DIV-E Forty five PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nuri Alco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Johnson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Alco
vs
Johnson

207 cm
22
290 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
23
300 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nuri Alco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chris Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Alco stumbling backwards into the cage! Alco bounces back off the cage towards Johnson, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Johnson lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Johnson celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chris Johnson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Biff Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Valnokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boris Valnokov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Webster
vs
Valnokov

209 cm
25
225 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

200 cm
25
273 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Divine Clothing [GTI]

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Biff Webster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Valnokov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Webster looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Webster drops an elbow to the side of Valnokov's head.
Valnokov trying to hold on to Webster's head to control him but Webster postures up.
Webster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Valnokov defending well though.
Webster is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valnokov pushes Webster off looking to stand but Webster dives back in and keeps control.
Webster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

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

Webster is trying to work for a kimura but Valnokov is defending well.

Valnokov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Webster pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valnokov wants to get back to his feet.
Webster landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Valnokov trying to control but Webster postures up.
Webster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Valnokov's head.
Webster is pressing down on Valnokov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Valnokov is holding on for now.
Valnokov punching from the bottom.
Valnokov is pressing down on Webster's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Webster postures up in Valnokov's guard and throws a big left but Valnokov blocks it.
Valnokov looking to control.
Valnokov keeping full guard, as Webster tries to pass.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Webster fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valnokov tries to clinch but Webster moves out of range.
Webster fails with the takedown.
Valnokov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Webster.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Biff Webster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Webster fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valnokov tries to clinch up but Webster circles away and keeps his distance.
Valnokov doesn't manage to clinch there - Webster circles away.
Webster fails with a takedown attempt.
Webster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valnokov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Webster fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Valnokov tries to clinch there but Webster circles away.
Webster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valnokov but Valnokov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horrible takedown by Webster or perhaps it was just good defense by Valnokov which made him look bad.
Valnokov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Webster.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Biff Webster dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Webster swats away the attempt to clinch by Valnokov.
Valnokov moves in looking to clinch but Webster pushes him off.
Webster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Webster gets the takedown into side control.
Valnokov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Webster.
Sloppy strikes there by Webster.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster throws an elbow but Valnokov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Webster working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Valnokov is trying to get back to half guard.
Valnokov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Webster.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Webster keeps the fight on the outside.
Webster misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Valnokov as Webster shoots in.
Biff Webster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Webster shoots in for a takedown but Valnokov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Biff Webster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valnokov moves in looking to clinch but Webster pushes him off.
Valnokov tries to clinch there but Webster circles away.
Webster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valnokov pinned against the cage. Valnokov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Valnokov is looking to clinch but Webster is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valnokov stuffs the takedown attempt from Webster. Webster gets slowly back to his feet.

Webster throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Valnokov was covering up waiting for the punch and Webster finishes the takedown easily into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Webster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

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

Valnokov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Webster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Valnokov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Webster drops back looking for a leg! Valnokov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valnokov manages to kick Webster off! Webster jumps back into Valnokov's guard.
Valnokov controlling Webster's posture.
Webster working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Valnokov's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Webster postures up in Valnokov's guard and throws a big left but Valnokov blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Biff Webster dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Webster shoots in and drives through. Valnokov sprawls well.
Valnokov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Valnokov throws the kick towards the body but Webster avoids it.
Valnokov wants to clinch.
Valnokov dodges the punch combination from Webster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Webster is defended easily by Valnokov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Biff Webster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valnokov throws a leg kick but Webster sees it coming and moves out of range.
Valnokov tries to clinch but Webster moves out of range.
Biff Webster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Valnokov darts in and clinches Webster up against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Webster here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Webster tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Valnokov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Webster fails to pull guard.
Webster takes an elbow to the forehead.
Valnokov lands a damaging elbow.
Valnokov working Webster over with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Valnokov.
Webster tries to pull guard but Valnokov won't allow it.
Valnokov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Valnokov connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Biff Webster has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Webster fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Webster tries to pull guard but Valnokov holds him up against the cage and eventually Webster drops back down to his feet.
Valnokov lands a knee to the head.
Webster takes an elbow to the forehead.
Valnokov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Valnokov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valnokov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valnokov wants it to stay on the feet.
Valnokov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Valnokov tries to clinch up but Webster circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valnokov as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Valnokov as Webster shoots in.
Biff Webster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valnokov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valnokov moves in looking to clinch but Webster pushes him off.
Webster closes the distance and clinches up with Valnokov, looking for a takedown. Webster pushes Valnokov against the cage but Valnokov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Valnokov chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webster shoots in but no luck this time.
Valnokov doesn't manage to clinch there - Webster circles away.
Valnokov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Webster.
Valnokov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Valnokov tries to clinch there but Webster circles away.
Boris Valnokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck for Webster with that takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Valnokov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Webster has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Quest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Tohump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Quest
vs
Tohump

