Welterweight Grand Prix - Rd 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Neil Fallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leland Ralph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fallon comes into the arena with Burning Beard blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Fallon
vs
Ralph

184 cm
19
197 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

175 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Neil Fallon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leland Ralph!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fallon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fallon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fallon slips under a jab from Ralph.
Ralph throws a leg kick but Fallon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ralph takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fallon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ralph rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fallon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ralph falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fallon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fallon lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Ralph can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Fallon and Ralph drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Fallon.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neil Fallon!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between CORNEL FAT BOY (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don DeMarco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). CORNEL FAT BOY could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Don DeMarco's chin.

FAT BOY
vs
DeMarco

190 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, CORNEL FAT BOY!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Don DeMarco!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeMarco wants to clinch.
DeMarco shoots in for a double leg but FAT BOY sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
FAT BOY scores with the left hand. DeMarco knows he should have avoided that one.
Left hook, right uppercut from FAT BOY.
A jab from DeMarco misses.
DeMarco shoots in looking for a takedown. FAT BOY tries to sprawl out of it but DeMarco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. FAT BOY manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
DeMarco is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
DeMarco tries to score a power double leg takedown but FAT BOY sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten DeMarco somewhat.
CORNEL FAT BOY has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don DeMarco.
DeMarco shoots in but no luck this time.
DeMarco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has FAT BOY pinned against the cage. FAT BOY gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
DeMarco takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeMarco fails with a takedown attempt.
A big left from DeMarco misses.
DeMarco throws a combination that misses
and FAT BOY counters with a nice uppercut.
FAT BOY lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by FAT BOY!
Horrible takedown by DeMarco or perhaps it was just good defense by FAT BOY which made him look bad.
FAT BOY scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
DeMarco tries for a takedown but FAT BOY circles away easily
and FAT BOY counters with a two punch combo.
DeMarco looks gassed!
FAT BOY throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeMarco takes one to the chin there.
FAT BOY scores with a one two! DeMarco had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Don DeMarco has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeMarco on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Don DeMarco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
FAT BOY smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
DeMarco jabbing away but nothing is landing.
FAT BOY ducks under a wild hook from DeMarco.
DeMarco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. FAT BOY defends it nicely.
FAT BOY throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DeMarco has his takedown stuffed
enabling FAT BOY to counter with a crisp jab.
FAT BOY getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
FAT BOY lands a jab-cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeMarco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from DeMarco there as he acknowledges the shot.
FAT BOY throws a one two combo.
DeMarco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and DeMarco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
FAT BOY moves away from the strike by DeMarco.
FAT BOY cracks DeMarco with a right hand to the side of the head.
FAT BOY ducks under a wild hook from DeMarco.
DeMarco tries to score a power double leg takedown but FAT BOY sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten DeMarco somewhat.
DeMarco takes one on the chin but seems OK.
FAT BOY scores with a crisp jab that stopped DeMarco in his tracks.
FAT BOY is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
DeMarco misses with a hook to the body
and FAT BOY counters with a series of strikes. DeMarco will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
FAT BOY scores with a hook.
DeMarco with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling FAT BOY to score with a decent uppercut.
FAT BOY is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Danga de danga de dang - FAT BOY scores with a four punch combination!
FAT BOY swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
FAT BOY clobbers DeMarco with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
DeMarco shoots in but no luck this time.
FAT BOY scores with the left hand. DeMarco knows he should have avoided that one.
FAT BOY closes the distance and lands a one-two.
DeMarco has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
FAT BOY stuffs the takedown.
DeMarco has his takedown stuffed
and FAT BOY counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
FAT BOY throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts FAT BOY, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

CORNEL FAT BOY dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don DeMarco's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

FAT BOY lands a two punch combo.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but DeMarco might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, FAT BOY has got the better of the exchanges.
Danga de danga de dang - FAT BOY scores with a four punch combination!

