner 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. This is the final round!

Tanner cracks Jonsson with a good jab.
Tanner lands a slapping body shot.
Jonsson slips a straight right by Tanner.

Tanner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jonsson.
Jonsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jonsson tries to pull guard but Tanner holds him up against the cage and eventually Jonsson drops back down to his feet.
Jonsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Tanner avoids the damage to the body.
Jonsson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jonsson avoiding damage as Tanner throws knees to the body.
Jonsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jonsson or not.
Jonsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jonsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tanner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shane Tanner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Jonsson.
Jonsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tanner digs a right hand into Jonsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jonsson's gas tank.
Jonsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Tanner as the two fighters clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner stops a takedown attempt from Jonsson.
Jonsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jonsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tanner prevents it.
Tanner misses with a knee to the head.
Tanner digs a right hand into Jonsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jonsson's gas tank.
Tanner lands an uppercut.
Tanner stops a takedown attempt from Jonsson.
A body shot lands from Tanner.
A bit of stalling here from Tanner.
Jonsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tanner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Andreas Jonsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hand to the body from Tanner.
Jonsson throws a head punch that misses.
Jonsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tanner smiles and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner tried to score with a low kick but Jonsson checks it.
Tanner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jonsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jonsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A low kick from Jonsson is predictable there
and Tanner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tanner misses with a wild body shot.
Jonsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jonsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tanner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tanner closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tanner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Jonsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tanner clobbers Jonsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tanner - that will leave a mark!
Tanner lands a slapping body shot.
Tanner dips to his left and cracks Jonsson with an uppercut!
Tanner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner works Jonsson's body with a nice hook.
Tanner is looking to land body kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Tanner.
Tanner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tanner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tanner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jonsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jonsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tanner misses with a low kick.
Tanner lands with a nice body kick.
Tanner lunges at Jonsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jonsson's hand.
Jonsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jonsson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tanner.
Tanner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tanner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Tanner rushes Jonsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tanner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tanner presses Jonsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tanner pushes Jonsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tanner lands with a right to the head.
Jonsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tanner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tanner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tanner tries a knee to the head but Jonsson blocks it.
Jonsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Tanner crunches a lovely knee into Jonsson's ribcage.
Andreas Jonsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short uppercut from Tanner.
Tanner lands a good knee to the midsection. Jonsson won't want to take too many of those.
A right hand to the body from Tanner.
Still in the clinch, Tanner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jonsson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tanner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jonsson.
Jonsson can't find room to land a body shot as Tanner controls the action.
Jonsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Tanner works on Jonsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Tanner lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Tanner.
Tanner lands a hook that snaps the head of Jonsson backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Tanner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tanner, 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Tanner!

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RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Weben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Hrozny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hrozny has chosen 'Paint It Black' by The Rolling Stones as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Weben
vs
Hrozny

185 cm
18
219 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

189 cm
27
220 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Weben!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jan Hrozny!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hrozny gets the takedown into side control.
Hrozny trying to control the position but Weben is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Hrozny are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Hrozny is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Weben has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hrozny scoring with punches and elbows.

Hrozny tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hrozny has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hrozny has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hrozny throws an elbow but Weben slips to the side and avoids it well.
Weben manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hrozny wants to lay and pray for a moment but Weben keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weben has hold of Hrozny's hands but Hrozny slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hrozny sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Weben defending well though.
Weben trying to control from the bottom.
Weben has hold of Hrozny's hands but Hrozny slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hrozny working over Weben with some ground and pound. Weben looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Weben wants to improve his position but Hrozny is controlling well.
Hrozny is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hrozny throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Weben because Hrozny loaded up on that one.
Hrozny lands a big elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hrozny cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hrozny lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Weben hang on?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weben is desperately trying to improve his position but Hrozny has a good base and remains in mount.
Hrozny lands a big shot there that rocks Weben but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Hrozny is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Weben can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Weben takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Weben knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hrozny on the ground.
Hrozny looks gassed!
Weben wants to control but Hrozny is having none of it.
Hrozny controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hrozny with a couple of short strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hrozny avoids the attempt from Weben to control.
Weben can't escape the position.
Hrozny takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Weben is trying desperately to improve position.
Weben on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Weben tries to get out of the position.

Weben defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hrozny.
Weben tries to reverse the position but Hrozny maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hrozny working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Hrozny working for a submission but Weben is keeping him at bay.
Weben is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hrozny punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weben tries to lock up and control but Hrozny gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Weben is wriggling around trying to escape.
Weben takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Hrozny 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.

Weben shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Hrozny gets caught flat footed, as Weben shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Weben has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Hrozny wriggles free and stands up.
Hrozny blocks a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hrozny.
Weben shoots in for a takedown but Hrozny shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Weben fails with the takedown

and Hrozny counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Weben. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hrozny prevents Weben from improving his position.
Weben is in trouble now - Hrozny has advanced to mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weben is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrozny working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hrozny scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Weben?

