VFCR Round 64 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Draven
vs
Martinez

173 cm
25
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

164 cm
18
141 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eric Draven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pedro Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Draven.
Draven keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Draven paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Draven throws a head kick that Martinez semi-blocks.
Draven cracks Martinez with an open hand slap.
Martinez avoids the head kick by Draven.
Draven takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Draven throws the kick towards the body but Martinez avoids it.
Martinez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Draven to score with a decent uppercut.
Draven misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Draven keeps the fight on the outside.

Draven forces Martinez back against the cage and clinches.
Draven has Martinez pressed against the cage, preventing Martinez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Draven leaning against his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez tries to land a knee to the head but Draven blocks with his arms.

Draven breaks the clinch.
Martinez blocks a head kick by Draven.
Horrible takedown by Martinez or perhaps it was just good defense by Draven which made him look bad.
Draven looks to land a right hand but Martinez moved out of range.
Martinez throws a head kick but Draven moves out of range.
Draven slips a jab and a cross from Martinez.
Martinez tries for a takedown but Draven circles away easily
and Draven counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Eric Draven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Martinez.
Martinez closes the distance but Draven moves to the side
and Draven counters with a good low kick that Martinez was not able to check.
Draven lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez fails with a takedown attempt.

Draven closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Draven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martinez has his takedown stuffed
and Draven counters with a nice body kick.
Martinez looks gassed!
Draven avoids the body shot from Martinez.

Draven darts in and clinches Martinez up against the cage.
Martinez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Draven smiles and moves away.
Martinez works Draven's body with a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draven circles away from the clinch attempt
and Draven counters with a thumping low kick.
Martinez throws a sloppy head kick
and Draven counters with a solid body kick.
Draven throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Martinez's head.
Martinez tries to clinch

and Draven counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Draven.

Draven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martinez tries to clinch
and Draven counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Draven works the jab nicely.
Draven with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Draven goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Martinez shoots in looking for a takedown but Draven manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Martinez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draven tries a head kick but it misses.
Martinez misses with a body shot.
Martinez tries for a takedown but Draven circles away easily

and Draven counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draven's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Draven has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Draven drops back looking for a leg! Martinez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martinez manages to kick Draven off! Draven jumps back into Martinez's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Draven stands up and waves to Martinez to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A head kick from Draven lands but Martinez takes it in his stride.

Draven gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Draven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martinez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Draven lands a nice leg kick that just misses Martinez's sensitive parts.
Martinez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Draven's waist but Draven gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martinez off to one side.
Draven circles away from the clinch attempt
and Draven counters with a nice kick to the body.
Martinez is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Draven throws a sloppy head kick and Martinez moves out of range easily.
Martinez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Draven sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Martinez somewhat.
Draven chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Eric Draven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Draven lands with a kick to the ribs.
Draven misses with a head kick.
Martinez tries to clinch but Draven moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Martinez shoots in looking for a takedown but Draven manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Martinez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Eric Draven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Martinez.
Draven lands with a kick to the temple. Martinez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A cross from Draven lands.
Martinez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Draven counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Draven lands but Martinez takes it in his stride.
Draven lands a nice leg kick that just misses Martinez's sensitive parts.
Eric Draven is winning the standup battle so far.
Martinez misses with a head kick.
Draven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Draven lands a head kick. Martinez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Draven throws a head kick but Martinez moves out of range.
Martinez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Draven counters with an outside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez tries to clinch
and Draven counters with a low kick, right behind Martinez 's knee.
Martinez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crunch! Draven slams his shin into Martinez's torso.
Draven throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Draven throws a sloppy head kick
and Martinez counters with an inside leg kick.
Martinez misses with a takedown attempt - Draven sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Draven tries a head kick but it misses.
Martinez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Martinez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Draven.
Draven thumps Martinez with a low kick.
Pedro Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draven scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Martinez doesn't seem bothered though.
Draven lands a high kick!

Draven clinches up against the cage.
Martinez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Draven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martinez closes the distance and clinches up with Draven, looking for a takedown. Martinez pushes Draven against the cage but Draven circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Draven misses with a head kick.
Draven lands a head kick. Martinez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Martinez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick from Draven lands but Martinez takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Draven dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