DeMarco is rocked!
DeMarco is trying desperately to land a takedown but FAT BOY is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for DeMarco.
FAT BOY swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
DeMarco is still on wobbly legs! Can FAT BOY finish him?
FAT BOY lands an overhand right.
FAT BOY is working the combinations to good effect here.
FAT BOY scores with a hook.
DeMarco seems to have recovered his senses.
FAT BOY lands a head shot.
DeMarco misses with a takedown
and FAT BOY counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
FAT BOY connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
FAT BOY lands a lovely overhand right.
DeMarco shoots in for a takedown but FAT BOY shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
DeMarco misses with an uppercut. FAT BOY saw that one coming.
DeMarco takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A right-left combo lands from FAT BOY.
DeMarco is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
FAT BOY lands a glancing blow to the side of DeMarco's head.
CORNEL FAT BOY is winning the standup battle so far.
DeMarco has his takedown stuffed
and FAT BOY counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
CORNEL FAT BOY has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don DeMarco.
No luck with that takedown attempt from DeMarco.
DeMarco misses with a body shot
and FAT BOY counters with a straight right hand.
FAT BOY scores with a crisp jab that stopped DeMarco in his tracks.
DeMarco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from FAT BOY.
FAT BOY jabs DeMarco right on the nose. DeMarco blinks but takes it well.
DeMarco falls off balance throwing a combination
and FAT BOY counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
FAT BOY goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
DeMarco moves forwards but FAT BOY connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
FAT BOY's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and FAT BOY duly obliges.
FAT BOY throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DeMarco.
FAT BOY lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
FAT BOY is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeMarco can do to turn this around?
FAT BOY misses with a few strikes there.
FAT BOY scores with a jab. DeMarco acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab by FAT BOY.
DeMarco clinches but FAT BOY breaks the clinch
and FAT BOY counters with a straight right hand.
FAT BOY swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by DeMarco.
A left and a right from FAT BOY both land. Nice combination.
FAT BOY works over DeMarco's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
FAT BOY stalks DeMarco and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into DeMarco's face. DeMarco staggers backwards, shaken.
DeMarco takes one to the chin there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeMarco takes one to the side of the head.
CORNEL FAT BOY is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeMarco closes this distance looking for a takedown but FAT BOY circles away.
FAT BOY keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
FAT BOY lands a jab to the head.
DeMarco on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
FAT BOY scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
FAT BOY throws a one two combo.
DeMarco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting FAT BOY counter with a right hand.
FAT BOY lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
FAT BOY throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
FAT BOY tests DeMarco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
DeMarco misses with a takedown attempt
and FAT BOY counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
FAT BOY works over DeMarco's head and body with a nice combination.
FAT BOY looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for FAT BOY.
DeMarco shoots in looking for a takedown. FAT BOY tries to sprawl out of it but DeMarco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. FAT BOY manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Good shot there by FAT BOY.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeMarco fails with the takedown
and FAT BOY counters with a two punch combo.
FAT BOY cracks DeMarco with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

CORNEL FAT BOY dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Don DeMarco's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

DeMarco swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling FAT BOY to counter with a crisp jab.
DeMarco throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and DeMarco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DeMarco misses with a body kick.
DeMarco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and DeMarco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
FAT BOY jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
FAT BOY tests DeMarco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
FAT BOY jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
FAT BOY scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
DeMarco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and FAT BOY counters with a three punch combo that has DeMarco backing up. DeMarco nods at FAT BOY to acknowledge the strikes.
CORNEL FAT BOY is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeMarco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DeMarco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
CORNEL FAT BOY has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don DeMarco.

