RUOC 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slava Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Happy Deathday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedorov comes into the arena with Helloween - Power blaring out of the sound system. Slava Fedorov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Fedorov
vs
Deathday

187 cm
18
225 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Slava Fedorov!
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, Happy Deathday!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fedorov takes the fight into the clinch.

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

Fedorov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Deathday, pushing him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Fedorov.

Fedorov breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Fedorov or perhaps it was just good defense by Deathday which made him look bad.
Fedorov shoots in but Deathday avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Fedorov closes the distance and clinches.
Deathday wants to get back to striking at distance but Fedorov won't allow it.

Fedorov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deathday should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Deathday stuffs the takedown attempt from Fedorov. Fedorov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slava Fedorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deathday swats away the attempt to clinch by Fedorov.
Deathday doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Fedorov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Fedorov breaks from the clinch.
Fedorov is breathing heavily.
Fedorov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Deathday but Deathday pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Deathday circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov shoots in but no luck this time.
Deathday fails to land the takedown.
Deathday lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fedorov swats away the attempt to clinch by Deathday.

Deathday closes the distance and clinches.

Deathday pulls guard successfully.
Fedorov preventing the sweep.
Deathday looking to control.
Fedorov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Deathday is controlling Fedorov's posture.
Fedorov with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deathday wants to sweep here but Fedorov controlling him for the moment.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deathday has a closed guard, preventing Fedorov from standing up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Deathday.
Fedorov fails with the takedown.
Fedorov is looking to score with low kicks.

Fedorov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fedorov content to stall in guard here.
Fedorov scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Deathday wants to stand but Fedorov is controlling the position.
Fedorov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Deathday's head.

Deathday is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Deathday looking for a sweep. Not yet Deathday, not yet.
Deathday manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fedorov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Deathday cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Deathday looking to control but Fedorov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Deathday working Fedorov over with strikes here.
Fedorov is squirming around, avoiding Deathday's attempts to control the action.
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 Slava Fedorov 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.

Fedorov tries to clinch up

and Deathday counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Deathday.
Fedorov misses with a knee strike.
Fedorov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fedorov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fedorov gets underhooks to prevent Deathday's takedown attempt.

Fedorov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fedorov keeps the fight on the outside.
Fedorov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Deathday tries to clinch up but Fedorov circles away and keeps his distance.
Deathday tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Fedorov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fedorov.

Deathday working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fedorov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fedorov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Fedorov gets to his feet. Deathday looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Slava Fedorov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deathday lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fedorov takes a step back to recover.

Deathday scores with a takedown into Fedorov's guard.
Deathday throws a strike but Fedorov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov throws a big right hand that misses.
Deathday is looking to stand up but Fedorov isn't so interested in that idea.

Deathday is looking for a triangle but Fedorov pushes his legs off easily.
Deathday is breathing heavily.

Fedorov stands and steps away. Deathday gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fedorov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fedorov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slava Fedorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fedorov tries to clinch up
and Deathday counters with a series of strikes. Fedorov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fedorov throws a sloppy head kick and Deathday moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fedorov darts in trying to clinch
and Deathday counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fedorov's knee momentarily.
Fedorov tries to clinch there but Deathday circles away.
Fedorov looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Deathday is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fedorov tries to clinch but Deathday is having none of it.
Deathday closes the distance and clinches up with Fedorov, looking for a takedown. Deathday pushes Fedorov against the cage but Fedorov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fedorov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Deathday counters with a good low kick that Fedorov was not able to check.
Deathday ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Deathday looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fedorov is fending him off so far but Deathday persists. Nope, Fedorov circles away and we're back to standing.
Slava Fedorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Happy Deathday.
Fedorov fails to land the takedown.
Fedorov tries to clinch up but Deathday circles away and keeps his distance.
Fedorov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fedorov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov tries to clinch up but Deathday circles away and keeps his distance.
Deathday looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fedorov is fending him off so far but Deathday persists. Nope, Fedorov circles away and we're back to standing.
Fedorov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fedorov doesn't manage to clinch there - Deathday circles away.
Fedorov throws a sloppy head kick and Deathday moves out of range easily.
Deathday fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Deathday looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Deathday chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fedorov stuffs the takedown attempt from Deathday. Deathday gets slowly back to his feet.
Fedorov shoots in but no luck this time.
Deathday fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Deathday throws a hook but Fedorov blocks it.
Fedorov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Deathday is fending him off so far but Fedorov persists. Nope, Deathday circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deathday dodges the punch combination from Fedorov.
Deathday circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fedorov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fedorov tries to clinch up.