A swing and a miss from Draven.
Martinez tries for a takedown but Draven circles away easily
and Draven counters with a nice body kick.
Martinez tries to clinch but Draven moves away
and Draven counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Draven avoids the body shot from Martinez.
Martinez moves in looking to clinch but Draven pushes him off.
Martinez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Draven counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez blocks a head kick by Draven.
Martinez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Martinez throws a series of punches but Draven moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Draven throws a nice head kick!
Draven checks the leg kick nicely there.
Draven throws a head kick but Martinez moves out of range.
Draven misses with a looping right.
Nice takedown defense from Draven. No joy for Martinez on that attempt.
Eric Draven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Martinez.
Martinez just misses with a punch to the body.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martinez tries for a takedown but Draven sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Draven connects with a looping right hand.
Draven lands with a kick to the temple. Martinez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Martinez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Draven is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Martinez.
Martinez jabs at Draven's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Martinez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Draven counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Draven.
Martinez fails with a takedown attempt.
Draven scores with a jab. Martinez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Martinez avoids the head kick by Draven.
Draven circles away from the clinch attempt
and Draven counters with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is looking to clinch.
Draven throws a head kick but Martinez moves out of range.
Martinez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Draven defends it nicely.
Martinez blocks a head kick by Draven.
Martinez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Draven rather than just go for the knockout.
Martinez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Draven circles away quickly and effectively.
Martinez wants to clinch.
Martinez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Draven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

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.
Martinez blocks a head kick by Draven.
Draven throws a sloppy head kick and Martinez moves out of range easily.
Martinez moves out of range of the body kick from Draven.
Draven is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick misses from Martinez.
Martinez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Draven but Draven pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Draven stuffs the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Draven moves into the clinch successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Draven showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Draven has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Draven!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Otso Sika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Juga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Juga's choice of entrance music: metallica - enter sandman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sika
vs
Juga

180 cm
19
195 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
189 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Otso Sika!
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, Ricardo Juga!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Juga moves into the clinch.
Sika tries to score a body lock takedown but Juga shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Juga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sika just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Juga as the two fighters clinch.
Sika tries to throw a body punch but Juga avoids it by throwing Sika back against the cage.
Juga drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Juga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Juga tries a head kick but it misses.
Juga tries a head kick but it misses.

Sika throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Juga tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sika is in Juga's guard.
Juga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juga wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sika manages to pass to side control.
Sika sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juga is trying to stand back up but Sika is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sika escapes and gets back to his feet.
Juga is looking to clinch but Sika is avoiding it.

Sika shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Juga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juga is trying to stand up here but Sika is controlling him well.
Sika not doing much here.
Juga is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sika seems to be looking for submissions.
Sika performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sika 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juga tries to roll over but Sika keeps him under control.

Sika stands up from half guard.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Juga tries to clinch up.
Sika fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Juga. No joy for Sika on that attempt.
Juga wants to clinch but Sika slips to the side

and Sika counters with a shoot takedown. Juga fights it but they end up in guard.
Juga wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sika manages to pass to side control.
Sika sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sika seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Juga for as long as he can get away with.

Otso Sika has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Juga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otso Sika. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Juga clinches up with Sika and pushes him back against the cage.
Sika wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Juga has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Otso Sika dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Juga has closed the distance and engaged Sika in a clinch.
Sika wants a takedown but no success here.

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

Sika closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Juga did well to prevent Sika getting side control.

Juga makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Otso Sika is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown by Sika or perhaps it was just good defense by Juga which made him look bad.
Sika swats away the attempt to clinch by Juga.
Juga throws a head kick but Sika moves out of range.
Juga misses with a double jab

and Sika counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sika controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juga tries to roll over but Sika keeps him under control.
Sika content to control rather than advance.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Otso Sika.
Juga tries to clinch up.
Sika fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otso Sika. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sika wants to clinch up but Juga keeps it at a distance.
Juga leaves Sika with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Sika darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sika stands up out of the half guard.
Juga tries to clinch but Sika moves out of range.
Juga tries to clinch but Sika moves out of range.

Sika scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Juga is trying to control but can't.
Juga is looking to improve his position.
Sika controlling the action here.
Juga is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sika decides to stand up.
Juga is breathing heavily.

Sika shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Juga is trying to stand.
Sika looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Juga is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sika tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Otso Sika dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Sika scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Juga is trying to work for a sweep but Sika has mounted him!
Sika tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Juga is looking to improve his position but Sika isn't that keen on the idea.
You get the feeling that Juga really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Sika tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juga wants to try and get back to his feet.

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.
Juga is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Juga slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Juga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sika content to control rather than advance.

Otso Sika has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Sika shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Juga is trying to defend but Sika finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sika content to control rather than advance.
Sika is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sika performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sika stops Juga from getting back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sika content to control rather than advance.

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

Otso Sika has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Sika is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Juga's half guard.
Sika takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Juga wants to get back to his feet.
Ricardo Juga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Sika postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Juga to stand up.
Otso Sika is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Otso Sika showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sika, 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otso Sika!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between hei jari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mika niemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

jari
vs
niemi

203 cm
25
194 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

181 cm
26
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, hei jari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, mika niemi!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
jari jabs niemi right on the nose. niemi blinks but takes it well.
Nice sprawl there from jari as niemi shoots in.

niemi gets a takedown into half guard.
jari wants to improve his position but niemi is controlling well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). mika niemi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Petreski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Wonka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petreski comes to the cage accompanied by I Had to Kill a Lot of People. Willy Wonka has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vlad Petreski's chin.