That's one minute gone in the round.
FAT BOY looks to land a combination. DeMarco sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
FAT BOY steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeMarco.
DeMarco swings away with a body shot that misses
and FAT BOY cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeMarco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
FAT BOY connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
DeMarco with a poor takedown
and FAT BOY counters with a straight right hand.
FAT BOY works over DeMarco's head and body with a nice combination.
A punch lands to the side of DeMarco 's head but he takes it in his stride.
FAT BOY keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeMarco.
FAT BOY lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeMarco with a poor takedown
enabling FAT BOY to counter with a crisp jab.
FAT BOY lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by FAT BOY.
FAT BOY goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
FAT BOY slaps away a takedown attempt from DeMarco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
FAT BOY lands an overhand right.
FAT BOY dips to his left and cracks DeMarco with an uppercut!
A big right from DeMarco misses.
FAT BOY misses with a jab, cross combination.
FAT BOY throws a right and a left that DeMarco avoids nicely.
DeMarco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and FAT BOY counters with a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
FAT BOY scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
DeMarco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeMarco tries for a takedown but FAT BOY circles away easily
and FAT BOY counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DeMarco gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
FAT BOY's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and FAT BOY duly obliges.
Nice jab there from FAT BOY.
DeMarco with a poor takedown
enabling FAT BOY to counter with a crisp jab.
FAT BOY throws out a powerful jab.
DeMarco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and DeMarco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DeMarco walks into a straight right hand from FAT BOY.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeMarco shoots in for a takedown but FAT BOY shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
FAT BOY stalks DeMarco and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into DeMarco's face. DeMarco staggers backwards, shaken.
FAT BOY lands with an overhand left.
FAT BOY listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from FAT BOY.
DeMarco misses with a looping left.
Don DeMarco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeMarco fails with a takedown attempt.
DeMarco fails with a takedown attempt.
CORNEL FAT BOY is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
FAT BOY throws a one two combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
CORNEL FAT BOY showed his dominance in that final round.
Well FAT BOY 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for CORNEL FAT BOY!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for CORNEL FAT BOY!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for CORNEL FAT BOY!

CORNEL FAT BOY wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Nazarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guru Grepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guru Grepp 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!

Nazarov
vs
Grepp

185 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Behold The Beast
Behold The Beast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Nazarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Guru Grepp!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazarov avoids the body shot from Grepp.
Guru Grepp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grepp fails with a takedown attempt.

Grepp closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nazarov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nazarov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nazarov.

Grepp drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nazarov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Grepp has Nazarov in his guard.
Nazarov wants to pass the guard but Grepp is keeping the position.
Nazarov advances to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarov wants to pass the guard but Grepp is defending well.
Nazarov prevents Grepp from improving his position.
Nazarov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grepp moves into full guard.
Nazarov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grepp swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nazarov forces his way into half guard.

Grepp actively working from the bottom here.
Grepp wants to control but Nazarov is keeping busy and won't allow it.

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

Nazarov is working for a kimura but Grepp is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nazarov trying to mount his opponent but Grepp defends it.
Nazarov is trying to control the action in half guard but Grepp is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nazarov is taking a breather. Grepp says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Nazarov wants to work for an arm triangle but Grepp is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Grepp looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nazarov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grepp doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nazarov.
Nazarov is breathing heavily.
Grepp regains full guard. Nicely done.
Grepp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nazarov is one step ahead there.
Nazarov pushes down on Grepp's leg and manages to get into half guard.

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

Nazarov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grepp defends it well.
Grepp is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nazarov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nazarov's back!

Grepp looking for the choke but no joy.

Grepp has got his arm under Nazarov's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Nazarov has spun round into Grepp's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nazarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Grepp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nazarov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grepp fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nazarov avoids it really well and circles away.
Grepp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nazarov.
Nazarov throws a hook to the side of Grepp's head but Grepp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

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

Grepp drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nazarov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Grepp has Nazarov in his guard.

Nazarov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nazarov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grepp has his feet on Nazarov's thighs here. He's pushed Nazarov off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Nazarov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guru Grepp!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Makerov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jonny Makerov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Makerov
vs
Creed

180 cm
20
181 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

SPARTAN FIGHTWARE
SPARTAN FIGHTWARE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonny Makerov!
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, Logan Creed!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makerov cracks Creed with a right hand to the side of the head.
Makerov lands a jab to Creed's midsection.
Creed dives in and grabs Makerov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Makerov pushes down on Creed's head and hops out.
Creed moves forwards but Makerov connects with a nice, crisp jab.

It looks like Logan Creed has been cut.
Creed goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Makerov lands with a hook. Creed tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Makerov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Makerov wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makerov connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Creed tumbling to the canvas! Makerov pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Creed was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jonny Makerov!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Saigon Driscol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Banana Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Driscol's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Over by Drake. Saigon Driscol is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Driscol
vs
Man

190 cm
23
183 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
179 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Cobra Kai Nutrition (St. Pete's Best)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Saigon Driscol!
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, Banana Man!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Man throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Driscol blocks a head kick by Man.
Man is looking to land body kicks.
Man tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Driscol fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Driscol lands a high kick!
Driscol blocks the body kick.
Driscol shoots in but Man avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Man stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Man wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saigon Driscol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man throws a wild body kick that Driscol sees coming a mile off.
Man tries to work over Driscol's front leg with a kick but Driscol checks it.

