SFC 10: Dead or Alive PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Guti
vs
Yurinov

190 cm
28
215 lbs
8 - 12 - 0

182 cm
26
200 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 - 12 - 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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Yurinov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yurinov but Yurinov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yurinov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Yurinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Guti is just out of range.
Dag Guti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

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

Guti is working for a kimura but Yurinov is defending it quite comfortably.
Yurinov is trying to get back to full guard.
Yurinov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yurinov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Guti is working away from the top position though.
Yurinov tries to get to full guard but Guti has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurinov is trying to stand up here but Guti is controlling him well.

Yurinov pushes Guti off and gets back to his feet.
Guti shoots in but Yurinov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dag Guti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guti is breathing heavily.
Yurinov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Guti lands a nice looking body shot.
Guti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guti shoots in but Yurinov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yurinov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Yurinov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Guti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Guti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yurinov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yurinov landing with the ground and pound.
Yurinov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yurinov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Guti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Guti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Guti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yurinov is in close to Guti's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yurinov with a nice head shot there.
Guti striking off his back but it's not causing Yurinov any problems.
Guti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yurinov is one step ahead there.
Yurinov lands a couple of elbows.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yurinov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yurinov is working Guti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Guti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Guti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Yurinov with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Guti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yurinov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yurinov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Guti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Guti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yurinov.

Guti 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.

Guti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yurinov defends well.

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

Yurinov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yurinov scoring with punches to the head and body.

Guti looking for a guillotine here but Yurinov defends easily.

Guti working for a triangle but Yurinov defends it easily.
Yurinov wants to control from the top but Guti keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Yurinov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Yurinov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Guti quickly recovers to half guard.
Yurinov throwing shots but Guti is blocking nicely.

Guti has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Yurinov escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Yurinov!
Guti gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Guti tries to get to full guard but Yurinov has control of the leg.
Yurinov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Yurinov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Guti is just riding it out for now. Yurinov eventually gives up the hold.
Yurinov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurinov slips a nice elbow through Guti's hands, connecting with Guti's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guti is trying to maintain the position but Yurinov is very close to passing his half guard.
Yurinov working the head and body with strikes.

Yurinov is trying to work for a kimura but Guti is defending well.
Guti on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Yurinov.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yurinov lands a nice short elbow.
Yurinov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yurinov is thwarting Guti's attempts to control the position.
Guti moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Guti has his foot on Yurinov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yurinov works his way back into a safe position though.
Guti manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Guti goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Yurinov turns into him and now he's in Guti's guard.
Guti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Yurinov landing some decent shots from guard.
Guti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yurinov connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yurinov landing with the ground and pound.
Boris Yurinov has got the better of the ground game so far.

Yurinov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yurinov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yurinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Guti wants to stand but Yurinov is controlling the position.
Guti looking to control.
Yurinov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Yurinov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Guti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yurinov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Guti keeping moving, preventing Yurinov from controlling successfully.
Yurinov with a flurry of punches that miss.

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.
Yurinov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yurinov postures up in Guti's guard and throws a big left but Guti blocks it.

Guti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yurinov defends it easily.
Guti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yurinov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Guti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yurinov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Guti is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Guti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yurinov trying to control but Guti is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Yurinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Yurinov tries a head kick but it misses.

Guti closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yurinov did well to prevent Guti getting side control.
Guti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yurinov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Guti tries to stand but can't do so whilst Yurinov controls his leg.
Yurinov manages to get to full guard.
Yurinov wants to stand up but Guti is controlling him.
Guti is pushing down on Yurinov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yurinov is fighting to maintain full guard but Guti has managed to sneak the leg through.
Guti wants to pass the guard but Yurinov is defending well.
Guti prevents Yurinov from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Guti is looking for a kimura here.
Guti tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Yurinov.

Guti is working for a kimura but Yurinov is defending it quite comfortably.
Yurinov is trying is best to control the position here.

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.
Yurinov wants to control but Guti is keeping busy.
Yurinov missing with punches from the bottom.
Yurinov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Guti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yurinov controls Guti momentarily but Guti frees himself.

Guti 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 Guti, into his guard.
Yurinov wants to pass the guard but Guti is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yurinov throwing strikes but missing.
Dag Guti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yurinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guti swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Guti 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.
Yurinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Guti looking for a guillotine here but Yurinov defends easily.
Yurinov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Guti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yurinov defends well.