196 cm
23
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

195 cm
21
260 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Quest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Tohump!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tohump scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Quest tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tohump swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Quest fails with the takedown.
Quest throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Tohump closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tohump lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Quest down.
Tohump throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Quest works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Ground and pound from Tohump.
Tohump is just content to waste time from the top position. Quest takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Quest wants to sweep here but Tohump controlling him for the moment.
Tohump really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Quest. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tohump wants to control from the top but Quest keeps moving.
Tohump must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Quest is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tohump throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Quest wants to sweep but no luck.
Tohump lands a couple of elbows.

Quest has his foot on Tohump's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tohump works his way back into a safe position though.
Tohump thows a big elbow that misses.
Tohump postures up in Quest's guard and throws a big left but Quest blocks it.
Tohump throws a big right hand that misses.
Quest wants to sweep but no luck.
Tohump loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tohump wanted to stand there but Quest had control of the position.
Tohump is looking to work some ground and pound but Quest has wrist control.
Quest wants to sweep here but Tohump controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Quest lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Quest.
Quest fails with an attempt to clinch.

Quest drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Quest is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tohump is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tohump is trying to get back to his feet.
Quest trying to control the action but Tohump is working from the bottom.
Tohump is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Quest asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quest slows the pace down.
Tohump is pushing Quest's head away, looking to escape. Quest manages to hold on to the position though.
Quest scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Tohump wants to get back to his feet.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tohump can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tohump is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

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.
Quest wants to control but Tohump is keeping him busy.

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

Quest gets caught flat footed, as Tohump shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Quest keeping moving, preventing Tohump from controlling successfully.
Quest is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tohump is staying active underneath Quest, 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.

Tohump pushes Quest off and gets back to his feet.

Quest moves into the clinch.
Quest holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tohump gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Quest.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Tohump dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tohump bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tohump working the head with strikes.
Quest manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Quest is not content to let Tohump control the position.
Quest misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Quest looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Quest is trying to stand up here but Tohump is controlling him well.
Quest gets back to full guard.
Quest looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tohump is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tohump thows a big elbow that misses.
Tohump wants to stand but Quest has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ivan Tohump has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

and Quest holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tohump changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Quest fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Quest looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Tohump feints and as Quest raises his hands in defense, Tohump changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tohump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quest swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tohump throws a strike but Quest rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quest trying to control but Tohump is working from the bottom.
Quest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tohump is keeping the position for now.
Quest wants to control from the top but Tohump keeps moving.

Tohump manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tohump tries to clinch but Quest is having none of it.
Quest tries for a takedown but Tohump circles away easily

and Tohump counters with a takedown into side control.
Quest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Quest manages to get back to half guard.
Tohump lands with a punch from half guard.
Tohump wants to stand up but Quest has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Tohump is nestled in close to Quest, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tohump thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Quest to regain full guard.
Quest tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tohump scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Quest is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tohump defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tohump scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tohump working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tohump stopping the sweep attempt from Quest.
Tohump throws a big right hand that misses.
Tohump throws and elbow that misses. Quest uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tohump's guard. Nice move by Quest!
Quest won't allow Tohump to get back to his feet.
Quest pushing down on Tohump's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Tohump showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Tohump 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.
Tohump throws and elbow that misses. Quest uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tohump's guard. Nice move by Quest!
Tohump wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Quest manages to pass to side control.
Quest is keen to just control but Tohump is a slippery customer.

