OFC - Number 8 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rico Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Shkutov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Shkutov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Stone
vs
Shkutov

178 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

225 cm
26
140 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rico Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Shkutov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shkutov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shkutov wants to stand up but Stone is controlling the position.
Shkutov prevents Stone from standing back up.
Stone is looking for a sweep. Shkutov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Stone actively working from the bottom here.

Stone actively working from the bottom here.
Shkutov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stone is looking to improve his position.
Shkutov is nestled in close to Stone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stone looking for subs from the bottom but Shkutov mounts him!
Shkutov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stone is looking to escape.
Stone tries to lock up and control but Shkutov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stone is trying desperately to improve position.
BOOM! Shkutov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stone is trying desperately to improve position.
Shkutov manages to capitalize on a mistake by Stone to take his back!
Shkutov gets his hands free as Stone looks to control.
Stone tries to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shkutov wants to control but Stone is keeping busy.

Shkutov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Stone has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stone wants to get back to his feet.
Stone is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Stone is breathing heavily.

Shkutov working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Stone is doing well to defend. Shkutov seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Stone is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Shkutov!

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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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hard Core (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Bobbaii Gudii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Core
vs
Bobbaii Gudii

180 cm
27
192 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

187 cm
25
250 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

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 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hard Core!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, The Bobbaii Gudii!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gudii decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Core looking for submissions off his back.

Core is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gudii pulls his head out easily.
Core trying to control but Gudii postures up.
Core tries to roll over but Gudii keeps him under control.
Core is trying to maintain the position but Gudii is very close to passing his half guard.

Core looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Core tries to get to full guard but Gudii has control of the leg.

Core looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Core looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gudii is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gudii missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gudii is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Core is defending against the submission attempts here by Gudii.

Gudii is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Core has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gudii seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Core does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Core lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Core scores with a few weak punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Core is pressing down on Gudii's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Core working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gudii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gudii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Core is breathing heavily.
Core utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Core is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gudii defends well.
Gudii passes into half guard.

Core is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gudii pulls his head out easily.

Gudii stands up from half guard.
Gudii shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gudii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Core drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Core trying to control but Gudii is working from the bottom.

Gudii escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Core gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Core stops Gudii from standing up.

Core 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.
Gudii is looking to stand up but Core isn't so interested in that idea.
Core slips nicely into half guard.
Gudii looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Core is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Gudii is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hard Core!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Hector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rob Mendez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mendez
vs
Hector

200 cm
21
250 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

175 cm
27
150 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

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 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rob Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dexter Hector!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hector drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Hector from controlling successfully.
Hector working some strikes from top position.
Hector passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hector trying to control the position but Mendez is working away.
Hector in side control, throwing shots but Mendez defends.
Hector creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mendez tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hector cracks Mendez with a big elbow.
Mendez tries to buck Hector off but Hector is having none of it.
Hector looks up at the clock and then as Mendez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hector smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez is trying to get back to half guard.
Hector creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hector landing a few strikes.
Mendez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hector in side control lands a decent elbow.

It looks like Rob Mendez has been cut.
Mendez taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hector scores with punches from side control.
Hector working the ground and pound.
Hector is working Mendez over with some ground and pound from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendez regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hector's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Still in half guard, Hector seems content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hector throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hector lands a nice short elbow.
Hector thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mendez's head.
Hector lands with a punch from half guard.
Hector takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hector takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hector working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hector is nestled in close to Mendez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mendez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hector scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Hector.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hector looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mendez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hector is thwarting Mendez's attempts to control the position.
Hector working Mendez over with strikes.
Hector is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hector throws a strike but Mendez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Hector from controlling successfully.
Hector has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hector passes Mendez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mendez trying to control but Hector postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez is refusing to be controlled, as Hector sits in half guard.
Mendez wants to control but Hector is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hector looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hector content to control rather than advance.
Hector seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mendez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hector thows a huge punch but Mendez dodges it nicely.
Hector lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Hector dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Mendez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mendez doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hector counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hector tries to pass to full mount but Mendez defends it.
Hector has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hector with a couple of short strikes.
Hector content just to control the position here.
Hector raining down shots from the mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hector working the ground and pound effectively.
Hector landing shots from mount.

