RC 19 - Mbele vs. Tuska PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Travoltares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Murphy
vs
Travoltares

178 cm
18
209 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

188 cm
20
210 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chris Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Travoltares!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Travoltares.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Travoltares fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Travoltares keeps it at a distance.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Travoltares shoots in looking for a takedown. Murphy tries to sprawl out of it but Travoltares keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murphy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Travoltares has a takedown stuffed.
Some bone on bone action there as Travoltares checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murphy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Travoltares is fending him off so far but Murphy persists. Nope, Travoltares circles away and we're back to standing.
Murphy misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Travoltares counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Travoltares.
Travoltares has had enough of the clinch but Murphy keeps him there for the moment.

Murphy breaks from the clinch.
Murphy misses with a double jab.
Murphy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Travoltares avoids the body shot from Murphy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Travoltares defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Travoltares fails with a takedown attempt.
Chris Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Travoltares.
Some wild striking there from Murphy.
Travoltares looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murphy is fending him off so far but Travoltares persists. Nope, Murphy circles away and we're back to standing.
Travoltares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Travoltares on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murphy. Murphy obviously looking to wear him down.
Travoltares blocks a low kick nicely.
Murphy wants to clinch
and Travoltares counters with a good low kick that Murphy was not able to check.
Travoltares swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
Murphy closes the distance but Travoltares moves to the side
and Travoltares counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Murphy misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Travoltares checks the leg kick.
Murphy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Travoltares counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Murphy!
Travoltares looks gassed!
Murphy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Travoltares trying to control but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Murphy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Travoltares passes into side control, despite Murphy's attempt to control the position.
Murphy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Travoltares is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murphy sneaks back into half guard.
Travoltares blocks the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy is doing well to control the position and prevent Travoltares from advancing to side control.
Murphy is looking to control Travoltares's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murphy avoid being mounted?

Murphy actively working from the bottom here.
Murphy tries to roll over but Travoltares keeps him under control.

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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy wants to control but Travoltares is keeping busy and won't allow it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Murphy throws a left and a right that both miss

and Travoltares counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Murphy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Travoltares's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Travoltares's back!
Murphy missing with punches from the back.
Will Murphy go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Travoltares manages to reverse the position and now he's in Murphy's guard. Nice work there by Travoltares.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Travoltares stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murphy throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Travoltares 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.

Murphy throws a hook to the side of Travoltares's head but Travoltares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murphy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Travoltares moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Travoltares shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murphy as he avoids it easily.
Murphy swinging wilding here.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Travoltares manages to avoid it.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Travoltares looks for a takedown but Murphy sprawls well.
Murphy looks to land a combination but Travoltares avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Travoltares avoids them all with ease.
Travoltares on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Travoltares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Travoltares fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Travoltares circles away and keeps his distance.
Travoltares fails in his attempt to clinch.
Travoltares tries for a takedown but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chris Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Travoltares.
Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Travoltares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murphy wants to clinch but Travoltares slips to the side
and Travoltares counters with a series of strikes. Murphy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Travoltares is breathing heavily.
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Travoltares pushes him off.
Travoltares works over Murphy's head and body with a nice combination.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Travoltares moves out of range.

Travoltares fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murphy, pushing him back against the cage.
Travoltares tries to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling the position.

Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Travoltares has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Murphy throws a right and a left that Travoltares avoids nicely.
Murphy wants to clinch

so Travoltares counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Travoltares won't allow Murphy to sweep him here.

Murphy is working an open guard so Travoltares takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Travoltares closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Travoltares lands in his opponent's guard.
John Travoltares has got the better of the ground game so far.
Travoltares is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Travoltares works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Travoltares is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Travoltares seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Travoltares prevents Murphy from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Travoltares content to control rather than advance.