Yurinov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boris Yurinov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Guti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yurinov is aware though and is defending well.
Yurinov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Yurinov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Yurinov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Yurinov with a nice head shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dag Guti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yurinov 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Yurinov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

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

Hart
vs
Knotts

225 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
20
220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Dangerous GnP
Excellent MT
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jared Hart!
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, Don Knotts!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knotts tries to clinch up but Hart circles away and keeps his distance.
Knotts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hart avoids a kick to the body.
Knotts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knotts throws a head kick that misses.
Hart circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Hart does no damage.
Hart misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knotts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hart lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knotts circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart moves out of range of the body kick from Knotts.
A punch combination from Hart misses.
A head kick misses from Knotts.
Hart really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice body kick there by Knotts.
Hart circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knotts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Hart. Those never looked like landing.
Knotts fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knotts scores with a kick to the midsection.
Knotts dodges the punch combination from Hart.
Hart is breathing heavily.
Knotts lands with a thumping leg kick.
Knotts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hart has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knotts.
Knotts lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Jared Hart has been cut.
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!

A big head kick from Knotts and Hart is sent sprawling to the canvas!

Hart is rocked!

Knotts drops back looking for a leg! Hart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hart manages to kick Knotts off! Knotts jumps back into Hart's guard.
Oh Hart is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knotts working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hart's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knotts with a nice head shot there.
Hart seems to have got his legs back now.
Knotts works over Hart with some ground and pound from guard.
Knotts slips nicely into half guard.
Knotts works his way into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knotts tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hart is in a horrible position here. Knotts smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Knotts fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knotts lands a heavy elbow.
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!

Knotts is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hart is surviving well by controlling Knotts's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Knotts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jared Hart's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Knotts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knotts tries to clinch up.
Knotts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hart takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Jared Hart's cut is getting worse.
Knotts is looking to land body kicks.
Hart avoids the head kick by Knotts.
Knotts with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knotts doesn't manage to clinch there - Hart circles away.
Knotts lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Knotts connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Hart to the floor! Knotts dives in looking for the finish!

Hart is rocked!
Knotts lands a big elbow - Hart is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Knotts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Knotts!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandrovich Fyodor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Jhones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fyodor's entrance music is The Last Emperor. A fine choice. Alan Jhones will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Fyodor
vs
Jhones

183 cm
24
230 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

191 cm
20
265 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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, Alexandrovich Fyodor!
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, Alan Jhones!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Jhones.

Jhones takes the fight into the clinch.

Jhones drags the fight down to the ground.

Fyodor has gone for a leg lock! Jhones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fyodor's guard.
Jhones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jhones trying to control the position from guard on top but Fyodor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jhones 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.
Jhones looking to sit in guard and control but Fyodor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fyodor thows a big elbow that misses.
Jhones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fyodor controls the pace.
Fyodor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jhones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fyodor throws and elbow that misses. Jhones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fyodor's guard. Nice move by Jhones!
Jhones tries to stand but Fyodor is controlling from the bottom.
Fyodor keeping moving, preventing Jhones from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jhones is looking to advance position but Fyodor has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fyodor punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fyodor lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jhones is trying desperately to improve position.
Fyodor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jhones wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fyodor.
Jhones tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fyodor is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jhones has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jhones!
Fyodor wants to control the position but Jhones says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Fyodor is not content to let Jhones control the position.

Jhones is working for a submission of some sort.
Jhones lands strikes from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jhones trying to control from half guard but Fyodor is working away.
Fyodor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jhones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jhones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Jhones is trying to work for a kimura but Fyodor is defending well.

Fyodor kicks Jhones off and gets back to his feet.
Jhones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jhones counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Jhones 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.