Hrozny has hold of Weben's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Weben manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hrozny connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hrozny scoring with strikes but Weben is staying in there.
Weben is in a horrible position here. Hrozny smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hrozny postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Weben looks a forlorn figure.

Hrozny throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Weben has his hands clasped together but Hrozny breaks the hold and Weben is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Hrozny!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jan Hrozny!

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FIGHT
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gonzo Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reks Dakel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunga's entrance music is Nova. A fine choice. Reks Dakel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bunga
vs
Dakel

175 cm
20
154 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

200 cm
23
150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gonzo Bunga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Reks Dakel!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dakel misses with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dakel shoots for a takedown but Bunga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bunga misses with a body kick.

Dakel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dakel lands a knee to the body.
Dakel landing knees to the head.
Dakel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bunga wants to get back to striking at distance but Dakel won't allow it.
Dakel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bunga has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dakel jumps guard but Bunga stands there with Dakel around his waist. Dakel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dakel has Bunga pressed against the cage, preventing Bunga from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bunga throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dakel blocks it with crossed arms.
Dakel landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dakel missing with knees to the body.
Bunga avoids a wild elbow strike from Dakel.
Bunga is trying to break free.
Bunga is trying to break the clinch but Dakel has him pressed against the cage.
Bunga using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dakel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dakel putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bunga in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bunga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dakel has him pressed against the cage.
Dakel with a knee to the head.

It looks like Gonzo Bunga has been cut.
Bunga tries to land a knee to the head but Dakel blocks with his arms.
Bunga is breathing heavily.
Dakel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bunga has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dakel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bunga prevents it.
Gonzo Bunga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reks Dakel.
Dakel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bunga connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dakel's face.
Dakel wants a takedown but no success here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunga with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dakel unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga can't break the clinch.
Bunga wants to get back to striking at distance but Dakel won't allow it.
Dakel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dakel trying to land knees to the body.
Dakel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bunga just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dakel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bunga's face.
Dakel lands a knee to the head.
Dakel landing knees to the head.
Dakel landing knees to the head.
Bunga wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dakel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dakel lands a knee to the body.
Bunga is looking to break free of the clinch but Dakel has double underhooks.
Dakel fails to pull guard.
Bunga has had enough of the clinch but Dakel keeps him there for the moment.
Bunga is looking to break free of the clinch but Dakel has double underhooks.
Dakel lands a nice knee to the body.
Bunga avoiding damage as Dakel throws knees to the body.
Dakel missing with knees to the body.
Bunga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bunga tries to break free but Dakel pushes him back against the cage.
Bunga misses with a knee to the head.
Dakel keeps control of Bunga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bunga using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dakel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dakel misses with a knee strike.
Dakel tries to pull guard but Bunga holds him up against the cage and eventually Dakel drops back down to his feet.
Bunga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Bunga.
Bunga with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bunga is looking to break free of the clinch but Dakel has double underhooks.
Bunga misses with a knee to the head.
Dakel lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Bunga.
Dakel misses with a knee strike.
Bunga dodges an elbow strike from Dakel.
Dakel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bunga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bunga tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bunga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dakel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bunga throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bunga wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees to the body from Dakel.
Bunga with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bunga is trying to break free.
Dakel lands a good knee to the midsection. Bunga won't want to take too many of those.
Dakel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bunga pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gonzo Bunga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bunga!

Bunga pushes Dakel up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dakel trying to land knees to the body.

Bunga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dakel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dakel thumps Bunga with a low kick.
Bunga shoots in and drives through. Dakel sprawls well.
Bunga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Dakel blocks the leg kick.
Bunga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bunga throws a head kick that half lands.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dakel crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bunga - the referee stops the clock and Dakel gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bunga. Dakel manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

Dakel moves into the clinch successfully.
Dakel tries to land knees in the clinch but Bunga avoids the damage to the body.
Dakel looking to throw knees to the head but Bunga is blocking nicely.
Bunga is trying to force a seperation but Dakel has the dominant position.
Dakel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bunga throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bunga tries a knee to the head but Dakel blocks it.
Bunga wants to get back to striking at distance but Dakel won't allow it.
Dakel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bunga's defenses.
Dakel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bunga tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bunga tries a knee to the head but Dakel blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dakel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bunga tries to break free but Dakel pushes him back against the cage.
Bunga tries to land a knee to the head but Dakel blocks with his arms.
Bunga tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dakel landing knees to the body.
Bunga using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dakel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bunga misses with a knee strike.
Bunga takes a knee right on the jaw!
With the fighters up against the cage, Dakel throws an elbow but misses.
Bunga wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bunga wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bunga avoiding damage as Dakel throws knees to the body.
Bunga slows down the pace here.
Dakel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bunga prevents it.
Dakel trying to land knees to the body.