Travoltares stands up from half guard.
Murphy takes a swing at Travoltares's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Murphy.
Travoltares takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murphy thuds his shin into the meat of Travoltares's side.
Murphy drops Travoltares with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Travoltares! Murphy dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Murphy!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rory Rollman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Despres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rory Rollman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Simon Despres's chin.

Rollman
vs
Despres

176 cm
18
208 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

193 cm
22
218 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rory Rollman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Simon Despres!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rollman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Despres swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rollman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Despres keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rollman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Despres on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rollman misses with an uppercut.

Rollman moves into the clinch.

Despres has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rollman clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Despres landing with strikes.
Rollman takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Despres just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Despres lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Rollman manages to reverse the position and now he's in Despres's guard. Nice work there by Rollman.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Despres can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rollman trying to control but Despres is working from the bottom.
Despres has control of Rollman's left arm, preventing Rollman from doing any damage.

Despres has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rollman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Despres has a closed guard, preventing Rollman from standing up.
Rollman postures up.
Despres throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rollman trying to control but Despres is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Despres swats away the attempt to clinch by Rollman.
Despres misses with a takedown attempt - Rollman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rollman bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Despres! He dives into his guard looking to finish!

Despres is rocked!
Rollman postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Despres covers up, he's hurt! Rollman keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Rollman and the ref steps in to end the fight! Rollman can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rory Rollman!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Ruhmada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Mugabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ruhmada
vs
Mugabe

195 cm
22
218 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Ruhmada!
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, Rob Mugabe!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruhmada gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mugabe.

Ruhmada bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ruhmada postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mugabe can't do much from the bottom here.
Ruhmada tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ruhmada throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ruhmada landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Check out the look on Ruhmada's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ruhmada misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mugabe tries to buck Ruhmada off but Ruhmada is having none of it.
Mugabe parries the strikes from Ruhmada easily there. Ruhmada is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mugabe to escape.

Ruhmada is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mugabe has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mugabe parries the strikes from Ruhmada easily there. Ruhmada is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mugabe to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mugabe is looking to regain half guard here but Ruhmada keeps moving and retains side control.
Ruhmada misses with the ground and pound.
Ruhmada sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mugabe is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mugabe swats away the attempt to clinch by Ruhmada.
Mugabe looks to land a combination but Ruhmada avoids it well.
Ruhmada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mugabe tries to avoid it but Ruhmada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mugabe to the ground. Mugabe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ruhmada is breathing heavily.
Ruhmada doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mugabe fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by Mugabe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Mugabe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mugabe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mugabe lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Michael Ruhmada has been cut.
No joy there for Mugabe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mugabe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A cross from Mugabe lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mugabe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mugabe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rob Mugabe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mugabe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruhmada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ruhmada misses with a straight left.
Mugabe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mugabe swinging wilding here.
Ruhmada shoots in looking for a takedown. Mugabe tries to sprawl out of it but Ruhmada keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mugabe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ruhmada shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ruhmada controlling the pace.
Ruhmada is tying to control. Mugabe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mugabe taking some punishment here, with Ruhmada in his half guard.
Ruhmada scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruhmada moves nicely into side control.

Ruhmada is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mugabe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ruhmada postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ruhmada 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.

Ruhmada is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mugabe has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ruhmada working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rob Mugabe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Ruhmada's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jab by Mugabe.
Ruhmada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ruhmada shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ruhmada wants to clinch up but Mugabe keeps it at a distance.
Ruhmada tries to clinch up.
Ruhmada doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Mugabe.
Mugabe tests Ruhmada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mugabe connects with the punch.

Ruhmada is rocked!
Mugabe connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Ruhmada! He's out on his feet! Mugabe rushes in and drops Ruhmada with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rob Mugabe!

C
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C
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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 Phyuck Yu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yu comes to the cage accompanied by Jah Guide. Drago has chosen Genetic Repo Man as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Yu
vs
Drago

200 cm
19
205 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

170 cm
18
200 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

NCC: Nemesis Cage Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phyuck Yu!
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, Fedor Drago!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Drago knocks Yu to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?

