SFC 5: Slaughter House PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between jord king (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riku Tiirismaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for jord king has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

king
vs
Tiirismaa

189 cm
21
183 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
175 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

Powerful takedowns
World class boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, jord king!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Riku Tiirismaa!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiirismaa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tiirismaa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling king to score with a decent uppercut.

It looks like Riku Tiirismaa has been cut.
king cracks a nice hook into Tiirismaa's ribs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tiirismaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from king.
Tiirismaa dives in and grabs king's left leg, looking for a takedown. king pushes down on Tiirismaa's head and hops out.
Tiirismaa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
jord king seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiirismaa looks gassed!
Tiirismaa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around king's waist but king gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tiirismaa off to one side.
jord king has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riku Tiirismaa.
Tiirismaa loses concentration momentarily and king pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Tiirismaa crashes face first to the mat, out cold! king finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). jord king!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesco White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Paco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White comes to the cage accompanied by Smoke the Fire. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

White
vs
Paco

200 cm
19
194 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

188 cm
25
197 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Tianada's Nutrition Superstore

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesco White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paulo Paco!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

White has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by White as Paco tries to tie him up.
White is trying to break the clinch but Paco is controlling him.
Paco taking a breather.
Paco seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Paco is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Paulo Paco.
White tries to clinch up.
White throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paco's waist but Paco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing White off to one side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from White is defended easily by Paco.
Paco looks to clinch

and White counters with a single leg into guard. Paco didn't expect that.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Paco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paco wants to sweep but no luck.
Paco is trying to keep White in close.
Paco looking for a sweep. Not yet Paco, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White wants to control from the top but Paco keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jesco White just wasn't active enough.
White shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Paco sprawls well. Paco wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. White gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesco White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
White really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Paco tries to clinch but White moves away

and White counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

White gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Paco wants to get back to his feet but White is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
White throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paco working a defensive guard here.
Paco wants to sweep here but White controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
White stopping the sweep attempt from Paco.
Paco lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for White!
Paco avoids the attempt from White to control.
Paco prevents White from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
White wants to hold on but Paco pushes him away.
Paco thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paco tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
White is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Paco throws some wild stikes that White manages to avoid easily.
Paco looking to control but White is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Paco looking to secure an arm triangle but White defends it well.

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.
White is looking to get to half guard.
White tries to lock up and control but Paco gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Paco throws some wild stikes that White manages to avoid easily.

Paco is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
White is breathing heavily.
Paco closes the distance but White moves to the side

and White counters with a nice double leg into side control. Paco won't be happy with that.
White tries to score with some ground and pound. Paco controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ground and pound from White seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

White decides to stand back up. White steps back and let's Paco get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paco tries to clinch up but White circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesco White dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

White swats away the attempt to clinch by Paco.
Paco swats away the attempt to clinch by White.
White tries to clinch but Paco moves out of range.
White shoots in for a takedown but Paco shows good takedown defense.
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Paco.
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Paco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White circles away from the clinch attempt

and White counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by White.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paco throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by White.
White blocks an elbow strike.
White makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paco looking to slow down the pace here.
White tries to break free but Paco pushes him back against the cage.
Paco connects with a nasty looking knee right to White's face.
Paco landing knees to the head.
Paco is breathing heavily.
Paco looking to slow down the pace here.
White drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paco gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paco.

White manages to break the clinch.

White closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Paco unloads a knee to the mid-section.
White misses with some punches.
Paco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
White tries for a takedown but Paco manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesco White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paco lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paco scores with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

White manages to break the clinch.
Paco tries to clinch

and White decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Paco's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paco wants to sweep here but White controlling him for the moment.
Paco lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for White!

Paco looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jesco White overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Paco is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But White has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from White!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
White has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Paco is proving hard to escape from.
Paco keeping full guard, as White tries to pass.
White won't allow Paco to sweep him here.
Paco is trying to keep White in close.
White slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

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

White stands up and beckons Paco to his feet.
Paco wants to clinch

and White counters with a nice double leg into side control. Paco won't be happy with that.
Paco is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paco is being controlled here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesco White 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!

