WCC - Number two PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlado Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Putin has chosen КАТЮШ - Red Army Choir as his entrance music. Jackson Hawk is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Hawk
vs
Putin

185 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

193 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Firebird Designs
Acton Nutritional Company

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jackson Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlado Putin!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk throws a combination. Putin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Hawk shoots in and bounces Putin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Putin is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hawk is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Putin is on top in guard.

Hawk pushes a forearm under Putin's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Putin is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jackson Hawk!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tom Servo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abel Stamp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Servo
vs
Stamp

150 cm
23
130 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

172 cm
23
140 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite 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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tom Servo!
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, Abel Stamp!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stamp misses with a wild combination.
Stamp has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Abel Stamp has been cut.
Servo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stamp as he avoids it easily.
Stamp misses with a double jab.
Stamp tries to bum rush Servo with a series of wild strikes but Servo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Servo shoots in for a takedown but Stamp shows good takedown defense.
Servo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stamp swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Servo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stamp scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stamp tries to clinch up.
Servo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stamp to score with a decent uppercut.

Servo is rocked!
Servo is looking to chop away at Stamp's legs.
Oh Servo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stamp avoids the head kick by Servo.
Servo is breathing heavily.
Stamp falls off balance throwing a combination

and Servo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Stamp!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stamp regains half guard.
Servo seems to have got his legs back now.
Stamp is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Servo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Servo's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stamp is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Stamp gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Stamp gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Stamp apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Stamp misses with a double jab.
Servo dodges the punch combination from Stamp.
Stamp connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stamp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Servo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stamp throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stamp throws a right and a left that Servo avoids nicely.
A combination from Stamp does no damage.

Stamp scores a takedown into full mount!
Servo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Stamp stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Stamp rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Servo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stamp throws a series of punches but Servo avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stamp throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Servo.
Stamp looks to land a combination. Servo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stamp tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Stamp misses.
Stamp tries to clinch but Servo moves out of range.
Servo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stamp.
A head kick by Servo misses

and Stamp counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stamp looking to pass the guard.
Servo trying to keep a closed guard but Stamp is proving a slippery customer.
Stamp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stamp thows a big elbow that misses.

Stamp thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Servo could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Stamp looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Servo can't keep his opponent in guard - Stamp advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stamp tries to pass to full mount but Servo defends it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Servo has his takedown stuffed
and Stamp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Servo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stamp is fending him off so far but Servo persists. Nope, Stamp circles away and we're back to standing.
Stamp misses with a two punch combination.
Servo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stamp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stamp shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Servo as he jumps to the side.
Servo doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Stamp counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Stamp is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Servo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stamp on the ground.
Servo wants to get back to his feet.
Stamp throwing shots but Servo is blocking nicely.
Servo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stamp is keen to just control but Servo is a slippery customer.
Stamp works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stamp unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abel Stamp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abel Stamp's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Stamp swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Stamp.
Stamp scores with a three punch combo!
Stamp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tom Servo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Servo misses with a head kick.
Stamp throws a right and a left that both miss.
Servo fails with the takedown
and Stamp counters with a two punch combo.
Stamp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stamp!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stamp throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stamp is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Servo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stamp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stamp lands with a nice combination. Servo backs away looking to recover.
Servo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stamp counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stamp drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Stamp 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.
Servo keeping moving, preventing Stamp from controlling successfully.
Servo trying to control the position.
Stamp is in close to Servo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stamp trying to control but Servo is working from the bottom.
Stamp pushes down on Servo's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Stamp is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Servo is trying to control but can't.
Servo is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Servo is trying to stand up here but Stamp is controlling him well.
Servo is trying to get back to full guard.
Stamp is controlling the pace.
Stamp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Stamp is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stamp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Servo keeps working.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Servo takes the fight into the clinch.
Stamp has had enough of the clinch but Servo keeps him there for the moment.
Stamp is trying to break the clinch but Servo has him pressed against the cage.