Yu is rocked!

It looks like Phyuck Yu has been cut.

Drago decides to stand back up.
Oh Yu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Drago's waist but Drago gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yu off to one side.

Yu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Drago!
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!
Drago tries to buck Yu off but he can't manage it.
Yu seems to have got his legs back now.
Yu lands a nice shot to the head.
Drago is trying to stand.
Drago takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Drago is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
BOOM! Yu connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Drago is rocked!
Yu has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Drago's face.
Drago is still in real trouble! Can Yu finish him?
The referee warns Drago that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Drago wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yu lands a big shot there that rocks Drago but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Yu punishing his opponent with strikes.
Drago takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Yu's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phyuck Yu!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xander Boudewijn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philean Mincemeat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boudewijn comes to the cage accompanied by The Streets - Blinded by the Lights. 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.

Boudewijn
vs
Mincemeat

189 cm
19
215 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

190 cm
22
215 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Xander Boudewijn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Philean Mincemeat!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mincemeat takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Philean Mincemeat has been cut.
Mincemeat ducks right into an uppercut from Boudewijn.

Mincemeat is rocked!
Boudewijn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boudewijn misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Boudewijn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mincemeat throws a body punch but Boudewijn moves out of range.
Boudewijn throws a head kick that misses.
Boudewijn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boudewijn misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudewijn tries to clinch but Mincemeat moves out of range.
Mincemeat on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boudewijn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mincemeat lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mincemeat throws a one two combo.
Boudewijn tries to close the distance and clinch but Mincemeat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boudewijn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mincemeat's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boudewijn with a hook.
Mincemeat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boudewijn slow jab from Mincemeat misses its intended target.
Mincemeat throws a leg kick
and Boudewijn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boudewijn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boudewijn tries to clinch but Mincemeat moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudewijn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mincemeat throws a lazy head kick
and Boudewijn counters with a nice leg kick.
Boudewijn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mincemeat throws a shot from downtown. Boudewijn moves away and avoids it.
Mincemeat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boudewijn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mincemeat takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mincemeat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boudewijn staying out of range there.
Mincemeat throws a leg kick
and Boudewijn counters with a stiff right hand.
Boudewijn slips under a jab from Mincemeat.
A low kick from Mincemeat is predictable there
and Boudewijn counters with a good, hard body kick but Mincemeat shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boudewijn waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Mincemeat.
Mincemeat throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xander Boudewijn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Philean Mincemeat's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Mincemeat misses with a wild body shot.
Boudewijn scores with a kick to the midsection.
Xander Boudewijn is winning the standup battle so far.
Boudewijn moves out of range as Mincemeat strikes.
Mincemeat misses with a looping right.
Mincemeat swats away the attempt to clinch by Boudewijn.
Mincemeat throws a sloppy head kick
and Boudewijn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mincemeat is breathing heavily.
Boudewijn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mincemeat in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudewijn tries to clinch but Mincemeat is having none of it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boudewijn.
Boudewijn scores with a jab to the body.
Boudewijn sizes up Mincemeat with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boudewijn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mincemeat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boudewijn lands a head kick. Mincemeat smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mincemeat is still on wobbly legs! Can Boudewijn finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mincemeat punishes Boudewijn's body with a nice straight punch.
Mincemeat seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Mincemeat misses
and Boudewijn counters with a good, hard body kick but Mincemeat shrugs it off.
Boudewijn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mincemeat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mincemeat connects with the punch.
Mincemeat throws a predictable looking body shot
and Boudewijn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mincemeat pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudewijn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Boudewijn.
Boudewijn throws a hook but Mincemeat blocks it.
Boudewijn moves forwards but Mincemeat connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boudewijn throws a shot from downtown. Mincemeat moves away and avoids it.
Mincemeat connects with a looping right hand.
Boudewijn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mincemeat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boudewijn moves away from the strike by Mincemeat.
Mincemeat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boudewijn misses with a looping left.
Boudewijn throws a hook to the side of Mincemeat's head but Mincemeat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boudewijn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mincemeat throws a lazy head kick
and Boudewijn counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xander Boudewijn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Philean Mincemeat'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Mincemeat throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mincemeat fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mincemeat is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Boudewijn.
Mincemeat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mincemeat.
Mincemeat takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boudewijn takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudewijn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mincemeat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mincemeat misses with a looping right.
Mincemeat throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Boudewijn to counter with a crisp jab.

