RUOC 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Sirminov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sirminov comes to the cage accompanied by Miasma. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Sirminov
vs
Sanchez

175 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent knees
Solid chin

Carnage Fight Wear
Vodka Fuel

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Vladimir Sirminov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Raul Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sirminov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sanchez is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sirminov working away.
Sirminov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sanchez is looking to regain half guard here but Sirminov keeps moving and retains side control.
Sanchez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sirminov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Sirminov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sirminov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sanchez is trying to improve his position.
Sirminov 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.
Sanchez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sirminov working the ground and pound.
Sanchez prevents Sirminov from improving position.
Sirminov lands a few punches from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sirminov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sirminov is breathing heavily.
Sanchez is looking to reverse the position.
Sanchez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Sanchez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanchez throws a hook but Sirminov blocks it.
Sirminov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sanchez's head.

Sirminov feints and as Sanchez raises his hands in defense, Sirminov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sirminov is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanchez has wrist control.
Sanchez trying to strike off his back.
Sirminov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sirminov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez looking for a guillotine here but Sirminov defends easily.
Sirminov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Sanchez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sirminov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sirminov wants to free his trapped foot but Sanchez is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Sirminov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nice strikes from Sirminov there.
Sirminov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sanchez defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sirminov.
Sirminov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sanchez trying to control here.
Sanchez looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sirminov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sirminov is thwarting Sanchez's attempts to control the position.
Sanchez throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sirminov lands strikes from half guard.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Sirminov has control of the leg.
Sirminov lands strikes from half guard.
Sanchez gets full guard.
Sanchez has momentary wrist control but Sirminov slips an elbow through the middle.
Sirminov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
Sirminov with a nice head shot there.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Sirminov postures up.
Sirminov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Sirminov circles away easily

and Sirminov counters with a single leg into guard. Sanchez didn't expect that.
Sanchez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sanchez trying to keep a closed guard but Sirminov is proving a slippery customer.
Sirminov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ground and pound from Sirminov.
Sirminov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sirminov moves into full mount! Sanchez won't be happy about that!
Sirminov landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Sirminov 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.

Sirminov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanchez's sensitive parts.

Sirminov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sirminov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sanchez manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Sirminov is trying to work for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Sirminov keeps him under control.
Sanchez is pressing down on Sirminov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sirminov landing some decent shots from guard.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanchez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sirminov is looking to improve his position but Sanchez isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to control but Sirminov wriggling away.
Sirminov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sanchez landing punches.
Sirminov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sirminov is looking to improve his position.

Sanchez gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Sirminov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sanchez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sirminov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sanchez down.
Sirminov advances to full mount.

Sirminov goes for an armbar but Sanchez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sanchez.
Sirminov keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sirminov is on top in guard.

Sanchez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sirminov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Sirminov controlling him for the moment.
Sirminov being controlled here momentarily.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Sirminov postures up.
Sirminov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sirminov postures up.

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

Sirminov scores with a takedown into Sanchez's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirminov with a nice head shot there.
Sirminov cracks Sanchez with a solid left hand.
Sirminov wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Sirminov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sirminov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sanchez missing with punches from the bottom.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet.

Sirminov seems to be looking for submissions.
Sanchez moves into full guard.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sirminov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Sirminov postures up.
Sirminov distracts Sanchez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Sirminov tries to pass.
Sirminov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Vladimir Sirminov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Sirminov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sanchez trying to keep a closed guard but Sirminov is proving a slippery customer.
Sanchez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sirminov!
Sirminov is looking to improve his position but Sanchez isn't that keen on the idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Sirminov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sirminov is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
Sanchez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sirminov kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Sirminov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Sanchez doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Sirminov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sirminov stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Sirminov passes Sanchez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sirminov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sanchez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Sirminov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sanchez is just riding it out for now. Sirminov eventually gives up the hold.
Sanchez is trying to control but can't.
Sirminov moves nicely into side control.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirminov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sanchez struggling a bit here.
Sanchez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sirminov advances nicely into full mount.
Sanchez tries to lock up and control but Sirminov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Sirminov working for a guillotine from mount but Sanchez is in no mood to give up.
Sirminov prevents Sanchez from getting the reversal.
Sirminov landing shots from mount.
Sanchez reaches up and holds on to Sirminov to control the position.