Jhones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jhones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jhones closes the distance but Fyodor moves to the side
and Fyodor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jhones has a takedown stuffed.
Fyodor throws a shot to the body.
Fyodor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jhones moves away.
Fyodor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jhones.
Fyodor circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Fyodor to counter with a crisp jab.
Alan Jhones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jhones shoots in looking for a takedown. Fyodor tries to sprawl out of it but Jhones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fyodor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jhones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fyodor counters with a head kick. That will keep Jhones thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Alexandrovich Fyodor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Jhones.
Jhones is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jhones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fyodor circles away quickly and effectively.
Fyodor circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fyodor counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Fyodor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jhones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fyodor blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Jhones.
Jhones lands a hook that snaps the head of Fyodor backwards.
Fyodor tries to break free but Jhones pushes him back against the cage.
Jhones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Fyodor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jhones misses with a takedown attempt - Fyodor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fyodor manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fyodor unloading with bombs!
Fyodor unloads with some shots from mount but Jhones bucks and avoids them well.
Jhones is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Fyodor punching from mount but Jhones doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Fyodor raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fyodor cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fyodor with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fyodor looking to land elbow strikes but Jhones uses the position to regain half guard.
Fyodor is trying to control. Jhones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jhones pushes Fyodor off looking to stand but Fyodor dives back in and keeps control.

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

Jhones looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fyodor throws a strike but Jhones avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jhones keeping full guard, as Fyodor tries to pass.
Fyodor with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fyodor preventing the sweep.
Alexandrovich Fyodor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Jhones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fyodor is aware though and is defending well.

Jhones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fyodor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandrovich Fyodor dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Jhones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fyodor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fyodor dodges the ground and pound from Jhones.
Jhones postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Jhones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Jhones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Jhones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Fyodor swings around for an armbar but Jhones sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fyodor's guard.
Jhones wants to get up but he can't break Fyodor's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Jhones 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.
Jhones trying to control the position from guard on top but Fyodor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jhones looking to sit in guard and control but Fyodor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jhones is trying to keep Fyodor in close.
Fyodor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jhones is keeping the position for now.
Fyodor wants to control from the top but Jhones keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fyodor looking to sit in guard and control but Jhones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jhones wants to pass the guard but Fyodor is keeping the position.
Jhones won't allow Fyodor to get back to his feet.
Jhones tries to free his leg and advance position but Fyodor is retaining full guard.
Fyodor keeping moving, preventing Jhones from controlling successfully.
Fyodor wants to get back to his feet but Jhones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

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.
Jhones throwing strikes from guard but Fyodor blocks nicely.
Jhones with a flurry of punches that miss.

Jhones decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jhones scores with a hook.
Jhones throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fyodor's head.

It looks like Alexandrovich Fyodor has been cut.
Fyodor throws a hook but Jhones avoids it easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

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

Fyodor has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Jhones to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Fyodor is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Jhones pulls down on the head and he's put Fyodor to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alan Jhones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between ange fili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez has chosen T.N.T BY AC/DC as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

fili
vs
Sanchez

190 cm
23
270 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

199 cm
27
240 lbs
9 - 9 - 1

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, ange fili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tom Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
fili shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
fili shoots in but no luck this time.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sanchez.
fili takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sanchez scores with punches from 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!
fili is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sanchez winds up and cracks fili with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

fili is rocked!
fili has hold of Sanchez's hands but Sanchez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oh fili is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Sanchez seems to be looking for submissions.
fili seems to have got his legs back now.
Sanchez throwing shots but fili is blocking nicely.
Sanchez winds up and cracks fili with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
fili tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
fili trying to get back to full guard but Sanchez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
fili really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The referee warns fili that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
fili is working to get back to half guard.
fili is working hard here to advance position.
fili is in a horrible position here. Sanchez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sanchez unloads with some vicious shots from mount and fili wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Sanchez celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

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

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kusok Govna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Voskresensky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Govna comes to the cage accompanied by Morbid Angel - Day of Suffering. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Govna
vs
Voskresensky

190 cm
19
250 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

198 cm
24
279 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Felix Voskresensky!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Govna misses with a body shot.
Govna rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Voskresensky moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left and a right from Govna both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Felix Voskresensky has been cut.
Voskresensky tries to clinch but Govna is having none of it.
Govna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Govna misses with an uppercut. Voskresensky saw that one coming.
No joy there for Govna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Govna throws a right hand that Voskresensky ducks under and follows up with a left that Voskresensky also avoids with ease.
Voskresensky wants to clinch.
Govna misses with a wild combination.
Govna connects with a body shot that sends Voskresensky's belly button to the back.
Govna misses with a wild combination.
Govna takes a swing at Voskresensky's ribcage but misses.
Govna looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Voskresensky takes a swing at Govna's ribcage but misses.
Govna tries to bum rush Voskresensky with a series of wild strikes but Voskresensky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Govna. Those never looked like landing.
Voskresensky is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Govna swinging wildly here.
Govna lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Govna looks to score with a jab to the body but Voskresensky is just out of range.