Driscol decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Driscol wants to control but Man is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Driscol is working for a kimura but Man is defending it quite comfortably.

Man has one foot on Driscol's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Man scores with a leg kick.
Driscol takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Man throws and low kick but Driscol moves out of range easily.

Man gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Man tries to land a knee to the head but Driscol blocks with his arms.
Driscol looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Driscol is looking to control Man's arms but Man gets an underhook and turns him. Now Driscol has his back to the cage.
Man misses with a knee strike.
Driscol jumps guard but Man stands there with Driscol around his waist. Driscol gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Driscol up against the cage.
Man tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Man looking to throw knees to the head but Driscol is blocking nicely.

Driscol breaks the clinch.
Man wants to clinch.
Driscol misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Driscol throws a lazy head kick
and Man counters with a head kick. That will keep Driscol thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nice takedown defense from Man. No joy for Driscol on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man throws a sloppy head kick and Driscol moves out of range easily.
Driscol tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Man swivels and escapes.
Driscol misses with a head kick.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Man scores with a nice body kick.
Man doesn't manage to clinch there - Driscol circles away.
Man throws and low kick but Driscol moves out of range easily.
Man tries to score with a low kick but Driscol moves his leg out of the way.
Driscol shoots and misses
and Man counters with a leg kick.
Man throws a head kick that misses
and Driscol counters with a head kick. That will keep Man thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Man defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Driscol.
Driscol is breathing heavily.
Driscol shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Man misses
and Driscol counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Man is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Man lands a nice leg kick that just misses Driscol's sensitive parts.
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Man scoring well with a low kick there.

Man fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Driscol, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man misses with a knee strike.
Man stalling.
Driscol fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Man misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Driscol.
Man tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A frustrated look appears on Driscol's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Man trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Banana Man dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Man throws a head kick that misses.
Banana Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Man plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Driscol is trying hard to land a takedown here. Man sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Driscol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Driscol fails with the takedown.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Man tries a knee to the head but Driscol blocks it.
Man lands a good knee to the midsection. Driscol won't want to take too many of those.
Driscol is trying to break the clinch but Man has him pressed against the cage.
Driscol wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Man has him pressed against the cage.
Driscol drops down looking for an ankle pick but Man pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saigon Driscol. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man throws a sloppy head kick
and Driscol counters with a head kick.
Banana Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown by Driscol or perhaps it was just good defense by Man which made him look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Man.
Banana Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Driscol shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Man sprawls well. Man wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Driscol gets slowly back to his feet.
Man walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Driscol checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Man connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Driscol blocks a head kick by Man.
Man throws a leg kick which misses Driscol's front leg but catches the back leg as Driscol tries to avoid it.
Man misses with a low kick.
Driscol moves out of range of the body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driscol fails to land the takedown.
Driscol throws a lazy head kick
and Man counters with a body kick.

Man moves into the clinch successfully.
Man throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Driscol blocks it with crossed arms.

Man breaks from the clinch.
Driscol blocks a low kick nicely.

Man clinches up against the cage.
Driscol on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Driscol tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Man smiles and moves away.
Driscol looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Man fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Driscol.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man looks to throw a body kick
and Driscol counters with a nice kick to the body.
Driscol checks the leg kick nicely there.
Driscol sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Man throws a head kick that misses.
Man buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Man misses with a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Driscol crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Man - the referee stops the clock and Driscol gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Man. Driscol manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Man attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Driscol misses

and Man counters by moving into the clinch.
Man landing knees to the head.
Man lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Man.
Driscol is trying to break the clinch but Man has him pressed against the cage.
Man lands a nice knee to the body.
Man tries to land a knee to the head but Driscol blocks with his arms.
Driscol is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Man's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Driscol shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Man sprawls well. Man wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Driscol gets slowly back to his feet.
Driscol shoots in for a takedown but Man shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man tries to clinch but Driscol moves out of range.
Driscol tries for a takedown but Man circles away easily
and Man counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Man throws a front kick that sends Driscol stumbling back into the cage.
Man tries to clinch up but Driscol circles away and keeps his distance.
Man throws a head kick that misses.
Man throws a front kick that sends Driscol stumbling back into the cage.