Tohump has one foot on Quest's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Quest misses with a looping right.
Quest takes one to the side of the head.
Ivan Tohump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tohump shoots in for a double leg but Quest sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tohump takes one on the button.
Tohump tries for a takedown but Quest sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Quest throws a body punch but Tohump moves out of range.
Tohump takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tohump doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Quest counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Quest.
Johnny Quest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Tohump.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Quest pulls guard effortlessly.

Quest looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Quest looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tohump is one step ahead there.

Quest has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tohump can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Tohump stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Quest has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Tohump manages to get his head free but now Quest has transitioned to an armbar! Tohump grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Quest! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Quest!

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 Clark Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Borisavljevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kent
vs
Borisavljevic

190 cm
21
255 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

178 cm
23
248 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clark Kent!
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, Nikolai Borisavljevic!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borisavljevic looks for a takedown but Kent sprawls well.
Kent tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Borisavljevic is able to avoid easily.
Borisavljevic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kent is fending him off so far but Borisavljevic persists. Nope, Kent circles away and we're back to standing.
Kent scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Borisavljevic fails with the takedown.
Clark Kent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Borisavljevic.
Nice jab there from Kent.

Borisavljevic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kent not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Borisavljevic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kent wants to stand and escape but Borisavljevic is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borisavljevic.
Borisavljevic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Borisavljevic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kent being controlled here, momentarily.
Borisavljevic throws a strike but Kent rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Borisavljevic throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

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.
Borisavljevic pulls Kent in to control the position.
Borisavljevic throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Borisavljevic controlling Kent's posture.
Kent wants to control from the top but Borisavljevic keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borisavljevic throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kent is breathing heavily.
Borisavljevic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kent will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kent being controlled here momentarily.
Borisavljevic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Borisavljevic trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kent wants to pass the guard but Borisavljevic is keeping the position.
Borisavljevic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's 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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Borisavljevic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kent throws out the jab.
Borisavljevic misses with a takedown attempt - Kent sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Borisavljevic shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kent napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Borisavljevic lands a nice forearm strike.
Borisavljevic scores with punches from side control.
Borisavljevic is staying tight to Kent's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Clark Kent will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kent stuffs the takedown.
Kent lands a right hook to the body.
Kent throws a series of strikes that have Borisavljevic backpedaling.
Kent throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kent throws a series of punches but Borisavljevic moves out of range.
Borisavljevic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kent pinned against the cage. Kent gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kent throws a one two combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Borisavljevic closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kent did well to prevent Borisavljevic getting side control.
Borisavljevic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kent has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Borisavljevic is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Borisavljevic in particular looking to stall.
Borisavljevic thows a huge punch but Kent dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borisavljevic controlling the pace.
Kent keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisavljevic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Borisavljevic not doing much here.
Borisavljevic wants to free his trapped foot but Kent is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Borisavljevic content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borisavljevic wants to pass the guard but Kent is defending well.
Kent avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Borisavljevic.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Borisavljevic controlling the action here.

Despite being in the dominant position, Nikolai Borisavljevic just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Borisavljevic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice sprawl there from Kent as Borisavljevic shoots in.
Clark Kent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Borisavljevic.
Borisavljevic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kent connects with a looping right hand.
Borisavljevic checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Clark Kent will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Borisavljevic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kent defends it nicely.
Kent throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Borisavljevic shoots in for a takedown but Kent shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kent tries a low kick but Borisavljevic avoids it.
No luck for Borisavljevic with that takedown attempt.
Clark Kent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Borisavljevic.
Kent scores with a crisp jab that stopped Borisavljevic in his tracks.
Borisavljevic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kent misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent connects with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Kent as Borisavljevic shoots in.
Borisavljevic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Borisavljevic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kent defends it nicely.
Clark Kent is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kent connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Kent gets caught flat footed, as Borisavljevic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kent avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kent looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borisavljevic is one step ahead there.
Kent wants to stand up but Borisavljevic is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisavljevic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Borisavljevic is looking to work some ground and pound but Kent has wrist control.
Kent avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Borisavljevic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borisavljevic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Borisavljevic fails with the takedown.
Kent misses with a low kick.