Petreski
vs
Wonka

170 cm
21
153 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

170 cm
25
157 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Petreski!
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, Willy Wonka!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petreski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wonka defends it nicely.
Petreski shoots in for a double leg but Wonka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wonka lands a body shot.
Vlad Petreski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petreski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wonka as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Petreski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wonka tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Petreski.
Petreski shoots in but Wonka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wonka sizes up Petreski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wonka lands with a hook. Petreski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

It looks like Vlad Petreski has been cut.
Wonka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Petreski.
Petreski is breathing heavily.
Wonka cracks Petreski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Petreski is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wonka lands with a big right hook that stumbles Petreski - he's out on his feet here! Wonka follows up with another monster hook that separates Petreski from consciousness! Petreski falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Wonka stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Willy Wonka!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Chielanno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uskomaton Hulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uskomaton Hulk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Chielanno
vs
Hulk

225 cm
25
130 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

150 cm
19
130 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fabio Chielanno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Uskomaton Hulk!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hulk gets the takedown into side control.

Hulk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chielanno, who protects the arm well.
Hulk lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Chielanno down.
Chielanno manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hulk's best efforts.
Hulk moves nicely into side control.

Hulk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chielanno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hulk lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hulk trying to control the position but Chielanno is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulk scores with a couple of short elbows.
Chielanno stops Hulk from passing to mount.

Hulk swings around for an armbar but Chielanno sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hulk's guard.
Hulk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chielanno is one step ahead there.

Hulk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chielanno gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hulk has a closed guard, preventing Chielanno from standing up.
Chielanno working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hulk pulls Chielanno in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hulk trying to keep a closed guard but Chielanno is proving a slippery customer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chielanno's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Chielanno avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hulk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chielanno.
Hulk controls Chielanno momentarily but Chielanno frees himself.

Hulk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Hulk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chielanno defends well.
Chielanno has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Hulk has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Chielanno should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hulk has tightened it up now! Chielanno should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Uskomaton Hulk!

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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 Nikolai Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Logan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nikolai Drago's chin.

Drago
vs
Logan

183 cm
26
218 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

187 cm
23
211 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Logan!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Logan lands with a kick to the temple. Drago shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Logan lands a big head kick that sends Drago tumbling to the mat! Logan takes a step backwards and waves Drago back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Drago is rocked!

It looks like Nikolai Drago 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!
Logan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drago has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oh Drago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drago is breathing heavily.
Logan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crunch! Logan slams his shin into Drago's torso.
Logan connects with a solid leg kick.
Drago seems to have got his legs back now.
Logan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Logan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Logan darts in and clinches Drago up against the cage.
Logan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Drago's defenses.
Logan lands with a left to the head.
Logan lands a damaging elbow.
Logan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Logan avoiding damage.
Logan landing knees to the body.
Logan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Drago's defenses.
Logan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Logan.
Logan lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Logan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Logan lands an elbow inside.
Drago takes an elbow to the temple.
Logan keeps control of Drago as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Logan.
Logan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Logan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Logan lands an elbow that stopped Drago in his tracks for a moment.
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!
Logan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Logan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Logan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Logan pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Logan's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Logan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Logan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Logan.
Logan lands a nice elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Logan lands an elbow just above Drago 's eye.
Logan crunches a lovely knee into Drago's ribcage.
Logan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Logan lands an elbow that stopped Drago in his tracks for a moment.
Drago takes an elbow to the temple.
Logan lands an elbow inside.
Logan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Drago lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Logan working Drago over with knees to the body.
Logan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Logan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Drago's defenses.
Logan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Logan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Drago takes a shot to the head.
Drago takes an elbow to the forehead.
Come on Logan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Logan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Logan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Logan lands a good knee to the midsection. Drago won't want to take too many of those.
Logan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Drago's defenses.
Logan lands an elbow inside that Drago shrugs off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Logan lands a good knee to the midsection. Drago won't want to take too many of those.
Logan slowing the pace effectively.
Logan lands a nice elbow.
Logan lands a knee to the body.
Drago takes an elbow to the forehead.