Deathday has taken the fight to the clinch.
Deathday fails to pull guard.
Fedorov jumps guard but Deathday stands there with Fedorov around his waist. Fedorov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Deathday jumps guard but Fedorov stands there with Deathday around his waist. Deathday gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Fedorov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fedorov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fedorov tries to clinch there but Deathday circles away.
Deathday misses with a takedown

and Fedorov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Deathday!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deathday is trying to escape the mount.
Deathday gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Deathday fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fedorov, pushing him back against the cage.

Deathday pulls Fedorov into guard.
Deathday tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fedorov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Fedorov gets to his feet - Deathday follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deathday fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Fedorov gets a clinch.
Fedorov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Fedorov pulls Deathday into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fedorov is on top in guard.

Fedorov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Deathday looks to throw the jab but Fedorov is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Deathday.
Fedorov stuffs the takedown attempt from Deathday. Deathday gets slowly back to his feet.

Fedorov rushes Deathday and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Fedorov pulls Deathday into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fedorov holds on and takes a little breather.
Deathday postures up.
Fedorov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Deathday is controlling him.
Deathday stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fedorov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fedorov scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Fedorov moves into the clinch.
Fedorov stalling.
Fedorov tries to stall but Deathday uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Deathday has had enough of the clinch but Fedorov keeps him there for the moment.

Fedorov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fedorov throws a head kick but Deathday moves out of range.

Fedorov moves into the clinch successfully.
Fedorov scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deathday is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fedorov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Slava Fedorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Happy Deathday.
Deathday stalling in the clinch but Fedorov improves position.
Fedorov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Deathday looking for a takedown.

Fedorov breaks the clinch.
Deathday stuffs the takedown attempt from Fedorov. Fedorov gets slowly back to his feet.
Deathday looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fedorov fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deathday circles away from the clinch attempt.
Deathday has a takedown stuffed.
Fedorov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fedorov closes the distance and clinches up with Deathday, looking for a takedown. Fedorov pushes Deathday against the cage but Deathday circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Deathday is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Deathday swats away the attempt to clinch by Fedorov.

Fedorov clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Fedorov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fedorov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fedorov shoots in and drives through. Deathday sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fedorov has Deathday up against the cage in a clinch.
Deathday gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fedorov.
Deathday is pressed up against the cage. Fedorov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Deathday down to the mat. Deathday avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Deathday tries for a takedown but Fedorov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fedorov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

It looks like Happy Deathday has been cut.
Fedorov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fedorov closes the distance and clinches up with Deathday, looking for a takedown. Fedorov pushes Deathday against the cage but Deathday circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Fedorov moves into the clinch successfully.

Deathday is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fedorov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Deathday to the mat. Deathday regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Happy Deathday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Fedorov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Deathday working for a triangle but Fedorov defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Deathday had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Fedorov is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Deathday Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Fedorov's back instead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slava Fedorov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fedorov, 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slava Fedorov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xazhinzinklim Xwuqichiklozcxh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Yeltsin (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.