Rob Mendez's cut is getting worse.
Mendez is working to get back to half guard.
Hector lands a big shot there that rocks Mendez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hector in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hector with good strikes from the mount here!
Mendez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hector lands a heavy elbow.
Dexter Hector has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hector lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Rob Mendez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Jeez, Rob Mendez's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mendez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hector sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hector has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hector scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mendez?
Hector with the ground and pound from mount.
Mendez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hector lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mendez hang on?

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rob Mendez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dexter Hector!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikita Krushev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolay Lobanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krushev comes to the cage accompanied by Forever Lost. Lobanov has chosen Primitive as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Nikita Krushev could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nikolay Lobanov's chin.

Krushev
vs
Lobanov

210 cm
18
280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikita Krushev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolay Lobanov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lobanov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Krushev quickly recovers to half guard.
Krushev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lobanov.
Lobanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Krushev tries to kick Lobanov off but Lobanov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Lobanov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lobanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lobanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Lobanov seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Krushev has recovered full guard.
Krushev is looking to stand up but Lobanov isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Krushev has wrist control.
Lobanov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Krushev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Krushev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lobanov controls the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nikolay Lobanov.
Lobanov shoots for a double leg takedown but Krushev sprawls well. He's pushed Lobanov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

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.
Lobanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Krushev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krushev tries to bum rush Lobanov with a series of wild strikes but Lobanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Krushev gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lobanov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lobanov stays in close to Krushev's body and controls the position.
Lobanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krushev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lobanov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lobanov wants to pass the guard but Krushev is keeping the position.
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.
Lobanov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Krushev wants to stand up but Lobanov is controlling him.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nikolay Lobanov.
Krushev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lobanov shoots in but Krushev avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Lobanov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Krushev's guard.
Lobanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lobanov looking to sit in guard and control but Krushev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lobanov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lobanov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Krushev is trying to push Lobanov away but Lobanov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lobanov tries for a takedown but Krushev manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Lobanov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lobanov feints and then cracks Krushev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Krushev down.
Lobanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Krushev throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Lobanov's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Krushev dives in looking to finish as Lobanov flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Krushev's strikes! Krushev is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Lobanov's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Lobanov was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikita Krushev!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between North Dakota Wrecking Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rulon Oboev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rulon Oboev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dakota Wrecking Machine
vs
Oboev

172 cm
23
140 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

182 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, North Dakota Wrecking Machine!
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, Rulon Oboev!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oboev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wrecking Machine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oboev with a poor takedown
and Wrecking Machine counters with a stiff right hand.
Oboev shoots and misses
and Wrecking Machine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Rulon Oboev has been cut.

Wrecking Machine shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Wrecking Machine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oboev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wrecking Machine.
Wrecking Machine performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrecking Machine passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wrecking Machine looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wrecking Machine lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Oboev hang on?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrecking Machine controlling his opponent.
Wrecking Machine cracks Oboev with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oboev is in a horrible position here. Wrecking Machine smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wrecking Machine controlling his opponent.
Oboev looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oboev tries to hold on but Wrecking Machine postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

North Dakota Wrecking Machine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rulon Oboev's cut.
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.

Wrecking Machine has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oboev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wrecking Machine walks away with a smile on his face. Oboev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oboev moves to clinch but Wrecking Machine breaks away

and Wrecking Machine counters with a single leg into guard. Oboev didn't expect that.
Wrecking Machine sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oboev is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

North Dakota Wrecking Machine has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Oboev tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Wrecking Machine counters with a single leg into guard. Oboev didn't expect that.
Wrecking Machine controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wrecking Machine seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Oboev for as long as he can get away with.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrecking Machine 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. North Dakota Wrecking Machine wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Wrecking Machine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oboev, pushing him back against the cage.