Sanchez has left one of his arms exposed and Sirminov doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Sanchez screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vladimir Sirminov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rutger von Schnabelmonokel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spider Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). von Schnabelmonokel has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

von Schnabelmonokel
vs
Man

189 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rutger von Schnabelmonokel!
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, Spider Man!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man shoots in and drives through. von Schnabelmonokel sprawls well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Man.
Man fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
von Schnabelmonokel is breathing heavily.
von Schnabelmonokel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Man misses with a takedown attempt - von Schnabelmonokel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rutger von Schnabelmonokel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spider Man.
Man tries for a takedown but von Schnabelmonokel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
von Schnabelmonokel shoots in but Man avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Man throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around von Schnabelmonokel's waist but von Schnabelmonokel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Man off to one side.
von Schnabelmonokel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Man. No joy for von Schnabelmonokel on that attempt.
Man moves in looking to clinch but von Schnabelmonokel pushes him off.

von Schnabelmonokel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Man, pushing him back against the cage.

Man jumps guard.
von Schnabelmonokel is looking to work some ground and pound but Man has wrist control.
Man wants to control but von Schnabelmonokel passes easily into half guard.
von Schnabelmonokel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man is not content to let von Schnabelmonokel control the position.
Man is looking to control von Schnabelmonokel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Man avoid being mounted?
Man is pressing down on von Schnabelmonokel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Man is looking to stand up but von Schnabelmonokel isn't so interested in that idea.
von Schnabelmonokel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
von Schnabelmonokel looking to sit in guard and control but Man gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Man with a flurry of punches that miss.
Man wants to control from the top but von Schnabelmonokel keeps moving.
von Schnabelmonokel tries to strike from the bottom.

Man is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
von Schnabelmonokel looking for a sweep. Not yet von Schnabelmonokel, not yet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Man lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Man.
Man tries to clinch but fails miserably

and von Schnabelmonokel counters with a shoot takedown. Man fights it but they end up in guard.
Man trying to control the position.
Man might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control von Schnabelmonokel kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
von Schnabelmonokel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Man trying to keep a closed guard but von Schnabelmonokel is proving a slippery customer.
Man looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

von Schnabelmonokel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Man is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Man controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Man shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has von Schnabelmonokel pinned against the cage. von Schnabelmonokel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Man bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
An elbow from Man crashes against the mat.
Man trying to control the position but von Schnabelmonokel is working away.
Man postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
von Schnabelmonokel is looking for a sweep.
Man trying to control the action but von Schnabelmonokel is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I wouldn't like to be where von Schnabelmonokel is right now.

Man tries for a kimura but von Schnabelmonokel is defending well.
von Schnabelmonokel throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Man misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

von Schnabelmonokel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Man sneaks back into half guard.
Man is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of von Schnabelmonokel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take von Schnabelmonokel's back!
von Schnabelmonokel wants to escape the position.
Man is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at von Schnabelmonokel. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Man tries to get the hooks in deep but von Schnabelmonokel pushed the leg off.
Man not allowing von Schnabelmonokel to control his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
von Schnabelmonokel is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

von Schnabelmonokel is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Man is hanging on to von Schnabelmonokel's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Spider Man will probably get the nod.
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.

von Schnabelmonokel stuffs the takedown attempt from Man. Man gets slowly back to his feet.
Man has his takedown stuffed

and von Schnabelmonokel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Man is trying to control the position but von Schnabelmonokel postures up.
Man is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst von Schnabelmonokel is controlling him.
von Schnabelmonokel stopping the sweep attempt from Man.
Man lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for von Schnabelmonokel!

Man is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, von Schnabelmonokel has managed to escape the submission attempt.
von Schnabelmonokel tries to reverse the position but Man maintains control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Man throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Man punching from mount but von Schnabelmonokel doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
von Schnabelmonokel avoids a series of strikes thrown by Man.
Man landing strikes from the mount.
Man trying to control but von Schnabelmonokel is having none of it.
von Schnabelmonokel holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Man tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
von Schnabelmonokel is trying to reverse the position but instead Man has taken his back - oops!
von Schnabelmonokel avoids the strikes from Man.
Man misses with a punch to the head.

von Schnabelmonokel is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Man has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Man has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, von Schnabelmonokel has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Schnabelmonokel is in bad spot here.

Man is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
von Schnabelmonokel has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Man.
I really don't envy von Schnabelmonokel right now.
Man really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for von Schnabelmonokel.
von Schnabelmonokel turns into Man and is now in his guard.
Man controls von Schnabelmonokel momentarily but von Schnabelmonokel frees himself.

