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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aleksei Kruschev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Pheonix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pheonix has chosen Pride (times are changing) by Madball as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kruschev
vs
Pheonix

175 cm
20
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksei Kruschev!
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, Tyler Pheonix!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruschev scores with a hook to the body. Pheonix takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pheonix circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pheonix drops Kruschev with a right and a left! Pheonix comes rushing in but Kruschev regains his composure and manages to keep Pheonix in guard.

Kruschev is rocked!

It looks like Aleksei Kruschev has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev has his hands on Pheonix's head, controlling the position.
Oh Kruschev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pheonix wants to control from the top but Kruschev keeps moving.
Pheonix's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kruschev seems to have got his legs back now.
Kruschev throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kruschev is wriggling around but Pheonix manages to pass to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschev tries to roll over but Pheonix keeps him under control.
Kruschev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kruschev tries to get out of the position.

Pheonix stands up and beckons Kruschev to join him on the feet.
Kruschev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Pheonix moved away.
Kruschev tries to clinch up but Pheonix circles away and keeps his distance.
Kruschev misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A big left from Pheonix misses.
Pheonix fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pheonix misses with a takedown attempt - Kruschev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kruschev has his takedown stuffed

so Pheonix counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kruschev is looking to stand back up but Pheonix counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kruschev.
Pheonix is trying to control. Kruschev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kruschev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pheonix wanted to stand there but Kruschev had control of the position.
Pheonix throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pheonix trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruschev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pheonix's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pheonix won't allow Kruschev to sweep him here.
Pheonix postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pheonix accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kruschev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kruschev is breathing heavily.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pheonix will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pheonix throws a series of punches but Kruschev avoids them all with ease.

Kruschev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kruschev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Pheonix manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Pheonix looks to land a body kick but Kruschev moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kruschev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Pheonix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksei Kruschev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kruschev closes the distance and clinches up with Pheonix, looking for a takedown. Kruschev pushes Pheonix against the cage but Pheonix circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pheonix tries to clinch

and Kruschev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Pheonix kicks off Kruschev and gets to his feet.
Pheonix shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Kruschev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pheonix won't be happy with that.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kruschev working the ground and pound.
Pheonix is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kruschev has just dragged him back down to the mat.
An elbow from Kruschev crashes against the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kruschev stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Pheonix throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kruschev.
Kruschev shoots in for a double leg but Pheonix sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pheonix misses with a takedown attempt

and Kruschev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pheonix won't be happy with that.
Kruschev is trying to ground and pound but Pheonix uses the momentary lack of control by Kruschev to regain half guard.

Pheonix kicks off Kruschev and gets to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pheonix tries to clinch up.
Kruschev has his takedown stuffed

and Pheonix counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksei Kruschev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev wants to sweep but Pheonix has passed to side control!
Kruschev tries to buck Pheonix off but Pheonix is having none of it.

Pheonix decides to stand back up.
Pheonix stuffs the takedown attempt from Kruschev. Kruschev gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pheonix goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kruschev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pheonix clinches but Kruschev breaks the clinch

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

Pheonix has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kruschev off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Pheonix misses with a takedown attempt

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

Pheonix manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kruschev preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pheonix keeping full guard, as Kruschev tries to pass.
Kruschev throws a big right hand that misses.
Kruschev stands and throws Pheonix's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pheonix is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kruschev has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Pheonix is trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kruschev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Pheonix is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kruschev connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksei Kruschev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aleksei Kruschev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Pheonix doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kruschev counters with a single leg into guard. Pheonix didn't expect that.
Kruschev is fighting to break Pheonix's control of his arms but Pheonix is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pheonix has momentary wrist control but Kruschev slips an elbow through the middle.
Kruschev wants to control from the top but Pheonix keeps moving.
Kruschev tries to stand but Pheonix is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruschev looking to pass the guard.
Kruschev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pheonix scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Pheonix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev.
Pheonix tries to clinch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Pheonix looks for a takedown but Kruschev sprawls well.
Kruschev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pheonix backs up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pheonix throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kruschev's waist but Kruschev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pheonix off to one side.
Aleksei Kruschev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Pheonix.