Stamp manages to pull guard.
Servo wants to stand but Stamp is controlling his posture from full guard.
Stamp manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Servo manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stamp stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Stamp fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Stamp shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Servo's guard.
Stamp sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Servo's guard.
Stamp trying to advance position but Servo counters by regaining guard.
Stamp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Stamp decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Servo, up you get!
Stamp misses with a wild combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stamp.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abel Stamp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Abel Stamp's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Servo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stamp throws a sloppy head kick and Servo moves out of range easily.
Servo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Stamp counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Servo wants to get back to striking at distance but Stamp won't allow it.

Servo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stamp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Servo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stamp.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stamp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Servo moves out of range of the body kick.
Stamp avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stamp throws a series of punches but Servo moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Servo with a poor takedown
and Stamp counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Stamp.
Stamp goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stamp bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Servo's head.
Stamp lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Servo can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Stamp and Servo drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Stamp.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abel Stamp!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Szariskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Dydra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Szariskis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is 'Sonne' by Rammstein. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Szariskis
vs
Dydra

179 cm
21
154 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
160 lbs
2 - 4 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Krzysztof Szariskis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sammy Dydra!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szariskis lands with a slapping head kick.
Dydra shoots in for a double leg but Szariskis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Szariskis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Dydra counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Szariskis has his foot on Dydra's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dydra works his way back into a safe position though.
Szariskis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dydra trying to control the position from guard on top but Szariskis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Szariskis is looking to stand up but Dydra isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dydra tries to free his leg and advance position but Szariskis is retaining full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Szariskis throws a head kick that half lands.
Dydra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Szariskis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szariskis misses with the combination.
Dydra has his takedown stuffed
and Szariskis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Szariskis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
No luck for Dydra with that takedown attempt.
Krzysztof Szariskis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Dydra.
Szariskis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Szariskis tries to clinch but Dydra moves away

and Dydra counters with a shoot takedown. Szariskis fights it but they end up in guard.
Dydra looking to pass the guard.
Szariskis pulls Dydra in close to prevent any damage.
Dydra trying to control the position from guard on top but Szariskis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dydra looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Szariskis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Szariskis seems keen to control Dydra's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dydra passes Szariskis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Szariskis won't allow Dydra to pass to mount.
Dydra prevents Szariskis from improving his position.
Dydra is looking to take a break and control but Szariskis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Szariskis is trying to get back to full guard.
Dydra trying to control from Szariskis's half guard. Szariskis has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szariskis working a defensive guard here.
Szariskis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Szariskis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dydra's guard.
Szariskis wants to get up but he can't break Dydra's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

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

Szariskis stands up from Dydra's guard - Szariskis perhaps looking for a knockout.
Szariskis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Szariskis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szariskis throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dydra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Szariskis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dydra's head.
Szariskis throws a nice head kick!
Szariskis is looking to clinch.
Szariskis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dydra has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Szariskis.
A chopping leg kick lands by Szariskis.
Szariskis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dydra if he has to take too many more of those.
Szariskis lands a jab-cross combination.
Szariskis punishes Dydra's body with a nice straight punch.

Szariskis 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Szariskis postures up.

Dydra looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dydra looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Szariskis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Szariskis tries to keep at a distance but Dydra has taken the fight into the clinch.
Szariskis is pressed up against the cage. Dydra has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Szariskis down to the mat. Szariskis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dydra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Szariskis but Szariskis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Szariskis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dydra pinned against the cage. Dydra gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Szariskis.
Krzysztof Szariskis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Szariskis tries for a takedown but Dydra sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Szariskis doesn't manage to clinch there - Dydra circles away.
Dydra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Szariskis is fending him off so far but Dydra persists. Nope, Szariskis circles away and we're back to standing.
Krzysztof Szariskis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Dydra.
Dydra shoots in but no luck this time.
Szariskis throws a series of strikes that have Dydra backpedaling.
Szariskis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dydra shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Szariskis as he avoids it easily.
Dydra is breathing heavily.