Man takes the fight into the clinch.
Man content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Man.
Man looking to throw knees to the head but Driscol is blocking nicely.
Man is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Driscol is defending well for now.
Man misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Driscol jumps guard but Man stands there with Driscol around his waist. Driscol gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Driscol being controlled against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Driscol will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Driscol misses with a knee to the head.
Man with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Driscol can't break the clinch.
Man stalling in the clinch.
Driscol tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Man just stands there and leans against the cage.
Driscol working hard to break the clinch.
Man misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Man.
Driscol tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saigon Driscol. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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.
Driscol managing to block the knees to the body from Man.
Man misses with a knee to the head.
Man tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Man manages to break the clinch.
Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Driscol throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Man's waist but Man gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Driscol off to one side.
Driscol throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Man counters with a head kick.
Driscol pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Driscol wants to clinch but Man slips to the side
and Man counters with a thumping low kick.
Driscol fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Man connects with a high kick.
Man throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driscol tries to clinch up but Man circles away and keeps his distance.
Man thuds his shin into the meat of Driscol's side.
Man lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy body kick from Man
and Driscol counters with a head kick. That will keep Man thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Driscol fails with the takedown.
Banana Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Man tries to land a body kick

and Driscol counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Saigon Driscol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Driscol prevents Man from standing back up.
Driscol throwing shots but Man is blocking nicely.
Driscol is trying to control. Man wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Man has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Driscol is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Driscol 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.
Driscol stops Man from getting back to his feet.
Man moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Driscol misses with a takedown attempt - Man sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Driscol throws a head kick but Man moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Banana Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Man 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Banana Man!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Banana Man!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Banana Man!

Banana Man wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Al Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes into the arena with Drive by AMEN blaring out of the sound system. George Obama will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Silva
vs
Obama

177 cm
19
163 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
168 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Hell's Balls Recovery

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Al Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Obama!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva slips under a jab from Obama.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obama.
Good standup being displayed there by Silva as he connects with a hook.
Silva wants to clinch up but Obama keeps it at a distance.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva wants to clinch up but Obama keeps it at a distance.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Obama circles away.
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Obama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Obama drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Obama keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Obama swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva avoids the body shot from Obama.
Silva tries to clinch up but Obama circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva staying out of range there.
Silva throws a series of punches but Obama moves out of range.
Obama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva tries to clinch but Obama moves out of range.
Obama misses with a wild combination.
Obama loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Silva. That snapped Obama's head back.
Silva takes a swing at Obama's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Obama.
Obama slips a jab from Silva.
Obama misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Silva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Obama keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Obama wants to stand but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva wants to control from the top but Obama keeps moving.
Obama is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Obama blocks nicely.
Obama is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Silva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Obama's head.

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.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Obama ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Obama throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Obama is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Silva rather than just go for the knockout.
Obama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Obama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Obama keeps the fight on the outside.
Obama lands a nice looking body shot.
Obama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Silva wants to clinch.
Obama throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Jab, jab by Obama - just one landing.
Silva walks into a left hand.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Obama sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Al Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Obama misses with a looping right.
Obama sizes up Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Obama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obama.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Nice shot lands for Obama.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Obama pinned against the cage. Obama gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Obama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva moves out of range as Obama strikes.
Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Obama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obama.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obama lands with a hook. Silva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Obama throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Obama. That snapped Silva's head back.
Obama's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Obama duly obliges.
Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Obama swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva swinging wilding here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Obama.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
Obama missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obama throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Obama is just out of range.
Silva misses with a hook. Obama ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Obama scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Obama is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Obama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Obama just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva misses with a double jab
letting Obama counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Silva misses
and Obama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Obama takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Obama has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Obama moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Obama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

The crowd cheers as Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Obama doesn't seem phased though.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obama lands with an uppercut that bounces Silva off the cage and back into rage.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva tries to clinch but Obama is having none of it.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Obama's corner calls for a 1-2. Obama obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Obama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Obama.
Silva wants to clinch up but Obama keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Obama misses the target.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Obama pushes him off.
George Obama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Decent striking displayed by Obama there.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Obama misses.
Obama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva darts in trying to clinch
and Obama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Obama moved out of range nicely.