Kruschev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kruschev is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Pheonix manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pheonix moves into full guard.
Pheonix is controlling Kruschev's posture.
Kruschev tries to free his leg and advance position but Pheonix is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev trying to control the position from guard on top but Pheonix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Pheonix is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pheonix avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kruschev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kruschev postures up in Pheonix's guard and throws a big left but Pheonix blocks it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pheonix lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pheonix scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pheonix misses with a double jab

and Kruschev moves into the clinch.
Kruschev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pheonix unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kruschev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Pheonix breaks the clinch.
Pheonix gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kruschev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pheonix closes the distance but Kruschev moves to the side

and Kruschev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksei Kruschev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kruschev 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksei Kruschev!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jetset Niemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Niemi comes to the cage accompanied by Parker & Clind - Generator. Berry has chosen The Beast as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Niemi
vs
Berry

170 cm
19
169 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

187 cm
19
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jetset Niemi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eric Berry!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berry throws a series of punches but Niemi avoids them all with ease.
Niemi misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Berry.
Berry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Niemi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Niemi looks to land a left hand but Berry moved out of range nicely.
Berry fails in his attempt to clinch.
Niemi throws a shot from downtown. Berry moves away and avoids it.
Niemi lands with a straight right. Berry didn't see that one coming.
Berry swings away with a body shot that misses
and Niemi counters with a right hand to the body.
Berry looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niemi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Niemi misses with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Niemi misses with a hook. Berry ducked under it nicely.
Niemi looks to land a combination but Berry avoids it well.
Niemi misses with a wild combination.
Berry checks the leg kick nicely there.
Niemi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Berry misses with a combination

and Niemi counters with a big uppercut that knocks Berry off his feet! Niemi dives into side control looking to finish!
Niemi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Niemi advances nicely into full mount.

Niemi get's back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niemi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Niemi waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Berry.
Niemi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Niemi throws a jab when Berry was well out of range.
Niemi connects with a looping right hand.
Niemi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Berry is rocked!
Niemi connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Berry out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jetset Niemi!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackie The Supreme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jet The Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackie The Supreme has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

The Supreme
vs
The Master

185 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jackie The Supreme!
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, Jet The Master !
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The Supreme scores a takedown into full mount!
The Master really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The Supreme is landing with some decent strikes but The Master is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The Supreme landing strikes from the mount.
The Supreme 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.
The Supreme controlling the position easily from mount.

The Master bucks The Supreme off and manages to get back to his feet!

The Supreme shoots in and bounces The Master off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The Master is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Supreme controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The Supreme postures up and lands a big shot to The Master 's brow.
The Supreme content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The Master is working an open guard so The Supreme takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The Master tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Supreme swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Master keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The Supreme tries for a takedown but The Master sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Supreme shoots in for a takedown but The Master shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackie The Supreme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Supreme shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Master as he avoids it easily.
The Supreme blocks the body kick.
The Supreme takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Supreme is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Supreme.

The Master shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The Supreme is looking to improve his position but The Master isn't that keen on the idea.
The Supreme wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
The Supreme is taking damage to the body and head.
The Master looking to hold on to the position here but The Supreme rolls and ends up regaining guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Supreme looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Master trying to control but The Supreme is working from the bottom.
The Master postures up.
The Master wants to stand but The Supreme has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The Master wants to pass the guard but The Supreme is keeping the position.
The Master trying to control but The Supreme is working from the bottom.
The Master must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The Master doesn't succeed with the takedown

and The Supreme counters by moving into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The Master breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

The Master has taken the fight to the clinch.
The Supreme goes for a takedown attempt but The Master pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

The Supreme looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The Master wants to get back to his feet.
The Master is controlling The Supreme's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The Master is trying to maintain the position but The Supreme is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackie The Supreme dominated that round.
That's time! The Supreme's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The Master misses with a jab, cross combination.