Voskresensky drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Voskresensky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Govna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Voskresensky won't allow Govna to get back to his feet.
Voskresensky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Govna keeping moving, preventing Voskresensky from controlling successfully.
Govna wants to stand but Voskresensky is controlling the position.
Voskresensky trying to control but Govna is working from the bottom.
Voskresensky is looking to work some ground and pound but Govna has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voskresensky trying to control but Govna is working from the bottom.

Voskresensky drops back looking for a leg! Govna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Govna manages to kick Voskresensky off! Voskresensky jumps back into Govna's guard.
Voskresensky won't allow Govna to get back to his feet.
Voskresensky wants to control from the top but Govna keeps moving.
Voskresensky landing some decent shots from guard.
Govna wants to stand up but Voskresensky is controlling him.
Voskresensky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Govna wants to sweep here but Voskresensky controlling him for the moment.
Govna knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Voskresensky on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Govna is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Voskresensky is controlling him.
Govna has momentary wrist control but Voskresensky slips an elbow through the middle.
Voskresensky trying to control the position from guard on top but Govna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voskresensky is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Voskresensky sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Govna's guard.

Voskresensky is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Voskresensky is trying to control. Govna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Voskresensky drops an elbow to the side of Govna's head.
Voskresensky trying to mount his opponent but Govna defends it.
Govna is trying to stand up here but Voskresensky is controlling him well.

Voskresensky is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Govna has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voskresensky is taking a breather. Govna says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Voskresensky is trying to control. Govna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Voskresensky seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Voskresensky is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Govna!
Govna is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Voskresensky lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Voskresensky tries to control but Govna wriggling away.
Voskresensky landing shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Govna in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Voskresensky won't let Govna get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Voskresensky postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Govna looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Voskresensky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felix Voskresensky's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Govna fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Govna misses with a double jab.
Govna misses with a few strikes there.
Govna lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Voskresensky backs up against the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Govna. Those never looked like landing.
Govna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Voskresensky fails in his attempt to clinch.
Govna lands a jab to the nose.
Govna cracks Voskresensky with an open hand slap.
Govna throws a right and a left that both miss.
Govna blocks a head kick by Voskresensky.
Govna misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Voskresensky counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Govna is trying to stand back up but Voskresensky is controlling him
Voskresensky winds up and cracks Govna with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Govna looks like he's trying to stand up.
Still in half guard, Voskresensky seems content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voskresensky wants to take a breather but Govna is having none of it.
Govna looks like he's trying to stand up.
Govna 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Voskresensky is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Govna sees it coming and defends easily.
Govna is trying to stand back up but Voskresensky is controlling him
Voskresensky trying to pass the guard but Govna defending well.
Felix Voskresensky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Voskresensky content to control rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Voskresensky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Govna keeps working.
Voskresensky is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Voskresensky seems to be working for a kimura but Govna defends the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Voskresensky.
Govna wants to get back to his feet.
Govna is staying active underneath Voskresensky, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Govna is trying to stand back up but Voskresensky is controlling him

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voskresensky working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Govna is refusing to be controlled, as Voskresensky sits in half guard.
Govna wants to get back to his feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Felix Voskresensky!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Hartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Spat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Hartman
vs
Spat

192 cm
28
209 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

200 cm
24
200 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 11 - 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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Spat!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartman lands a slapping body shot.
Spat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Hartman misses.
A right-left combo lands from Hartman.
Sloppy strikes from Hartman. Those never looked like landing.

Spat closes the distance and clinches.

