DIV-E - Twentyseven PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Konstatin Bystrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doros Dimisco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bystrov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to GTA 4 Anthem. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bystrov
vs
Dimisco

187 cm
21
189 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

Mary Jane's Medicinal's! Smoke It! !!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstatin Bystrov!
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, Doros Dimisco!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bystrov misses the shot to the body.
Bystrov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bystrov's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Bystrov duly obliges.
Dimisco misses with a body shot

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

Bystrov decides to pull guard.
Dimisco wants to get up but he can't break Bystrov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bystrov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dimisco wants to stand but Bystrov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dimisco being controlled here momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bystrov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bystrov is pulling down on Dimisco's head. It's preventing any offense from Dimisco, at least for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dimisco is looking to stand up but Bystrov won't let him.
Bystrov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimisco wants to stand and escape but instead Bystrov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bystrov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Bystrov stands and steps away. Dimisco gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Dimisco moves into the clinch.
Bystrov wants to get back to striking at distance but Dimisco won't allow it.
Dimisco scores with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Dimisco scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bystrov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dimisco obliges.
Bystrov is breathing heavily.
A short right from Dimisco on the inside.
Dimisco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bystrov backwards.
Dimisco lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dimisco landing knees to the head.
Dimisco lands a nice knee to the body.
Dimisco lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Dimisco.
Bystrov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dimisco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dimisco lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dimisco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bystrov takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doros Dimisco dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dimisco closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bystrov is looking to break free of the clinch but Dimisco has double underhooks.
Dimisco presses Bystrov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dimisco.
Dimisco landing knees to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dimisco.
Bystrov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dimisco landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dimisco connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bystrov's face.
Dimisco pushes Bystrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doros Dimisco seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dimisco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bystrov or not.
Dimisco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A knee to the head by Dimisco.
Dimisco lands a left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dimisco with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dimisco lands with a light punch inside.
Dimisco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bystrov wants a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Dimisco scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dimisco scores with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimisco landing knees to the head.
Dimisco landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dimisco.
Dimisco cracks Bystrov with a nice body shot.
Dimisco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bystrovs head.
Dimisco creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bystrov's defenses.
Dimisco lands a damaging elbow.
Dimisco working Bystrov over with knees to the body.
Bystrov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dimisco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dimisco lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Dimisco.
A short right from Dimisco on the inside.

Bystrov successfully pulls guard.
Bystrov pulls Dimisco in close to his closed guard and prevents Dimisco from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bystrov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bystrov trying to keep a closed guard but Dimisco is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimisco is looking to stand up but Bystrov won't let him.
Dimisco being controlled here momentarily.

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.
Dimisco wants to stand but Bystrov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bystrov misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doros Dimisco 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Dimisco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bystrov misses the jab.
Bystrov moves in looking to clinch but Dimisco pushes him off.
Dimisco clinches but Bystrov breaks the clinch
and Bystrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimisco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dimisco wants to clinch.
Dimisco tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bystrov takes a swing at Dimisco's ribcage but misses.
Dimisco tries to clinch up.
Dimisco tries to clinch there but Bystrov circles away.
Dimisco clinches but Bystrov breaks the clinch

and Bystrov counters by clinching up.
A right hand to the body from Dimisco.
Dimisco scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Dimisco.
Dimisco using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimisco unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bystrov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimisco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bystrov or not.
Dimisco lands a body punch.
Dimisco lands a left hand.
Dimisco connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bystrov's face.
Dimisco utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dimisco lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Dimisco - that landed with a thud.
Dimisco landing knees to the body.
Dimisco lands a good knee to the midsection. Bystrov won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dimisco.
Bystrov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dimisco smiles and moves away.
Doros Dimisco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Dimisco closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dimisco putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bystrov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bystrov takes a shot to the head.
Bystrov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dimisco lands an elbow that stopped Bystrov in his tracks for a moment.
A hook to the body from Dimisco.
Dimisco lands a knee to the body.
Dimisco with a knee to the head.
Bystrov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dimisco lands with a light punch inside.
Dimisco landing knees to the head.
Dimisco is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bystrov trying to stall but Dimisco improves his position.
Bystrov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bystrov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dimisco pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstatin Bystrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dimisco lands a knee to the head.
Bystrov wants a takedown but no success here.
Dimisco pushes Bystrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bystrov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dimisco gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bystrov is working for takedown but Dimisco is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimisco lands an elbow inside.
Dimisco lands a damaging elbow.
Dimisco working Bystrov over with knees to the body.
Dimisco working Bystrov over with knees to the body.
Bystrov takes an elbow to the forehead.
A left hand lands to the body for Dimisco.
Dimisco digs a right hand into Bystrov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bystrov's gas tank.
Dimisco using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dimisco gets underhooks to prevent Bystrov's takedown attempt.
Dimisco crunches a lovely knee into Bystrov's ribcage.
Bystrov has had enough of the clinch but Dimisco keeps him there for the moment.
Bystrov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dimisco has him pressed against the cage.
Bystrov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dimisco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dimisco lands with a right to the head.
Dimisco with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dimisco pushes Bystrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Konstatin Bystrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dimisco lands a right hand.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dimisco.

And that's the end of the fight!
Doros Dimisco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dimisco winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Doros Dimisco!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Doros Dimisco!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Doros Dimisco!

Doros Dimisco wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Swift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MCJ Guti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Swift
vs
Guti

200 cm
23
217 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
215 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Swift!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, MCJ Guti!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guti fails with a takedown attempt.
Swift misses with a series of wild punches.
Swift throws a right and a left that Guti avoids nicely.
Guti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Guti with that takedown attempt.
Alex Swift has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MCJ Guti.
Swift moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Swift pushes Guti up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Swift.
Swift lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Guti backwards.
Swift prevents a takedown attempt there.
Guti is trying to drag Swift to the mat but Swift just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Swift lands a shot to the body.
Swift softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swift prevents the takedown attempt.
Guti looks gassed!
A short body shot lands from Swift as the two fighters clinch.
Swift scores with a nice hook to the head.
Swift prevents the takedown attempt.