Paco stuffs the takedown attempt from White. White gets slowly back to his feet.
Paco tries to clinch but fails miserably
and White counters with a stiff right hand.
Paco fails with an attempt to clinch.
White moves in looking to clinch but Paco pushes him off.
White fails with the takedown.
Paco tries to clinch there but White circles away.
Paco is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
White is looking to clinch but Paco is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paco tries to clinch up

and White counters with a shoot takedown. Paco fights it but they end up in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White wants to stand but Paco has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Paco wants to sweep here but White controlling him for the moment.
Paco manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Paco looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Paco prevents White from getting the reversal.
Paco blocks White's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
White is squirming around, avoiding Paco's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Paco is standing up, even though he is in mount.

Paco rushes White and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
White has had enough of the clinch but Paco keeps him there for the moment.
White tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesco White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
White tries to pull guard but Paco won't allow it.
White misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Paco lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Paco is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but White is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White gets through Paco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jesco White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Paco as White shoots in.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
White fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paco avoids it really well and circles away.

White shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Paco manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
White knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paco on the ground.
White wants to get up but he can't break Paco's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Paulo Paco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Paco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Paco pushes White off and scrambles back to his feet.

Paco darts in and clinches White up against the cage.
Jesco White is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paco lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

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

White shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Paco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesco White showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for White, 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesco White!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dag Guti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Knotts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Guti
vs
Knotts

190 cm
28
215 lbs
8 - 11 - 0

188 cm
20
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Good kicks
Determined

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 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dag Guti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Don Knotts!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guti misses with a hook.
Guti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knotts.
Guti fails with a takedown attempt.
Guti looks to land a left hand but Knotts moved out of range nicely.
Guti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knotts swivels and escapes.