Nikolai Drago's cut is getting worse.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Logan.
Logan working Drago over with knees to the body.
Logan lands an elbow inside that Drago shrugs off.
Knees in the clinch landing for Logan.
Logan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Drago's defenses.
Logan lands an elbow that stopped Drago in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Logan working Drago over with knees to the body.
Logan lands an elbow that stopped Drago in his tracks for a moment.
Drago takes an elbow to the temple.
Logan lands an elbow just above Drago 's eye.
Knees to the body from Logan.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Logan obliges.
Logan leaning against his opponent.
Logan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Drago in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Logan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Logan is leaning against Drago and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Logan.
Knees in the clinch landing for Logan.
Logan lands a nice elbow.
Logan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Logan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Logan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Logan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Drago goes for a takedown in the clinch but Logan prevents it.
Logan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Logan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Logan lands a nice elbow.
Logan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Logan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Logan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Drago lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Drago takes an elbow to the temple.
Stalling in the clinch from Logan.
Logan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Drago's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Logan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Drago's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Drago keeps the fight on the outside.
Drago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Logan was well out of range. Poor timing from Drago.
Ryan Logan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Logan.
Drago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Logan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Drago.
Logan cracks the inside of Drago's front leg.
Logan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Logan.
Logan is looking to clinch.
Logan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ryan Logan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Logan takes the fight into the clinch.
Logan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Drago jumps into guard, dragging Logan to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Logan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
Logan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Drago kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ryan Logan wasn't active enough on the ground.
Logan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Logan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Logan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Logan clinches up with Drago and pushes him back against the cage.
Logan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Logan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Logan lands a nice elbow.
Logan scores a nice knee to the body.
Logan lands an elbow inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Logan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Drago has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Logan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Logan lands an elbow inside.
Logan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Logan lands a good knee to the midsection. Drago won't want to take too many of those.
Logan crunches a lovely knee into Drago's ribcage.
Logan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Logan stalls.
Logan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Logan stalling against the cage.
Logan lands an elbow that stopped Drago in his tracks for a moment.
Logan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Nikolai Drago's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Logan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Logan.
Logan lands a nice knee to the body.
Logan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Drago's defenses.
Logan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Logan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Logan.
Ryan Logan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Logan to work.
Logan lands an elbow inside.
Logan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Logan lands an elbow that stopped Drago in his tracks for a moment.
Logan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Logan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Logan lands an elbow that stopped Drago in his tracks for a moment.
Logan lands a damaging elbow.
Logan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Logan stalling.
Logan lands a damaging elbow.
Logan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Logan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Logan scores a nice knee to the body.
Drago takes a knee to the side of the body.
Logan landing knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Logan.
Logan lands an elbow inside that Drago shrugs off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Logan obliges.
Logan lands an elbow just above Drago 's eye.
Logan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Drago takes an elbow to the forehead.
Logan lands a nice knee to the body.
Logan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Logan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Drago is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Knees in the clinch landing for Logan.
Drago fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Logan lands an elbow that stopped Drago in his tracks for a moment.
Logan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Drago tries to pull guard but Logan won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolai Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drago takes an elbow to the forehead.
Logan working Drago over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Logan crunches a lovely knee into Drago's ribcage.
Drago takes an elbow to the temple.
Drago tries to break the clinch but Logan is controlling the position.
Logan lands an elbow inside that Drago shrugs off.
Drago takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Logan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Drago's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Logan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Logan.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Drago crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Logan - the referee stops the clock and Drago gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Logan. Drago manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Drago takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Logan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drago. That did some damage!
Drago takes a kick to the side of the head.
Logan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Logan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Logan is looking to clinch but Drago is avoiding it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Logan.
Drago swats away the attempt to clinch by Logan.
Logan throws a nice head kick!

Logan drives through and clinches with Drago against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Drago lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Drago takes an elbow to the temple.
Logan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Drago's defenses.
Logan lands a damaging elbow.
Logan lands an elbow inside.
Logan slows down the pace here.
Logan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Logan lands an elbow just above Drago 's eye.
Knees in the clinch landing for Logan.
Logan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Logan.
Logan lands a knee to the body.
Logan lands a damaging elbow.
Logan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Logan lands a damaging elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Logan.
Logan lands a nice elbow.
Logan lands a nice elbow.
Logan lands an elbow inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Logan.
Stalling in the clinch from Logan.
Drago takes an elbow to the temple.
Logan lands an elbow just above Drago 's eye.
Drago has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Logan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Logan stalling against the cage.
Logan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Logan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Logan.
Logan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Logan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Drago's defenses.
Logan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Logan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Drago tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Logan smiles and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Logan.
An inside leg kick from Drago misses.
Logan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Drago takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Logan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick from Logan lands but Drago takes it in his stride.
Logan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Drago takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

Logan clinches up with Drago and pushes him back against the cage.
Logan lands a nice elbow.
Drago takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Logan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan lands a nice knee to the body.
Logan stalling in the clinch.
Drago throws a punch but it's blocked by Logan.
Logan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Logan lands an elbow inside.
Logan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Drago lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Logan.
Knees to the body from Logan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Logan lands an elbow just above Drago 's eye.
Logan lands an elbow just above Drago 's eye.
Drago takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ryan Logan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Logan lands an elbow inside.
Nikolai Drago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Logan gets underhooks to prevent Drago's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolai Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Logan just leaning against Drago, taking a breather.
Logan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drago working hard to break the clinch.
Logan lands an elbow inside that Drago shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Logan.
Logan lands an elbow inside that Drago shrugs off.
Logan scores a nice knee to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 24:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Logan!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Edblad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentin The French Pride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Edblad
vs
The French Pride