Wrecking Machine successfully pulls guard.

Wrecking Machine pushes Oboev off and scrambles back to his feet.

Wrecking Machine drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oboev being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
North Dakota Wrecking Machine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up. North Dakota Wrecking Machine wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Wrecking Machine.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wrecking Machine lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

North Dakota Wrecking Machine dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rulon Oboev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Wrecking Machine throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Oboev tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wrecking Machine is in Oboev's guard.
Oboev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wrecking Machine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wrecking Machine keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oboev's head.

Wrecking Machine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wrecking Machine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wrecking Machine is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Oboev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrecking Machine is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oboev being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wrecking Machine postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

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.
Wrecking Machine scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Wrecking Machine gets to his feet - Oboev follows without any prompting.

Wrecking Machine is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Oboev's half guard.

Wrecking Machine seems to be working for a kimura but Oboev defends the submission attempt.
Wrecking Machine is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
North Dakota Wrecking Machine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oboev has hold of Wrecking Machine's hands but Wrecking Machine slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Still in half guard, Wrecking Machine seems content to control.

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

North Dakota Wrecking Machine has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Wrecking Machine is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Oboev's half guard.
Well, if Wrecking Machine is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rulon Oboev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wrecking Machine works his way into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
North Dakota Wrecking Machine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wrecking Machine 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:25
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... North Dakota Wrecking Machine!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Platinum Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Idk Idk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Gold
vs
Idk

179 cm
25
167 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

160 cm
21
192 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Platinum Gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Idk Idk!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gold looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gold won't allow Idk to sweep him here.
Gold is in close to Idk's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gold in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gold is in close to Idk's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gold distracts Idk with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gold postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gold prevents Idk from getting back to his feet.
Gold throwing strikes from guard but Idk blocks nicely.
Idk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gold won't allow Idk to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Idk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gold is aware though and is defending well.
Idk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gold is one step ahead there.
Idk throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gold throws a strike but Idk rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Idk looking to pass the guard.
Idk trying to control but Gold is working from the bottom.
Idk works over Gold with some ground and pound from guard.
Gold wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gold wants to stand up but Idk is controlling him.
Idk connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idk wants to control from the top but Gold keeps moving.
Idk might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gold kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gold looking to control.
Gold will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No joy there for Gold, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Idk tries for a takedown but Gold circles away easily

and Gold counters with a single leg into guard. Idk didn't expect that.
Idk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Idk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Idk looking for a triangle here. Gold is fighting it but it looks tight! Idk pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Gold is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Idk Idk!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Big (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Volchenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Big
vs
Volchenkov

175 cm
21
183 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

204 cm
25
296 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Australian Xtreme - 159 Energy + Stamina!
Crashforce Nutrition (Authentic 159Q Recovery $79)

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bob Big!
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, Boris Volchenkov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big takes one to the side of the head.

It looks like Bob Big has been cut.
Volchenkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Big avoids the head kick by Volchenkov.

Big closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Big with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Boris Volchenkov has been cut.
Big is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Volchenkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Big blocking some punches.
Big wants to break free but Volchenkov has control.

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

Big gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Big taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Volchenkov working hard to break the clinch.
Volchenkov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Volchenkov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bigs head.
Volchenkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Big misses with a knee strike.
Volchenkov lands a hook that snaps the head of Big backwards.
Big stalling in the clinch.
Volchenkov prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Big lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Volchenkov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Big.
Nice body punch from Big - that landed with a thud.
Big pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Big wants to break the clinch but can't.
Big jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Volchenkov walks away with a smile on his face. Big gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bob Big seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volchenkov throws a head kick but Big moves out of range.