Knotts drives through and clinches with Guti against the cage.
Knotts lands with a light punch inside.
Knotts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knotts stalling the fight.
Guti can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dag Guti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guti takes a shot to the head.
Knotts scores with a shot to the side of Guti's head.
Knotts lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Guti backwards.
Knotts gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Guti.
Knotts prevents a takedown attempt there.
Guti is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knotts.
Knotts lands a shoulder strike.
Knotts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Guti backwards.
A short right from Knotts.
Guti letting Knotts take a breather here.
Knotts lands with a right to the head.
Knotts has Guti pushed against the cage.
Knotts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Knotts scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knotts.
Knotts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knotts lands a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Guti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knotts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Guti backwards.
Knotts scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knotts displaying some good clinch control by pressing Guti up against the cage.
Knotts scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knotts comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knotts stalling against the cage.
Knotts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Guti backwards.
Knotts lands a nice uppercut.
Knotts scores with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Knotts.
Knotts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knotts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Guti backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knotts.
Knotts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Guti backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Knotts.
Knotts lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knotts throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gutis head.
Knotts scores with a shoulder strike.
Knotts lands a nice uppercut.
Knotts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knotts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knotts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knotts.
Guti takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knotts lands an uppercut.
Knotts lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knotts lands a nice uppercut.
Knotts scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knotts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knotts pushes Guti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knotts lands a hook that snaps the head of Guti backwards.
Knotts lands with a short shot to the head.
Knotts working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knotts.
Knotts lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Knotts.
Knotts lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Guti takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Knotts.
Knotts stalling.
Knotts scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knotts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knotts lands with a left to the head.
Knotts lands a shoulder strike.
Knotts softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Knotts.
Knotts comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knotts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knotts lands a left hand.
The referee calls for Knotts to work.
Knotts looking to throw knees to the head but Guti is blocking nicely.
Knotts is pressed up against the cage. Guti has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Knotts down to the mat. Knotts avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Knotts throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Guti.
Guti is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Knotts.
Knotts lands a head kick. Guti smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Knotts fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Guti, pushing him back against the cage.
Knotts scores with a shot to the side of Guti's head.
Guti tries for a takedown but Knotts manages to get underhooks.
Guti tries to score a body lock takedown but Knotts shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knotts lands with a left to the head.
Guti looking for a takedown.
Knotts scores with a shoulder strike.
Knotts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Guti backwards.
Knotts leaning his opponent against the cage.
Guti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Knotts is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knotts softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knotts scores with a shot to the side of Guti's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knotts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knotts stalls.
Knotts connects with a nasty looking knee right to Guti's face.
Knotts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee calls for Knotts to work.
Knotts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Guti is trying to drag Knotts to the mat but Knotts just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knotts lands a right hand.
Knotts working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knotts lands a left hand.
Knotts scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knotts working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knotts will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Guti up against the cage.
Knotts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knotts throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gutis head.
Knotts pushes Guti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Knotts has closed the distance and engaged Guti in a clinch.
Guti wants to break free but Knotts has control.
Guti tries to break the clinch but Knotts is controlling the position.
Knotts lands with a right to the head.
Knotts lands a left hand.
Knotts lands an elbow inside.
Knotts controlling the action here for a moment.
Knotts throws a punch but it's blocked by Guti.
Guti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knotts lands with a left to the head.
Knotts pushes Guti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knotts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knotts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knotts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knotts leaning his opponent against the cage.
Don Knotts seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knotts lands with a light punch inside.
Knotts scores with a shoulder strike.
Knotts lands a right hand.
Knotts throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gutis head.
Guti tries to break free but Knotts pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knotts lands with a right to the head.
Knotts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Guti backwards.
Knotts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knotts lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knotts lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee calls for Knotts to work.
Knotts lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Guti letting Knotts take a breather here.
Knotts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Guti backwards.
A short uppercut from Knotts.
Knotts lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knotts scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knotts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Guti backwards.
Knotts lands with a short shot to the head.
Knotts lands with a short shot to the head.
Knotts lands a nice uppercut.
Knotts dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Knotts lands with a right to the head.
Knotts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Knotts.
The referee calls for Knotts to work.
Knotts lands with a light punch inside.
Guti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knotts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knotts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knotts lands with a left to the head.
Knotts softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Knotts lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knotts lands an uppercut.
Knotts scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knotts lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Guti backwards.
Guti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A bit of stalling here from Knotts.
The crowd are getting on Knotts's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Knotts lands a shoulder strike.
Knotts scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knotts.
Guti looking to slow down the pace here.
Knotts gets through Guti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knotts taking a breather.
Knotts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Knotts in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Knotts avoiding damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knotts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Knotts is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knotts is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Don Knotts.
Knotts throws a front kick that sends Guti stumbling back into the cage.
Guti on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

Knotts clinches.
Knotts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Guti being controlled against the cage.
Knotts lands with a right to the head.
Knotts gets underhooks to prevent Guti's takedown attempt.
Knotts lands with a light punch inside.
Knotts taking a breather.
Knotts working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Knotts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Guti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Guti jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Knotts walks away with a smile on his face. Guti gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dag Guti. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Knotts moves into the clinch.
Knotts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Guti backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knotts lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knotts.
Knotts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knotts lands an uppercut.
Knotts dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Knotts.
Guti takes an elbow to the temple.
A bit of stalling here from Knotts.
A shot in the inside from Knotts.
Knotts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Guti backwards.
Knotts pressing his opponent against the cage.
Knotts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Knotts.
Knotts scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knotts controlling the action here for a moment.
Knotts lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Knotts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Guti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knotts makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Knotts there.
Knotts connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Guti's hands.
Guti swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Knotts counters by moving into the clinch.
Guti wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knotts lands with a light punch inside.
Knotts lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Knotts.
Guti has Knotts pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Knotts manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Knotts.
A short left from Knotts.
Knotts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knotts slows down the pace here.
Knotts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Guti backwards.
Knotts lands with a short shot to the head.
Knotts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knotts lands an elbow inside that Guti shrugs off.
Knotts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Knotts.
Knotts leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short uppercut from Knotts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guti takes a shot to the head.
Knotts lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knotts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knotts pushes Guti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knotts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Guti backwards.
Knotts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Guti backwards.
Knotts will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Guti up against the cage.
Guti wants a takedown but no success here.
Knotts scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Guti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dag Guti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knotts stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knotts lands a left hand.
Knotts lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knotts holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Knotts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knotts stalling in the clinch.
Knotts stops a takedown attempt from Guti.
Knotts softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Guti has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Knotts avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Knotts has Guti pushed against the cage.
Knotts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knotts will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Guti up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Guti as Knotts tries to tie him up.
Guti is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Knotts.
Knotts stops a takedown attempt from Guti.
Knotts lands a right hand.
Guti blocking some punches.
Knotts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knotts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knotts scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knotts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knotts with a knee to the head.
Guti wants a takedown.
Guti has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Knotts avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Knotts.
Guti wants to break free but Knotts has control.
Guti looking for a takedown.
Knotts lands with a left to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Knotts takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Guti jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Knotts walks away with a smile on his face. Guti gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Knotts fakes the leg kick and cracks Guti in the body.