Swift breaks the clinch.
Alex Swift seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Swift closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Guti did well to prevent Swift getting side control.
Still in half guard, Swift seems content to control.
Swift tries to stand and escape but Guti is controlling the position.
Guti wants to control but Swift is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Swift looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Guti with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Guti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Swift escapes and gets back to his feet.
Swift lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Guti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swift doesn't manage to clinch there - Guti circles away.
Swift fails with a takedown attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Swift drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Swift prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right hook to the body lands for Swift.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swift scores with a nice hook to the head.

Swift wants the takedown. Guti is fighting it off but Swift persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Guti's guard against the cage.

Swift got a little sloppy there for a moment and Guti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Swift has managed to get both his arms back between Guti's legs - danger averted.
Swift controls from within his opponent's guard.
Swift is looking to stand up but Guti won't let him.
Swift cracks Guti with a solid left hand.

Guti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Swift gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Guti throws his legs up looking for a submission but Swift uses it to pass to side control.
Guti is trying to get back to half guard.
Swift happy to just control the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Swift decides to stand back up. Swift steps back and let's Guti get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Swift 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.

Swift scores with a sloppy right hand. Guti should have avoided that one.
Swift misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice shot by Swift.
Swift lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Swift.
Guti tries for a takedown but Swift circles away easily
and Guti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Guti is rocked!

Swift closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Swift.
Swift lands a shot to the body.
Swift softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Swift lands a hook that snaps the head of Guti backwards.
Swift lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Swift stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Swift drops down looking for an ankle pick but Guti pulls his leg out and moves away.
Swift lands with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Swift moves into the clinch successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swift tries for a takedown. No joy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Swift.
Swift lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Swift.
Swift is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Swift softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Guti wants to break free but Swift has control.
Guti blocks an elbow strike from Swift.
Guti goes for a takedown attempt but Swift pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Swift doesn't manage to clinch there - Guti circles away.
Swift misses with a double jab.
Guti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swift tries to clinch but Guti moves out of range.
Swift lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Guti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Swift but Swift pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alex Swift has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MCJ Guti.
Guti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Swift tries to clinch there but Guti circles away.
Swift gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Guti decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Swift's guard.
Swift is pulling down on Guti's head. It's preventing any offense from Guti, at least for the moment.

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

Guti 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Guti stops Swift from standing up.
Guti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swift is keeping the position for now.

Guti 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.
Guti wants to control from the top but Swift keeps moving.

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.
Swift pulls Guti in close to his closed guard and prevents Guti from doing any damage or advancing position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Swift gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Guti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Swift on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Swift tries to get out of the position.
Swift tries to kick Guti off but Guti keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Swift is defending against the submission attempts here by Guti.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swift is trying to maintain the position but Guti is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Swift dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Guti takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Swift takes the fight into the clinch.
Swift lands a shoulder strike.
Swift lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Swift.
Swift throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Swift breaks the clinch.
Swift wants to clinch up but Guti keeps it at a distance.
Swift tries to close the distance and clinch but Guti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Swift closes the distance and clinches.
Swift effectively controlling the action here.
Swift lands a left hand that snaps the head of Guti backwards.
Swift lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swift digs a right hand into Guti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Guti's gas tank.
A short right from Swift.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guti dives in and grabs Swift's left leg, looking for a takedown. Swift pushes down on Guti's head and hops out.
Swift throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Guti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Donk. Swift catches Guti right on the button with a cross.
A left and a right from Swift both land. Nice combination.
Swift scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Alex Swift is winning the standup battle so far.
Guti fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Swift fails in his attempt to clinch.
Swift throws a right and a left that Guti avoids nicely.
Swift is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Guti has a takedown stuffed.
Alex Swift has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MCJ Guti.
The fight stays on the outside here - Swift looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Swift defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Guti.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guti is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Swift.
Swift throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alex Swift is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swift moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Guti shoots in for a takedown but Swift shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Guti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Swift pinned against the cage. Swift gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Swift lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Swift wants to clinch up but Guti keeps it at a distance.

Swift has taken the fight to the clinch.

Swift ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Swift no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Guti wants to stand but Swift is controlling his posture from full guard.
Guti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swift has Guti pulled in close to control his posture.

Guti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guti thows a big elbow that misses.
MCJ Guti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Guti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Guti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Guti wants to pass the guard but Swift is keeping the position.

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.
Guti is fighting to break Swift's control of his arms but Swift is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

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

Swift clinches up with Guti and pushes him back against the cage.
Swift presses Guti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alex Swift is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A right hand to the body from Swift.
A right hook to the body lands for Swift.
Swift creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Guti's defenses.

Swift's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left and a right from Swift both land. Nice combination.
Swift lands a jab to Guti's midsection.
Guti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Swift scores with a one two! Guti had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Swift showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Swift 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Alex Swift!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Alex Swift!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Alex Swift!

Alex Swift wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between the goon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Grunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). the goon has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

goon
vs
Grunt

183 cm
23
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

169 cm
21
193 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, the goon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Grunt!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grunt throws a nice looking combination but goon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
goon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
goon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grunt pinned against the cage. Grunt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Grunt throws a jab when goon was well out of range.
Grunt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Grunt has eaten all the pies!
Grunt thuds his right hand into goon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
goon dodges the punch combination from Grunt.
goon misses with a combination
and Grunt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grunt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but goon is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
goon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grunt waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract goon.
goon looks for a takedown but Grunt sprawls well.
The fighters circling - Grunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
goon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grunt swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for the goon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
goon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grunt is fending him off so far but goon persists. Nope, Grunt circles away and we're back to standing.
goon shoots in for a double leg but Grunt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
goon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grunt swivels and escapes.
A leg kick checked by goon.
Grunt misses with an uppercut. goon saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
goon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grunt.
Grunt loads up on a big right hand but goon slips the punch.
Grunt looks to land a combination. goon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
goon moves out of range as Grunt strikes.
goon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grunt counters with a left to the body.

goon tries to keep at a distance but Grunt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grunt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grunt controlling the action here for a moment.
goon trying to stall but Grunt improves his position.
Grunt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
goon can't get the takedown.
Grunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grunt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
goon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Grunt prevents it.
Grunt lands a nice uppercut.