Silva clinches.
Silva trying to stall but Obama improves his position.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Obama controls the action.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Obama blocks an uppercut.
Silva slows down the pace here.
Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Obama up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Al Silva.
Obama connects with a single shot there.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Obama's waist but Obama gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Silva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Obama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Obama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva darts in trying to clinch
and Obama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva tries to clinch
and Obama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Obama throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Obama looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Obama looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Obama really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Obama thuds his right hand into Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Silva thows a body shot but no joy.
Obama throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Obama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left lands for Obama.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obama.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silva.
Silva is looking to clinch but Obama is avoiding it.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Obama. Beautiful body shot.
Obama swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Silva clinches with his opponent.
Obama wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva lands a body shot.
Obama tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Silva looking to slow down the pace here.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Obama as Silva tries to tie him up.
Silva displaying some good clinch control by pressing Obama up against the cage.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Obama controls the action.
Silva is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Silva keeps control of Obama as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
Silva stalling in the clinch but Obama improves position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Al Silva.
A slow jab from Obama misses its intended target.
Silva misses with a jab to the body
enabling Obama to counter with a crisp jab.
Obama misses with a straight right.
Obama works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
George Obama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obama throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Obama ducks down to avoid it.
Silva closes the distance but Obama moves to the side
and Obama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva staying out of range there.
Silva swings for the body but Obama moves out of range.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obama.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obama misses with a straight left.
Obama misses with a body punch

and Silva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Silva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Silva had his way with George Obama in 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. This is the final round!

Silva throws a right and a left that Obama avoids nicely.
Silva looks to land a combination but Obama avoids it well.
Obama throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obama.
Silva slips a straight right by Obama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva tries to clinch up but Obama circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva throws a one two combo.
Silva darts in trying to clinch
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva tries to clinch
and Obama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Some wild striking there from Obama.
Obama looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Obama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Obama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

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.
Obama moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Obama displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Obama misses with a straight right.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Obama's shoulder, as Obama tries to avoid the shot.
Obama throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obama throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Obama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to clinch.
Obama takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva wants to clinch.
Obama keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Obama throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Obama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Obama slips under a jab.
Obama throws out a powerful jab.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Obama circles away.
Silva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Obama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva slips a straight right by Obama.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Obama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Obama 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for George Obama!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for George Obama!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for George Obama!

George Obama wins by unanimous decision!
George Obama is the new lightweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sing Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Elvis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali's entrance music is Prince Ali - Reprise. A fine choice. Elvis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Elvis Presley - In The Ghetto. Diego Elvis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ali
vs
Elvis