Knotts has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Knotts to work.
Guti goes for a takedown in the clinch but Knotts prevents it.
A short right from Knotts.
Dag Guti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knotts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Guti backwards.
Guti tries for a takedown but Knotts manages to get underhooks.
Knotts tries a knee to the head but Guti blocks it.
Knotts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Guti is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knotts stalls.
Guti is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Knotts pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knotts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knotts lands a hook that snaps the head of Guti backwards.
Knotts leaning his opponent against the cage.
Knotts lands with a left to the head.
Knotts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knotts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Knotts effectively controlling the action here.
Knotts lands with a light punch inside.
Knotts lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knotts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Guti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knotts.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knotts continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Knotts pushes Guti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knotts slowing the pace effectively.
Guti has Knotts pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Knotts manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knotts gets underhooks to prevent Guti's takedown attempt.
Knotts has Guti pressed against the cage.
Knotts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knotts creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Guti's defenses.
Knotts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guti goes for a takedown attempt but Knotts pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Don Knotts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guti fails with the takedown
and Knotts counters with a low kick, right behind Guti 's knee.
Guti shoots in for a takedown but Knotts shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Guti lands a head shot.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Knotts!

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RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samoa Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake McBox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samoa Joe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Joe
vs
McBox

160 cm
23
147 lbs
8 - 1 - 1

170 cm
26
143 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Samoa Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake McBox!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Joe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McBox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joe avoids the head kick by McBox.
McBox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McBox at a distance.
Joe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McBox.
McBox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McBox throws a right and a left that Joe avoids nicely.
Joe dodges the punch combination from McBox.
McBox fails to land with a series of punches.
McBox looks to land a left hand but Joe moved out of range nicely.
Joe throws a looping overhand right but McBox ducks down to avoid it.
Joe throws a leg kick but McBox sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe staying out of range there.
McBox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joe sizes up McBox with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McBox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McBox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McBox moves in looking to clinch but Joe pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McBox throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Joe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McBox's calf.
Blake McBox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joe lands a nice leg kick that just misses McBox's sensitive parts.
McBox misses with a few strikes there.
Joe checks a low kick from McBox.
McBox throws a right and a left that Joe avoids nicely.
Joe dips to his left and cracks McBox with an uppercut!
Joe misses with a low kick.
Joe throws a hook to the side of McBox's head but McBox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McBox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McBox doesn't manage to clinch there - Joe circles away.
McBox misses with a wild combination.
Joe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McBox looks gassed!

Joe throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McBox was covering up waiting for the punch and Joe finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Joe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Joe throws a big right hand that misses.
Joe distracts McBox with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Joe is pushing down on McBox's leg trying to pass to half guard. McBox is fighting to maintain full guard but Joe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Joe throwing shots but McBox is blocking nicely.
Joe thows a huge punch but McBox dodges it nicely.
McBox is looking for a sweep. Joe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Joe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Joe works his way into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Joe works to advance to full mount. McBox defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe scoring with strikes but McBox is staying in there.
Joe in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

McBox is rocked!
Joe has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McBox's face.
McBox is still in real trouble! Can Joe finish him?
Joe with a couple of short strikes.
Joe postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! McBox is out cold - huge knockout for Joe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Samoa Joe!