The Supreme clinches up against the cage.
The Supreme jumps guard but The Master stands there with The Supreme around his waist. The Supreme gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

The Master successfully pulls guard.
The Master throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The Master has a closed guard, preventing The Supreme from standing up.
The Master really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Supreme. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Master is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Supreme is controlling him.
The Master keeping moving, preventing The Supreme from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Master seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The Supreme is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The Supreme tries to free his leg and advance position but The Master is retaining full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The Master has his takedown stuffed
and The Supreme counters with a good, hard body kick but The Master shrugs it off.
The Master is breathing heavily.
The Supreme tries for a takedown but The Master circles away easily

and The Master counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Master is trying to control the action in half guard but The Supreme is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The Supreme keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The Master is looking to take a break and control but The Supreme is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Supreme moves into full guard.
The Supreme is trying to control the position but The Master postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Supreme has his hands on The Master 's head, controlling the position.
The Master trying to control the position from guard on top but The Supreme is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Master missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Master won't allow The Supreme to sweep him here.

The Supreme is looking for a triangle but The Master pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Supreme wants to stand and escape but The Master is having none of it.

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

The Supreme gets caught flat footed, as The Master shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The Master postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

The Supreme has his foot on The Master 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Master works his way back into a safe position though.
The Supreme keeping moving, preventing The Master from controlling successfully.
The Master might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control The Supreme 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.

Jet The Master showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

The Master gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and The Supreme counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by The Supreme.
The Master tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Supreme just stands there and leans against the cage.
The Master holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The Supreme blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Master is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackie The Supreme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jet The Master .

The Supreme manages to break the clinch.
The Master buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

The Supreme closes the distance and clinches.
The Supreme is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The Master wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Supreme has him pressed against the cage.
The Master can't get the takedown.
The Master takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Master goes for a takedown attempt but The Supreme pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

The Supreme closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Master can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Supreme working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The Supreme wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Master keeps working.

The Supreme decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The Supreme misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Master dodges the punch combination from The Supreme.
The Master throws a combination that misses

and The Supreme counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Supreme looking to stall.
The Master tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Supreme smiles and moves away.
The Supreme connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Supreme shoots and misses

and The Master counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by The Master .
The Master trying to control the position from guard on top but The Supreme is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Supreme wants to stand up but The Master is controlling him.

The Master stands and steps away. The Supreme gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Supreme gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Master counters with a nice uppercut.
The Master gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and The Supreme counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by The Supreme.
The Supreme content to stall in guard here.
The Supreme trying to control the position from guard on top but The Master is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Master trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Supreme trying to control but The Master is working from the bottom.
The Supreme scoring with some ground and pound.
The Supreme looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The Supreme decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackie The Supreme showed his dominance in that final round.
I think The Supreme has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackie The Supreme!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Kos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeorge Johanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Kos has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kos
vs
Johanson

188 cm
22
182 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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, Josh Kos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeorge Johanson!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johanson misses with a looping left.
Johanson defending well as Kos loads up on a big left hand.
Johanson jabs at Kos's body.
Johanson lands with a hook. Kos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Kos drives through with a takedown into guard.

Johanson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johanson is trying to control the position but Kos postures up.

Johanson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kos is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Johanson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kos's back instead.
Johanson connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Kos to escape the position.
Johanson is throwing shots to the body but Kos manages to wriggle free. Johanson pounces on him again and ends up in Kos's guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johanson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kos defending against the ground and pound.
Kos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kos is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Johanson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Johanson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johanson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kos is not content to let Johanson control the position.
Johanson working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johanson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johanson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kos circles away.
Kos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johanson.
A swing and a miss from Johanson.
Donk. Johanson catches Kos right on the button with a cross.
Johanson throws a series of punches but Kos avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Kos.
Kos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johanson misses with a jab, cross combination.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johanson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Johanson looking for a guillotine here but Kos defends easily.
Johanson looks gassed!
Johanson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Johanson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kos is defending well. Johanson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kos has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Johanson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeorge Johanson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Bienvenueve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Rourke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bienvenueve comes to the cage accompanied by Bounty Killer by Depthcharge. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Mickey Rourke enters the cage!