225 cm
25
145 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

166 cm
24
140 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sing Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Diego Elvis!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ali lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ali really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ali takes one to the chin there.
Elvis moves in looking to clinch but Ali pushes him off.
Ali lands with a hook. Elvis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Elvis throws a jab when Ali was well out of range.
Ali throws out a powerful jab.
Ali scores with a nice head shot.
Ali connects with a jab.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elvis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Elvis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali moves in looking to clinch but Elvis pushes him off.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Elvis.
Ali managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Elvis.
Ali prevents Elvis from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elvis with the ground and pound but Ali regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Elvis trying to control the action but Ali is working from the bottom.
Elvis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Elvis throwing shots but Ali is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali blocking the ground and pound attempt from Elvis.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ali keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ali scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Ali gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Elvis controls his hands.
Elvis wants a takedown.
Elvis blocking some punches.
Ali prevents the takedown attempt.
Sing Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Elvis.
Ali working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ali.
Ali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ali lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ali lands a body punch.
Elvis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ali avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Elvis looks gassed!
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali looking to stall.
Ali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elvis has Ali pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ali manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Elvis struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Ali stalls.
Elvis can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
Ali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Elvis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ali fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ali scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Ali tries to keep at a distance but Elvis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Elvis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ali prevents it.
Elvis wants a takedown.
Ali pushes Elvis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Elvis as the two fighters clinch.
Ali is working Elvis over against the cage.
Ali stops a takedown attempt from Elvis.
Ali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Elvis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ali pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ali wants to clinch.
Elvis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ali throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ali lunges at Elvis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Elvis's hand.
No joy there for Ali, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Elvis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Ali.
Elvis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ali to score with a decent uppercut.
Ali lands a nice shot to the body.
Elvis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Elvis.
Elvis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ali but Ali pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Elvis misses with a body punch
letting Ali counter with a right hand.
Elvis throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali.
Sing Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elvis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ali moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ali is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ali scores with a jab to the head.
Ali lands a nice looking body shot.
Elvis misses with a body shot
and Elvis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ali lands a right hook to the body.
Elvis misses with a shot to the body
and Ali counters with a right hand to the body.
Elvis shoots for a double leg takedown but Ali sprawls well. He's pushed Elvis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice jab there from Ali.
Ali takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Elvis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Elvis misses with a jab to the body
letting Ali counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Elvis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ali counters with a left to the body.
Elvis is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Ali.
Ali lands with a shot to the body.
Elvis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ali digs a good hook to Elvis's body.
Elvis misses with a hook to the body
and Ali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ali lands a slapping body shot.
Ali is looking to wear down Elvis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali 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.
Sing Ali is winning the standup battle so far.
Elvis misses with a double jab
and Ali counters with a three punch combo that has Elvis backing up. Elvis nods at Ali to acknowledge the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali lands a with a good body shot.
Ali scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Elvis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Elvis just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ali.
Ali scores with a shot to the body.
Elvis swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
Ali lands a slapping body shot.
Elvis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elvis.
Elvis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Elvis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Elvis darts in and clinches Ali up against the cage.
Elvis has Ali pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ali manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sing Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Elvis.
A short right from Ali on the inside.
Ali tries to work over Elvis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Elvis.
Elvis can't get the takedown.
A right hand to the body from Ali.
Elvis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Elvis takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Elvis or not.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elvis takes a shot to the head.
Ali lands a body punch.
Ali lands a body shot.
Ali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Elviss head.
Nice body punch from Ali - that landed with a thud.
Ali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Elvis or not.
Ali is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ali has Elvis pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sing Ali dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ali throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ali lands with an overhand left.
Ali digs a good body shot into Elvis's ribs.
Elvis throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Elvis is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Elvis takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elvis just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Elvis is just out of range.
Ali throws a good cross that connects.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Elvis misses
and Ali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Elvis misses with a straight right.
Ali throws a shot to the body.
Ali lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Elvis at a distance.
Ali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Elvis can do to turn this around?
Elvis tries to close the distance and clinch but Ali swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ali takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Elvis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ali scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Elvis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Elvis moves in looking to clinch but Ali pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali lands with a shot to the body.
Ali connects with a body shot.
Elvis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diego Elvis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ali scores with the left hand. Elvis knows he should have avoided that one.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elvis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Elvis misses with a wild body shot.
Sing Ali is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A shot to the body from Elvis misses
and Ali counters with a right hand to the body.
Ali changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ali moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sing Ali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elvis wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elvis misses with a hook.
Ali throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Elvis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Elvis misses with a body shot
and Ali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ali checks a leg kick.

Elvis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Elvis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Elvis prevents Ali from getting back to his feet.
Elvis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ali utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Elvis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elvis thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ali preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Elvis throwing strikes but missing.

Ali pushes Elvis off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Elvis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ali moves in looking to clinch but Elvis pushes him off.
Elvis misses with a double jab
and Ali counters with a series of strikes. Elvis will be more careful next time no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sing Ali showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ali, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Sing Ali!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Sing Ali!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Sing Ali!

Sing Ali wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sub Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adriana Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hero's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Giant Squid - Panthalassa. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hero
vs
Lima

164 cm
25
143 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

178 cm
21
130 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

SPARTAN FIGHTWARE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sub Hero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adriana Lima!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lima has a takedown stuffed.

Hero gets a takedown into half guard.
Lima wants to control but Hero is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lima wants to get back to full guard.
Hero with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lima gets full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Adriana Lima!