Grunt breaks the clinch.
goon misses with a takedown attempt
and Grunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
David Grunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but goon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
goon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grunt throws a combination that misses
and goon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
goon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grunt counters with a thumping low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Grunt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grunt.
Grunt missing with a left hand there. goon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
goon misses with a combination
and Grunt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
goon is breathing heavily.
Grunt misses with a few strikes there.
Grunt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grunt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
goon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grunt counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

goon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Grunt dodges the punch combination from goon.
Grunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
the goon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grunt misses with a combination

and goon counters with a single leg into guard. Grunt didn't expect that.
goon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

goon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Grunt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Grunt has escaped and now he's on top!
goon keeping moving, preventing Grunt from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
goon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
goon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grunt controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grunt preventing the sweep.
goon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Grunt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

goon looking to isolate an arm here. Grunt doesn't see it coming and as goon extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by goon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). the goon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Tetriakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikoli Popov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tetriakov comes to the cage accompanied by Arsonist's Prayer. Nikoli Popov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Tetriakov
vs
Popov

190 cm
23
205 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

190 cm
23
214 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

NATURAL BEAST (New Product Out!!!!)

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 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Tetriakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikoli Popov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Popov moves into the clinch successfully.
Popov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Popov tries a knee to the head but Tetriakov blocks it.
Popov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tetriakov blocks it with crossed arms.
Popov tries a knee to the head but Tetriakov blocks it.
Popov is pressed up against the cage. Tetriakov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Popov down to the mat. Popov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Popov tries to clinch up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tetriakov.

Popov rushes Tetriakov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tetriakov wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Tetriakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Popov misses with a knee strike.
Popov misses with a knee to the head.

Tetriakov is trying to trip Popov. He has hold of a leg but Popov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tetriakov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Tetriakov advances to half guard.
Popov wants to get back to his feet.
Popov wants to control but Tetriakov is keeping busy.
Popov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tetriakov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Popov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tetriakov.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tetriakov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Popov defends it well.
Tetriakov 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.

Tetriakov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Popov is just riding it out for now. Tetriakov eventually gives up the hold.
Tetriakov is breathing heavily.
Popov is looking to escape.

Popov pushes Tetriakov off and gets back to his feet.

Popov closes the distance and clinches.
Popov throws a knee to the head but misses.

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.
Popov misses with a knee strike.
Tetriakov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Popov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Popov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tetriakov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Popov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Popov tries to land a knee to the head but Tetriakov blocks with his arms.
Popov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tetriakov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tetriakov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Popov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Popov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Popov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Popov looking to throw knees to the head but Tetriakov is blocking nicely.

Tetriakov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Popov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Tetriakov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

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

Tetriakov is looking for a rear naked choke here but Popov reverses the position brilliantly into Tetriakov's guard!

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

Tetriakov looking for subs off his back but Popov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tetriakov is trying to get back to full guard.

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.
Popov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tetriakov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Popov.
Tetriakov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Popov wants to stand up but Tetriakov has a hold of him and won't allow it.

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

Tetriakov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Popov is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Tetriakov is trying to get an arm triangle but Popov is defending well.

Tetriakov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Popov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Tetriakov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Popov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tetriakov swats away the attempt to clinch by Popov.
Tetriakov shoots in and drives through. Popov sprawls well.

Tetriakov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Popov to the mat! Popov manages to get full guard.

Tetriakov has gone for a leg lock! Popov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tetriakov's guard.
Popov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Popov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boris Tetriakov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Tetriakov looking for a guillotine here but Popov defends easily.
Tetriakov keeping moving, preventing Popov from controlling successfully.

Tetriakov is looking for a triangle here but Popov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

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.
Tetriakov dodges the ground and pound from Popov.

Popov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tetriakov to his feet.
Popov digs a good body shot into Tetriakov's ribs.
Nikoli Popov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Popov is looking to clinch but Tetriakov is avoiding it.
Popov lands a high kick!

Popov closes the distance and clinches.
Popov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tetriakov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Popov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Popov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Popov misses with a knee strike.
Popov looking to throw knees to the head but Tetriakov is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popov tries a knee to the head but Tetriakov blocks it.
Popov tries a knee to the head but Tetriakov blocks it.
Tetriakov is working for takedown but Popov is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Tetriakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Popov is pushing Tetriakov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tetriakov can't get the takedown.
Popov looking to throw knees to the head but Tetriakov is blocking nicely.
Popov trying to land knees to the body.
Popov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tetriakov's face.
Tetriakov wants a takedown but no success here.
Popov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tetriakov is trying to drag Popov to the mat but Popov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Popov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tetriakov.
Tetriakov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Popov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Popov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tetriakov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tetriakov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Popov as he avoids it easily.

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.
Tetriakov swats away the attempt to clinch by Popov.

Popov clinches up with Tetriakov and pushes him back against the cage.
Popov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Popov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Popov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Tetriakov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tetriakov manages to end up in side control.

Tetriakov tries for a kimura but Popov is defending well.
Popov struggling a bit here.
Tetriakov is putting a hurting on Popov here, landing some big shots from side control.

Tetriakov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Popov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tetriakov's guard! Nice work there by Popov!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikoli Popov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Popov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Popov tries to clinch up but Tetriakov circles away and keeps his distance.
Tetriakov keeps the fight on the outside.