Bunga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bunga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Danga de danga de dang - Bunga scores with a four punch combination!
Dakel walks into a straight right hand from Bunga.
Bunga cracks Dakel with a good jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunga circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Reks Dakel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gonzo Bunga's cut.
That's time! Bunga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dakel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bunga is looking to clinch but Dakel is avoiding it.
Bunga throws a jab but it's blocked by Dakel.

Bunga drives through and clinches with Dakel against the cage.
Dakel working Bunga over with knees to the body.
Dakel putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bunga in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bunga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dakel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bunga with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dakel trying to land knees to the body.
Bunga throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dakel looking to throw knees to the head but Bunga is blocking nicely.
Bunga can't break the clinch.
Dakel with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Bunga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dakel avoids the head kick by Bunga.
Dakel checks the leg kick.

Bunga moves into the clinch successfully.
Dakel scores a nice knee to the body.
Dakel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bunga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knees to the body from Dakel.
Dakel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bunga smiles and moves away.
Dakel avoids the head kick by Bunga.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dakel takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dakel tries a low kick but Bunga avoids it.
Bunga throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bunga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bunga throws the kick towards the body but Dakel avoids it.
Bunga digs a good body shot into Dakel's ribs.
Bunga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dakel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Dakel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bunga tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bunga misses with a knee strike.
Dakel tries to land knees in the clinch but Bunga avoids the damage to the body.
Bunga scores with a knee to the head.
Dakel lands a knee to the body.
Bunga misses with a knee strike.
Dakel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bunga has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dakel missing with knees to the body.
Dakel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bunga with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bunga wants to get back to striking at distance but Dakel won't allow it.
Dakel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bunga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dakel has him pressed against the cage.
Dakel prevents Bunga from breaking the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dakel with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Bunga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bunga is trying to break the clinch but Dakel has him pressed against the cage.
Dakel with a knee to the head.
Dakel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gonzo Bunga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reks Dakel.
Bunga lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dakel lands a knee to the head.
Bunga tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bunga tries to circle away but Dakel has him pinned against the cage.
Dakel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bunga wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bunga throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bunga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dakel unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Reks Dakel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bunga tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dakel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dakel landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bunga wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dakel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bunga is defending well for now.
Dakel has Bunga pressed against the cage, preventing Bunga from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Bunga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dakel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dakel throws a body punch but Bunga moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dakel dives in and grabs Bunga's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bunga pushes down on Dakel's head and hops out.
Bunga lands a jab.
Bunga misses with a wild combination.
Gonzo Bunga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, jab by Bunga - just one landing.
Bunga connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bunga lands a head kick. Dakel smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dakel tries to clinch there but Bunga circles away.
Bunga throws a head kick but Dakel moves out of range.
Bunga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bunga misses with a few strikes there.
Dakel doesn't manage to clinch there - Bunga circles away.
Bunga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dakel throws a one two combo.
Bunga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Dakel or perhaps it was just good defense by Bunga which made him look bad.
Bunga works the jab nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunga throws a good cross that connects.
Bunga moves in looking to clinch but Dakel pushes him off.
Dakel tries to clinch but Bunga is having none of it.
Dakel tries to clinch there but Bunga circles away.
Dakel swats away the attempt to clinch by Bunga.
Bunga is looking to clinch.

Dakel pushes Bunga up against the cage in a clinch.
Bunga wants to break free but Dakel has control.
Bunga throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bunga avoids a wild elbow strike from Dakel.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dakel.
Dakel tries a knee to the head but Bunga blocks it.
Bunga throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bunga tries a knee to the head but Dakel blocks it.
Dakel crunches a lovely knee into Bunga's ribcage.

Bunga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dakel is looking to clinch.
Bunga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Dakel moves into the clinch.
Bunga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dakel has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gonzo Bunga will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gonzo Bunga's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Bunga throws a series of punches but Dakel avoids them all with ease.
Bunga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dakel tries to clinch up.
Bunga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bunga wants it to stay on the feet.
Dakel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dakel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Dakel has Bunga up against the cage in a clinch.
Dakel tries to land knees in the clinch but Bunga avoids the damage to the body.
Bunga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bunga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bunga wants to get back to striking at distance but Dakel won't allow it.
Bunga is looking to break free of the clinch but Dakel has double underhooks.
Bunga dodges an elbow strike from Dakel.
Bunga is trying to break the clinch but Dakel has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dakel with a knee to the head.

Bunga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bunga lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dakel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bunga.
Dakel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bunga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bunga throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bunga lands a two punch combo.
Dakel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dakel keeps the fight on the outside.

Bunga rushes Dakel and presses him up against the cage.
Dakel missing with knees to the body.
Bunga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bunga tries to land a knee to the head but Dakel blocks with his arms.
Bunga is looking to break free of the clinch but Dakel has double underhooks.
Bunga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bunga throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bunga misses with a knee to the head.
Dakel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dakel lands a nice elbow.
Bunga with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dakel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bunga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bunga using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dakel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dakel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bunga tries a knee to the head but Dakel blocks it.
Bunga tries to land a knee to the head but Dakel blocks with his arms.
Dakel scores with a knee to the head.