Borisavljevic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Borisavljevic.
Borisavljevic controls the position from side control.
Borisavljevic cracks Kent with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nikolai Borisavljevic has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kent is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Borisavljevic landing strikes.
Kent is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Borisavljevic controls the position.
Nikolai Borisavljevic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Borisavljevic has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kent!

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Borisavljevic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kent has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between valdirmor kiklov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

kiklov
vs
Gracie

175 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

186 cm
21
176 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Good elbows
Enjoys gardening

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, valdirmor kiklov!
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, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gracie gets a clinch.
kiklov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gracie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie lands a knee to the body.

Gracie gets control of kiklov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gracie will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
kiklov throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
kiklov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie looking to control.
kiklov postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.

Gracie has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. kiklov doesn't defend quickly enough and Gracie has managed to lock this one up! Can kiklov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gracie on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Royce Gracie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Oleg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fuego Salsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Oleg
vs
Salsa

173 cm
24
150 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

168 cm
23
152 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Divine Clothing [GTI]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Oleg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fuego Salsa!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Salsa gets a takedown into half guard.
Oleg tries to roll over but Salsa keeps him under control.
Salsa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oleg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Salsa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oleg sees it coming and defends easily.
Oleg won't allow Salsa to pass to mount.
Salsa trying to control the action but Oleg is working from the bottom.
Oleg keeping hold of Salsa's head, controlling as best he can.

Salsa is working for a submission of some sort.
Oleg is looking for a sweep. Salsa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Salsa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oleg sprawls well. Oleg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Salsa gets slowly back to his feet.
Oleg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Salsa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Salsa has his takedown stuffed

and Oleg counters with a single leg into guard. Salsa didn't expect that.

Oleg stands and steps away. Salsa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fuego Salsa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Salsa shoots in and bounces Oleg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Salsa wants to control from the top but Oleg keeps moving.
Salsa slips nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oleg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oleg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Salsa on the ground.

Salsa is looking for submissions but instead, Oleg has regained full guard.
Oleg controls Salsa momentarily but Salsa frees himself.
Oleg keeping moving, preventing Salsa from controlling successfully.

Salsa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Salsa trying to control but Oleg is working from the bottom.
Salsa tries to free his leg and advance position but Oleg is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Salsa with a lazy takedown attempt

and Oleg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Viktor Oleg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fuego Salsa.
Salsa looks gassed!
Oleg wants to stand up but Salsa has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Salsa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oleg is working away from the top position though.
Salsa is looking to escape.
It looks like Oleg is going to stand back up.
Salsa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Salsa manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Oleg closes the distance and pushes Salsa back into the cage.

Salsa has Oleg pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Salsa pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Oleg tumbling to the mat - Salsa dives into Oleg's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salsa tries to free his leg and advance position but Oleg is retaining full guard.
Oleg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oleg tries to get out of the position.
Oleg is trying to keep Salsa in close.

Salsa 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.

Salsa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Salsa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Salsa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oleg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Salsa has managed to get both his arms back between Oleg's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Salsa fails with the takedown

and Oleg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Oleg decides to stand and escape the position.
Salsa with a poor takedown

and Oleg counters with a shoot takedown. Salsa fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Oleg decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Salsa, up you get!
Salsa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Oleg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Viktor Oleg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fuego Salsa.
Salsa wants to get back to his feet.

Oleg decides to return to a standing position.
Salsa with a poor takedown

and Oleg counters with a nice double leg into side control. Salsa won't be happy with that.

Oleg decides to stand back up.
Salsa misses with a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salsa shoots and misses

and Oleg counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Oleg.
Salsa trying to keep a closed guard but Oleg is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Oleg stands and steps away. Salsa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Viktor Oleg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salsa misses with a takedown attempt

and Oleg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Salsa's guard.
Oleg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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!
Salsa trying to control the position.
Oleg prevents Salsa from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salsa trying to keep a closed guard but Oleg is proving a slippery customer.
Salsa working a defensive guard but Oleg passes into half guard.

Oleg stands up from half guard.
Oleg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oleg circles away from the clinch attempt

and Oleg counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Oleg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Salsa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Oleg prevents it.
Oleg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Salsa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oleg decides to pull guard.
Salsa postures up.
Salsa trying to control but Oleg is working from the bottom.
Salsa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Salsa looking to pass the guard.