Popov moves into the clinch.
Popov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tetriakov has Popov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Popov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Popov tries to land a knee to the head but Tetriakov blocks with his arms.
Popov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Popov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tetriakov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Popov tries to roll over but Tetriakov keeps him under control.
Popov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Popov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tetriakov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tetriakov is working for a kimura but Popov is defending it quite comfortably.

Tetriakov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

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

That's two 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.

Popov manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Popov moves into the clinch.
Popov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Popov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tetriakov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Popov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tetriakov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Tetriakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Tetriakov or perhaps it was just good defense by Popov which made him look bad.
Popov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tetriakov swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popov doesn't manage to clinch there - Tetriakov circles away.
Tetriakov shoots in for a double leg but Popov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boris Tetriakov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Popov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Popov tries to close the distance and clinch but Tetriakov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Popov tries to clinch but Tetriakov moves out of range.
Popov tries to clinch but Tetriakov is having none of it.
Popov is looking to clinch.
Tetriakov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Popov's waist but Popov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tetriakov off to one side.
Boris Tetriakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Popov closes the distance and clinches.
Popov crunches a lovely knee into Tetriakov's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Popov.
Popov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tetriakov's face.
Popov misses with a knee to the head.
Tetriakov goes for a takedown attempt but Popov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Popov tries to close the distance and clinch but Tetriakov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tetriakov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Popov avoids it really well and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Popov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Popov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Popov moves in looking to clinch but Tetriakov pushes him off.
Horrible takedown by Tetriakov or perhaps it was just good defense by Popov which made him look bad.
Popov doesn't manage to clinch there - Tetriakov circles away.
Popov stuffs the takedown attempt from Tetriakov. Tetriakov gets slowly back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikoli Popov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Popov 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Boris Tetriakov!

The fight ends as a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eshkar Gabai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peanut Jelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabai kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ya by Mosh Ben-Ari. Peanut Jelly acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Gabai
vs
Jelly

182 cm
23
202 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

205 cm
19
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eshkar Gabai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peanut Jelly!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jelly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gabai misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Gabai misses.
Gabai takes a swing at Jelly's ribcage but misses.
Gabai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jelly.
Gabai closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gabai misses the shot to the body.
Jelly ducks under a wild hook from Gabai.
Gabai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jelly manages to avoid it.
Gabai throws a hook but Jelly avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jelly fails to land the takedown.
Jelly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gabai.
Gabai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Gabai.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabai checks a low kick from Jelly.

Jelly 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.
Gabai wants to sweep here but Jelly controlling him for the moment.
Jelly has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gabai is proving hard to escape from.
Gabai looking for a sweep. Not yet Gabai, not yet.
Jelly throwing strikes from guard but Gabai blocks nicely.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Jelly is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Jelly stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Eshkar Gabai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Gabai misses.
Gabai misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Gabai misses.
Gabai misses the shot to the body.
Gabai throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gabai is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gabai's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jelly slips a straight right by Gabai.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Gabai.
Gabai looks to score with a jab to the body but Jelly is just out of range.
Gabai looks to land a right hand but Jelly moved out of range.
A big left from Gabai misses.
Gabai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gabai stalks Jelly and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jelly's face. Jelly staggers backwards, shaken.
Gabai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jelly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gabai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gabai misses with a hook.
Gabai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jelly circles away quickly and effectively.
Gabai throws out a loose jab but Jelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jelly slips a jab and a cross from Gabai.
Jelly slips under a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Gabai misses its intended target.
A big right from Gabai misses.
Gabai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jelly slips a jab from Gabai.
Gabai misses with a looping right.
Eshkar Gabai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gabai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gabai throws an overhand right that lands on Jelly's shoulder, as Jelly tries to avoid the shot.
Jelly slips under a jab.
Gabai looks to land a right hand but Jelly moved out of range.
Gabai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jelly throws a leg kick but Gabai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gabai misses with a series of wild punches.
Gabai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gabai throws a lazy right hand but Jelly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gabai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gabai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jelly is looking to chop away at Gabai's legs.
Gabai misses with a double jab

and Jelly counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gabai won't be happy with that.
Jelly lands some shots froms side control.
Gabai tries to escape but Jelly is in control.
Jelly tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gabai's legs.

Jelly decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Gabai waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Jelly.
Gabai misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peanut Jelly dominated that round.
That's time! Gabai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gabai throws a jab when Jelly was well out of range.
Gabai misses with a wild body shot.
Gabai throws a hook but Jelly avoids it easily.
Jelly fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gabai misses with a hook. Jelly ducked under it nicely.

Jelly decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gabai is trying to get back to full guard.
Jelly slips a nice elbow through Gabai's hands, connecting with Gabai's forehead.

Jelly stands up out of the half guard.
Gabai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jelly's head backwards.
Jelly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gabai.
Jelly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gabai.
A combination from Gabai does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Gabai misses.
Jelly slips a jab and a cross from Gabai.
Gabai misses with a body punch

so Jelly counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Jelly stands and steps away. Gabai gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Jelly closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gabai to the mat! Gabai manages to get full guard.
Jelly stops Gabai from standing up.

Jelly decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gabai throws a combination that misses

and Jelly counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jelly preventing the sweep.
Jelly working some strikes from top position.
Jelly postures up and lands a big shot to Gabai's brow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jelly chips away with some ground and pound.
Gabai working a defensive guard here.
Gabai wants to sweep here but Jelly controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gabai pushes Jelly off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gabai tries to bum rush Jelly with a series of wild strikes but Jelly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gabai misses with a straight right.