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FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Yurinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vrag Zlobnyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Yurinov
vs
Zlobnyu

182 cm
25
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
215 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Yurinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vrag Zlobnyu!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Yurinov shoots in and bounces Zlobnyu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Yurinov being controlled here momentarily.

Zlobnyu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yurinov defends it easily.
Zlobnyu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zlobnyu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Yurinov throwing strikes from guard but Zlobnyu blocks nicely.
Zlobnyu is pulling down on Yurinov's head. It's preventing any offense from Yurinov, at least for the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vrag Zlobnyu.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zlobnyu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurinov staying out of range there.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Yurinov.
Zlobnyu regains half guard.

Zlobnyu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zlobnyu trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Yurinov wants to take a breather but Zlobnyu is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yurinov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zlobnyu's head.
Zlobnyu is pressing down on Yurinov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yurinov cracks Zlobnyu with a solid left hand.
Zlobnyu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zlobnyu keeping moving, preventing Yurinov from controlling successfully.

Zlobnyu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yurinov is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zlobnyu is on top in guard.
Yurinov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zlobnyu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Yurinov wants to stand but Zlobnyu is controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yurinov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Zlobnyu drops back looking for a leg! Yurinov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yurinov manages to kick Zlobnyu off! Zlobnyu jumps back into Yurinov's guard.

Zlobnyu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Zlobnyu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yurinov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zlobnyu has Yurinov in his guard.
Yurinov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zlobnyu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zlobnyu is on top in guard.
Zlobnyu tries to free his leg and advance position but Yurinov is retaining full guard.

Zlobnyu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zlobnyu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yurinov is trying to keep Zlobnyu in close.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zlobnyu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yurinov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zlobnyu is on top in guard.
Zlobnyu stops Yurinov from standing up.
Yurinov is breathing heavily.

Zlobnyu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Zlobnyu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zlobnyu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zlobnyu advances to half guard.

Zlobnyu maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Yurinov could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Zlobnyu has cracked it and Yurinov is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Zlobnyu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vrag Zlobnyu!

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FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kusok Govna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Scyzoryk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Govna comes to the cage accompanied by Morbid Angel - Day of Suffering. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Govna
vs
Scyzoryk

190 cm
19
250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

199 cm
18
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kusok Govna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pawel Scyzoryk !
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Govna tries to bum rush Scyzoryk with a series of wild strikes but Scyzoryk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Govna misses with a straight right.
Govna throws a series of punches but Scyzoryk avoids them all with ease.
Govna throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No luck for Scyzoryk with that takedown attempt.
Govna moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Pawel Scyzoryk has been cut.
Govna swinging wildly here.
Govna throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Govna connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Scyzoryk slips a jab and a cross from Govna.
Some wild striking there from Govna.
Scyzoryk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Govna missing with a left hand there. Scyzoryk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Govna misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Govna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scyzoryk manages to avoid it.
Govna lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Oooh a lovely combination from Govna sends Scyzoryk down but not out. Govna dives into side control looking to finish.

Scyzoryk is rocked!

Govna stands up.
Scyzoryk is still on wobbly legs! Can Govna finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Govna tries to bum rush Scyzoryk with a series of wild strikes but Scyzoryk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Scyzoryk seems to have recovered his senses.
Scyzoryk tries to clinch but Govna moves out of range.
Scyzoryk lands a two punch combo.
Govna dips to his left and cracks Scyzoryk with an uppercut!

That has opened up Pawel Scyzoryk 's cut even more.
Scyzoryk fails with the takedown.
Scyzoryk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Govna as he jumps to the side.
Kusok Govna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pawel Scyzoryk .
Govna throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scyzoryk slips a jab and a cross from Govna.
Kusok Govna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Govna lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Scyzoryk backs up against the cage.
Govna Rushes Scyzoryk and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Scyzoryk is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Govna Piles on the pressure and Scyzoryk crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kusok Govna!