Hartman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spat moves in looking to clinch but Hartman pushes him off.
Hartman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spat momentarily.
Spat moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartman doesn't manage to clinch there - Spat circles away.
Spat misses the shot to the body.
Hartman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A combination from Hartman does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hartman counters with a series of strikes. Spat will be more careful next time no doubt.
No joy there for Hartman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Teddy Hartman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hartman slips a straight right by Spat.
Hartman throws a combination that misses
and Spat counters with a good low kick that Hartman was not able to check.
Spat dodges the punch combination from Hartman.
Spat shoots and misses
and Hartman counters with a left and a right that stings Spat.
Spat on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spat lands a nice hook to Hartman's body. Hartman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spat looks gassed!
Hartman throws a combination that misses

and Spat counters by moving into the clinch.
Hartman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Spat just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hartman working hard to break the clinch.

Hartman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hartman throws a combination that misses
and Spat counters with an outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spat misses with a shot to the body
and Hartman counters with a left to the body.
Hartman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spat.
A head kick misses from Hartman.
A head kick misses from Hartman.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Spat lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hartman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hartman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hartman tries to bum rush Spat with a series of wild strikes but Spat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hartman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hartman throws a right hand that Spat ducks under and follows up with a left that Spat also avoids with ease.
Hartman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hartman swinging wildly here.
Teddy Hartman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hartman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartman looks to land a combination but Spat avoids it well.
Hartman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Jack Spat has been cut.
Hartman lands with a good body shot.
Hartman misses with a double jab
and Spat counters with a nice body kick.
Spat takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hartman tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartman misses with a combination

and Spat counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Spat has Hartman pressed against the cage, preventing Hartman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spat wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hartman has him pressed against the cage.
Spat stops a takedown attempt from Hartman.
A right hand to the body from Spat.
Hartman can't break the clinch.

Hartman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hartman fails to land with a series of punches.
Spat misses with a combination
and Hartman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hartman misses with a series of wild punches.
Spat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hartman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teddy Hartman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Spat's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Spat misses with a combination
and Hartman counters with a stiff right hand.
Hartman lands a two punch combo.
Hartman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spat circles away quickly and effectively.
Spat fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hartman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hartman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A punch combination from Hartman misses.
Teddy Hartman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hartman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spat.
Hartman throws a right hand that Spat ducks under and follows up with a left that Spat also avoids with ease.
Hartman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Teddy Hartman is winning the standup battle so far.
Spat is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hartman looks to land a combination but Spat avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Hartman.
Hartman misses with the combination.
Hartman falls off balance throwing a combination

and Spat counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Spat prevents Hartman from getting back to his feet.
Hartman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Hartman pushes Spat off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartman scores with a one two! Spat had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spat scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hartman misses with the combination.
Spat avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hartman tries to bum rush Spat with a series of wild strikes but Spat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hartman looks to land a combination but Spat avoids it well.
Hartman throws a good cross that connects.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Spat tries to bum rush Hartman with a series of wild strikes but Hartman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hartman misses with a double jab.
Hartman throws a left and a right that both miss

and Spat counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Spat.
A nice left hand lands by Hartman.

Hartman drags the fight down to the ground.
Hartman keeping moving, preventing Spat from controlling successfully.
Hartman 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.
Hartman pulls Spat in close to his closed guard and prevents Spat from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spat won't allow Hartman to sweep him here.
Hartman keeping moving, preventing Spat from controlling successfully.
Hartman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Teddy Hartman.
Sloppy strikes from Hartman. Those never looked like landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hartman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hartman throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teddy Hartman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Spat's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Spat misses with a combination
and Hartman counters with a left to the body.
Hartman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hartman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hartman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spat makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No joy there for Hartman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spat on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hartman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spat's hands.
Spat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hartman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hartman tries to clinch up but Spat circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartman throws a right hand that Spat ducks under and follows up with a left that Spat also avoids with ease.
Hartman misses with the combination.
Hartman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hartman fails to land with a series of punches.
Hartman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hartman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spat can do to turn this around?
Hartman lands a body shot.
Hartman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hartman throws a one two combo.
Spat takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle, before Hartman throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Spat's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Hartman lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Teddy Hartman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

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

Karamazov
vs
Orlow

189 cm
26
215 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

185 cm
22
205 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Karamazov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolaj Orlow!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karamazov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karamazov misses with a double jab.
Nice body kick there by Orlow.
Karamazov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ivan Karamazov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karamazov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karamazov slips under a jab from Orlow.
Orlow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Karamazov is breathing heavily.
Karamazov staying out of range there.
Karamazov pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Orlow feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Karamazov sprawling to the canvas! Karamazov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Orlow finish him?!