Jelly shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Jelly gets to his feet. Gabai looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jelly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jelly ducks under a wild hook from Gabai.
Gabai throws a big shot that misses.
Jelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gabai.
Gabai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jelly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Gabai misses.
Gabai misses with a looping right.
Jelly lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gabai's sensitive parts.
Gabai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Jelly shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jelly was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jelly fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gabai in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

It looks like Eshkar Gabai has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gabai is looking to get to half guard.
Jelly with the ground and pound from mount.
Jelly postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Gabai in real trouble here! The ref calls for Gabai to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peanut Jelly!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio McCannio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Steinbach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viktor Steinbach has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McCannio
vs
Steinbach

189 cm
23
196 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antonio McCannio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Steinbach!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCannio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steinbach slips under a jab.
Nice cross by McCannio.
Steinbach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCannio moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Steinbach rushes McCannio and presses him up against the cage.
Steinbach softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steinbach lands with a short shot to the head.
Steinbach misses with the head strike.
Steinbach misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCannio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steinbach pushes McCannio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCannio blocking some punches.
McCannio wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Steinbach - that landed with a thud.
Steinbach swings wildly with an uppercut but McCannio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Steinbach scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCannio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCannio is trying to break the clinch but Steinbach is controlling him.
Steinbach scores with a shoulder strike.
McCannio wants to get back to striking at distance but Steinbach won't allow it.
Steinbach lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinbach keeps control of McCannio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

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

Steinbach closes the distance and clinches.
Steinbach misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Steinbach.
Steinbach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCannio wants to break the clinch but can't.
McCannio wants to break the clinch but can't.
McCannio wants to break the clinch but can't.
Steinbach works on McCannio's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Steinbach.
Steinbach scores with a hook to the body.
Steinbach working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steinbach.
McCannio is breathing heavily.
Steinbach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steinbach lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steinbach swings wildly with an uppercut but McCannio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steinbach throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCannios head.
McCannio blocks an uppercut.
Steinbach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steinbach has a couple of punches blocked by McCannio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinbach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steinbach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steinbach scores with a shoulder strike.
McCannio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Steinbach.
McCannio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steinbach throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCannios head.
Steinbach prevents McCannio from breaking the clinch.
McCannio is trying to break free.
A body shot lands from Steinbach.
Steinbach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steinbach misses with a punch on the inside.
Steinbach misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCannio.
Steinbach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steinbach throws a punch but it's blocked by McCannio.
Steinbach lands a left hand.
Steinbach has McCannio pressed against the cage, preventing McCannio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Steinbach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steinbach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCannio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steinbach scores with a shot to the side of McCannio's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinbach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

McCannio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Steinbach. No joy for McCannio on that attempt.
A slow jab from Steinbach misses its intended target.
McCannio lands a really nice looking cross but Steinbach seems unphased.
Steinbach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCannio was well out of range. Poor timing from Steinbach.
McCannio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steinbach circles away quickly and effectively.
McCannio thuds a left hand into Steinbach's body.
Steinbach throws a one two combo.
McCannio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steinbach manages to avoid it.
Steinbach falls off balance throwing a combination
and McCannio counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fighters circling - McCannio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Steinbach.

Steinbach pushes McCannio up against the cage in a clinch.
McCannio wants to break free but Steinbach has control.
Steinbach misses with some punches.
McCannio takes a shot to the head.
Steinbach misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steinbach lands a right hand.
Steinbach misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steinbach.
McCannio is trying to force a seperation but Steinbach has the dominant position.

McCannio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steinbach misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCannio tries for a takedown but Steinbach sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio McCannio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCannio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steinbach swivels and escapes.
McCannio misses with a double jab.
Steinbach throws an overhand right that lands on McCannio's shoulder, as McCannio tries to avoid the shot.
Viktor Steinbach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steinbach throws a series of punches but McCannio moves out of range.

Steinbach fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCannio, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steinbach lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steinbach has McCannio pressed against the cage, preventing McCannio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steinbach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steinbach lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCannio backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steinbach.
Steinbach digs a right hand into McCannio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McCannio's gas tank.
Steinbach lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steinbach.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Steinbach dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

McCannio shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McCannio trying to control but Steinbach is working from the bottom.
Steinbach is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steinbach looking for a sweep. Not yet Steinbach, not yet.
Steinbach really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCannio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

McCannio stands up from Steinbach's guard - McCannio perhaps looking for a knockout.
Steinbach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steinbach misses with a hook. McCannio ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the body from Steinbach misses
and McCannio counters with a nice uppercut.
McCannio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by McCannio there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinbach lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCannio circles away quickly and effectively.
Steinbach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Viktor Steinbach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCannio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steinbach momentarily.
McCannio looks to land a right hand but Steinbach moved out of range.
McCannio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steinbach.
Nice body punch from McCannio.
Steinbach takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Steinbach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCannio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCannio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steinbach leaves McCannio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McCannio misses with a looping right.
McCannio misses with a body shot
and Steinbach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCannio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steinbach counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio McCannio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steinbach throws a shot from downtown. McCannio moves away and avoids it.
Steinbach throws a combination that misses
and McCannio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steinbach misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCannio has his takedown stuffed
and Steinbach counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Steinbach connects with a jab.
Steinbach lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCannio at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steinbach misses with a body shot.

Steinbach has McCannio up against the cage in a clinch.
Steinbach lands a body punch.
Steinbach misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Steinbach.
A short left from Steinbach.
Steinbach lands a left hand.
Steinbach lands with a right to the head.
Steinbach misses with the head strike.
McCannio is trying to break free.
McCannio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steinbach misses with a punch on the inside.
McCannio is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinbach throws a punch but it's blocked by McCannio.
McCannio is trying to break the clinch but Steinbach has him pressed against the cage.
McCannio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCannio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steinbach has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steinbach.
Steinbach has a couple of punches blocked by McCannio.

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

Steinbach takes the fight into the clinch.
Steinbach lands an uppercut.
Steinbach misses with a punch on the inside.
Steinbach working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCannio is trying to break the clinch but Steinbach is controlling him.
Steinbach scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steinbach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCannio tries to break free but Steinbach pushes him back against the cage.
Steinbach presses McCannio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steinbach has a couple of punches blocked by McCannio.
Steinbach throws a punch but it's blocked by McCannio.
McCannio wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Steinbach.
A left hand lands to the body for Steinbach.
Steinbach lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steinbach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steinbach.
Steinbach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steinbach scores with a shoulder strike.
Steinbach lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steinbach.
Steinbach lands a hook that snaps the head of McCannio backwards.