160 cm
20
136 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

175 cm
23
135 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sebastian Edblad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valentin The French Pride!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edblad misses with a low kick.
Valentin The French Pride seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The French Pride blocks a jab.
Edblad slips a straight right by The French Pride.
The French Pride throws a series of punches but Edblad avoids them all with ease.
The French Pride throws a big shot that misses.
The French Pride is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The French Pride throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edblad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edblad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The French Pride.
Edblad slips a jab and a cross from The French Pride.
Edblad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The French Pride.
The French Pride misses with the combination.
The French Pride throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by The French Pride there.

Edblad shoots in and bounces The French Pride off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Edblad landing some decent shots from guard.
Edblad stops The French Pride from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edblad working some strikes from top position.
Edblad lands a couple of elbows.
Edblad won't allow The French Pride to get back to his feet.
Edblad keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The French Pride's head.
The French Pride wants to stand and escape but Edblad is having none of it.
Edblad lands a couple of elbows.
Edblad working some strikes from top position.
The French Pride wants to stand up but Edblad is controlling him.
Edblad might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The French Pride looks gassed!
The French Pride working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Edblad.
Edblad is looking to work some ground and pound but The French Pride has wrist control.
Edblad working some strikes from top position.
Edblad postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Edblad loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The French Pride has momentary wrist control but Edblad slips an elbow through the middle.
Edblad lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Edblad scoring with some ground and pound.
Edblad postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Edblad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edblad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Edblad content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Edblad stops The French Pride from standing up.
Edblad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Edblad postures up and lands a big shot to The French Pride's brow.
The French Pride wants to stand and escape but Edblad is having none of it.
Edblad postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The French Pride is looking to stand up but Edblad isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Edblad throwing strikes but missing.
Edblad is in close to The French Pride's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Edblad is working The French Pride over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The French Pride wants to get back to his feet but Edblad is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Edblad accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Edblad lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Edblad distracts The French Pride with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edblad works over The French Pride with some ground and pound from guard.
The French Pride is looking to stand up but Edblad isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edblad distracts The French Pride with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Edblad working some strikes from top position.
Edblad postures up in The French Pride's guard and throws a big left but The French Pride blocks it.
Edblad is looking to work some ground and pound but The French Pride has wrist control.
The French Pride avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Edblad stands up over The French Pride, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Edblad stops The French Pride from standing up.
Edblad distracts The French Pride with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Edblad keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The French Pride's head.
The French Pride wants to get back to his feet but Edblad is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The French Pride has momentary wrist control but Edblad slips an elbow through the middle.
Edblad landing with the ground and pound.
Edblad 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.
Edblad working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edblad makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Edblad thows a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edblad stands up over The French Pride, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The French Pride avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The French Pride wants to stand but Edblad is controlling the position.
Edblad landing with the ground and pound.
Edblad lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Edblad is working The French Pride over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The French Pride wants to stand and escape but Edblad is having none of it.
The French Pride utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Edblad thows a big elbow that misses.
Edblad makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Edblad stands up over The French Pride, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Edblad is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edblad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The French Pride works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Edblad throws a big right hand that misses.
Edblad working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

The French Pride pushes Edblad off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The French Pride throws a jab but it's blocked by Edblad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Edblad dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

The French Pride throws a series of punches but Edblad moves out of range.
The French Pride works the jab nicely.
Edblad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The French Pride.

Edblad feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Edblad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The French Pride wants to stand but Edblad is controlling the position.
Sebastian Edblad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The French Pride manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Edblad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The French Pride misses with a hook.
Edblad misses the shot to the body.
The French Pride is breathing heavily.
Edblad avoids a punch combination nicely.
The French Pride throws the left hand but Edblad avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edblad throws a series of punches but The French Pride avoids them all with ease.
Edblad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The French Pride looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Edblad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edblad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The French Pride was well out of range. Poor timing from Edblad.
The French Pride throws a hook to the side of Edblad's head but Edblad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The French Pride throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edblad moves out of range as The French Pride strikes.
Edblad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The French Pride moves away.
Edblad swings for the body but The French Pride moves out of range.
The French Pride throws a body punch but Edblad moves out of range.
Edblad throws a body punch but The French Pride moves out of range.
The French Pride throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The French Pride might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

Edblad shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches The French Pride napping and manages to drive through into side control!