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

von Schnabelmonokel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Man, pushing him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man prevents the takedown attempt.
Man wants to break the clinch but can't.
von Schnabelmonokel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Man prevents it.
Man wants to break free but von Schnabelmonokel has control.
A right hand to the body from Man.

Man pulls von Schnabelmonokel into guard.
Spider Man has got the better of the ground game so far.
Man wants to sweep here but von Schnabelmonokel controlling him for the moment.
Man is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Man trying to control the position.
von Schnabelmonokel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Man works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Man is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Man wants to take a breather but von Schnabelmonokel is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Schnabelmonokel moves into full guard.
von Schnabelmonokel wants to sweep here but Man controlling him for the moment.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Man fails with an attempt to clinch.

von Schnabelmonokel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Man is looking to reverse the position.
Man parries the strikes from von Schnabelmonokel easily there. von Schnabelmonokel is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Man to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Man doesn't succeed with the takedown

and von Schnabelmonokel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Man tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Man is on top in guard.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but von Schnabelmonokel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
von Schnabelmonokel is pulling down on Man's head. It's preventing any offense from Man, at least for the moment.
Man trying to control but von Schnabelmonokel is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
von Schnabelmonokel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Man trying to control but von Schnabelmonokel is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
von Schnabelmonokel striking off his back, scoring a few points.
von Schnabelmonokel working a defensive guard but Man manages to pass into side control anyway.
von Schnabelmonokel tries to improve position but can't.

Man is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, von Schnabelmonokel has escaped the position, nice work there.
von Schnabelmonokel misses with an elbow from the bottom.

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

von Schnabelmonokel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Man's guard.
von Schnabelmonokel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Man trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as von Schnabelmonokel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Man is trying to keep von Schnabelmonokel in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
von Schnabelmonokel won't allow Man to get back to his feet.
von Schnabelmonokel wants to pass the guard but Man is keeping the position.

von Schnabelmonokel has gone for a leg lock! Man slips out almost immediately though and dives into von Schnabelmonokel's guard.
Man is looking to stand up but von Schnabelmonokel won't let him.
von Schnabelmonokel throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
von Schnabelmonokel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
von Schnabelmonokel keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Man slips nicely into half guard.
Man trying to pass the guard but von Schnabelmonokel defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Schnabelmonokel punching from the bottom.
von Schnabelmonokel is pressing down on Man's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
von Schnabelmonokel manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Man's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Man tries to hold on but von Schnabelmonokel pushes him away.
Man slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
von Schnabelmonokel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
von Schnabelmonokel prevents Man from standing back up.
Man trying to control but von Schnabelmonokel postures up.
Man is pressing down on von Schnabelmonokel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
von Schnabelmonokel throwing strikes but missing.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Man throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horrible takedown by von Schnabelmonokel or perhaps it was just good defense by Man which made him look bad.
Man will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

von Schnabelmonokel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Man looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Man pushes von Schnabelmonokel away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, von Schnabelmonokel gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Man is trying to control von Schnabelmonokel's posture but von Schnabelmonokel avoids it.
Man is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but von Schnabelmonokel has just dragged him back down to the mat.
You can see the frustration on Man's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Man is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rutger von Schnabelmonokel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think von Schnabelmonokel 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rutger von Schnabelmonokel!

C
A

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Denisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Crushinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Igor Denisov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Denisov
vs
Crushinski

199 cm
22
230 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

193 cm
18
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Drago's Choice

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Denisov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Crushinski!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denisov lands a front kick.
Denisov throws a right hand that Crushinski ducks under and follows up with a left that Crushinski also avoids with ease.
Denisov misses with a two punch combination.
Denisov looks to land a combination but Crushinski avoids it well.
A punch combination from Denisov misses.
Denisov misses with a series of wild punches.
Igor Denisov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denisov connects with a nice cross there... Crushinski is looking wobbly and Denisov recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Crushinski to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Denisov jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Igor Denisov!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vassily Kuvaldin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kayla Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Kuvaldin
vs
Hoffman

170 cm
19
134 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

163 cm
22
141 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vassily Kuvaldin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kayla Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kuvaldin misses with a head kick.
Hoffman checks a low kick from Kuvaldin.
Hoffman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuvaldin.
Kuvaldin throws a head kick that misses.