Oleg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

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.
Oleg keeping full guard, as Salsa tries to pass.
Viktor Oleg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Salsa throws out a leg kick but Oleg moves out of range and Salsa only half commits.
Salsa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Oleg counters with a takedown into side control.
Salsa tries to buck Oleg off but Oleg is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Oleg decides to stand up, so the ref orders Salsa to his feet.

Oleg has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Oleg dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Salsa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Oleg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Oleg is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Oleg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Oleg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Salsa trying to control but Oleg is working from the bottom.
Salsa stands and throws Oleg's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Salsa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Oleg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salsa can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Salsa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Oleg sneaks back into half guard.
Salsa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Oleg trying to control here.
Oleg gets back to full guard.
Oleg has his hands on Salsa's head, controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Salsa looking to pass the guard.
Salsa wants to control from the top but Oleg keeps moving.
Salsa is fighting to break Oleg's control of his arms but Oleg is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Salsa postures up.

Oleg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fuego Salsa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oleg looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Salsa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oleg.
Salsa tries for a takedown but Oleg circles away easily

and Oleg counters with a takedown into side control.

Oleg decides to stand back up. Oleg steps back and let's Salsa get back to his feet.
Salsa tries for a takedown but Oleg circles away easily

and Oleg counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Viktor Oleg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salsa is trying to keep Oleg in close.
Salsa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Salsa scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Oleg scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Oleg stands up.
Oleg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Salsa.
Salsa throws a right and a left that Oleg avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Salsa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Salsa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Oleg rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Salsa's guard! Nice work there by Oleg!

Oleg stands up from guard. Let's bang!

And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Oleg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Oleg 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Oleg!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between El Condor Ruiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Kourdakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruiz comes to the cage accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LrHfxW4XOg. Kourdakov has chosen Sonata Arctica - San Sebastian as his entrance music. El Condor Ruiz has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Condor Ruiz
vs
Kourdakov

181 cm
22
135 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

165 cm
20
141 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, El Condor Ruiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Kourdakov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ruiz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ruiz tries a body shot but Kourdakov blocks it.

Kourdakov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kourdakov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kourdakov is nestled in close to Ruiz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Kourdakov decides to stand and escape the position.

Kourdakov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ruiz did well to prevent Kourdakov getting side control.
Kourdakov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ruiz is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kourdakov is nestled in close to Ruiz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kourdakov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kourdakov prevents Ruiz from standing back up.
Kourdakov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ruiz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Kourdakov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kourdakov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kourdakov throws a strike but Ruiz avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kourdakov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kourdakov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruiz is keeping the position for now.
Kourdakov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ruiz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kourdakov is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kourdakov gets to his feet - Ruiz follows without any prompting.

Kourdakov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ruiz's guard.
Kourdakov stands and throws Ruiz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kourdakov cracks Ruiz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ruiz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ruiz is letting Kourdakov control him for a moment.
Kourdakov working the ground and pound.
Ruiz wants to get back to his feet but Kourdakov drags him back down.
Kourdakov working the head with strikes.
Ruiz is breathing heavily.
Kourdakov looks up at the clock and then as Ruiz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kourdakov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruiz wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kourdakov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ruiz to his feet.

Kourdakov rushes Ruiz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Kourdakov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ruiz can't fight it off and eventually Kourdakov manages to take the fight to the floor. Ruiz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kourdakov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruiz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kourdakov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kourdakov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kourdakov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kourdakov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Kourdakov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Kourdakov decides to stand back up.

Kourdakov gets the takedown into side control.
Kourdakov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Kourdakov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ruiz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kourdakov lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kourdakov feints and as Ruiz raises his hands in defense, Kourdakov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kourdakov is pushing down on Ruiz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ruiz is fighting to maintain full guard but Kourdakov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kourdakov working Ruiz over with strikes.
Kourdakov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kourdakov lands strikes from half guard.
Ruiz is trying to stand up here but Kourdakov is controlling him well.
Kourdakov is controlling the pace.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruiz is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kourdakov controlling the action here.
Ruiz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kourdakov scores with a couple of nice shots.