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.
Edblad scores with a couple of short elbows.
Edblad working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Edblad working the body and head with strikes.
Edblad wants to lay and pray for a moment but The French Pride keeps working.
Edblad cracks The French Pride with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Edblad working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Edblad cracks The French Pride with a big right hand but The French Pride just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Edblad working the ground and pound.
The French Pride is trying to get back to his feet.
The French Pride is working to avoid the ground and pound but Edblad connects with a decent elbow.
Edblad is chipping away with strikes.
The French Pride wants to get back to his feet but Edblad drags him back down.
Edblad lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear The French Pride down.
The French Pride takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The French Pride takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

The French Pride is rocked!
Edblad in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The French Pride is still in real trouble! Can Edblad finish him?
Edblad lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The French Pride is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Edblad landing strikes.
Edblad scoring with punches and elbows.
The French Pride seems to have recovered his senses.
Edblad lands a decent elbow from side control.
Edblad is putting a hurting on The French Pride here, landing some big shots from side control.
Edblad cracks The French Pride with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Edblad immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! The French Pride is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Edblad!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastian Edblad!

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FIGHT
RATING
62%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Borris Beefcake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Mamabama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mamabama's choice of entrance music: Smoke Two Joints by Sublime. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Beefcake
vs
Mamabama

167 cm
27
140 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

219 cm
25
147 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

{GTI} Toxic Nutrition
Vodka Rags

Beast Body

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Borris Beefcake!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dick Mamabama!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mamabama moves into range and clinches up with Beefcake.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Beefcake.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mamabama.
Mamabama looking to stall.
Mamabama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mamabama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Mamabama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mamabama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beefcake.
Mamabama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beefcake.
Mamabama moves out of range of the strikes.
Beefcake blocks a leg kick.
Mamabama throws a right and a left that Beefcake avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beefcake missing with a left hand there. Mamabama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mamabama tries to clinch up.
Beefcake changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mamabama moves out of range as Beefcake strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamabama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beefcake.
Mamabama slips under a jab.
Beefcake throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mamabama counters with a series of strikes. Beefcake will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mamabama is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Beefcake jabs Mamabama right on the nose. Mamabama blinks but takes it well.
Beefcake misses with a straight left.
Beefcake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mamabama slips a jab from Beefcake.
Beefcake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mamabama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beefcake throws a big shot that misses.
Beefcake misses the jab.
Mamabama lands a nice shot to the body.
Mamabama lands a glancing blow to the side of Beefcake's head.
Beefcake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamabama moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Beefcake drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mamabama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beefcake.
Beefcake throws a good cross that connects.
Mamabama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Beefcake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beefcake misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mamabama slips a jab from Beefcake.
Beefcake looks to throw the jab but Mamabama is out of range.
Beefcake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamabama manages to avoid it.
Mamabama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beefcake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Mamabama.
Mamabama lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamabama scores with a head kick.
Beefcake checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Beefcake lands a head shot.
Mamabama defending well as Beefcake loads up on a big left hand.
Borris Beefcake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamabama moves away from the strike by Beefcake.
Beefcake looks to land a left hand but Mamabama moved out of range nicely.
Beefcake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mamabama circles away quickly and effectively.
Beefcake misses with a hook. Mamabama ducked under it nicely.
Mamabama throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Beefcake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mamabama.
Beefcake loads up on a big right hand but Mamabama slips the punch.
Beefcake throws the left hand but Mamabama avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Mamabama.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mamabama throws a low kick, looking for Beefcake's leg but Beefcake calmly moves out of range.
Mamabama slips a straight right by Beefcake.
Beefcake drops his hands momentarily and Mamabama takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Beefcake takes a swing at Mamabama's ribcage but misses.
Beefcake takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mamabama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Mamabama moves into the clinch.
Mamabama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beefcake has Mamabama pressed against the cage, preventing Mamabama from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Beefcake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mamabama's efforts to push away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mamabama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Mamabama.
Beefcake blocks a body shot from Mamabama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Mamabama 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.