Bienvenueve
vs
Rourke

182 cm
22
174 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

186 cm
24
180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers ground

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Mundo Green - World Verde

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pierre Bienvenueve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mickey Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bienvenueve lands with a straight right. Rourke didn't see that one coming.
Bienvenueve lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bienvenueve displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rourke shoots for a double leg takedown but Bienvenueve sprawls well. He's pushed Rourke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Bienvenueve shoots in and bounces Rourke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bienvenueve throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bienvenueve with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bienvenueve preventing the sweep.
Bienvenueve pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rourke is keeping the position for now.

Rourke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bienvenueve throwing strikes but missing.

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

Rourke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bienvenueve can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bienvenueve is looking to work some ground and pound but Rourke has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bienvenueve would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bienvenueve thows a big elbow that misses.
Rourke throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bienvenueve trying to control but Rourke is working from the bottom.

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

Bienvenueve rushes Rourke and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bienvenueve has Rourke pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rourke manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Rourke has picked Bienvenueve up - he's going for a ride! Rourke dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Rourke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bienvenueve looks like he's trying to stand up.

Bienvenueve is defending against the submission attempts here by Rourke.
Bienvenueve regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rourke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rourke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rourke chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bienvenueve wants to stand and escape but Rourke is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rourke cracks Bienvenueve with a solid left hand.

Rourke drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bienvenueve dives on top into guard.
Rourke looks gassed!
Rourke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bienvenueve throwing strikes from guard but Rourke blocks nicely.
Bienvenueve trying to control the position from guard on top but Rourke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bienvenueve is looking to work some ground and pound but Rourke has wrist control.
Bienvenueve postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Bienvenueve avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Rourke looking for a guillotine here but Bienvenueve defends easily.
Bienvenueve lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rourke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bienvenueve can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bienvenueve with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bienvenueve keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rourke's head.
Rourke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rourke can do anything to dispel that myth.

Rourke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rourke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bienvenueve thows a big elbow that misses.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rourke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rourke tries for a takedown but Bienvenueve circles away easily
and Bienvenueve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bienvenueve moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bienvenueve lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rourke circles away quickly and effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rourke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bienvenueve buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bienvenueve shoots in and drives through. Rourke sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rourke.
Pierre Bienvenueve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Rourke.
Rourke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bienvenueve pinned against the cage. Bienvenueve gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bienvenueve's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Bienvenueve duly obliges.

Bienvenueve moves into range and clinches up with Rourke.
Bienvenueve misses with some punches.
Bienvenueve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bienvenueve has Rourke pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rourke manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rourke tries to score a body lock takedown but Bienvenueve shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Bienvenueve.
Bienvenueve working aggressively here.

Rourke lands a takedown into guard.

Bienvenueve has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rourke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rourke cracks Bienvenueve with a solid left hand.
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 Pierre Bienvenueve will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rourke shoots in but no luck this time.
Bienvenueve rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rourke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bienvenueve misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pierre Bienvenueve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bienvenueve rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rourke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Rourke looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bienvenueve trying to control the position.

Rourke 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.
Bienvenueve tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rourke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Rourke drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Rourke as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Bienvenueve screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Rourke! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mickey Rourke!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Vitalis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Heart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Vitalis had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 147.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Vitalis
vs
Heart

173 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
18
156 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Vitalis!
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, Brett Heart!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Vitalis as he connects with a hook.

Heart gets caught flat footed, as Vitalis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vitalis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vitalis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Heart for as long as he can get away with.
Vitalis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Heart works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vitalis looking to sit in guard and control but Heart gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Heart trying to control the position from guard on top but Vitalis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heart tries to free his leg and advance position but Vitalis is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitalis throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Heart wants to control from the top but Vitalis keeps moving.
Heart must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Heart misses with a two punch combination.
Heart scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vitalis doesn't seem bothered though.
Vitalis misses with a low kick.
Heart throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Alexander Vitalis has been cut.
Vitalis has a takedown stuffed.
Brett Heart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vitalis is breathing heavily.
Heart misses with a head kick.
Vitalis misses with a body punch
and Heart counters with a low kick, right behind Vitalis 's knee.
Heart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heart connects with a solid leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heart tries to close the distance and clinch but Vitalis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Heart tries to close the distance and clinch but Vitalis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vitalis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Heart goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vitalis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Heart. That one must have hurt.
Heart misses with a head kick.
Heart lands a high kick!