McCannio breaks the clinch.
Nice body punch from Steinbach.
No joy there for Steinbach, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steinbach throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Antonio McCannio is winning the standup battle so far.
McCannio tries for a takedown but Steinbach circles away easily
and Steinbach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCannio swats away the attempt to clinch by Steinbach.
McCannio staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Steinbach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

McCannio throws a nice looking combination but Steinbach bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steinbach ducks under a wild hook from McCannio.
McCannio throws a looping overhand right but Steinbach ducks down to avoid it.
Steinbach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steinbach gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Steinbach misses with a double jab
and McCannio counters with a nice body shot.
McCannio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Steinbach gets a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steinbach.
McCannio avoiding damage as Steinbach throws knees to the body.
McCannio is trying to break the clinch but Steinbach has him pressed against the cage.
Steinbach misses with a punch on the inside.
Steinbach misses with some punches.
Steinbach lands a body punch in the clinch.
McCannio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steinbach keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCannio's efforts to push away.
Steinbach misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinbach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steinbach lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steinbach swings wildly with an uppercut but McCannio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steinbach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steinbach lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steinbach has McCannio pressed against the cage, preventing McCannio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A shot in the inside from Steinbach.
McCannio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McCannio wants to break free but Steinbach has control.
Steinbach throws a punch but it's blocked by McCannio.

McCannio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCannio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steinbach was well out of range. Poor timing from McCannio.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big right from Steinbach misses.
Steinbach gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McCannio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steinbach counters with a one-two to the body.
McCannio misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCannio throws out a loose jab but Steinbach uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinbach throws a one two combo.
McCannio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Steinbach counters with a right hand to the body.
McCannio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steinbach to score with a decent uppercut.
Steinbach lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

McCannio is rocked!
Steinbach misses with a wild body shot.
McCannio ducks under a wild hook from Steinbach.
Steinbach closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Oh McCannio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Steinbach there.
Steinbach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCannio.
McCannio slips a jab and a cross from Steinbach.
McCannio seems to have got his legs back now.
McCannio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Steinbach counters by clinching up.
Steinbach makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McCannio tries to circle away but Steinbach has him pinned against the cage.
McCannio is trying to force a seperation but Steinbach has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Steinbach.
McCannio wants to get back to striking at distance but Steinbach won't allow it.
Steinbach prevents McCannio from breaking the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinbach lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steinbach lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steinbach.
Steinbach scores with a shot to the side of McCannio's head.
Steinbach lands with a short shot to the head.
Steinbach lands a body punch.
Steinbach lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCannio backwards.
Steinbach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Steinbach fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steinbach.
Steinbach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steinbach lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steinbach.
Steinbach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steinbach scores with a shoulder strike.
Steinbach works on McCannio's body with a couple of short punches.
Antonio McCannio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steinbach misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Steinbach scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steinbach lands a nice shot to the body.
Steinbach working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steinbach throws a punch but it's blocked by McCannio.

McCannio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Steinbach has McCannio up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Steinbach.
Steinbach lands an uppercut.
Steinbach lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steinbach.
Steinbach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steinbach working aggressively here.
Steinbach misses with some punches.
Viktor Steinbach seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Steinbach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCannio can't break the clinch.
Steinbach lands with a right to the head.
Steinbach throws a punch but it's blocked by McCannio.
McCannio lands a left hand.
Steinbach has McCannio pressed against the cage, preventing McCannio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McCannio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steinbach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steinbach lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Steinbach comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Steinbach winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Viktor Steinbach!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Viktor Steinbach!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Viktor Steinbach!

Viktor Steinbach wins by unanimous decision!

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 Monkeys Blade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Borsch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borsch is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Vikingarna - Leende Guldbruna Ögon. Monkeys Blade looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Blade
vs
Borsch

180 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
22
215 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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, Monkeys Blade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stefan Borsch!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borsch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blade tries to clinch up.
Blade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Borsch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Borsch catches Blade napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Blade to the canvas!

It looks like Monkeys Blade has been cut.
Borsch works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Borsch content to control rather than advance.

Borsch decides to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borsch sends Blade crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Borsch is motioning to the referee to let Blade up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Borsch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blade could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Blade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Borsch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Borsch does no damage.
Blade takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blade is breathing heavily.
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!
Borsch scores with a jab to the body.
Borsch grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Blade takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Borsch cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stefan Borsch!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Sphinx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Erikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonas Erikson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Sphinx
vs
Erikson

175 cm
24
225 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

191 cm
24
275 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

FUEL Nutrition

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 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Taylor Sphinx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonas Erikson!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erikson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jonas Erikson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sphinx looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Erikson!
Sphinx looking to control but Erikson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Sphinx is going olschool here, as he tries to force Erikson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Erikson shrugs it off.
Sphinx can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Erikson is looking to escape.
Erikson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sphinx. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Erikson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

Sphinx goes for an armbar but Erikson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Erikson.

Sphinx looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Erikson passes into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sphinx is looking to regain half guard here but Erikson keeps moving and retains side control.
Sphinx regains half guard.
Erikson is just content to waste time from the top position. Sphinx takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sphinx managing to control the position.