Bunga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dakel shoots in and drives through. Bunga sprawls well.
Gonzo Bunga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reks Dakel.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dakel tries to clinch but Bunga is having none of it.
Bunga lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dakel's sensitive parts.
Dakel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bunga checks it well.

Bunga clinches with his opponent.
Bunga wants to get back to striking at distance but Dakel won't allow it.
Bunga with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bunga throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dakel blocks it with crossed arms.
Bunga takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dakel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bunga with a knee to the head.
Bunga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bunga tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dakel with a knee to the head.
Bunga with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dakel unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bunga wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bunga is trying to break the clinch but Dakel is controlling him.
Bunga tries to land a knee to the head but Dakel blocks with his arms.
Dakel unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bunga tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bunga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bunga with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bunga takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga landing knees to the head.
Dakel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bunga's efforts to push away.
Bunga tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dakel is working for takedown but Bunga is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bunga tries to land a knee to the head but Dakel blocks with his arms.
Dakel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bunga tries to land a knee to the head but Dakel blocks with his arms.
Bunga is trying to break the clinch but Dakel is controlling him.
Dakel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bunga pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bunga misses with a knee to the head.
Bunga tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dakel with a knee to the head.
Bunga wants to get back to striking at distance but Dakel won't allow it.
Bunga tries to break the clinch but Dakel is controlling the position.
Bunga can't break the clinch.
Bunga tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dakel is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dakel connects with a knee to the head.
Bunga connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dakel's face.
Bunga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dakel has him pressed against the cage.
Bunga with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dakel putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bunga in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bunga tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bunga wants to break free but Dakel has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bunga managing to block the knees to the body from Dakel.
Dakel is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bunga with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bunga has had enough of the clinch but Dakel keeps him there for the moment.
Bunga tries to land a knee to the head but Dakel blocks with his arms.
Dakel lands an elbow that stopped Bunga in his tracks for a moment.
Bunga takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dakel keeps control of Bunga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Bunga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bunga misses with a head kick.

Bunga tries to keep at a distance but Dakel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dakel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bunga tries to break the clinch but Dakel is controlling the position.
Bunga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dakel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bunga blocks it with crossed arms.
Bunga tries a knee to the head but Dakel blocks it.
Bunga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Dakel.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bunga breaks from the clinch.
Dakel tries to clinch but Bunga is having none of it.
Bunga scores with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bunga.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bunga.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gonzo Bunga showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bunga has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gonzo Bunga!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Hartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Todd Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hartman
vs
Todd Ellis

192 cm
28
209 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

199 cm
22
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Teddy Hartman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Todd Ellis!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Todd Ellis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Todd Ellis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hartman throws a right and a left that both miss.

Hartman shoots in and bounces Todd Ellis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Todd Ellis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hartman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hartman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hartman preventing the sweep.
Todd Ellis keeping full guard, as Hartman tries to pass.

Todd Ellis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hartman sitting in guard here, content to control.

Todd Ellis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hartman is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Todd Ellis isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hartman stacks Todd Ellis on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hartman!
Hartman lands an elbow.
Todd Ellis tries to bench press Hartman off him but Hartman keeps the position.
Hartman taking a breather here.

Hartman stands up.

Hartman shoots in and bounces Todd Ellis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Hartman stands up from Todd Ellis's guard - Hartman perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd Ellis has his takedown stuffed

and Hartman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hartman.
Todd Ellis looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Todd Ellis is working an open guard so Hartman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Hartman.

Hartman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hartman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hartman controlling from the full mount.
Todd Ellis can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hartman controlling from the full mount.
Todd Ellis regains half guard.
Well, if Hartman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Teddy Hartman.

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

Todd Ellis actively working from the bottom here.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Todd Ellis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hartman pulls his head out easily.
Hartman content to control rather than advance.

Hartman decides to return to a standing position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Todd Ellis darts in trying to clinch

and Hartman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartman content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Todd Ellis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hartman counters with a left and a right that stings Todd Ellis.

Hartman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hartman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hartman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Todd Ellis hang on?
Hartman controlling his opponent.
Hartman prevents Todd Ellis from getting the reversal.
Hartman with the ground and pound from mount.
Hartman content just to control the position here.
Todd Ellis is looking to improve his position but Hartman isn't that keen on the idea.
Todd Ellis is breathing heavily.
Hartman working Todd Ellis over with strikes here.
Teddy Hartman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd Ellis is trying to escape the mount.
Hartman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Todd Ellis taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hartman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Todd Ellis?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartman raining down shots from the mount!
Todd Ellis tries to reverse the position but Hartman maintains control.
Hartman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Teddy Hartman just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Hartman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Todd Ellis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartman happy to just control the position for now.