Xwuqichiklozcxh
vs
Yeltsin

150 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
19
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Xazhinzinklim Xwuqichiklozcxh!
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, Boris Yeltsin!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Xwuqichiklozcxh closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Xwuqichiklozcxh trying to control the action but Yeltsin is working from the bottom.
Xwuqichiklozcxh really is a fat lump.
Xwuqichiklozcxh controlling from side mount.
Xwuqichiklozcxh trying to control the position but Yeltsin is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeltsin tries to buck Xwuqichiklozcxh off but Xwuqichiklozcxh is having none of it.

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

and Xwuqichiklozcxh counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yeltsin won't be happy with that.
Yeltsin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Yeltsin looks gassed!
Xwuqichiklozcxh works his way to full guard. Good work.
Xwuqichiklozcxh manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Yeltsin is squirming around, avoiding Xwuqichiklozcxh's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Xwuqichiklozcxh jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Yeltsin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Yeltsin and Xwuqichiklozcxh has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Yeltsin avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Xwuqichiklozcxh.
Yeltsin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Yeltsin wants to control but Xwuqichiklozcxh is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Yeltsin is defending against the submission attempts here by Xwuqichiklozcxh.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yeltsin is refusing to be controlled, as Xwuqichiklozcxh sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xwuqichiklozcxh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Xwuqichiklozcxh is trying to control the action in half guard but Yeltsin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Xwuqichiklozcxh is really struggling to control Yeltsin but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Yeltsin tries for a takedown but Xwuqichiklozcxh circles away easily

and Xwuqichiklozcxh counters with a shoot takedown. Yeltsin fights it but they end up in guard.
Xwuqichiklozcxh slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Yeltsin prevents Xwuqichiklozcxh from moving into mount.
Yeltsin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Xwuqichiklozcxh's best efforts.
Yeltsin pushes Xwuqichiklozcxh off looking to stand but Xwuqichiklozcxh dives back in and keeps control.
Yeltsin is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xwuqichiklozcxh is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Xwuqichiklozcxh throwing strikes here but Yeltsin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Yeltsin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Xwuqichiklozcxh moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Yeltsin has worked his arm free - good work by Yeltsin!
Yeltsin manages to get back to half guard.

Xwuqichiklozcxh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yeltsin tries to get to full guard but Xwuqichiklozcxh has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A leg kick checked by Xwuqichiklozcxh.
Xwuqichiklozcxh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Yeltsin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Xwuqichiklozcxh won't be happy with that.
Xwuqichiklozcxh trying to control but Yeltsin flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Xwuqichiklozcxh rolls, trying to escape but Yeltsin keeps control of the position.
Xwuqichiklozcxh just trying to survive but Yeltsin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Yeltsin biding his time, controlling Xwuqichiklozcxh.
Xwuqichiklozcxh manages to reverse the position and now he's in Yeltsin's guard. Nice work there by Xwuqichiklozcxh.
Xwuqichiklozcxh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Xwuqichiklozcxh passes into half guard.
Yeltsin is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xwuqichiklozcxh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yeltsin won't allow Xwuqichiklozcxh to pass to mount.
Xwuqichiklozcxh is keen to just control but Yeltsin is a slippery customer.
Xwuqichiklozcxh moves nicely into side control.
Xwuqichiklozcxh tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Yeltsin tries to improve position but can't.
Xwuqichiklozcxh laying and praying for a moment but Yeltsin takes advantage and regains half guard.
Yeltsin wants to improve his position but Xwuqichiklozcxh is controlling well.

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.

Xwuqichiklozcxh is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Yeltsin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yeltsin is looking to escape.
Yeltsin wants to get back to full guard.
Yeltsin punching from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Yeltsin scores a takedown into full mount!
Xwuqichiklozcxh bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Yeltsin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xwuqichiklozcxh wants to control but Yeltsin is having none of it.
Xwuqichiklozcxh regains half guard.
Xwuqichiklozcxh trying to control from the bottom.
Xwuqichiklozcxh slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yeltsin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Xwuqichiklozcxh keeping moving, preventing Yeltsin from controlling successfully.
Xwuqichiklozcxh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yeltsin postures up.
Xwuqichiklozcxh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yeltsin is one step ahead there.
Xwuqichiklozcxh is trying to control the position but Yeltsin postures up.
Xazhinzinklim Xwuqichiklozcxh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Xwuqichiklozcxh wants to sweep but no luck.