Sphinx is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Erikson frees his head nicely. Oh but Sphinx has switched to an armbar! Erikson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Taylor Sphinx!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between ash butch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

butch
vs
Ventura

188 cm
21
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

193 cm
24
221 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Knockout power

Biobonds Supplements
Fight Club Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, ash butch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesse Ventura!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
butch shoots in for a takedown but Ventura shows good takedown defense.
butch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ventura but Ventura pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ventura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
butch fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ash butch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
butch closes the distance and clinches up with Ventura, looking for a takedown. butch pushes Ventura against the cage but Ventura circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ventura throws a leg kick but butch moved away.
Ventura lands a nice leg kick that just misses butch's sensitive parts.

butch forces Ventura back against the cage and clinches.
Ventura throws a knee to the head but misses.
butch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
butch drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
butch fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ventura misses with a knee to the head.
Ventura throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but butch blocks it with crossed arms.
butch takes a knee to the side of the body.
butch is breathing heavily.
Ventura holding his opponent close, against the cage.
butch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ventura is defending well for now.
Ventura is stalling here.
Ventura landing knees to the head.
Ventura unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ventura scores with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura connects with a nasty looking knee right to butch's face.
Ventura scores with a knee to the head.
Ventura connects with a knee to the head.
Ventura with a knee to the head.
Ventura stalling against the cage.
A knee to the head by Ventura.
Ventura crunches a lovely knee into butch's ribcage.
butch takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ventura tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ventura tries a knee to the head but butch blocks it.
Ventura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and butch avoids it.
Ventura with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
butch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ventura with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

butch has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ventura uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
butch tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
butch has control of Ventura's left arm, preventing Ventura from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

butch throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ventura uses it to pass to side control.
butch is being controlled here.

Ventura decides to stand back up.
Ventura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ventura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ventura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
butch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ventura but Ventura pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
butch doesn't manage to clinch there - Ventura circles away.
Ventura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Ventura rushes butch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ventura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ventura lands a knee to the head.
Ventura crunches a lovely knee into butch's ribcage.
Ventura with a knee to the head.
butch looking for a takedown.
Ventura landing knees to the body.
Ventura taking a breather.
Ventura is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ventura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
butch trying to stall but Ventura improves his position.
Ventura avoiding damage.
butch has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ventura is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ventura is stalling here.
butch takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
butch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ventura gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from butch.
butch wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ventura with a knee to the head.

butch gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
butch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ventura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ventura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. butch is working away from the top position though.

butch seems to be working for a kimura but Ventura defends the submission attempt.
Ventura is staying active underneath butch, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ventura desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fight stays on the outside here - Ventura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
butch has a takedown stuffed.
Ventura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ventura scores with a kick to the midsection.
butch swats away the attempt to clinch by Ventura.

Ventura clinches up with butch and pushes him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ventura obliges.
Ventura dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ventura connects with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Ventura to work.
Ventura tries a knee to the head but butch blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ventura with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ventura takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but butch blocks it with crossed arms.
butch goes for a takedown attempt but Ventura pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ventura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ventura throws a sloppy head kick and butch moves out of range easily.

butch shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
butch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ventura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ventura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ventura seems keen to control butch's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura keeping moving, preventing butch from controlling successfully.

Ventura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but butch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
butch wants to control from the top but Ventura keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ventura looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ventura keeping moving, preventing butch from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ventura throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ventura fails with an attempt to clinch.
butch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ventura as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ash butch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ventura throws a leg kick that misses.

Ventura clinches.
butch tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ventura with a knee to the head.
butch has Ventura pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ventura manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ventura connects with a knee to the head.
butch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ventura just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ventura is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ventura scores with a knee to the head.
butch has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ventura is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A knee to the head by Ventura.
The referee calls for Ventura to work.
Ventura lands a knee to the head.
Ventura scores a nice knee to the body.
butch is working for takedown but Ventura is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ventura misses with a knee strike.
Ventura landing knees to the head.
Ventura crunches a lovely knee into butch's ribcage.
Ventura tries to stall but butch uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
butch drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ventura gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ventura throws a knee to the head but misses.
butch takes a knee right on the jaw!
butch goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ventura prevents it.
Ventura gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from butch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Ventura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ventura throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ventura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
ash butch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
butch shoots in and drives through. Ventura sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Ventura.
butch fails with a takedown attempt.
butch fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ash butch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ventura fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
butch blocks a head kick by Ventura.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Ventura rushes butch and presses him up against the cage.

butch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ventura misses with a low kick.
Ventura misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
butch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ventura as he jumps to the side.

Ventura gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ventura taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ventura gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from butch.
The is referee keeping an eye on Ventura - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
butch wants a takedown.
butch wants a takedown but no success here.
Ventura crunches a lovely knee into butch's ribcage.
butch tries to pull guard but Ventura holds him up against the cage and eventually butch drops back down to his feet.
Ventura landing knees to the body.
Ventura using the Thai plumb to throw knees but butch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
butch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ventura avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Ventura.
butch is working for takedown but Ventura is calmly controlling the position for now.
butch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ventura tries a knee to the head but butch blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura displaying some good clinch control by pressing butch up against the cage.
butch goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ventura prevents it.
Ventura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and butch avoids it.
Ventura lands a knee to the body.
butch is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ventura pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ventura misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from butch.
butch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ventura gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ventura is pushing butch up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ventura looking to throw knees to the head but butch is blocking nicely.
Ventura is looking to control butch's arms but butch gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ventura has his back to the cage.
Ventura tries to land a knee to the head but butch blocks with his arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by butch as Ventura tries to tie him up.
butch fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ventura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ventura stops a takedown attempt from butch.
Ventura lands a knee to the body.
Ventura scores a nice knee to the body.

butch gets a trip takedown into half guard.
butch is just content to waste time from the top position. Ventura takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
butch slips nicely into half guard.
butch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
butch wants to advance to full mount but Ventura doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

butch has gone for a leg lock! Ventura slips out almost immediately though and dives into butch's guard.

Ventura stands and steps away. butch gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
butch fails with the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ventura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ventura tries to clinch there but butch circles away.

Ventura moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Ventura.
Ventura lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
butch tries to score a body lock takedown but Ventura shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jesse Ventura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ventura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ventura lands a nice knee to the body.
butch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ventura gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
butch tries a knee to the head but Ventura blocks it.
ash butch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ventura scores with a knee to the head.
butch tries to pull guard but Ventura won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Ventura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ventura winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Jesse Ventura!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Jesse Ventura!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Jesse Ventura!

