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Undercard bout

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

Dubov
vs
Destroyer

183 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
290 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandr Dubov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andy Destroyer!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dubov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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.
Destroyer tries to get to full guard but Dubov has control of the leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Destroyer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Dubov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dubov prevents Destroyer from improving his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Destroyer can do anything to dispel that myth.

Dubov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Destroyer defends it well.
Destroyer wants to improve his position but Dubov is controlling well.
Dubov blocks the strikes from Destroyer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer wants to get back to full guard.
Dubov blocks the strikes from Destroyer.

Dubov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dubov could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Destroyer tries to roll over but Dubov keeps him under control.
Destroyer flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Destroyer is refusing to be controlled, as Dubov sits in half guard.

Dubov is working for a kimura but Destroyer is defending it quite comfortably.
Destroyer manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Destroyer lands with a heel strike from the guard.

Dubov 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.
Destroyer wants to sweep but no luck.
Dubov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Destroyer is looking for a sweep.

Dubov is trying to get an arm triangle but Destroyer is defending well.
Dubov trying to control the action but Destroyer is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dubov is trying to get an arm triangle but Destroyer is defending well.
Destroyer is looking for a sweep.
Destroyer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Destroyer wants to improve his position but Dubov is controlling well.

Dubov is working for a submission of some sort.
Destroyer gets back to full guard.
Dubov won't allow Destroyer to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dubov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Destroyer's guard.
Dubov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dubov preventing the sweep.
Dubov trying to control but Destroyer is working from the bottom.
Dubov is breathing heavily.
Destroyer throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dubov won't allow Destroyer to sweep him here.
Dubov trying to control but Destroyer is working from the bottom.
Dubov pushes down on Destroyer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dubov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Destroyer defending well though.
Destroyer is looking for a sweep. Dubov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dubov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Destroyer keeps working.
Destroyer is looking for a sweep. Dubov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Destroyer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dubov's guard.
Dubov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Destroyer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dubov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Destroyer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dubov is keeping the position for now.

Destroyer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Destroyer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

It looks like Aleksandr Dubov has been cut.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Destroyer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Destroyer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dubov trying to control the position.
Destroyer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Dubov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Destroyer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Destroyer working some strikes from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Destroyer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dubov's head.
Dubov working a defensive guard here.
Destroyer scoring with some ground and pound.

Aleksandr Dubov's cut is getting worse.
Destroyer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dubov is keeping the position for now.
Destroyer cracks Dubov with a solid left hand.

Aleksandr Dubov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Destroyer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Jeez, Aleksandr Dubov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Andy Destroyer!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Chielini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Kirov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Kirov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Chielini
vs
Kirov

195 cm
18
245 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
220 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rocky Chielini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Max Kirov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chielini moves into the clinch successfully.
Kirov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kirov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chielini walks away with a smile on his face. Kirov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Kirov 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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kirov 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.

Chielini is working an open guard so Kirov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Chielini tries a head kick but it misses.

Chielini lands a big head kick that sends Kirov tumbling to the mat! Chielini takes a step backwards and waves Kirov back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Kirov is rocked!

It looks like Max Kirov has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chielini throws a sloppy head kick and Kirov moves out of range easily.
Kirov is still on wobbly legs! Can Chielini finish him?
Chielini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kirov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chielini.
Kirov seems to have recovered his senses.
Kirov scores with a nice right hand.
Chielini throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kirov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chielini momentarily.

Kirov rushes Chielini and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kirov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chielini fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Chielini darts in and clinches Kirov up against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirov takes an elbow to the forehead.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Chielini lands an elbow inside.
Chielini lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chielini lands an elbow inside that Kirov shrugs off.
Kirov blocks an elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Kirov.
Knees to the body from Chielini.
Chielini managing to block the knees to the body from Kirov.
Kirov has had enough of the clinch but Chielini keeps him there for the moment.
Kirov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rocky Chielini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Kirov.

Kirov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kirov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kirov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kirov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chielini really wants to buck Kirov off and get back to his feet.
Kirov controlling the position easily from mount.
Kirov with a couple of short strikes.
You get the feeling that Chielini really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirov controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kirov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kirov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kirov raining down shots from the mount!
Chielini wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kirov content just to control the position here.

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.
Kirov working away from the top, dropping strikes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Kirov!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George McMillan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Pavlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George McMillan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

McMillan
vs
Pavlov

194 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, George McMillan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMillan throws a sloppy head kick and Pavlov moves out of range easily.
McMillan doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Pavlov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McMillan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pavlov tries to hold on but McMillan pushes him away.