Hartman stands up and beckons Todd Ellis to his feet.
David Todd Ellis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Todd Ellis gets caught flat footed, as Hartman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Todd Ellis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hartman passes into half guard.
Hartman slows the pace down in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hartman connects with a nice short shot to Todd Ellis's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hartman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hartman content to control rather than advance.
Todd Ellis trying to get back to full guard but Hartman takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hartman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hartman controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teddy Hartman dominated that second round.
That's time! Hartman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hartman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Todd Ellis to the mat! Todd Ellis manages to get full guard.
Hartman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Todd Ellis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hartman defends well.
Hartman content to stall in guard here.

Hartman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
No joy there for Hartman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Hartman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Todd Ellis!
Hartman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hartman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Todd Ellis can do to turn this around?
Todd Ellis is looking to improve his position but Hartman isn't that keen on the idea.
Todd Ellis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartman controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Todd Ellis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hartman working Todd Ellis over with strikes here.
Hartman content just to control the position here.
Hartman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Todd Ellis for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Teddy Hartman just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
A left lands for Hartman.
Todd Ellis closes the distance looking to clinch

and Hartman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Todd Ellis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hartman scores with a couple of nice shots.

Hartman postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Todd Ellis to stand up.

Hartman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hartman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartman controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd Ellis manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Teddy Hartman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Todd Ellis tries to get to full guard but Hartman has control of the leg.

Todd Ellis actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Hartman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
David Todd Ellis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Teddy Hartman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hartman 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teddy Hartman!

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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jaromir Jag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henzo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henzo Gracie looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Jag
vs
Gracie

165 cm
24
130 lbs
9 - 16 - 0

170 cm
23
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jaromir Jag!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Henzo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jag stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Jag as Gracie shoots in.
Jaromir Jag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henzo Gracie.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie looks gassed!
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Jag sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jag fails with an attempt to clinch.

Jag closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from Jag.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Jag holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from Jag.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jag walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jag throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Jag throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jag tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jag looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jag defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Jag tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Jag sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jag tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Henzo Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jag tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Jag is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Jag gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jag lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.

Jag breaks the clinch.

Jag closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jag stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gracie has Jag pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jag manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jag unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knees to the body from Jag.
Jag is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.

Jag breaks the clinch.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jag tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Jag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jag throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gracie's head.
Jag stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jag tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Jag lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.

Jag moves into the clinch.
Jag tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Jag comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jag trying to land knees to the body.

Jag pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie shoots in but Jag avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jag fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jag wants to clinch.

Jag clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Jag missing with knees to the body.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jag avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jag is struggling to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie avoiding damage as Jag throws knees to the body.
Jag lands a body punch.
Jag misses with an elbow over the top.
Jag lands an elbow inside.
Jag missing with knees to the body.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gracie jumps guard but Jag stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Jag pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Jag moves into the clinch.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jag pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jag throws an elbow but it misses.
Jag stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gracie avoiding damage as Jag throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jag stalling against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jag lands a body punch in the clinch.

Jag breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jag wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.

Jag forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jag takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jag walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jag is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Jag wants to clinch.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jag tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jag to the ground. Jag escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jag's waist but Jag gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.

Jag has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
Jag prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jaromir Jag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henzo Gracie.
Jag wants to stall.
Jag misses with an elbow over the top.
Gracie letting Jag take a breather here.

Jag manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jag throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gracie.
Jag jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jag is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Jag is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jag fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Jag is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Jag fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jag tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jag to the ground. Jag escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Jag has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jag missing with knees to the body.
Jag has Gracie pressed against the cage.

Jag breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jag doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.

Jag gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gracie jumps guard but Jag stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Jag breaks from the clinch.
Jag tries to clinch up.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jag stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jag wants it to stay on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jag looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jag looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jag's waist but Jag gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Jaromir Jag is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Jag has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Jag breaks from the clinch.
Jag tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.

Jag closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jag missing with knees to the body.

Jag pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jag cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
Jag wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.

Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.

Jag uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jag tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jag's waist but Jag gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice takedown defense from Jag. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Jag.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jag tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Jag wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.

Jag gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jag trying to land knees to the body.
Jag avoiding damage.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Jag won't allow it.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from Jag.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jag - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Jag holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Gracie fails to pull guard.

Jag manages to break the clinch.
Jag tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.

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.
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Jag which made him look bad.

Jag closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jag trying to land knees to the body.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jag prevents it.
Gracie avoids a wild elbow strike from Jag.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Jag.
Jag working Gracie over with knees to the body.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jag putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gracie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jag is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
Gracie wants a takedown.
Jag missing with knees to the body.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jag just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaromir Jag 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.

Jag moves into the clinch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jag just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gracie jumps guard but Jag stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jag missing with knees to the body.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Jag pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Jag sprawls well.
Jaromir Jag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henzo Gracie.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jag is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.