Karamazov is rocked!
Orlow pounces like a tiger and cracks Karamazov with a vicious hook! Karamazov is down but not out! Orlow follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nikolaj Orlow!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amir Halilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank Abobo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Halilov
vs
Abobo

191 cm
25
218 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

188 cm
24
210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Amir Halilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tank Abobo!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

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

Abobo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Abobo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

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

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

Abobo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Abobo swings around for an armbar but Halilov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Abobo's guard.
Halilov looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Halilov stands and throws Abobo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Halilov trying to control the position but Abobo is working away.
Abobo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Halilov's best efforts.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Abobo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Abobo actively working from the bottom here.

Halilov seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abobo tries to get to full guard but Halilov has control of the leg.

Halilov is trying to work for a kimura but Abobo is defending well.
Halilov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abobo keeps working.

Halilov 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halilov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Halilov is looking to take a break and control but Abobo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Abobo actively working from the bottom here.
Halilov prevents Abobo from improving his position.
Halilov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Halilov is pressing down on Abobo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Abobo is holding on for now.

Abobo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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.
Abobo taking some punishment here, with Halilov in his half guard.
Abobo is refusing to be controlled, as Halilov sits in half guard.

Abobo actively working from the bottom here.

Abobo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Abobo actively working from the bottom here.
Abobo looks gassed!

Halilov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Abobo sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Halilov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abobo is just riding it out for now. Halilov eventually gives up the hold.
Halilov is keen to just control but Abobo is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Halilov with a lazy takedown attempt

and Abobo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Halilov won't be happy with that.

Abobo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Abobo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Halilov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Abobo's guard! Nice work there by Halilov!

Abobo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Halilov defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abobo being controlled here, momentarily.
Halilov trying to control but Abobo is working from the bottom.

Abobo has an active guard here but Halilov has managed to pass into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Abobo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Abobo is breathing heavily.
Halilov trying to control from half guard but Abobo is working away.
Abobo tries to roll over but Halilov keeps him under control.
Halilov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abobo keeps working.
Halilov wants to stand up but Abobo is controlling the position.
Halilov is looking to take a break and control but Abobo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Abobo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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

Halilov is trying to work for a kimura but Abobo is defending well.
Halilov wants to control but Abobo is keeping him busy.

Halilov is looking for a kimura but Abobo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halilov to get the leverage.

Abobo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Abobo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halilov wants to pass to mount but Abobo is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halilov is looking to take a break and control but Abobo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

Abobo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Abobo is trying to get back to full guard.

Abobo looking for submissions off his back.

Abobo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Abobo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Abobo actively working from the bottom here.
Halilov is trying to control. Abobo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Abobo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Halilov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Abobo defending well though.
Halilov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abobo keeps working.

Abobo looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Halilov pushes past his half guard into mount!
Halilov wants to control the pace but Abobo is squirming around nicely.
Halilov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Abobo is looking to get to half guard.

Halilov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Abobo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tank Abobo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Halilov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Abobo counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Abobo has gone for a leg lock! Halilov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Abobo's guard.
Abobo wants to sweep but no luck.
Halilov throwing strikes but missing.

Abobo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Abobo is looking for a triangle but Halilov pushes his legs off easily.
Halilov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Halilov trying to control but Abobo is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Abobo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Halilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Abobo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Abobo is looking for a triangle here but Halilov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Halilov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Abobo, who protects the arm well.
Halilov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The strikes coming from Halilov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Abobo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Halilov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halilov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abobo keeps working.
Abobo is trying to get back to full guard.
Abobo is staying active underneath Halilov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Halilov trying to mount his opponent but Abobo defends it.

Abobo actively working from the bottom here.
Abobo is refusing to be controlled, as Halilov sits in half guard.
Abobo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Halilov.
Halilov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Halilov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Abobo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Abobo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halilov pulls his head out easily.

Abobo looking for submissions off his back.

Abobo actively working from the bottom here.
Abobo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Halilov.

Halilov is looking for a kimura but Abobo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halilov to get the leverage.
Halilov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abobo keeps working.

Abobo is defending against the submission attempts here by Halilov.

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.

Abobo 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 Halilov. Oh but Abobo has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Halilov goes limp - he's gone! Abobo jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tank Abobo!