Dydra tries to keep at a distance but Szariskis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Szariskis misses with a knee to the head.

Szariskis manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szariskis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dydra stuffs the takedown.

Szariskis rushes Dydra and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Szariskis throws an elbow but misses.
Dydra tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dydra has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Szariskis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dydra has Szariskis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Szariskis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Szariskis landing knees to the head.
Dydra wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Szariskis tries to land a knee to the head but Dydra blocks with his arms.

Szariskis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Szariskis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dydra counters with a three punch combo that has Szariskis backing up. Szariskis nods at Dydra to acknowledge the strikes.
Dydra tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Szariskis swivels and escapes.
Szariskis lands a high kick!
Dydra throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Dydra scores a takedown into full mount!
Dydra trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szariskis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Szariskis is squirming around, avoiding Dydra's attempts to control the action.
Szariskis tries to hold on but Dydra pushes him away.
Szariskis can't escape the position.
Szariskis is working hard here to advance position.
Dydra avoids the attempt from Szariskis to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szariskis wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Szariskis wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Szariskis is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Szariskis is trying to get back to his feet but Dydra has full control of the position and if anything, Szariskis has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Dydra is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Szariskis knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Szariskis for a finish.
Szariskis is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Szariskis is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dydra gets his way!
Dydra doesn't have the hooks in and Szariskis manages to turn into his guard.
Dydra looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Szariskis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dydra's guard.
Szariskis stopping the sweep attempt from Dydra.

Szariskis stands up from Dydra's guard - Szariskis perhaps looking for a knockout.

Szariskis tries to keep at a distance but Dydra has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sammy Dydra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Dydra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dydra stalling in the clinch.

Dydra breaks from the clinch.
Szariskis tries to clinch up.
Szariskis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A swing and a miss from Dydra.
Dydra shoots and misses

and Szariskis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Szariskis.
Szariskis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dydra is keeping the position for now.
Szariskis being controlled here momentarily.
Dydra not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Dydra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Szariskis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dydra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Szariskis wants to control from the top but Dydra keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dydra looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Szariskis passes into side control.
Szariskis just content to control the position.
Szariskis wants to control but Dydra is keeping him busy.
Dydra is looking to regain half guard here but Szariskis keeps moving and retains side control.
Szariskis tries to move to mount but Dydra blocks the move with his legs.
Dydra is looking to regain half guard here but Szariskis keeps moving and retains 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.
Szariskis trying to control the action but Dydra is working from the bottom.

Szariskis decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dydra to his feet.
Szariskis tries a head kick but it misses.
Dydra has his takedown stuffed

and Szariskis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Szariskis.
Szariskis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dydra blocks it with crossed arms.

Dydra manages to break the clinch.
Szariskis tries to clinch but Dydra moves away

and Dydra holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dydra.
Dydra tries to pull guard but Szariskis holds him up against the cage and eventually Dydra drops back down to his feet.
Krzysztof Szariskis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Dydra.
Szariskis is looking to break free of the clinch but Dydra has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szariskis prevents the takedown attempt.
Dydra wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Szariskis has him pressed against the cage.

Dydra tightens his grip and picks Szariskis up, before dumping him to the ground. Szariskis manages to land in guard.
Szariskis keeping moving, preventing Dydra from controlling successfully.
Dydra controls from within his opponent's guard.
Szariskis wants to sweep here but Dydra controlling him for the moment.
Szariskis is pulling down on Dydra's head to control his posture.
Dydra tries to free his leg and advance position but Szariskis is retaining full guard.
Szariskis wants to sweep here but Dydra controlling him for the moment.

Szariskis pushes Dydra off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dydra shoots and misses
and Szariskis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Szariskis throws a nice head kick!
Szariskis tries to clinch there but Dydra circles away.

Szariskis gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Szariskis breaks from the clinch.
Krzysztof Szariskis is winning the standup battle so far.