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FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Big Hurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Shlemenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Hurt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hurt
vs
Alexander Shlemenko

176 cm
20
197 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

181 cm
21
185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Big Hurt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Shlemenko !
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shlemenko drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hurt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shlemenko controls the pace.

Hurt looking for subs off his back but Shlemenko has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hurt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shlemenko .
Hurt wants to get back to his feet.
Shlemenko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shlemenko passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shlemenko putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Shlemenko landing shots from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shlemenko in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hurt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shlemenko blocks Hurt's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Shlemenko connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hurt tries to hold on but Shlemenko pushes him away.
Hurt is desperately trying to improve his position but Shlemenko has a good base and remains in mount.
Shlemenko landing strikes from the mount and Hurt is in trouble!
Hurt is trying to escape the mount.
Shlemenko in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shlemenko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hurt in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Shlemenko is working for a guillotine from mount but Hurt frees his head quite easily.
The referee warns Hurt that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Shlemenko raining down shots from the mount!
Hurt can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hurt tries to hold on but Shlemenko postures up.
Hurt taking shots to the head.
Hurt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shlemenko on the ground.
Hurt working to try and regain half guard.
Hurt is working hard here to advance position.
Hurt taking shots to the head.

Shlemenko is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hurt to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hurt shrugs it off.
Shlemenko looking to control but Hurt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shlemenko landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko tries to control but Hurt wriggling away.
Shlemenko working the ground and pound effectively.
Hurt sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hurt is refusing to be controlled, as Shlemenko sits in half guard.
Hurt is doing well to control the position and prevent Shlemenko from advancing to side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shlemenko stops Hurt from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hurt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Big Hurt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hurt enables Shlemenko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hurt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hurt controls Shlemenko momentarily but Shlemenko frees himself.
Shlemenko wants to control from the top but Hurt keeps moving.

Shlemenko drops back looking for a leg! Hurt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hurt manages to kick Shlemenko off! Shlemenko jumps back into Hurt's guard.

Hurt is looking for a triangle here but Shlemenko uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hurt seems a little lost for a moment, as Shlemenko dominates the positioning.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shlemenko decides to stand back up. Shlemenko steps back and let's Hurt get back to his feet.
Shlemenko is breathing heavily.
Hurt misses with a takedown

and Shlemenko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hurt lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Hurt on the inside.
Shlemenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hurt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hurt is trying to break the clinch but Shlemenko has him pressed against the cage.
Hurt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hurt misses with the head strike.

Hurt gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hurt is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shlemenko !

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurt is landing with some decent strikes but Shlemenko is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Shlemenko is squirming around, avoiding Hurt's attempts to control the action.
Hurt lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hurt putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hurt controlling the pace for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hurt goes for an armbar but Shlemenko turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Shlemenko .
Shlemenko trying to control but Hurt is working from the bottom.

Hurt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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

Hurt working for a triangle but Shlemenko defends it easily.
Shlemenko landing with the ground and pound.
Hurt controls Shlemenko momentarily but Shlemenko frees himself.
Hurt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shlemenko is one step ahead there.
Hurt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Hurt dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Hurt tries to clinch

and Shlemenko counters with a shoot takedown. Hurt fights it but they end up in guard.
Shlemenko wants to control from the top but Hurt keeps moving.
Shlemenko might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hurt kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Hurt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Hurt 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! Shlemenko rolls with it to try and escape but Hurt cranks on the arm and Shlemenko is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Big Hurt!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Spat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Shishkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Spat
vs
Shishkin

200 cm
24
200 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

176 cm
23
207 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Spat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Shishkin!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Spat feints and as Shishkin raises his hands in defense, Spat changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Shishkin is looking for a triangle but Spat pushes his legs off easily.
Spat slips nicely into half guard.
Spat wants to pass the guard but Shishkin is defending well.
Spat tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Shishkin tries to get to full guard but Spat has control of the leg.
Spat controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shishkin wants to get back to full guard but Spat has mounted him!