Mamabama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Beefcake tests Mamabama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mamabama gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Beefcake.
Beefcake is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Beefcake throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mamabama counters with a straight right hand.
Beefcake misses with a shot to the body
and Mamabama counters with a series of strikes. Beefcake will be more careful next time no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beefcake. Mamabama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mamabama with a jab.
Mamabama slips under a jab from Beefcake.
Mamabama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beefcake moves out of range as Mamabama strikes.
Dick Mamabama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mamabama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beefcake.
Beefcake misses with an uppercut. Mamabama saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefcake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mamabama lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beefcake at a distance.
Mamabama staying out of range there.
Beefcake looks to throw the jab but Mamabama is out of range.
Mamabama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Beefcake swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mamabama counters with a good, hard body kick but Beefcake shrugs it off.
Mamabama slips a straight right by Beefcake.
Beefcake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamabama was well out of range. Poor timing from Beefcake.
Mamabama connects with a nice looking jab.
Beefcake misses with a straight right.
Mamabama lands a high kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Beefcake misses its intended target.
Beefcake swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mamabama counters with an inside leg kick.
Beefcake keeps the fight on the outside.
Beefcake throws a big shot that misses.
Mamabama moves out of range of the strikes.
Mamabama takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mamabama connects with a leg kick. Beefcake looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Beefcake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mamabama fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mamabama. Beefcake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mamabama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beefcake.
Beefcake misses with a straight left.
Beefcake looks to throw the jab but Mamabama is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Beefcake misses.
Mamabama misses the body punch
and Beefcake counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Beefcake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mamabama.
Beefcake scores with the left hand. Mamabama knows he should have avoided that one.
Mamabama slips a jab from Beefcake.
Beefcake is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mamabama's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Beefcake throws an overhand right that lands on Mamabama's shoulder, as Mamabama tries to avoid the shot.
Beefcake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mamabama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mamabama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beefcake.
Beefcake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamabama manages to avoid it.
Beefcake looks to throw the jab but Mamabama is out of range.
Beefcake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamabama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beefcake throws out the jab.
Mamabama defending well as Beefcake loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot by Mamabama.
Beefcake lands a jab.
A leg kick checked by Beefcake.
Beefcake throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamabama.
Beefcake throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamabama.
Mamabama throws a shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Mamabama.
Beefcake swings for the body but Mamabama moves out of range.
Beefcake swings for the body but Mamabama moves out of range.
Mamabama slips a jab from Beefcake.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Borris Beefcake will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Beefcake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamabama was well out of range. Poor timing from Beefcake.
Mamabama avoids the body shot from Beefcake.
A combination from Beefcake does no damage.
Beefcake throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mamabama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beefcake thinking.
Mamabama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Beefcake.
Beefcake misses with a body punch
and Mamabama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mamabama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beefcake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mamabama lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beefcake just misses with a punch to the body.
Beefcake misses with a body shot
and Mamabama counters with a big head kick but Beefcake shrugs it off.
Mamabama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beefcake jabs at Mamabama's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefcake bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mamabama's head.
Beefcake throws a hook but Mamabama blocks it.
Beefcake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamabama moves away.
Beefcake ducks under a wild hook from Mamabama.
Dick Mamabama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mamabama misses with a low kick as Beefcake jumps back.
Good leg kick by Mamabama there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Beefcake misses with a straight right.
Nice shot lands for Mamabama.
Mamabama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beefcake.
Beefcake loads up on a big right hand but Mamabama slips the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Beefcake. Those never looked like landing.
Beefcake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Beefcake looks to land a right hand but Mamabama moved out of range.
Mamabama slips a jab and a cross from Beefcake.
Beefcake throws a sloppy body shot
and Mamabama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Beefcake misses.
Beefcake swinging wildly here.
Mamabama misses with the combination.
A combination from Beefcake does no damage.
Beefcake misses with a hook.
Mamabama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mamabama keeps Beefcake at a distance using the push kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beefcake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mamabama.
Mamabama misses with a low kick.
Beefcake looks to throw the jab but Mamabama is out of range.
Beefcake throws a combination that misses
and Mamabama counters with a three punch combo that has Beefcake backing up. Beefcake nods at Mamabama to acknowledge the strikes.
Mamabama staying out of range there.
Beefcake misses with a shot to the body
and Mamabama counters with a stiff right hand.
Beefcake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mamabama.
Mamabama's corner calls for a 1-2. Mamabama obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mamabama is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mamabama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mamabama tries to clinch there but Beefcake circles away.
Beefcake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beefcake misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mamabama throws a leg kick which misses Beefcake's front leg but catches the back leg as Beefcake tries to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beefcake misses the jab.
Beefcake misses with a hook to the body
and Mamabama counters with a nice uppercut.
Mamabama lands a nice hook to Beefcake's body. Beefcake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Beefcake misses with an uppercut. Mamabama saw that one coming.
Beefcake just misses with a punch to the body.
Mamabama avoids the body shot from Beefcake.
Mamabama takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mamabama avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beefcake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beefcake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mamabama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Mamabama really dominated that round.
That's time! Beefcake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Beefcake swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mamabama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beefcake thinking.
Mamabama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beefcake throws out the jab.
Mamabama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beefcake misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Beefcake does no damage.
Mamabama lands with a kick to the temple. Beefcake shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mamabama throws a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Beefcake misses.
Beefcake swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mamabama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamabama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mamabama walks into a stiff left hand from Beefcake.
Mamabama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mamabama has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Beefcake throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mamabama counters with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefcake throws a hook but Mamabama blocks it.
Beefcake takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beefcake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mamabama.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mamabama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beefcake throws a hook to the side of Mamabama's head but Mamabama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mamabama smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Beefcake swings for the body but Mamabama moves out of range.
Beefcake is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Beefcake throws a combination that misses
and Mamabama counters with a straight right hand.
Mamabama tries to clinch but Beefcake is having none of it.
Beefcake looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamabama is just out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mamabama 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 Beefcake has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Beefcake and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters circling - Mamabama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Beefcake.
Mamabama looks to clinch
and Beefcake counters with a stiff right hand.
Mamabama misses with a low kick.
Mamabama gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mamabama lands with a straight right. Beefcake didn't see that one coming.
Beefcake misses with a hook to the body
and Beefcake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mamabama throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Beefcake.
Beefcake throws a body punch but Mamabama moves out of range.
Mamabama scores with a one two! Beefcake had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Beefcake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mamabama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamabama gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Beefcake.
Beefcake looks to land a combination but Mamabama avoids it well.
Beefcake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Beefcake misses.
Beefcake throws the left hand but Mamabama avoids the punch easily.
Mamabama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beefcake.
Beefcake's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Beefcake duly obliges.
Beefcake swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mamabama counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Beefcake does no damage.
Mamabama connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Beefcake's hands.
A swing and a miss from Beefcake.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beefcake throws out a loose jab but Mamabama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beefcake throws a lazy right hand but Mamabama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mamabama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beefcake.
Beefcake misses with a shot to the body
and Mamabama counters with a nice body kick.
No joy there for Beefcake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mamabama slips under a jab.
Beefcake misses with a straight left.
Beefcake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mamabama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mamabama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beefcake throws out the jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beefcake misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mamabama counters with a body kick.
Beefcake jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Beefcake on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mamabama. Mamabama obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Dick Mamabama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. And we move into the final round!