Hoffman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kuvaldin is looking for a sweep.
Hoffman taking a breather here.
Hoffman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuvaldin keeps working.
Kuvaldin holds on to Hoffman's head and controls the position momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

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

Kuvaldin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoffman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kuvaldin is working away from the top position though.
Kuvaldin is looking to stall here but Hoffman recovers full guard.
Hoffman trying to keep a closed guard but Kuvaldin is proving a slippery customer.
Kuvaldin controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hoffman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuvaldin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoffman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hoffman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuvaldin looking for a guillotine here but Hoffman defends easily.
Kuvaldin is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuvaldin is keeping the position for now.

Kuvaldin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hoffman passes into half guard.
Hoffman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuvaldin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hoffman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hoffman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuvaldin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Kuvaldin looking for submissions off his back.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hoffman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kuvaldin slows down the pace here.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuvaldin.
Kuvaldin misses with a body punch.
Kuvaldin slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuvaldin.
Kuvaldin has Hoffman pressed against the cage.
Hoffman can't break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hoffman is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kuvaldin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hoffman to the mat. Hoffman regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hoffman keeping moving, preventing Kuvaldin from controlling successfully.
Kuvaldin is really struggling to control Hoffman but he's trying to hold on to the position.
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 Vassily Kuvaldin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hoffman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hoffman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kuvaldin's waist but Kuvaldin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hoffman off to one side.
Hoffman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vassily Kuvaldin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kayla Hoffman.
Kuvaldin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuvaldin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

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

Hoffman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kuvaldin has a hand on Hoffman's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hoffman takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Kuvaldin is trying to escape the mount.
Kuvaldin is trying to reverse the position but instead Hoffman has taken his back - oops!
Hoffman is breathing heavily.
Kuvaldin trying to control the position but Hoffman manages to sink in the hooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuvaldin breaks Hoffman's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kuvaldin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kuvaldin wants to control from the top but Hoffman keeps moving.
Kuvaldin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoffman is keeping the position for now.
Hoffman wants to stand and escape but Kuvaldin is having none of it.

Kuvaldin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hoffman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kuvaldin, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoffman trying to control but Kuvaldin is working from the bottom.
Hoffman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kuvaldin kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hoffman forces his way into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman stalling.
Hoffman trying to pass the guard but Kuvaldin defending well.
Kuvaldin tries to get to full guard but Hoffman has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Hoffman seems content to control.
Hoffman is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuvaldin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hoffman works his way into full mount!
Hoffman controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hoffman controlling the pace for now.

Despite being in the dominant position, Kayla Hoffman just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hoffman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hoffman tries to clinch up

and Kuvaldin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kuvaldin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kuvaldin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoffman is keeping the position for now.
Kuvaldin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoffman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuvaldin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hoffman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kuvaldin looking to pass the guard.
Kuvaldin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hoffman pulls Kuvaldin in to control the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hoffman wants to clinch.
Kuvaldin tries to land a front kick but Hoffman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Kuvaldin moves into range and clinches up with Hoffman.
Hoffman wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kayla Hoffman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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 looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Hoffman actively working from the bottom here.
Kuvaldin is tying to control. Hoffman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Kuvaldin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kuvaldin is tying to control. Hoffman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kuvaldin wants to free his trapped foot but Hoffman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hoffman is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoffman is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hoffman blocks a head kick by Kuvaldin.
Kayla Hoffman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuvaldin wants to land a leg kick but Hoffman is out of range.

Kuvaldin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kuvaldin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Hoffman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Kuvaldin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kuvaldin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuvaldin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoffman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hoffman looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoffman, not yet.
Kuvaldin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hoffman's guard.
Hoffman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuvaldin is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuvaldin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoffman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hoffman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Kuvaldin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuvaldin throws a lazy right hand but Hoffman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoffman thows a leg kick but Kuvaldin checks it

and Kuvaldin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hoffman keeping moving, preventing Kuvaldin from controlling successfully.
Kuvaldin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoffman is keeping the position for now.
Hoffman keeping moving, preventing Kuvaldin from controlling successfully.

Hoffman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman distracts Kuvaldin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kuvaldin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kuvaldin is trying to hold Hoffman in close to prevent damage but Hoffman has managed to pass into half guard.
Kuvaldin is pressing down on Hoffman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kuvaldin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Kuvaldin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Kuvaldin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kuvaldin keeping moving, preventing Hoffman from controlling successfully.
Kuvaldin pulls Hoffman in to control the position.
Kuvaldin is trying to control the position but Hoffman postures up.

Kuvaldin looking for a guillotine here but Hoffman defends easily.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vassily Kuvaldin!