McMillan has control of Pavlov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pavlov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pavlov is trying to escape the mount.
Pavlov flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Pavlov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pavlov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Pavlov is in close to McMillan's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Pavlov got a little sloppy there for a moment and McMillan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pavlov has managed to get both his arms back between McMillan's legs - danger averted.
Pavlov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pavlov distracts McMillan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov connects with a couple of short punches.

McMillan is rocked!
Pavlov is working McMillan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oh McMillan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pavlov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! McMillan's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Boris Pavlov!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aleksey Nikiten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasily Fedoseev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasily Fedoseev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nikiten
vs
Fedoseev

160 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

165 cm
26
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksey Nikiten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasily Fedoseev!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fedoseev shoots in and bounces Nikiten off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Nikiten looking for a sweep. Not yet Nikiten, not yet.
Fedoseev throws a strike but Nikiten rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nikiten slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fedoseev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nikiten. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nikiten postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedoseev parries the strikes from Nikiten easily there. Nikiten is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fedoseev to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fedoseev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fedoseev throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Nikiten wants to control but Fedoseev is keeping him busy.
Nikiten working the ground and pound.
Fedoseev can't do much from the bottom here.

Nikiten is trying to get an arm triangle but Fedoseev is defending well.
Nikiten tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nikiten postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fedoseev wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nikiten sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fedoseev is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nikiten throws an elbow but Fedoseev slips to the side and avoids it well.

Nikiten is trying to get an arm triangle but Fedoseev is defending well.
Nikiten looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fedoseev is avoiding damage well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nikiten is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fedoseev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fedoseev is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fedoseev is looking for a sweep.
Nikiten in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

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.
Fedoseev struggling a bit here.
Fedoseev is trying to buck Nikiten off.
Nikiten trying to control the position but Fedoseev is working away.
Fedoseev is pushing Nikiten's head away, looking to escape. Nikiten manages to hold on to the position though.
Nikiten wants to stand but Fedoseev is controlling his arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Nikiten is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fedoseev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fedoseev is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksey Nikiten dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Nikiten shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fedoseev pinned against the cage. Fedoseev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed right hand from Fedoseev misses the target.
Nikiten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fedoseev.
Fedoseev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fedoseev keeps the fight on the outside.
Fedoseev misses with a double jab
and Nikiten counters with a solid body kick.

Fedoseev gets a takedown into half guard.
Fedoseev controlling the pace.
Nikiten is pressing down on Fedoseev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nikiten could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedoseev stands up over Nikiten, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fedoseev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fedoseev throws a strike but Nikiten rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Fedoseev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nikiten passes into half guard.
Nikiten seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fedoseev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fedoseev is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nikiten passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fedoseev!

Nikiten is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fedoseev is surviving well by controlling Nikiten's body position as best he can.
Fedoseev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nikiten wants to get back to his feet but Fedoseev is holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedoseev is trying to stand but he's just given Nikiten his back.
Fedoseev just trying to survive but Nikiten is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Fedoseev holding both Nikiten 's hands and preventing any damage.
Nikiten trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Fedoseev tries to escape but Nikiten has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

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

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

Fedoseev is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Fedoseev tries to escape but Nikiten has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksey Nikiten dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Fedoseev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nikiten pinned against the cage. Nikiten gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fedoseev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nikiten.

Fedoseev scores a takedown into full mount!
Fedoseev throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Fedoseev looking to control but Nikiten is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nikiten is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nikiten bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fedoseev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nikiten is controlling him.
Nikiten trying to control the position from guard on top but Fedoseev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikiten pushes down on Fedoseev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nikiten is looking to take a break and control but Fedoseev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nikiten thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fedoseev's head.

Fedoseev is defending against the submission attempts here by Nikiten.
Fedoseev tries to get to full guard but Nikiten has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fedoseev wants to get back to his feet.
Fedoseev wants to stand back up but Nikiten manages to pass into side control.
Fedoseev wants to get back to his feet but Nikiten drags him back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedoseev sneaks back into half guard.