Szariskis gets a clinch.
Szariskis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A shot in the inside from Szariskis.

Dydra turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dydra manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szariskis is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Szariskis is trying to control Dydra's posture but Dydra avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Dydra decides to stand up, so the ref orders Szariskis to his feet.

Dydra gets a takedown into half guard.

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 Krzysztof Szariskis.
I think Szariskis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krzysztof Szariskis!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jayson Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Mcinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcinen has chosen Korn - Right Now as his entrance music. Jake Mcinen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Howard
vs
Mcinen

180 cm
20
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jayson Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake Mcinen!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Howard does no damage.
Howard is looking to clinch but Mcinen is avoiding it.
Howard has a takedown stuffed.
Howard swinging wilding here.
Howard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mcinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mcinen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Howard counters with a series of strikes that sends Mcinen to the canvas! Howard follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!

Mcinen is rocked!
Mcinen is looking to stand up but Howard isn't so interested in that idea.
Mcinen is still in real trouble! Can Howard finish him?
Howard trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Howard thows a big elbow that misses.
Howard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcinen is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard trying to control but Mcinen is working from the bottom.
Howard trying to move into half guard but instead Mcinen has managed to sweep!
Mcinen postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Howard wants to clinch up but Mcinen keeps it at a distance.
Howard throws a hook but Mcinen avoids it easily.
Howard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mcinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Mcinen feints and as Howard raises his hands in defense, Mcinen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Howard looking for a sweep. Not yet Howard, not yet.
Mcinen slips nicely into half guard.

Mcinen postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Howard to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Howard.
Howard moves in looking to clinch but Mcinen pushes him off.
Howard tries to clinch but Mcinen moves out of range.
Howard tries to clinch up.
Howard tries to clinch up.

Mcinen has Howard up against the cage in a clinch.
Howard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mcinen has him pressed against the cage.
Mcinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcinen blocks a body shot from Howard.
Howard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Howard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mcinen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Howard has him pressed against the cage.
Howard tries to pull guard but Mcinen won't allow it.

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

Mcinen has closed the distance and engaged Howard in a clinch.
Howard tries to pull guard but Mcinen holds him up against the cage and eventually Howard drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jayson Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcinen prevents Howard from breaking the clinch.
Howard is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard has had enough of the clinch but Mcinen keeps him there for the moment.

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

Mcinen forces Howard back against the cage and clinches.
Mcinen blocks a body shot from Howard.

Mcinen breaks the clinch.
Howard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Howard tries to clinch but Mcinen moves away
and Mcinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Howard thinking.
Mcinen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Mcinen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Howard!
Mcinen controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

Mcinen looking for a guillotine from mount but Howard is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mcinen content just to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Mcinen wants to finish this one by submission but Howard is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mcinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Mcinen 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.

Howard clinches but Mcinen breaks the clinch

and Mcinen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Howard can't get the takedown.
Nice body punch from Howard.
Mcinen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mcinen.
Howard scores with a shot to the side of Mcinen's head.
Mcinen is trying to break the clinch but Howard has him pressed against the cage.
Howard looking for a takedown.
Howard is trying to maintain a safe position but Mcinen gets an underhook and turns Howard into the cage.

Mcinen breaks from the clinch.
Mcinen throws a right and a left that Howard avoids nicely.

Mcinen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Howard lands an elbow inside.

Mcinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcinen throws a series of punches but Howard moves out of range.
Mcinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Howard shoots in but Mcinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jayson Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcinen misses with a double jab
and Howard counters with a left and a right that stings Mcinen.
Jayson Howard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcinen swinging wilding here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard fails with the takedown

and Mcinen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Howard's guard.
Mcinen controlling from the top position.
Howard 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.
Howard wants to stand up but Mcinen is controlling him.
Howard has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Howard wants to sweep but no luck.
Howard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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.
Howard looking to control.

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

Mcinen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Mcinen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Howard is trying to control the position but Mcinen postures up.