Beefcake loads up on a big right hand but Mamabama slips the punch.
Beefcake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beefcake looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Beefcake misses with a hook. Mamabama ducked under it nicely.
Mamabama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Beefcake misses the target.
Mamabama moves away from the strike by Beefcake.
Beefcake swings for the body but Mamabama moves out of range.
Beefcake misses with a hook.
Beefcake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Beefcake misses.
Beefcake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mamabama.
A telegraphed right hand from Beefcake misses the target.
Beefcake thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefcake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mamabama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beefcake takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mamabama throws a series of strikes that have Beefcake backpedaling.
Mamabama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beefcake.
Beefcake moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mamabama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beefcake throws out the jab.
Beefcake looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamabama is just out of range.
Mamabama throws a series of strikes that have Beefcake backpedaling.
Mamabama looks to clinch
and Beefcake counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Beefcake swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mamabama counters with a nice uppercut.
Beefcake scores with a body shot.
Dick Mamabama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamabama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beefcake misses with a looping right.
Beefcake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mamabama.
Beefcake misses with a looping left.
Mamabama wants to clinch.
Mamabama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beefcake.
Mamabama throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Beefcake throws a hook to the side of Mamabama's head but Mamabama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beefcake misses with a looping left.
Mamabama with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Beefcake.
Mamabama ducks under a wild hook from Beefcake.
Mamabama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Beefcake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beefcake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mamabama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mamabama throws a leg kick but Beefcake sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mamabama misses with a series of wild punches.
Beefcake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamabama was well out of range. Poor timing from Beefcake.
A combination from Mamabama does no damage.
Beefcake misses with a body shot.
Borris Beefcake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamabama paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

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.
Beefcake looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamabama is just out of range.
Mamabama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beefcake throws out the jab.
Beefcake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamabama was well out of range. Poor timing from Beefcake.
Sloppy strikes from Beefcake. Those never looked like landing.
Beefcake takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big right from Beefcake misses.
Mamabama ducks under a wild hook from Beefcake.
Beefcake thows a body shot but no joy.
Beefcake takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beefcake looks to land a right hand but Mamabama moved out of range.
Mamabama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beefcake.
Beefcake throws a jab when Mamabama was well out of range.
Mamabama scores with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Borris Beefcake.
Well Mamabama 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 47:48
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 45:50

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

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeremey Toney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herb Everyday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toney comes to the cage accompanied by Let's Scrap. Everyday is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Eek A Mouse- the man and the mouse. 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.

Toney
vs
Everyday

187 cm
21
164 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

173 cm
28
167 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeremey Toney!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Herb Everyday!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Everyday.
Toney is looking to clinch but Everyday is avoiding it.
Toney lands a head kick. Everyday smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Everyday shoots for a takedown but Toney saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Toney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Everyday manages to avoid it.
Toney moves away from the strike by Everyday.
Everyday swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Toney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Everyday throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Everyday misses with a body shot
and Toney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toney wants to clinch up but Everyday keeps it at a distance.
Toney uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Everyday has time to react.

Everyday is rocked!
Toney scores with a body shot.
Everyday looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toney drops Everyday with a big left hand! Everyday is injured, injured bad! Toney jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremey Toney!
Jeremey Toney retains his lightweight title!