Fedoseev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nikiten is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fedoseev blocking the ground and pound.
Nikiten looking to ground and pound but Fedoseev is blocking nicely.
Nikiten dominating with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nikiten swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fedoseev is now in Nikiten's guard. A big mistake from Nikiten there, giving up the dominant position!
Fedoseev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fedoseev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fedoseev wants to control from the top but Nikiten keeps moving.
Aleksey Nikiten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nikiten working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fedoseev.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fedoseev throwing strikes from guard but Nikiten blocks nicely.
Fedoseev wants to get up but he can't break Nikiten's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vasily Fedoseev.
Well Nikiten 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksey Nikiten!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dana Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Skerlik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Onward to Victory. Dana Black could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aleksandr Skerlik's chin.

Black
vs
Skerlik

170 cm
19
150 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

175 cm
23
154 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Tends to cut

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dana Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandr Skerlik!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black tries for a takedown but Skerlik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Skerlik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Black paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skerlik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Skerlik clinches up with Black and pushes him back against the ropes.
Skerlik stalls.
A knee to the head by Skerlik.
Skerlik working Black over with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Black fails to land.
Skerlik stalling against the ropes.
Skerlik connects with a nasty looking knee right to Black's face.
Black takes a knee to the side of the body.
Skerlik connects with a nasty looking knee right to Black's face.
Skerlik stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Black.
Black looking for a takedown.
Black misses with a short punch on the inside.
Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skerlik with a knee to the head.
Skerlik with a knee to the head.

It looks like Dana Black has been cut.
Skerlik has Black pushed against the ropes.
Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Black misses with a punch on the inside.
Skerlik landing knees to the head.
Black takes a knee right on the jaw!
Skerlik with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Skerlik is looking to control Black's arms but Black gets an underhook and turns him. Now Skerlik has his back to the ropes.
Skerlik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Black misses with a punch on the inside.
Skerlik landing knees to the head.
Black throws a head punch that misses.
Skerlik dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skerlik.
Skerlik has Black pushed against the ropes.
Skerlik receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Skerlik blocks an uppercut.
Skerlik with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Skerlik holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Black misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Aleksandr Skerlik.
Black looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Skerlik tries to clinch

and Black counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Black.
Skerlik using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Black has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Black has a couple of punches blocked by Skerlik.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Skerlik is pressed up against the ropes. Black has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Skerlik down to the mat. Skerlik avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dana Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skerlik tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Black manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skerlik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Black has closed the distance and engaged Skerlik in a clinch.
Black misses with some punches.
Skerlik tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Black drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Skerlik tries a knee to the head but Black blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skerlik with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Black.
Skerlik with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Black throws a punch but it's blocked by Skerlik.
Skerlik landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Skerlik looks gassed!
Black tries to pull guard but Skerlik holds him up against the ropes and eventually Black drops back down to his feet.
Skerlik working Black over with knees to the body.
Skerlik scores a nice knee to the body.
Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skerlik utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Skerlik is looking to control Black's arms but Black gets an underhook and turns him. Now Skerlik has his back to the ropes.
Black takes a knee right on the jaw!
Skerlik misses with a knee to the head.
Black misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skerlik misses with a knee to the head.
Skerlik is stalling here.
Skerlik looking to throw knees to the head but Black is blocking nicely.
Skerlik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Black avoids it.
Black fails to pull guard.
Black swings wildly with an uppercut but Skerlik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skerlik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Black avoids it.
Black has a couple of punches blocked by Skerlik.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black misses with a short punch on the inside.
Black misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skerlik.
Skerlik blocking some punches.
Skerlik with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Skerlik lands a knee to the head.
Black misses with the head strike.
Black misses with a punch on the inside.
Skerlik is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Black working aggressively here.
Black changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Skerlik fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Black looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Black clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Skerlik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dana Black's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Skerlik rushes Black and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Black misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Black swings wildly with an uppercut but Skerlik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black takes a knee right on the jaw!
A bit of stalling here from Skerlik.
Skerlik lands an elbow just above Black 's eye.
Skerlik crunches a lovely knee into Black's ribcage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Skerlik is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Black is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Skerlik pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Skerlik lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch on the inside from Black fails to land.
Black is looking to control Skerlik's arms but Skerlik gets an underhook and turns him. Now Black has his back to the ropes.
Skerlik will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Black up against the ropes.
Skerlik unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Skerlik with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skerlik using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Skerlik connects with a knee to the head.
Skerlik landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skerlik blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Black misses with a punch on the inside.
Black tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Skerlik just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Black takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice right hand lands inside from Black.
Black misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skerlik lands a nice elbow.
Skerlik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skerlik landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Skerlik throws a knee to the head but misses.
Black throws a punch but it's blocked by Skerlik.
Skerlik gets underhooks to prevent Black's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dana Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Skerlik - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Black tries to pull guard but Skerlik holds him up against the ropes and eventually Black drops back down to his feet.
Black misses with some punches.
Black misses with the head strike.
Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skerlik lands a knee to the head.
Skerlik lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Black fails to land.
Skerlik blocking some punches.
Skerlik landing knees to the head.
Skerlik throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Black blocks it with crossed arms.
Black wants to get back to striking at distance but Skerlik won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Black takes a knee right on the jaw!
Skerlik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Black avoids it.
Skerlik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Black blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Black throws a punch but it's blocked by Skerlik.
Black tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Skerlik just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Skerlik is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Black tries to pull guard but Skerlik won't allow it.
Skerlik is struggling to control the position.
Black tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Skerlik smiles and moves away.
Black stalks Skerlik and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Skerlik's face. Skerlik staggers backwards, shaken.