That has opened up Philean Mincemeat's cut even more.
Boudewijn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mincemeat throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boudewijn counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mincemeat is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A head kick by Mincemeat misses
and Boudewijn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mincemeat throws a right hand that Boudewijn ducks under and follows up with a left that Boudewijn also avoids with ease.
Boudewijn throws a lazy head kick
and Mincemeat counters with a stiff right hand.
Mincemeat getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice uppercut lands for Mincemeat. That snapped Boudewijn's head back.
Mincemeat scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick by Mincemeat misses
and Boudewijn counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mincemeat throws a sloppy head kick
and Boudewijn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mincemeat's knee momentarily.
Mincemeat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boudewijn throws out a loose jab but Mincemeat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mincemeat swings for the body but Boudewijn moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Mincemeat might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Boudewijn has got the better of the exchanges.
Mincemeat throws a sloppy head kick
and Boudewijn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boudewijn cracks the inside of Mincemeat's front leg.
Boudewijn is looking to clinch but Mincemeat is avoiding it.
Boudewijn digs a good hook to Mincemeat's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boudewijn connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Mincemeat to the floor! Boudewijn dives in looking for the finish!
Boudewijn wants to stand up but Mincemeat is controlling the position.
Mincemeat keeping hold of Boudewijn's head, controlling as best he can.
Philean Mincemeat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mincemeat throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xander Boudewijn!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Mamuh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Mamuh
vs
Dean

195 cm
23
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
200 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joe Mamuh!
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, Eddie Dean!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamuh wants to clinch up but Dean keeps it at a distance.
Dean misses with a takedown attempt - Mamuh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mamuh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dean moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mamuh cracks a nice hook into Dean's ribs.

Dean shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Mamuh is squirming around, avoiding Dean's attempts to control the action.
Dean throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

Dean working for a guillotine from mount but Mamuh is in no mood to give up.

Dean moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mamuh has worked his arm free - good work by Mamuh!

Mamuh explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dean fails with a takedown attempt.
Dean keeps the fight on the outside.

Mamuh moves into the clinch successfully.
Mamuh unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dean lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dean looks gassed!

Mamuh breaks from the clinch.
Mamuh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mamuh moves in looking to clinch but Dean pushes him off.

Mamuh rushes Dean and presses him up against the cage.

Mamuh decides to pull guard.
Dean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamuh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamuh wants to stand and escape but Dean is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamuh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamuh working a defensive guard here.
Mamuh wants to stand but Dean is controlling the position.
Mamuh is trying to keep Dean in close.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dean keeps the fight on the outside.

Dean shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mamuh's guard.
Dean passes Mamuh's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dean is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dean wants to control but Mamuh is keeping him busy.

Mamuh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dean wants to free his trapped foot but Mamuh is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mamuh manages to get to full guard.

That's four 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.
Dean tries to free his leg and advance position but Mamuh is retaining full guard.
Mamuh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dean controls the pace.

Mamuh has his foot on Dean's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dean works his way back into a safe position though.
Mamuh keeping full guard, as Dean tries to pass.
Mamuh looking for a sweep. Not yet Mamuh, not yet.
Mamuh controls Dean momentarily but Dean frees himself.
Mamuh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dean is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joe Mamuh will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Mamuh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dean's calf.