Jag fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracie, pushing him back against the cage.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jag stalling the fight.
Jag using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gracie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gracie avoids a wild elbow strike from Jag.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Jag won't allow it.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A body shot lands from Jag.
Jag lands a nice elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jag tries to stall but Gracie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

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

Gracie gets the takedown into side control.
Jag is trying to get back to his feet.
Jag trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jag, who protects the arm well.
Jag is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gracie asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jag but Jag pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jag looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Jag sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jag lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gracie will feel that in the morning.
Jag doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.

Jag rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Jag won't allow it.
Jag is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Jag shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Jag escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Jag pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie jumps guard but Jag stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jag throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jag using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jag prevents the takedown attempt.
Jag lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from Jag.
Gracie dodges an elbow strike from Jag.
Gracie jumps guard but Jag stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jag.
Jag lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Jag.

Jag breaks the clinch.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Jag sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jag moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.

Jag has managed to clinch.

Jag breaks from the clinch.
Jag moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.

Jag has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Jag shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jag is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gracie is keeping busy.
Jag gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaromir Jag clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jag instigates a clinch.
Jag tries to stall but Gracie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jag stalling in the clinch.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jag fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jag fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jag defends it nicely.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jag pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Jag tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

Jag breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Jag throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Jag tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Jag sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jaromir Jag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henzo Gracie.
Jag is looking to clinch.
Jag throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gracie.
Jag tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice takedown defense from Jag. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jag looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jag is looking to clinch.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Jag.
Jag fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jag throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jag looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Jag.

Jag forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.

Jag manages to break the clinch.
Jag tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jag is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Jag circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie dives in and grabs Jag's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jag pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jag tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Jag moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Jag tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Jag is looking to clinch.
Jag lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Jag which made him look bad.
Jag is looking to clinch.
Jag moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Jag keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Jag clinches with his opponent.

Jag pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jag fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Jag clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Jag holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jag walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jag doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Jag tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jag defends it nicely.
Jag throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gracie's head.
Jag is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jag as he jumps to the side.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jag fails in his attempt to clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jag.
Jag doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henzo Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Jag tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.

That's four 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.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Gracie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Jag defends the submission attempt.

Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jag defends it well.
Gracie prevents Jag from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gracie is looking for a kimura but Jag is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaromir Jag had his way with Henzo Gracie in 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. This is the final round!

Jag throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie is pressing down on Jag's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jag is holding on for now.

Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Jag is defending well.

Gracie is working for a kimura but Jag is defending it quite comfortably.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Jag has one foot on Gracie's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jag pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jag tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jag scores with a head kick.
Jag misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jag sprawls well. Jag wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jag sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jaromir Jag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henzo Gracie.
A left lands for Jag.

Gracie tries to keep at a distance but Jag has taken the fight into the clinch.

Jag breaks the clinch.
Jag fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.

Jag closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jag misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.

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

Jag has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie jumps guard but Jag stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jag tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jag gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jag looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gracie jumps guard but Jag stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from Jag.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Jag is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jag down to the mat. Jag avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gracie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jag is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jag is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jag fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jag tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Jag tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jag pinned against the cage. Jag gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Jag darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.
Gracie avoiding damage as Jag throws knees to the body.
Gracie avoiding damage as Jag throws knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jag breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Jag tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jag manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jag tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jag.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Jag is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.

Jag gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jag just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jag smiles and moves away.

Jag drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Henzo Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jag working Gracie over with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaromir Jag showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jag, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 50:45
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 50:45
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaromir Jag!
Jaromir Jag is the new bantamweight champion!

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hype
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pop
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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Blake McBox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasiliy Zaycev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake McBox had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

McBox
vs
Zaycev

170 cm
26
143 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

182 cm
18
141 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake McBox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasiliy Zaycev!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBox looks to land a combination but Zaycev avoids it well.
Zaycev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zaycev tries to score a power double leg takedown but McBox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zaycev somewhat.
McBox tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zaycev is able to avoid easily.
McBox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McBox fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zaycev is out of range.
McBox lands a head shot.
McBox works over Zaycev's head and body with a nice combination.
Zaycev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McBox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McBox swings away with a leg kick that misses.

McBox moves into the clinch successfully.
Zaycev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McBox avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Blake McBox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasiliy Zaycev.