Xwuqichiklozcxh working for a triangle but Yeltsin defends it easily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Yeltsin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Yeltsin lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Yeltsin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Yeltsin instigates a clinch.

Yeltsin is trying to trip Xwuqichiklozcxh. He has hold of a leg but Xwuqichiklozcxh is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Yeltsin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Xwuqichiklozcxh lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Yeltsin!
Yeltsin regains half guard.
Yeltsin tries to get to full guard but Xwuqichiklozcxh has control of the leg.
Yeltsin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Xwuqichiklozcxh is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeltsin wants to improve his position but Xwuqichiklozcxh is controlling well.
Xwuqichiklozcxh is trying to control the action in half guard but Yeltsin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yeltsin is doing well to control the position and prevent Xwuqichiklozcxh from advancing to side control.
Yeltsin tries to kick Xwuqichiklozcxh off but Xwuqichiklozcxh keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Xwuqichiklozcxh doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Yeltsin counters with a takedown into side control.
Yeltsin advances nicely into full mount.
Xwuqichiklozcxh really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xwuqichiklozcxh tries to hold on but Yeltsin postures up.
Xwuqichiklozcxh is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Xwuqichiklozcxh is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Yeltsin controlling the position easily from mount.
Xwuqichiklozcxh is looking to get to half guard.
Xwuqichiklozcxh wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Yeltsin.
Xwuqichiklozcxh is trying desperately to improve position.
Xwuqichiklozcxh tries to hold on but Yeltsin pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yeltsin has control of Xwuqichiklozcxh's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Xwuqichiklozcxh regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Xwuqichiklozcxh wants to hold on but Yeltsin pushes him away.
Xwuqichiklozcxh is working to get back to half guard.
Xwuqichiklozcxh is working hard here to advance position.

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.
Xwuqichiklozcxh wants to hold on but Yeltsin pushes him away.
Yeltsin controlling the pace for now.
Xwuqichiklozcxh is trying to escape the mount.
Xwuqichiklozcxh wants to hold on but Yeltsin pushes him away.
Xwuqichiklozcxh really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yeltsin trying to control but Xwuqichiklozcxh is having none of it.
Xwuqichiklozcxh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29

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

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roger Medieros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vassily Kuvaldin (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.

Medieros
vs
Kuvaldin

151 cm
19
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
134 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Poweful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roger Medieros!
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, Vassily Kuvaldin!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medieros misses with a takedown attempt - Kuvaldin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Medieros feints and as Kuvaldin raises his hands in defense, Medieros changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Medieros pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuvaldin is keeping the position for now.
Kuvaldin looking to control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kuvaldin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Medieros is one step ahead there.

Kuvaldin looking for a guillotine here but Medieros defends easily.

Kuvaldin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Medieros pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuvaldin is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kuvaldin throws a right and a left that Medieros avoids nicely.
Medieros fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Medieros tries a low kick but Kuvaldin avoids it.
Medieros closes the distance and clinches up with Kuvaldin, looking for a takedown. Medieros pushes Kuvaldin against the cage but Kuvaldin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Medieros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Medieros is breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Kuvaldin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Medieros fails with the takedown.
Medieros misses with a low kick as Kuvaldin jumps back.
Kuvaldin throws a body kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Kuvaldin moves into the clinch successfully.
Kuvaldin pressing his opponent against the cage.

Kuvaldin pulls Medieros into guard.
Kuvaldin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Medieros is one step ahead there.
Kuvaldin is trying to keep Medieros in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Medieros looking to pass the guard.
Medieros stopping the sweep attempt from Kuvaldin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kuvaldin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Medieros doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Medieros manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Medieros might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Medieros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Medieros won't allow Kuvaldin to sweep him here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kuvaldin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Medieros up against the cage.