Mamuh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dean, pushing him back against the cage.
Mamuh lands a hook that snaps the head of Dean backwards.

Mamuh pulls guard.
Mamuh wants to sweep here but Dean controlling him for the moment.

Mamuh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dean wants to stand and escape but instead Mamuh has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Dean is breathing heavily.
Mamuh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Dean isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mamuh stacks Dean on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mamuh!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamuh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dean keeps working.
Dean takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Mamuh stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mamuh doesn't manage to clinch there - Dean circles away.

Mamuh has managed to clinch.

Mamuh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Dean tries to keep at a distance but Mamuh has taken the fight into the clinch.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamuh tries to close the distance and clinch but Dean swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dean on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mamuh. Mamuh obviously looking to wear him down.

Mamuh has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dean tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mamuh smiles and moves away.
Dean circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dean fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mamuh lands with a right hand.

Mamuh takes the fight into the clinch.
Dean on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dean is working for takedown but Mamuh is calmly controlling the position for now.
Joe Mamuh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Dean.
Stalling in the clinch from Mamuh.
A hook to the body from Mamuh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamuh is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dean gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mamuh tries to break the clinch but Dean is controlling the position.
Mamuh landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dean can't get the takedown.

Mamuh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dean wants to clinch but Mamuh slips to the side

and Mamuh counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dean fails to pull guard.
Dean is stalling here.
Mamuh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dean smiles and moves away.
Dean shoots in for a double leg but Mamuh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Dean scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mamuh is being controlled here.
Mamuh gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamuh tries to kick Dean off but Dean keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean is looking to pass Mamuh's guard but actually Mamuh recovers to full guard.
Mamuh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dean is one step ahead there.
Dean pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mamuh is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Mamuh 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!

Mamuh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mamuh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dean has a takedown stuffed.
No luck for Dean with that takedown attempt.
Mamuh clinches but Dean breaks the clinch

and Dean counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dean.
Mamuh looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dean trying to control but Mamuh is working from the bottom.
Mamuh controls Dean momentarily but Dean frees himself.
Dean takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamuh wants to stand up but Dean is controlling him.
Mamuh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mamuh keeping moving, preventing Dean from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mamuh darts in trying to clinch

and Dean counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dean.
Dean preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dean drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mamuh looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mamuh looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mamuh!
Mamuh is looking to take a break and control but Dean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dean can't do much from the bottom here.
Dean manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mamuh's best efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean is not content to let Mamuh control the position.
Mamuh tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Dean.

Mamuh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dean doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mamuh.
Dean is looking to control Mamuh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dean avoid being mounted?
Eddie Dean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Dean shoots in and drives through. Mamuh sprawls well.
Joe Mamuh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Dean.

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

Mamuh clinches with his opponent.
A right hook to the body lands for Dean.

Mamuh breaks from the clinch.
Dean is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mamuh walks into a straight right hand from Dean.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mamuh!
Mamuh tries to clinch

and Dean counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mamuh won't be happy with that.
Dean throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Mamuh works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Dean is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mamuh reverses the position - he's now on top in Dean's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamuh wants to pass the guard but Dean is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Dean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mamuh 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Mamuh!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Volka Brasehrava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deiter Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Brasehrava
vs
Myers

193 cm
22
220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

186 cm
19
235 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Volka Brasehrava!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Deiter Myers!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brasehrava fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Myers darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brasehrava won't allow Myers to pass to mount.

Myers seems to be looking for submissions.
Myers is looking to take a break and control but Brasehrava is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brasehrava moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

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

Myers tries to improve his position but Brasehrava has taken his back! Brasehrava has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Myers tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Brasehrava pushes Myers away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Volka Brasehrava!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jiu Jiet Siet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Paulsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulsen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Berserkergang. On his way into the cage it seems that Jiu Jiet Siet has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jiu Jiet Siet seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Jiet Siet
vs
Paulsen

187 cm
20
242 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

205 cm
18
265 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jiu Jiet Siet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jan Paulsen!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Paulsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Paulsen as Siet shoots in.
Paulsen steps into range and cracks Siet with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Siet flops backwards and Paulsen dives into his guard looking to finish!