Zaycev has McBox pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Zaycev pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McBox tumbling to the mat - Zaycev dives into McBox's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McBox being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zaycev drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Zaycev seems to have locked his on tight now - McBox screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Zaycev, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Vasiliy Zaycev!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitaliy Klichko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fred Lesnar told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Klichko
vs
Lesnar

202 cm
19
270 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

176 cm
19
249 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitaliy Klichko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fred Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lesnar takes the fight into the clinch.
Lesnar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Klichko has had enough of the clinch but Lesnar keeps him there for the moment.
Lesnar lands a nice elbow.
Lesnar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lesnar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Klichko's efforts to push away.
Klichko is trying to break the clinch but Lesnar has him pressed against the cage.
Klichko is trying to break free.
Lesnar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A frustrated look appears on Klichko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Klichko tries to break free but Lesnar pushes him back against the cage.
Klichko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Klichko working hard to break the clinch.
Lesnar landing knees to the body.

Lesnar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lesnar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Klichko has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lesnar is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar pulls Klichko in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Klichko really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Lesnar unloads with some shots from mount but Klichko bucks and avoids them well.
Lesnar throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lesnar thowing shots but they're missing.
The referee warns Klichko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lesnar trying to control but Klichko is having none of it.
Klichko is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lesnar misses with a head shot.
Klichko's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Lesnar looking to control but Klichko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Poor strikes thrown by Lesnar there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Lesnar sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Lesnar sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Klichko's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Lesnar thowing shots but they're missing.
Lesnar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Klichko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Klichko wants to get back to his feet.
Klichko is breathing heavily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Klichko avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lesnar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klichko holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Lesnar tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Klichko trying desperately to get to his feet.
Lesnar punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lesnar unloads with some shots from mount but Klichko bucks and avoids them well.
Lesnar thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Lesnar throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Klichko because Lesnar loaded up on that one.
Klichko wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lesnar.
Klichko wants to get back to his feet.
Lesnar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lesnar punching from mount but Klichko doing a good job of avoiding damage.

Lesnar working for a submission but Klichko is keeping him at bay.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klichko is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Klichko somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Klichko misses with a wild combination.

Lesnar darts in and clinches Klichko up against the cage.
Klichko tries to break the clinch but Lesnar is controlling the position.
Klichko is trying to force a seperation but Lesnar has the dominant position.
Lesnar lands a nice elbow.
Lesnar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lesnar is pushing Klichko up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lesnar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Klichko is keeping busy.
Klichko is trying to force a seperation but Lesnar has the dominant position.
Lesnar is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lesnar fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Lesnar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Klichko misses with a wild body shot.
Klichko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Klichko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Klichko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Klichko lands the left hand.

Klichko tries to keep at a distance but Lesnar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lesnar tries to pull guard but Klichko won't allow it.
Lesnar with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Lesnar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Klichko is looking to stand up but Lesnar won't let him.
Lesnar has his hands on Klichko's head, controlling the position.

Klichko gets to his feet - Lesnar follows without any prompting.
Klichko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lesnar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Klichko throws a series of strikes that have Lesnar backpedaling.

Klichko tries to keep at a distance but Lesnar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lesnar fails to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Lesnar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klichko cracks Lesnar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Klichko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Klichko fails to land with a series of punches.
Klichko cracks a nice hook into Lesnar's ribs.
Klichko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lesnar circles away quickly and effectively.
Vitaliy Klichko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klichko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Klichko cracks Lesnar with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klichko scores with a hook to the body. Lesnar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Klichko throws a one two combo.

It looks like Fred Lesnar has been cut.
Klichko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A combination from Klichko does no damage.
Klichko misses with a wild combination.
Vitaliy Klichko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klichko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Klichko lands a nice shot that snaps Lesnar's head back.
Some wild striking there from Klichko.
Klichko misses with the combination.
Klichko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lesnar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Klichko throws a nice looking combination but Lesnar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klichko throws a series of strikes that have Lesnar backpedaling.
Lesnar walks into a left hand.
Klichko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A cross from Klichko lands.
Lesnar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Klichko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Klichko throws a series of punches but Lesnar moves out of range.
Klichko lands with a shot to the body.
Klichko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Klichko tests Lesnar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Klichko throws a right hand that Lesnar ducks under and follows up with a left that Lesnar also avoids with ease.
Vitaliy Klichko is winning the standup battle so far.
Klichko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Klichko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Klichko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Klichko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Klichko lands a jab-cross combination.
Klichko keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lesnar throws a head kick that misses.
Klichko jabs at Lesnar's body.
Klichko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Klichko throws a combination. Lesnar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Klichko misses with a two punch combination.
Klichko lands with an overhand left.
Klichko throws out a powerful jab.
Lesnar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Klichko throws a right and a left that Lesnar avoids nicely.

Lesnar clinches up with Klichko and pushes him back against the cage.
Lesnar has Klichko pressed against the cage, preventing Klichko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lesnar tries to pull guard but Klichko holds him up against the cage and eventually Lesnar drops back down to his feet.
Vitaliy Klichko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Lesnar.
Klichko is trying to force a seperation but Lesnar has the dominant position.
Lesnar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Klichko working hard to break the clinch.
Klichko tries to break free but Lesnar pushes him back against the cage.
Klichko can't break the clinch.
Klichko wants to get back to striking at distance but Lesnar won't allow it.
Lesnar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lesnar pulls guard effortlessly.
Lesnar wants to sweep here but Klichko controlling him for the moment.