Vitalis is rocked!
Heart throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vitalis's head.
Oh Vitalis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Heart throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Vitalis stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Heart follows into mount!
Heart can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vitalis is looking to escape.
Vitalis tries to improve his position but instead Heart has taken his back!
Vitalis seems to have got his legs back now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heart tries to get the hooks in deep but Vitalis pushed the leg off.

Heart tightening his grip on Vitalis, looking for the choke.
Heart keeps control of the position as Vitalis tries to break free.

Heart 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, Vitalis has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Vitalis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Heart wants to take a breather but Vitalis is having none of it.
Vitalis is trying to get back to full guard.
Heart trying to control the action but Vitalis is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vitalis has a hand on Heart's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Heart takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brett Heart dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Vitalis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Heart tries to close the distance and clinch but Vitalis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vitalis is looking to clinch.
Vitalis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vitalis takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vitalis tries to close the distance and clinch but Heart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Heart throws a head kick that misses.
Heart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Heart with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Heart connects with a high kick.

Heart clinches up with Vitalis and pushes him back against the cage.
Heart can't break the clinch.

Heart breaks from the clinch.
Vitalis fails with a takedown attempt.
Heart scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitalis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brett Heart seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Heart throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vitalis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vitalis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heart.
A head kick misses from Heart.
Heart throws a head kick that half lands.
Heart moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vitalis blocks a head kick by Heart.
Heart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vitalis moves away.
Heart just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heart misses with a head kick.
Alexander Vitalis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heart lands a nice looking body kick.
Heart looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Heart fakes the leg kick and cracks Vitalis in the body.
A head kick misses from Heart.
Heart fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vitalis.
Vitalis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Heart. That one must have hurt.
Heart thows a body kick. Vitalis tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Heart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Heart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brett Heart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vitalis misses with a takedown
and Heart counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vitalis thinking.
A head kick misses from Heart.
Heart throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitalis misses with a wild combination.
Heart throws a sloppy head kick and Vitalis moves out of range easily.
Vitalis throws a body punch but Heart moves out of range.
Heart lands with a slapping head kick.

Vitalis closes the distance and clinches.

Heart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vitalis looks to throw the jab but Heart is out of range.
Vitalis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Heart.
A shot to the body from Vitalis misses
and Heart counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Vitalis is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Heart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body kick from Heart.
Vitalis doesn't manage to clinch there - Heart circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Heart lands a high kick!
Heart rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vitalis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vitalis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Heart but Heart pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Vitalis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Heart tries to clinch there but Vitalis circles away.
Vitalis will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Heart misses with a head kick.

Vitalis gets the takedown into side control.
Vitalis controlling from side mount.
Vitalis trying to control the action but Heart is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brett Heart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Vitalis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Heart fails with an attempt to clinch.
Heart misses with a combination

and Vitalis counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Heart!
Heart is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vitalis looking to control but Heart is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Heart is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Heart can't escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heart tries to hold on but Vitalis pushes him away.
Vitalis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Vitalis throwing strikes here but Heart is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Vitalis throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Heart because Vitalis loaded up on that one.
Vitalis tries to take his opponent's back but Heart turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Vitalis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heart is one step ahead there.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Heart thows a body kick. Vitalis tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A solid body kick from Heart.
Heart looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Left hook, right uppercut from Heart.
A head kick from Heart lands but Vitalis takes it in his stride.
Heart throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Heart tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vitalis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Heart wants to clinch

and Vitalis counters with a takedown into side control.
Heart is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitalis tries to advance to mount but Heart denies him.
Heart dodges the ground and pound from Vitalis.
Heart gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Vitalis postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Heart to stand up.
Vitalis throws a front kick aimed at Heart's knee but Heart avoids it well.
Heart lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vitalis will feel that in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heart lands with a nice body punch.
Vitalis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Heart swinging wilding here.
Heart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brett Heart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Heart throws a nice head kick!