Kuvaldin is trying to trip Medieros. He has hold of a leg but Medieros is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kuvaldin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Medieros can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kuvaldin controls the pace.
Kuvaldin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Medieros is keeping the position for now.
Kuvaldin throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuvaldin passes into half guard.

Kuvaldin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Medieros defends it well.
Kuvaldin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Kuvaldin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Medieros manages to get to full guard.

Medieros working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuvaldin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuvaldin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Medieros is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Medieros working for a triangle but Kuvaldin defends it easily.
Kuvaldin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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 Roger Medieros 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.

Kuvaldin has Medieros up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuvaldin avoiding damage.

Medieros is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kuvaldin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Medieros to the mat. Medieros regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kuvaldin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Medieros swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Medieros is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kuvaldin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Medieros is keeping the position for now.
Kuvaldin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kuvaldin trying to control but Medieros is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuvaldin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuvaldin trying to control but Medieros is working from the bottom.
Kuvaldin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kuvaldin trying to control but Medieros is working from the bottom.
Kuvaldin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Despite being in the dominant position, Vassily Kuvaldin just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Kuvaldin moves into the clinch successfully.
Medieros tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kuvaldin smiles and moves away.

Kuvaldin gets a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kuvaldin breaks from the clinch.
Medieros looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kuvaldin is fending him off so far but Medieros persists. Nope, Kuvaldin circles away and we're back to standing.

Kuvaldin scores a takedown into full mount!

Kuvaldin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Medieros has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kuvaldin tries to control but Medieros wriggling away.
Medieros is in all sorts of trouble here.
Medieros regains half guard.
Medieros regains full guard. Nicely done.

Medieros is looking for a triangle but Kuvaldin pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuvaldin advances to half guard.
Kuvaldin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kuvaldin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kuvaldin is trying to control the action in half guard but Medieros is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kuvaldin moves nicely into side control.

Kuvaldin tries for a kimura but Medieros is defending well.
Medieros is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Medieros sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Kuvaldin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Medieros is just riding it out for now. Kuvaldin eventually gives up the hold.
Kuvaldin wants to pass the guard but Medieros is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuvaldin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Medieros looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Kuvaldin has closed the distance and engaged Medieros in a clinch.

Kuvaldin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Medieros can't fight it off and eventually Kuvaldin manages to take the fight to the floor. Medieros looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kuvaldin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Medieros swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuvaldin trying to control but Medieros is working from the bottom.
Kuvaldin passes Medieros's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vassily Kuvaldin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kuvaldin works his way into full mount!
Kuvaldin looking to control but Medieros is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vassily Kuvaldin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Kuvaldin tries to bum rush Medieros with a series of wild strikes but Medieros uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Medieros shoots and misses

and Kuvaldin moves into the clinch.
Kuvaldin tries to pull guard but Medieros won't allow it.
Medieros tries to pull guard but Kuvaldin holds him up against the cage and eventually Medieros drops back down to his feet.

Kuvaldin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Kuvaldin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Medieros has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuvaldin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kuvaldin landing some decent shots from guard.

Medieros is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuvaldin won't allow Medieros to sweep him here.

Kuvaldin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Medieros tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuvaldin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Medieros is looking for a triangle but Kuvaldin pushes his legs off easily.
Kuvaldin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Kuvaldin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Medieros wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuvaldin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kuvaldin in particular looking to stall.

Medieros looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuvaldin wants to pass the guard but Medieros is defending well.

Kuvaldin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Medieros wants to get back to full guard.
Kuvaldin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Medieros looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuvaldin is keen to just control but Medieros is a slippery customer.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Medieros doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kuvaldin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Medieros. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuvaldin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Medieros jumps guard but Kuvaldin stands there with Medieros around his waist. Medieros gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kuvaldin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Medieros tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kuvaldin smiles and moves away.

Kuvaldin has closed the distance and engaged Medieros in a clinch.
Kuvaldin wants to get back to striking at distance but Medieros won't allow it.