Klichko gets to his feet. Lesnar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Some wild striking there from Klichko.
Klichko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lesnar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Klichko misses with a few strikes there.
Klichko scores with a decent looking hook.
Klichko misses with a series of wild punches.
Klichko fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lesnar dodges the punch combination from Klichko.

Lesnar moves into the clinch successfully.
Lesnar is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitaliy Klichko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fred Lesnar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Klichko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lesnar manages to avoid it.
Klichko tries to bum rush Lesnar with a series of wild strikes but Lesnar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lesnar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Klichko swivels and escapes.

Lesnar rushes Klichko and presses him up against the cage.
Klichko is trying to force a seperation but Lesnar has the dominant position.
Lesnar content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Klichko working hard to break the clinch.
Lesnar is pushing Klichko up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lesnar lands an elbow that stopped Klichko in his tracks for a moment.
Klichko tries to break the clinch but Lesnar is controlling the position.
Lesnar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lesnar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Klichko walks away with a smile on his face. Lesnar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klichko misses with the combination.
Lesnar moves in looking to clinch but Klichko pushes him off.
Klichko slaps away a takedown attempt from Lesnar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vitaliy Klichko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Lesnar.
Klichko cracks a nice hook into Lesnar's ribs.
Lesnar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klichko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Klichko misses with a two punch combination.
Klichko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Klichko jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

Lesnar moves into range and clinches up with Klichko.
Klichko is trying to break the clinch but Lesnar has him pressed against the cage.
Klichko tries to circle away but Lesnar has him pinned against the cage.
Klichko is trying to break the clinch but Lesnar is controlling him.
Lesnar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Klichko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lesnar can do to turn this around?
Lesnar is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Klichko avoids a wild elbow strike from Lesnar.
Klichko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lesnar has him pressed against the cage.
Klichko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lesnar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Klichko avoids it.
Klichko tries to break free but Lesnar pushes him back against the cage.
Lesnar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Klichko wants to break free but Lesnar has control.
Klichko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Klichko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Klichko blocks the elbow strike.
Klichko can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Klichko up against the cage.
Klichko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Klichko takes an elbow to the temple.
Lesnar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Klichko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lesnar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Klichko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Klichko wants to get back to striking at distance but Lesnar won't allow it.
Klichko tries to break free but Lesnar pushes him back against the cage.
Lesnar manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lesnar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Klichko just stands there and leans against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Klichko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lesnar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Klichko tries to break the clinch but Lesnar is controlling the position.
Klichko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lesnar lands a damaging elbow.
Klichko tries to circle away but Lesnar has him pinned against the cage.
Klichko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lesnar working Klichko over with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Klichko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lesnar lands a knee to the body.
Klichko takes an elbow to the temple.
Lesnar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lesnar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Klichko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Klichko dodges an elbow strike from Lesnar.

Lesnar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lesnar takes one to the side of the head.
Lesnar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Klichko misses with a few strikes there.
Klichko lands a head shot.
Klichko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Klichko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Klichko scores with a one two! Lesnar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lesnar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klichko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lesnar tries to close the distance and clinch but Klichko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lesnar dodges the punch combination from Klichko.
Klichko swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Klichko lands a two punch combo.
Klichko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A left and a right from Klichko both land. Nice combination.
Klichko keeps the fight on the outside.
Lesnar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Klichko works over Lesnar's head and body with a nice combination.
Lesnar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Klichko tries to avoid it but Lesnar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Klichko to the ground. Klichko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Klichko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lesnar plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice shot by Klichko.
Klichko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lesnar in his tracks.
Klichko connects with the punch.
Lesnar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Lesnar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Klichko tries to break the clinch but Lesnar is controlling the position.
Klichko tries to break free but Lesnar pushes him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vitaliy Klichko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Klichko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitaliy Klichko!

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Abobo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vrag Zlobnyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Abobo
vs
Zlobnyu

188 cm
23
210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tank Abobo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vrag Zlobnyu!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abobo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zlobnyu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Abobo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zlobnyu can't do much from the bottom here.

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

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

Abobo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zlobnyu tries to bench press Abobo off him but Abobo keeps the position.

Abobo is trying to get an arm triangle but Zlobnyu is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Abobo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Abobo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zlobnyu can't do much from the bottom here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Zlobnyu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

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

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

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zlobnyu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Abobo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zlobnyu looks gassed!
Abobo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Zlobnyu seems to be working for a kimura but Abobo defends the submission attempt.

Abobo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Abobo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zlobnyu pulls his head out easily.
Abobo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

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

Abobo is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Zlobnyu rolls with it to try and escape but Abobo cranks on the arm and Zlobnyu is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tank Abobo!

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pop
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FIGHT
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