Vitalis has managed to clinch.
Heart looking to slow down the pace here.
Heart wants to break free but Vitalis has control.
Vitalis is looking to break free of the clinch but Heart has double underhooks.
Heart prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alexander Vitalis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knees to the body from Heart.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alexander Vitalis.
I think Heart has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Heart!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Von Baron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vincent Valentine has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Valentine
vs
Von Baron

168 cm
18
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
18
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

KnockOut Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vincent Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Von Baron!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Baron connects with a high kick.

It looks like Vincent Valentine has been cut.
Von Baron fails with an attempt to clinch.
Von Baron throws a head kick that misses.
Von Baron throws a head kick that Valentine semi-blocks.
Valentine avoids the head kick by Von Baron.
Von Baron uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valentine.

Von Baron lands a high kick to the side of Valentine's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Von Baron dives into guard, looking to finish.

Valentine is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentine trying to control the position.
Oh Valentine is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valentine keeping full guard, as Von Baron tries to pass.
Valentine seems to have got his legs back now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vincent Valentine!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Meriu Crinichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Brunner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meriu Crinichi has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Crinichi
vs
Brunner

200 cm
22
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

174 cm
19
145 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Meriu Crinichi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Brunner!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brunner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Crinichi to the mat! Crinichi manages to get full guard.
Brunner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crinichi is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brunner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crinichi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brunner is keeping the position for now.

Crinichi 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.
Brunner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brunner trying to keep a closed guard but Crinichi is proving a slippery customer.
Crinichi wants to pass the guard but Brunner is keeping the position.
Crinichi won't allow Brunner to sweep him here.
Crinichi tries to free his leg and advance position but Brunner is retaining full guard.

That's one minute 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.
Brunner throws a leg kick but Crinichi sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Brunner scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Crinichi is trying to get back to full guard.

Crinichi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brunner trying to control from half guard but Crinichi is working away.
Brunner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brunner wants to control but Crinichi is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Crinichi looking for submissions off his back.
Crinichi is breathing heavily.
Still in half guard, Brunner seems content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crinichi wants to get back to full guard.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by Brunner.
Brunner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crinichi keeps working.
Crinichi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brunner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brunner is taking a breather. Crinichi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Crinichi tries to roll over but Brunner keeps him under control.
Brunner is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Crinichi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunner is looking to take a break and control but Crinichi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Crinichi with the active half guard here but Brunner passes nicely into side control.
Brunner staying calm.
Crinichi is looking for a sweep.
Brunner lands a nice forearm strike.
Crinichi is looking to regain half guard here but Brunner keeps moving and retains side control.
Brunner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crinichi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brunner lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Brunner decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sergey Brunner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunner misses with an uppercut. Crinichi saw that one coming.
Brunner misses the shot to the body.

Brunner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Crinichi!
Crinichi is squirming around, avoiding Brunner's attempts to control the action.
Brunner with the ground and pound from mount.
Brunner tries to control but Crinichi wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Brunner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Crinichi with a poor takedown

and Brunner counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Brunner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

Brunner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brunner slips nicely into half guard.
Crinichi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brunner.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crinichi is looking to improve his position.

Crinichi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crinichi won't allow Brunner to pass to mount.
Crinichi is staying active underneath Brunner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Brunner tries to clinch but Crinichi is having none of it.
Brunner throws a right hand that Crinichi ducks under and follows up with a left that Crinichi also avoids with ease.
Crinichi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Crinichi fails with the takedown

and Brunner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Brunner is controlling the pace.
Brunner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crinichi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Crinichi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crinichi is not content to let Brunner control the position.
Brunner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Crinichi looking for submissions off his back.
Crinichi tries to get to full guard but Brunner has control of the leg.
Brunner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crinichi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brunner is looking to clinch but Crinichi is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunner looks to score with a jab to the body but Crinichi is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Brunner.
Crinichi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brunner counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meriu Crinichi. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Brunner.
Brunner in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Crinichi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brunner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brunner happy to just control the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunner trying to control the position but Crinichi is working away.
Crinichi tries to bench press Brunner off him but Brunner keeps the position.