Mcinen stands up from Howard's guard - Mcinen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Some wild striking there from Howard.
Mcinen connects with a looping right hand.

Mcinen has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Howard.
Howard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mcinen.

Mcinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Howard has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Howard wants to clinch

and Mcinen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mcinen lands a nice shot to the body.

Mcinen breaks from the clinch.

Mcinen rushes Howard and presses him up against the cage.

Mcinen pulls guard.
Howard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mcinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Howard has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mcinen is proving hard to escape from.
Mcinen has his hands on Howard's head, controlling the position.
Howard advances to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcinen gets full guard.
Howard wants to control from the top but Mcinen keeps moving.

Mcinen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mcinen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Mcinen forces Howard back against the cage and clinches.
Howard looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Mcinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Howard throws a combination that misses
and Mcinen counters with a stiff right hand.

Howard tries to keep at a distance but Mcinen has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Mcinen has Howard pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mcinen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Howard tumbling to the mat - Mcinen dives into Howard's guard.
Mcinen stands and throws Howard's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Mcinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Howard misses with a takedown

and Mcinen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Howard!

Mcinen has isolated one of Howard's arms. Howard looking to fight him off but Mcinen twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Mcinen!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hjalle Heavy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logen Ninefingers (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.

Heavy
vs
Ninefingers

191 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
22
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Mundi Nutrition

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hjalle Heavy!
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, Logen Ninefingers!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ninefingers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Heavy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hjalle Heavy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Heavy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ninefingers trying to hold on to Heavy's head to control him but Heavy postures up.
Heavy trying to control the action but Ninefingers is working from the bottom.

Heavy seems to be working for a kimura but Ninefingers defends the submission attempt.
Ninefingers wants to control but Heavy is keeping busy.

Ninefingers has one foot on Heavy's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Heavy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Heavy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ninefingers swivels and escapes.
Heavy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hjalle Heavy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heavy is breathing heavily.
Ninefingers with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ninefingers.
Ninefingers trying to control the action but Heavy is working from the bottom.
Heavy struggling a bit here.
Ninefingers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heavy keeps working.
Heavy struggling a bit here.
Ninefingers staying calm.
Heavy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Heavy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninefingers works his way into side control.
Ninefingers working the ground and pound from side control.
Heavy looks to move to half guard but instead Ninefingers has passed into mount! Damn!
Ninefingers trying to control but Heavy is having none of it.
Heavy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ninefingers trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ninefingers controlling the position.
Ninefingers is looking to stand up but Heavy isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heavy is working Ninefingers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ninefingers is trying to keep Heavy in close.
Ninefingers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heavy is one step ahead there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Heavy 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ninefingers wants to get back to his feet but Heavy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Heavy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ninefingers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heavy thinking.
Ninefingers displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Ninefingers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Heavy is pressing down on Ninefingers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heavy keeping moving, preventing Ninefingers from controlling successfully.
Heavy wants to sweep here but Ninefingers controlling him for the moment.
Heavy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ninefingers manages to get himself to full guard.
Heavy trying to control but Ninefingers is working from the bottom.
Ninefingers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Heavy is controlling him.
Ninefingers 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.
Heavy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ninefingers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Logen Ninefingers dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A combination from Ninefingers does no damage.
Heavy with a poor takedown

and Ninefingers counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Heavy's guard now.
Ninefingers trying to stand up but can't free himself from Heavy's guard.
Ninefingers preventing the sweep.
Ninefingers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ninefingers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heavy swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Heavy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Heavy wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ninefingers pushes down on Heavy's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Heavy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ninefingers throws and elbow that misses. Heavy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ninefingers's guard. Nice move by Heavy!
Ninefingers is trying to keep Heavy in close.

Ninefingers landing heel shots to his opponent's back. Heavy not amused, grabs the leg and drops back, looking for a heel hook. Ninefingers doesn't react quick enough and Heavy cranks it - Ninefingers screams in pain and taps out! That was a really quick submission! Impressive stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Hjalle Heavy!