Skerlik closes the distance and clinches.
Skerlik is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Black is keeping busy.
Black trying to stall but Skerlik improves his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skerlik connects with a nasty looking knee right to Black's face.
Black takes a knee to the side of the body.
Skerlik looking to throw knees to the head but Black is blocking nicely.
Black misses with the head strike.
Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skerlik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Black takes an elbow to the forehead.
Skerlik taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Skerlik.
Black tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skerlik misses with a knee to the head.
Black lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skerlik backwards.
Black swings wildly with an uppercut but Skerlik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skerlik blocks an uppercut.
Black throws a head punch that misses.
Skerlik utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Black can't get the takedown.
Skerlik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Black avoids it.
Skerlik is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Skerlik is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Black wants a takedown but no success here.

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.
Skerlik tries to land a knee to the head but Black blocks with his arms.
Skerlik utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Black lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Black trying to control the position but instead, Skerlik has worked for underhooks and has pushed Black into the ropes.
Skerlik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skerlik utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Skerlik slows down the pace here.
Aleksandr Skerlik seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Black looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Black fails to land.
Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Black throws a head punch that misses.
Skerlik connects with a nasty looking knee right to Black's face.
Black takes a knee right on the jaw!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Black as Skerlik tries to tie him up.
Black blocks an elbow strike from Skerlik.
Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skerlik prevents Black from breaking the clinch.
Skerlik tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Skerlik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dana Black's cut.
That's time! Black's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Black scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Skerlik wants to clinch.
Skerlik moves in looking to clinch but Black pushes him off.
Black tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skerlik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Black somewhat.

Skerlik closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Skerlik.
Skerlik throws a knee to the head but misses.
Skerlik lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Black takes an elbow to the forehead.
Skerlik effectively controlling the action here.
Skerlik misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Skerlik.
Skerlik with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Black is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Black throws a punch but it's blocked by Skerlik.
Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skerlik missing with knees to the body.
Skerlik misses with a knee to the head.
Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skerlik keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Black's efforts to push away.
Black has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Black fails to land.
Black misses with the head strike.
Skerlik holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Skerlik blocking some punches.
Skerlik throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Black blocks it with crossed arms.
Black misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skerlik throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Black blocks it with crossed arms.

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.
Skerlik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Skerlik throws an elbow but misses.
Skerlik blocking some punches.
Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Black.
Skerlik utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Skerlik throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Black blocks it with crossed arms.
Black wants a takedown but no success here.
Black throws a punch but it's blocked by Skerlik.
Black tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skerlik lands a knee to the head.
Black is trying to force a seperation but Skerlik has the dominant position.
Skerlik tries a knee to the head but Black blocks it.
Black tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Black stalling in the clinch but Skerlik improves position.
Skerlik trying to control the position but instead, Black has worked for underhooks and has pushed Skerlik into the ropes.
Skerlik throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Black blocks it with crossed arms.
Black wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dana Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skerlik prevents Black from breaking the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Skerlik using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Black tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Skerlik smiles and moves away.
Skerlik tries to clinch there but Black circles away.
Aleksandr Skerlik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skerlik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skerlik is looking to clinch but Black is avoiding it.
Dana Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A combination from Black does no damage.

Skerlik forces Black back against the ropes and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Skerlik putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Black in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Skerlik is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Black misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skerlik.
Skerlik is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Black.
Skerlik connects with a knee to the head.
Skerlik with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Black misses with a short punch on the inside.
Black misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skerlik.
Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Black wants to stall.
Skerlik slowing the pace effectively.
Black blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skerlik gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Black.
Skerlik landing knees to the head.
Aleksandr Skerlik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Skerlik blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandr Skerlik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Skerlik winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Skerlik!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olav Gurlukovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Arkhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Arkhov's choice of entrance music: Actemis - Dreams. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Artem Arkhov enters the ring!