Brunner tries for a kimura but Crinichi is defending well.
Crinichi regains half guard.
Brunner trying to control the action but Crinichi is working from the bottom.
Brunner might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Crinichi kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Crinichi is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Brunner pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Brunner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Brunner throws a series of strikes that have Crinichi backpedaling.

Brunner scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Crinichi is looking to improve his position.
Crinichi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brunner controlling the pace.
Crinichi wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brunner tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crinichi looking for submissions off his back.
Brunner not landing any meaningful shots this time.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Brunner lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brunner.
Brunner tries to clinch up.
Brunner misses with a two punch combination.
Brunner wants to clinch.
Brunner scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brunner scores with a hook to the body. Crinichi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brunner tries to clinch there but Crinichi circles away.
Crinichi swats away the attempt to clinch by Brunner.

Brunner feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Crinichi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Crinichi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crinichi is thwarting Brunner's attempts to control the position.

Crinichi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Brunner is defending against the submission attempts here by Crinichi.
Crinichi is thwarting Brunner's attempts to control the position.
Brunner is controlling Crinichi's trapped leg to prevent Crinichi from advancing to side control.
Sergey Brunner has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brunner is trying to get back to full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brunner is looking to slow Crinichi down with leg kicks.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Brunner.
Crinichi is looking to reverse the position.
Brunner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crinichi keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brunner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Brunner is looking to take a break and control but Crinichi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crinichi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Brunner prevents Crinichi from improving his position.
Crinichi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brunner.
The fighters are battling for position here. Crinichi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crinichi is looking for a triangle but Brunner pushes his legs off easily.
Brunner sitting in guard here, content to control.

Brunner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Crinichi, up you get!
Brunner thumps Crinichi with a low kick.
Brunner tries to clinch but Crinichi is having none of it.
Crinichi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crinichi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brunner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brunner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Crinichi to the mat! Crinichi manages to get full guard.
Brunner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Crinichi had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Brunner is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Crinichi Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Brunner's back instead.
Brunner wants to control his opponent's hands but Crinichi gets his hands free.
Brunner is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Crinichi off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Brunner controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.

Brunner is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Crinichi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunner tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

Crinichi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Brunner has worked his arm free - good work by Brunner!
What's Brunner going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Brunner stops Crinichi from passing to mount.
Brunner gets back to half guard.

Brunner is defending against the submission attempts here by Crinichi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunner is trying to control but can't.
Brunner keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Crinichi seems to be looking for submissions.
Crinichi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brunner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brunner wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Brunner dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Brunner throws a front kick aimed at Crinichi's knee but Crinichi avoids it well.
Brunner tries to close the distance and clinch but Crinichi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Brunner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Brunner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Crinichi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Crinichi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brunner is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Crinichi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Brunner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crinichi is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunner keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Crinichi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Crinichi is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Brunner has managed to free his arm - good work.

Crinichi seems to be looking for submissions.
Crinichi is looking to advance position but Brunner won't allow it.
Brunner tries to get to full guard but Crinichi has control of the leg.
Crinichi wants to free his trapped foot but Brunner is holding on for dear life with his legs.

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

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

Brunner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Crinichi tries to get to full guard but Brunner has control of the leg.
Brunner lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Crinichi is looking to improve his position.
Crinichi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crinichi.

Crinichi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brunner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crinichi keeping moving, preventing Brunner from controlling successfully.

Crinichi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sergey Brunner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

Brunner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crinichi keeping moving, preventing Brunner from controlling successfully.

Crinichi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brunner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brunner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Meriu Crinichi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Crinichi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Brunner has picked Crinichi up and slammed him! Crinichi can't keep hold of the triangle and Brunner manages to pass to side control!
Brunner landing a few strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crinichi is trying to get back to half guard.
Crinichi misses with a strike from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Brunner!
Sergey Brunner is the new featherweight champion!