Volchenkov gets tackled into the cage by Big. Big maintains the clinch.

Big escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Big forces Volchenkov back against the cage and clinches.
Volchenkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Big misses with a knee strike.
Volchenkov has had enough of the clinch but Big keeps him there for the moment.
Volchenkov has Big pushed against the cage.
Volchenkov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Big is breathing heavily.
Big tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Volchenkov just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Big. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Big landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Volchenkov lands with a right to the head.
Big is trying to break free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Volchenkov.

Bob Big's cut is getting worse.

Volchenkov manages to break the clinch.
Volchenkov pushes Big away with a front kick.
Big takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volchenkov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Big avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Big forces Volchenkov back against the cage and clinches.

Volchenkov breaks from the clinch.
Volchenkov connects with a high kick.

Big is rocked!
Big drops his hands momentarily and Volchenkov needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Big just on the top of the head. Big drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Big - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Boris Volchenkov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bigfoot Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kris Alexandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexandrov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gravitational Lensing. 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 Kris Alexandrov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Silva
vs
Alexandrov

195 cm
19
264 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

198 cm
25
267 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bigfoot Silva!
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, Kris Alexandrov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandrov fails with the takedown
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alexandrov fails with the takedown
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Oooooh!!! Silva has knocked Alexandrov down with a huge combo! Silva steps away and waves a wobbly Alexandrov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Kris Alexandrov has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandrov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Silva counters with a nice right hand that sends Alexandrov toppling to the canvas! Alexandrov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Silva finish him?!

Alexandrov is rocked!
Bigfoot Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Alexandrov.
Alexandrov looks gassed!
Alexandrov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silva rattles Alexandrov with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Alexandrov tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Silva dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Alexandrov stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bigfoot Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarkko Rautavaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Einstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rautavaara comes to the cage accompanied by The Stranglers - No More Heroes. Einstein is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Angra - Mystery Machine. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rautavaara
vs
Einstein

169 cm
27
166 lbs
12 - 13 - 0

185 cm
24
272 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Good low kicks
Granite chin

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 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jarkko Rautavaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Albert Einstein!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rautavaara misses with a jab to the body
and Einstein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rautavaara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Einstein doesn't seem bothered though.
Rautavaara swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Einstein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donk. Einstein catches Rautavaara right on the button with a cross.
Rautavaara misses the shot to the body.
Jarkko Rautavaara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Einstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Einstein is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Good exchange - Einstein coming out on top.
Rautavaara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Einstein counters with a head kick.
Rautavaara tries to move into range but Einstein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Einstein cracks Rautavaara with a good jab.
Rautavaara misses with a right hand

and Einstein decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rautavaara's guard.

Rautavaara is rocked!
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!
Einstein pushes down on Rautavaara's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Oh Rautavaara is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Einstein controlling the action here.

Einstein is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rautavaara has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Einstein sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rautavaara seems to have got his legs back now.
Einstein wants to free his trapped foot but Rautavaara is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Einstein not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Einstein wants to control but Rautavaara is keeping him busy.
Einstein not doing much here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Einstein thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

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.
Einstein wants to take a breather but Rautavaara is having none of it.
Einstein slows the pace down in half guard.
Einstein is thwarting Rautavaara's attempts to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Albert Einstein was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rautavaara misses with an uppercut
and Einstein counters with a nice body kick.
Rautavaara scores with a jab.
Rautavaara misses with a jab to the body
and Einstein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rautavaara misses with a body shot
and Einstein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rautavaara misses with a body punch
and Einstein counters with a slapping leg kick.
Einstein walks into a left hand.
Einstein connects with a single shot there.
Einstein lands a body shot.
A shot to the body from Rautavaara misses
and Rautavaara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Einstein motions for Rautavaara to come forward. Einstein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rautavaara misses with a shot to the body
and Einstein counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einstein drops Rautavaara with a big left hand! Rautavaara is injured, injured bad! Einstein jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Einstein!