Gurlukovich
vs
Arkhov

225 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

197 cm
18
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Olav Gurlukovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Arkhov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gurlukovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arkhov.
Arkhov moves to clinch but Gurlukovich breaks away

and Gurlukovich counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Arkhov!

Gurlukovich looking to secure an arm triangle but Arkhov defends it well.
Arkhov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurlukovich trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Arkhov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gurlukovich.

Arkhov has left one of his arms exposed and Gurlukovich doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Arkhov screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Olav Gurlukovich!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Sanches (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lelik Eremia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Sanches
vs
Eremia

189 cm
23
234 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
21
250 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antonio Sanches!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lelik Eremia!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eremia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sanches counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lelik Eremia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanches keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A punch combination from Eremia misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanches throws a series of punches but Eremia avoids them all with ease.
Eremia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Antonio Sanches has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lelik Eremia.
Eremia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanches counters with a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eremia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sanches counters with a three punch combo that has Eremia backing up. Eremia nods at Sanches to acknowledge the strikes.
Eremia tries for a takedown but Sanches circles away easily
and Sanches counters with a three punch combo that has Eremia backing up. Eremia nods at Sanches to acknowledge the strikes.
Sanches lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Eremia circles away quickly and effectively.
Eremia with a poor takedown
and Sanches counters with a one-two to the body.

Eremia scores a takedown into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eremia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanches is looking to escape.
Eremia unloads with some shots from mount but Sanches bucks and avoids them well.
Sanches wants to control but Eremia is having none of it.
Eremia should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Eremia controlling the pace for now.
The referee warns Sanches that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanches is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanches is squirming around, avoiding Eremia's attempts to control the action.
Eremia with a couple of short strikes.
Eremia prevents Sanches from getting the reversal.

Eremia with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Eremia jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sanches manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Eremia looks gassed!
Sanches sneaks back into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanches tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nice strikes from Eremia there.
Sanches is not content to let Eremia control the position.
Sanches trying to control from the bottom.
Sanches is trying to stand.
Eremia prevents Sanches from improving his position.
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 Antonio Sanches will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Eremia misses with a double jab
and Sanches counters with a series of strikes. Eremia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Eremia fails with the takedown.
Eremia fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremia closes the distance but Sanches moves to the side
and Sanches counters with a left and a right that stings Eremia.
Antonio Sanches is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eremia with a poor takedown
and Sanches counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Antonio Sanches has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lelik Eremia.
Eremia fails with the takedown
and Sanches counters with a left and a right that stings Eremia.
Eremia is breathing heavily.
Eremia tries for a takedown but Sanches circles away easily
and Sanches counters with a three punch combo that has Eremia backing up. Eremia nods at Sanches to acknowledge the strikes.
Sanches fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanches lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Lelik Eremia has been cut.
Sanches tries to bum rush Eremia with a series of wild strikes but Eremia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eremia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanches counters with a three punch combo that has Eremia backing up. Eremia nods at Sanches to acknowledge the strikes.
Eremia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eremia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanches swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Eremia counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sanches's guard now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Eremia trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanches is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanches looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanches, not yet.
Eremia trying to control but Sanches is working from the bottom.
Sanches looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eremia is one step ahead there.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eremia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanches counters with a left and a right that stings Eremia.
Eremia tried to score with a low kick but Sanches checks it.
Eremia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanches counters with a two punch combo.
Eremia with a poor takedown
and Sanches counters with a three punch combo that has Eremia backing up. Eremia nods at Sanches to acknowledge the strikes.
Eremia throws a combination that misses
and Sanches counters with a left and a right that stings Eremia.
Eremia wants to clinch
and Sanches counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Sanches dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lelik Eremia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Eremia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanches counters with a one-two to the body.
Eremia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanches swivels and escapes.
Sanches misses with a double jab
and Eremia counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanches misses with the combination.
Eremia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sanches counters with a series of strikes. Eremia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sanches misses with a few strikes there.
Eremia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eremia has his takedown stuffed
and Sanches counters with a three punch combo that has Eremia backing up. Eremia nods at Sanches to acknowledge the strikes.