Spat stands up from mount. Strange move.
Shishkin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Spat closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Shishkin is not content to let Spat control the position.
Spat tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spat working away.
Spat connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Shishkin some visible discomfort.
Shishkin stops Spat from passing to mount.

Spat wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shishkin, who protects the arm well.
Spat wants to control but Shishkin is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shishkin trying to remain calm as Spat controls from the top position.
Shishkin tries to buck Spat off but Spat is having none of it.
Shishkin is trying to control Spat's posture but Spat avoids it.
Spat content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

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.
Shishkin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Spat won't allow Shishkin to pass to mount.
Spat wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shishkin is trying to control. Spat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shishkin.

Spat closes the distance and clinches.
Spat tries to pull guard but Shishkin won't allow it.
Spat tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shishkin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shishkin has Spat pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Spat dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Spat moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Spat tries to clinch there but Shishkin circles away.
Spat misses with an uppercut. Shishkin saw that one coming.
Spat steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shishkin. That one must have hurt.
Shishkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Shishkin finds it's way through Spat's defenses.
Spat shoots in and drives through. Shishkin sprawls well.
Shishkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shishkin shoots for a double leg takedown but Spat sprawls well. He's pushed Shishkin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shishkin missing with a left hand there. Spat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spat shoots in for a double leg but Shishkin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shishkin lands with an overhand left.
Shishkin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Shishkin rushes Spat and presses him up against the cage.
Shishkin has Spat pushed against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice elbow from Shishkin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shishkin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spat prevents it.
Come on Shishkin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shishkin continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.

Shishkin wants the takedown. Spat is fighting it off but Shishkin persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Spat's guard against the cage.
Spat wants to sweep but no luck.

Spat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shishkin works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shishkin wants to take a breather but Spat is having none of it.
Shishkin trying to control the pace.
Shishkin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Spat is not content to let Shishkin control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shishkin is looking to advance position but Spat won't allow it.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alexey Shishkin.

Shishkin pushes Spat up against the cage in a clinch.
Spat tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Spat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shishkin working Spat over with knees to the body.
Spat changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shishkin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Spat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shishkin misses with a body kick.
Shishkin throws a head kick but Spat moves out of range.

Spat rushes Shishkin and presses him up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shishkin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shishkin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Spat up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Shishkin.

Shishkin has Spat pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Shishkin pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Spat tumbling to the mat - Shishkin dives into Spat's guard.
Spat lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shishkin!

Spat working for a guillotine from mount but Shishkin is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Shishkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Spat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spat throws a leg kick but Shishkin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Spat.

It looks like Alexey Shishkin has been cut.
Shishkin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shishkin wants it to stay on the feet.
Jack Spat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shishkin has a takedown stuffed.
Spat circles away from the clinch attempt.

Shishkin takes the fight into the clinch.

Shishkin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Shishkin manages to end up in side control.
Shishkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spat keeps working.
A lull in the action here as Shishkin stalls from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shishkin wants to control for a moment but Spat uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shishkin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spat does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Spat wants to get back to full guard.
Shishkin works his way into side control.
Shishkin trying to control the position but Spat is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Shishkin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spat knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Spat sneaks back into half guard.
Spat is looking to improve his position.

Shishkin wants to work for an arm triangle but Spat is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shishkin is looking to stall here but Spat recovers full guard.
Shishkin wants to pass the guard but Spat is keeping the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Spat!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Egorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Entwine - Bitter Sweet kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Egorov
vs
Lee

185 cm
19
204 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

194 cm
25
202 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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, Andrey Egorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brandon Lee!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Egorov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Egorov is trying for a kimura here. Lee looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Egorov wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andrey Egorov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Huxtable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ange fili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Huxtable
vs
fili

196 cm
21
285 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

190 cm
23
270 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cliff Huxtable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, ange fili!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
fili tries to score a power double leg takedown but Huxtable sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten fili somewhat.

fili closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Check out the look on fili's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Huxtable is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on fili's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Huxtable has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for fili. Oh but Huxtable has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! fili goes limp - he's gone! Huxtable jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cliff Huxtable!