Jesse Ventura wins by unanimous decision!

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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Beckring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beckring comes to the cage accompanied by Where Is My Mind. Filipovic comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wild Boys kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Beckring
vs
Filipovic

181 cm
23
225 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

188 cm
24
241 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jim Beckring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Filipovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Beckring scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Filipovic is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Beckring asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Filipovic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Beckring creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Filipovic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Filipovic wants to get back to his feet.
Filipovic on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Beckring is trying to get an arm triangle but Filipovic is defending well.
Filipovic is trying to get back to his feet.

Beckring is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Filipovic has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Beckring tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beckring has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Beckring is trying to get an arm triangle but Filipovic is defending well.
Beckring working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Filipovic is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Beckring tries for a kimura but Filipovic is defending well.
Filipovic is pushing Beckring's head away, looking to escape. Beckring manages to hold on to the position though.

Beckring tries for a kimura but Filipovic is defending well.

Filipovic bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckring shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Beckring closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Beckring is breathing heavily.

Filipovic throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Filipovic tries to clinch there but Beckring circles away.
Filipovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Beckring circles away.
Filipovic wants to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Beckring throws a series of punches but Filipovic moves out of range.

Beckring shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Filipovic is trying to defend but Beckring finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filipovic is trying to stand back up but Beckring is controlling him
Filipovic is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Beckring trying to mount his opponent but Filipovic defends it.
Filipovic wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckring missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Beckring stops Filipovic from getting back to his feet.

Beckring is trying to work for a kimura but Filipovic is defending well.

Filipovic has one foot on Beckring's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Filipovic is looking to clinch.
Filipovic tries to clinch but Beckring is having none of it.
Beckring fails to land the takedown.
Filipovic tries to clinch but Beckring is having none of it.
Filipovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beckring wants to land a leg kick but Filipovic is out of range.
Filipovic tries to clinch but Beckring is having none of it.

Beckring scores with a takedown into Filipovic's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Beckring 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.
Beckring throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beckring stops Filipovic from standing up.
Beckring 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.
Filipovic wants to get back to his feet but Beckring passes into half guard.
Beckring throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beckring is nestled in close to Filipovic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filipovic won't allow Beckring to pass to mount.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Filipovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Filipovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beckring.
Mirko Filipovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beckring throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Beckring dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Filipovic wants to clinch.
Beckring will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Beckring circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beckring dives in and grabs Filipovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Filipovic pushes down on Beckring's head and hops out.
Filipovic tries to clinch up.

Beckring drives through with a takedown into guard.
Beckring stops Filipovic from standing up.
Beckring postures up in Filipovic's guard and throws a big left but Filipovic blocks it.
Filipovic wants to stand and escape but Beckring is having none of it.
Beckring lands a couple of elbows.
Beckring looking to pass the guard.
Beckring stops Filipovic from standing up.
Beckring looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Filipovic.
Beckring shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Filipovic as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Beckring. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filipovic wants to clinch.
Beckring throws a right and a left that Filipovic avoids nicely.
Filipovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Filipovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beckring swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Filipovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beckring.
Filipovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beckring swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beckring lands a right hook to the body.
No joy there for Beckring, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Filipovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beckring paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A leg kick checked by Filipovic.
Filipovic is looking to clinch.
Filipovic is looking to clinch but Beckring is avoiding it.
Filipovic checks a leg kick.

Filipovic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Filipovic pushes Beckring off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Filipovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Beckring circles away.
Filipovic tries to clinch but Beckring moves out of range.
Filipovic tries to clinch but Beckring moves out of range.
Filipovic tries to clinch but Beckring moves out of range.
Beckring shoots in but no luck this time.
Filipovic tries to clinch up but Beckring circles away and keeps his distance.
A combination from Beckring does no damage.
Filipovic is looking to clinch.
Beckring keeps the fight on the outside.
Beckring fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic avoids it really well and circles away.
Filipovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beckring paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Filipovic tries to clinch up.
Filipovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Beckring swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Filipovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Filipovic fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Filipovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Beckring circles away.
Filipovic tries to clinch up but Beckring circles away and keeps his distance.
Filipovic fails with an attempt to clinch.

Beckring closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Filipovic did well to prevent Beckring getting side control.
Beckring is pressing down on Filipovic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Filipovic is holding on for now.
Beckring passes to side control.
Filipovic bucks up and tries to throw Beckring off but instead Beckring has got his back!

Beckring is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Filipovic knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Filipovic for a finish.

Filipovic preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Beckring.
Filipovic looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Beckring has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Beckring is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Filipovic is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Beckring tightening his grip on Filipovic, looking for the choke.

Beckring is looking for the choke from the back position but Filipovic is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Beckring dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Filipovic tries to clinch up but Beckring circles away and keeps his distance.
Beckring keeps the fight on the outside.
Filipovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beckring finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Filipovic wants to clinch.
Beckring misses with a looping left.
Filipovic tries to clinch up but Beckring circles away and keeps his distance.
An inside leg kick from Beckring misses.
Mirko Filipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Beckring closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Filipovic is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Beckring works to advance to full mount. Filipovic defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Filipovic wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Beckring is looking to work his way around to Filipovic's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Beckring looking to secure an arm triangle but Filipovic defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Beckring has control of Filipovic's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Filipovic regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Filipovic is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Beckring unloading with bombs!
Beckring working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Beckring landing strikes from the mount and Filipovic is in trouble!

Beckring working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Filipovic is trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Beckring working for a submission but Filipovic is keeping him at bay.
Filipovic wants to get back to his feet.

Beckring is going olschool here, as he tries to force Filipovic to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Filipovic shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic wants to try and get back to his feet.

Beckring is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Beckring!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jim Beckring!

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