Kourdakov stands up out of the half guard.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Kourdakov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ruiz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kourdakov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kourdakov with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kourdakov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kourdakov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kourdakov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruiz wants to stand and escape but Kourdakov is having none of it.
Kourdakov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kourdakov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kourdakov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kourdakov is working Ruiz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kourdakov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kourdakov is in close to Ruiz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kourdakov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ruiz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kourdakov is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ruiz's head.

Kourdakov stands up from Ruiz's guard - Kourdakov perhaps looking for a knockout.

Ruiz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kourdakov chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kourdakov is in close to Ruiz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kourdakov chips away with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kourdakov stands up and waves to Ruiz to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Kourdakov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Kourdakov shoots in and bounces Ruiz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kourdakov postures up and lands a big shot to Ruiz's brow.
Kourdakov is stalling in the full guard.
Kourdakov with a nice head shot there.
Kourdakov prevents Ruiz from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kourdakov lands a couple of digs.
Kourdakov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kourdakov working some strikes from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kourdakov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kourdakov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kourdakov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ruiz's head.
Kourdakov with a nice head shot there.
Kourdakov landing some decent shots from guard.
Ruiz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kourdakov.
Kourdakov is chipping away with strikes.
Kourdakov landing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz taking a bit of punishment here - Kourdakov scoring with strikes.
Kourdakov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ruiz seems a little lost for a moment, as Kourdakov dominates the positioning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kourdakov cracks Ruiz with a big elbow.
Kourdakov scores with punches from side control.
Kourdakov taking a breather here.
Kourdakov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kourdakov cracks Ruiz with a big elbow.
Kourdakov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ruiz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov landing strikes.

Kourdakov decides to stand back up. Kourdakov steps back and let's Ruiz get back to his feet.

Kourdakov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kourdakov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sergei Kourdakov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kourdakov's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz is looking to stand up but Kourdakov isn't so interested in that idea.
Kourdakov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Despite being in the dominant position, Sergei Kourdakov just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ruiz wants to clinch but Kourdakov slips to the side

and Kourdakov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ruiz's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kourdakov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ruiz's guard.
El Condor Ruiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 24:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Kourdakov!

C
A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony McCann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Perqelez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perqelez has chosen cool caribbean beats as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jesus Perqelez was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

McCann
vs
Perqelez

180 cm
24
164 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

183 cm
24
161 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tony McCann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesus Perqelez!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCann defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Perqelez.
McCann misses with a series of wild punches.
Perqelez tries to score a power double leg takedown but McCann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Perqelez somewhat.

Perqelez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McCann wants to get back to striking at distance but Perqelez won't allow it.
McCann wants to get back to striking at distance but Perqelez won't allow it.

Perqelez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perqelez moves in looking to clinch but McCann pushes him off.
McCann looks to land a combination but Perqelez avoids it well.
Perqelez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Perqelez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCann.
McCann misses with a two punch combination.
McCann fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McCann thows a left - swing and a miss!

Perqelez gets the takedown into side control.
An elbow from Perqelez crashes against the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perqelez advances to mount.
McCann tries to reverse the position but Perqelez maintains control.
Perqelez controlling his opponent.
Perqelez tries to control but McCann wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCann wants to control but Perqelez is having none of it.
McCann has given up his back.

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.

Perqelez working for the choke.
Perqelez punches the canvas rather than the man.
Perqelez throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.

McCann defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
McCann wants to control from the top but Perqelez keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Perqelez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Perqelez looks gassed!
McCann passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Perqelez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

McCann stands up from mount. Strange move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perqelez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCann looks to score with a jab to the body but Perqelez is just out of range.
Perqelez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Perqelez shoots in for a double leg but McCann sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tony McCann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Perqelez.
Perqelez dives in and grabs McCann's left leg, looking for a takedown. McCann pushes down on Perqelez's head and hops out.
Perqelez walks into a stiff left hand from McCann.

Perqelez is rocked!
McCann lands with a big right hook that stumbles Perqelez - he's out on his feet here! McCann follows up with another monster hook that separates Perqelez from consciousness! Perqelez falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! McCann stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tony McCann!