Siet is rocked!

It looks like Jiu Jiet Siet has been cut.

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

Siet is working an open guard so Paulsen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Siet seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulsen throws a series of punches but Siet avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Paulsen.
Paulsen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paulsen misses with a looping right.
Paulsen throws a head kick but Siet moves out of range.
Paulsen lands a hook that stumbles Siet back into the cage. Paulsen follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Siet to the canvas! Paulsen pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Siet has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jan Paulsen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jabuba Mbele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joonas Tuska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuska has chosen Diary Of A Madman by the Gravediggaz as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Mbele
vs
Tuska

200 cm
19
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

187 cm
20
188 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Plays chess

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jabuba Mbele!
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, Joonas Tuska!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mbele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tuska throws a sloppy head kick and Mbele moves out of range easily.
Tuska blocks a head kick by Mbele.
Mbele throws a push kick but Tuska slaps the foot to one side.
Mbele throws a sloppy head kick and Tuska moves out of range easily.
Mbele looks for a takedown but Tuska sprawls well.
Tuska throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mbele on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tuska. Tuska obviously looking to wear him down.
Mbele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Mbele takes the fight into the clinch.
Mbele has Tuska pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tuska manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Mbele breaks from the clinch.
Mbele doesn't manage to clinch there - Tuska circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mbele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mbele takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tuska throws a front kick aimed at Mbele's knee but Mbele avoids it well.
A good leg kick by Tuska.
Mbele fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mbele misses with a head kick.
Tuska throws a combination that misses
and Mbele counters with a low kick, right behind Tuska 's knee.
Tuska throws a series of punches but Mbele moves out of range.
Mbele really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tuska lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mbele is breathing heavily.
Tuska scores with a nice right hand.
Mbele shoots for a double leg takedown but Tuska sprawls well. He's pushed Mbele's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jabuba Mbele. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuska feints and then cracks Mbele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mbele down.
The fighters circling - Tuska throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mbele ducks straight into an uppercut from Tuska and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Mbele maanges to regain guard straight away.

Mbele is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tuska sitting in guard here, content to control.
Oh Mbele is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mbele wants to stand up but Tuska is controlling him.
Mbele seems to have got his legs back now.
Mbele controls Tuska momentarily but Tuska frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuska trying to control the position from guard on top but Mbele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mbele is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mbele is tying to control. Tuska wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tuska wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mbele will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mbele is tying to control. Tuska wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mbele sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tuska defending well though.
Mbele tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mbele not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mbele sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joonas Tuska 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.

Tuska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mbele moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tuska lands a jab to Mbele's midsection.
Tuska swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mbele throws a head kick that misses
and Tuska makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tuska misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tuska avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tuska looks to land a right hand but Mbele moved out of range.
Tuska misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Tuska misses.
Joonas Tuska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuska lands with a right hand.
Tuska has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head kick by Mbele misses
and Tuska counters with a thumping low kick.
Tuska throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mbele throws a head kick that misses.
Mbele moves out of range of the body kick from Tuska.
Mbele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mbele shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tuska tries a head kick but it misses.
Mbele misses with a takedown attempt
and Tuska counters with an inside leg kick.
Tuska throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tuska lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mbele at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuska buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mbele. That's going to slow Tuska down.
Mbele lands a head kick that stumbles Tuska and the fighters go to the mat.

Tuska is rocked!

It looks like Joonas Tuska has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mbele passes Tuska's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tuska is still in real trouble! Can Mbele finish him?
Tuska on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mbele is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Tuska is hurt! He's hurt bad - Mbele fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Tuska from any more punishment! Congratulations to Mbele! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jabuba Mbele!

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