That has opened up Lelik Eremia's cut even more.
Antonio Sanches has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lelik Eremia.
Sanches throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Eremia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sanches's guard.
Sanches wants to sweep but no luck.

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

Eremia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eremia stopping the sweep attempt from Sanches.

Eremia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Eremia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Eremia trying to control but Sanches is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sanches holds on and takes a little breather.
Eremia trying to control but Sanches is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanches lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Eremia!
Eremia throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Sanches can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Eremia is looking to escape.
Sanches putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Eremia tries to hold on but Sanches postures up.
Sanches can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Eremia is looking to escape.

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.
Eremia wants to control but Sanches is having none of it.
Lelik Eremia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanches connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Eremia tries to hold on but Sanches postures up.
Sanches breaks from Eremia's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Eremia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Antonio Sanches is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Sanches swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Eremia is now in Sanches's guard. A big mistake from Sanches there, giving up the dominant position!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Sanches!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robson Moura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Ricester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricester has chosen War Vince DiCola as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Toni Ricester will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Moura
vs
Ricester

165 cm
25
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
24
148 lbs
6 - 13 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robson Moura!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Toni Ricester!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moura dives in and scores a takedown into Ricester's guard.

Ricester has his feet on Moura's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Ricester scores with a takedown into Moura's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Ricester is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Moura is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Moura has escaped and now he's on top!
Moura trying to control the position from guard on top but Ricester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ricester pushes Moura off and gets back to his feet.

Moura looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ricester!

Moura is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ricester can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ricester is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

Moura is working for a guillotine from mount but Ricester frees his head quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricester is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Moura has taken his back!
Ricester holding both Moura 's hands and preventing any damage.

Moura looking for the choke but no joy.

Ricester preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Moura.
Ricester controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Ricester is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ricester showing good submission defense here.

Ricester preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Moura.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Moura is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ricester controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Ricester is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Moura off. It looks like it's working - Moura slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Ricester displaying calm under pressure there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moura fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ricester to the ground. Moura is now in Ricester's guard.
Moura is breathing heavily.

Ricester pushes Moura off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Moura closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ricester quickly recovers to half guard.
Ricester is trying to stand back up but Moura is controlling him
Moura wants to pass the guard but Ricester is defending well.
Ricester wants to get back to his feet.
Moura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ricester keeps working.

Ricester is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Moura has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Ricester is tapping! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Robson Moura!
Robson Moura retains his featherweight title!

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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valeriy Zaykin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Wayne has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Valeriy Zaykin's chin.

Zaykin
vs
Wayne

173 cm
25
273 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
24
218 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valeriy Zaykin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bruce Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zaykin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wayne's half guard.
Zaykin is stalling here. Wayne is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Zaykin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Wayne has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Zaykin regains half guard.
Wayne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zaykin keeps working.
Wayne is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Zaykin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Zaykin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wayne wants to take a breather but Zaykin is having none of it.

Zaykin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wayne with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne wants to take a breather but Zaykin is having none of it.

Bruce Wayne has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Wayne misses with a takedown attempt
and Zaykin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wayne with a lazy takedown attempt

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

Zaykin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wayne is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zaykin, into his guard.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne tries to free his leg and advance position but Zaykin is retaining full guard.
Wayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaykin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

Zaykin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wayne defends it easily.

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

Zaykin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wayne stacks Zaykin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wayne!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaykin is trying to control Wayne's posture but Wayne avoids it.
Zaykin manages to get back to half guard.
Zaykin missing with punches from the bottom.
Zaykin really is a fat lump.
Wayne is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wayne wants to control but Zaykin is keeping him busy.
Zaykin wants to get back to full guard.
Wayne seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

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

Zaykin looking for submissions off his back.
Zaykin is breathing heavily.

Wayne is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zaykin defends it well.
Wayne works his way into full mount!
Zaykin tries to reverse the position but Wayne maintains control.
Wayne tries to control but Zaykin wriggling away.
Zaykin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wayne wants to control the pace but Zaykin is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zaykin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Zaykin has control of Wayne's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wayne regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Zaykin misses with a head shot.
Wayne keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wayne wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Zaykin misses with a punch to the head.
Wayne breaks Zaykin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Zaykin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zaykin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Wayne looking to improve position, pressing down on Zaykin's thigh with his hand. Zaykin seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Wayne paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Wayne's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Zaykin picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Valeriy Zaykin!
Valeriy Zaykin retains his heavyweight title!

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FIGHT
RATING
67%

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