Kuvaldin lands a takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuvaldin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Medieros is keeping the position for now.
Kuvaldin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Medieros wants to sweep here but Kuvaldin controlling him for the moment.

Medieros is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kuvaldin has his hands clasped together but Medieros extends an breaks Kuvaldin's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Medieros.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roger Medieros!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Quik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiljainen Iskija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quik's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, UGK - Murder. Hiljainen Iskija told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Quik
vs
Iskija

186 cm
18
189 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jamal Quik!
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, Hiljainen Iskija!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iskija tries to clinch up.
Iskija takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Quik tries a head kick but it misses.
Quik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iskija moves away.
Quik bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Quik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iskija.
Iskija throws a series of punches but Quik moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quik lands with an uppercut that bounces Iskija off the cage and back into rage.
A combination from Iskija does no damage.
Quik lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quik shoots in for a takedown but Iskija shows good takedown defense.
Quik throws a shot from downtown. Iskija moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Quik misses.
Quik throws out a loose jab but Iskija uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iskija drops his hands momentarily and Quik takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Iskija thows a leg kick but Quik checks it
and Iskija takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quik throws a series of strikes that have Iskija backpedaling.
Iskija moves out of range as Quik strikes.
Hiljainen Iskija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iskija misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two 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.
Iskija shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Quik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quik circles away from the clinch attempt
and Quik counters with a straight right hand.
Iskija steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quik.
Iskija tries to clinch but Quik moves away
and Quik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Iskija misses with a takedown attempt - Quik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iskija tries to clinch but Quik moves away
letting Quik counter with a right hand.
Iskija drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Quik throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Quik throws a hook to the side of Iskija's head but Iskija sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Quik.
Iskija looks to clinch
and Quik counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Iskija has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Quik finds it's way round the side to connect with Iskija's head.

Iskija is rocked!
Quik waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Iskija.
Iskija is still on wobbly legs! Can Quik finish him?
Quik throws out a loose jab but Iskija uses good head movement to avoid it.

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.
Iskija slips a jab from Quik.
Quik throws a jab but it's blocked by Iskija.
Iskija bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Iskija seems to have recovered his senses.
Iskija is looking to land body kicks.
Quik looks to land a combination. Iskija sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Quik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jamal Quik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quik buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iskija fails to land the takedown.
Jamal Quik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiljainen Iskija.
Iskija looks gassed!
Iskija throws a leg kick
and Quik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Quik looks to score with a jab to the body but Iskija is just out of range.
Iskija wants to clinch
enabling Quik to counter with a crisp jab.
Iskija swings for the body but Quik moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Quik.
Quik moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iskija throws a left and a right that both miss
and Quik counters with a straight right hand.
Iskija throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Quik counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Iskija! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamal Quik!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between LJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darrell Rutledge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darrell Rutledge struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Penn
vs
Rutledge

165 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
144 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, LJ Penn!
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, Darrell Rutledge!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Penn.
Penn throws a sloppy head kick and Rutledge moves out of range easily.
Penn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rutledge circles away.
Rutledge circles away from the clinch attempt.

Rutledge moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Rutledge - that landed with a thud.
Penn has had enough of the clinch but Rutledge keeps him there for the moment.
Penn wants to get back to striking at distance but Rutledge won't allow it.

Rutledge successfully pulls guard.
Rutledge being controlled here, momentarily.
Penn tries to stand but Rutledge is controlling from the bottom.
Penn wants to control from the top but Rutledge keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rutledge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rutledge looking for a sweep. Not yet Rutledge, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn trying to control but Rutledge is working from the bottom.

Rutledge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Penn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rutledge has a closed guard, preventing Penn from standing up.

Rutledge is looking to sinch up a triangle. Penn throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rutledge's body to avoid the submission. Rutledge has instead reached around Penn's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rutledge arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Darrell Rutledge!