Night of Champions- 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Suka Blitzkilf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Sidwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suka Blitzkilf could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mark Sidwell's chin.

Blitzkilf
vs
Sidwell

195 cm
18
204 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Suka Blitzkilf!
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, Mark Sidwell!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blitzkilf connects with a single shot there.
Sidwell tries for a takedown but Blitzkilf circles away easily

and Blitzkilf counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Blitzkilf.
Sidwell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sidwell blocking some punches.
Blitzkilf can't find room to land a body shot as Sidwell controls the action.

Blitzkilf lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Sidwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blitzkilf pulls his head out easily.
Blitzkilf will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sidwell trying to control but Blitzkilf postures up.
Blitzkilf with the ground and pound but Sidwell uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Blitzkilf scoring with some ground and pound.

Sidwell looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Blitzkilf is defending well. Sidwell quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Blitzkilf has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sidwell celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

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

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FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yushin Okami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valery Vanchugov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yushin Okami could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Valery Vanchugov's chin.

Okami
vs
Vanchugov

188 cm
19
195 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

200 cm
26
188 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yushin Okami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valery Vanchugov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanchugov fails with the takedown
and Okami counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valery Vanchugov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanchugov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Okami counters with a huge right that knocks Vanchugov out cold! Okami is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yushin Okami!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pentti Hilkuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kowalski has chosen Petey Pablo - Freak a Leak as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hilkuri
vs
Kowalski

184 cm
19
193 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

186 cm
25
187 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Kobra Clothing Inc.

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pentti Hilkuri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michal Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilkuri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kowalski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hilkuri connects with an inside leg kick.
Hilkuri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kowalski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kowalski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hilkuri thows a body kick. Kowalski tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hilkuri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hilkuri.
Hilkuri is looking to slow Kowalski down with leg kicks.
Hilkuri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hilkuri scores with a sloppy right hand. Kowalski should have avoided that one.
A good leg kick by Hilkuri.
Kowalski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hilkuri punishes Kowalski's body with a nice straight punch.
Kowalski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pentti Hilkuri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilkuri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kowalski. That did some damage!
That kick from Hilkuri tenderised Kowalski's leg. Kowalski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pentti Hilkuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hilkuri - that will leave a mark!
Hilkuri scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kowalski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hilkuri.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hilkuri.
Hilkuri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hilkuri lands with a straight right. Kowalski didn't see that one coming.
Hilkuri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kowalski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hilkuri closes the distance but Kowalski moves to the side
enabling Kowalski to counter with a crisp jab.
Hilkuri keeps Kowalski at a distance using the push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hilkuri lands a front kick.
Kowalski looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilkuri lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kowalski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kowalski there as he acknowledges the shot.

Kowalski moves into range and clinches up with Hilkuri.
Hilkuri scores with a shoulder strike.
Hilkuri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kowalski or not.
Hilkuri lands a right hand.
Hilkuri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hilkuri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hilkuri lands with a left to the head.
Kowalski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hilkuri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hilkuri dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hilkuri lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Hilkuri.
Come on Hilkuri - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short body shot lands from Hilkuri as the two fighters clinch.
Hilkuri lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilkuri scores with a hook to the body.
Hilkuri stalling against the cage.
Hilkuri scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Hilkuri.
Hilkuri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Hilkuri.
A shot in the inside from Hilkuri.
Kowalski being controlled against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalski blocks an elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Hilkuri.
Hilkuri lands a right hand.
Hilkuri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kowalski backwards.
Hilkuri lands a shoulder strike.
Hilkuri just leaning against Kowalski, taking a breather.
Hilkuri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hilkuri lands a hook that snaps the head of Kowalski backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Hilkuri.
A body shot lands from Hilkuri.
A body shot lands from Hilkuri.
Hilkuri digs a right hand underneath Kowalski's ribcage. Kowalski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hilkuri slows down the pace here.
A right handed body shot lands from Hilkuri.
Hilkuri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hilkuri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hilkuri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hilkuri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hilkuri presses Kowalski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hilkuri lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A body shot lands from Hilkuri.
A right handed body shot lands from Hilkuri.
Hilkuri lands a body shot in the clinch.

Hilkuri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hilkuri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kowalski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Hilkuri dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hilkuri lands a leg kick that knocks Kowalski off balance momentarily.
Hilkuri closes the distance looking to clinch

and Kowalski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hilkuri is looking to control Kowalski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hilkuri avoid being mounted?
Kowalski is looking to take a break and control but Hilkuri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hilkuri knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kowalski on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hilkuri wants to improve his position but Kowalski is controlling well.
Hilkuri is in trouble now - Kowalski has advanced to mount!
Kowalski is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Hilkuri is in real trouble.
Hilkuri tries to break free.

Kowalski tightening his grip on Hilkuri, looking for the choke.
Hilkuri is trying to break free.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kowalski sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Hilkuri taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michal Kowalski!

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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randon Rett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randon Rett has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Penn
vs
Rett

175 cm
25
177 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

191 cm
26
181 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eddie Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Randon Rett!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Penn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rett is trying to get back to half guard.

Penn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rett is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Penn trying to control the action but Rett is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Penn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Penn controls the position.
Rett tries to bench press Penn off him but Penn keeps the position.
Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rett keeps working.
Rett is trying to work for a sweep but Penn has mounted him!
Penn with good strikes from the mount here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to control but Rett is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rett really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rett regains half guard.

Rett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Penn 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Penn is keen to just control but Rett is a slippery customer.

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

Penn is working for a kimura but Rett is defending it quite comfortably.

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.

Rett looking for submissions off his back.
Penn wants to take a breather but Rett is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Rett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Penn 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.

Rett tries to clinch but Penn moves away

and Penn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Penn.
Penn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Rett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Penn pushing down on Rett's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

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

Rett looking for submissions off his back.
Rett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Penn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn drops an elbow to the side of Rett's head.

Rett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Penn seems to be working for a kimura but Rett defends the submission attempt.
Penn uses his free foot to push down on Rett's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rett.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rett is desperately trying to improve his position but Penn has a good base and remains in mount.
Penn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rett is looking to escape.
Penn looking to finish Rett with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rett!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Penn working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Penn is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rett has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rett!
Rett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rett wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.

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.
Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Rett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Penn is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Penn has escaped and now he's on top!

Rett looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Penn has picked Rett up and slammed him! Rett can't keep hold of the triangle and Penn manages to pass to side control!

Penn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Penn dominated that second round.
That's time! Penn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Penn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Penn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Penn working away.
Penn throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Rett works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

Rett looking for submissions off his back.
Penn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Penn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rett defends it well.
Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rett keeps working.
Penn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Penn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

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.

Rett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Penn controlling the action here.
Eddie Penn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Penn wants to control but Rett is keeping him busy.

Rett actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rett wants to get back to full guard but Penn has mounted him!
Penn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Penn lands a nice shot to the head.

Penn is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rett is surviving well by controlling Penn's body position as best he can.
Penn trying to control but Rett is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn content just to control the position here.
Randon Rett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn working the ground and pound effectively.
Rett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Penn has control of Rett's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rett regains control of the situation pretty easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Penn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Penn 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 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Penn!

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FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Berry Nicolas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roax Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Nicolas
vs
Gracie

180 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
183 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Berry Nicolas!
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, Roax Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gracie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nicolas counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gracie takes a swing at Nicolas's ribcage but misses.
Nicolas moves out of range of the body kick from Gracie.
Nicolas slips a jab from Gracie.
Nicolas fails with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Gracie lands.
Nicolas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gracie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Nicolas is rocked!
Gracie misses with a hook.
Oh Nicolas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie dances in with a quick combination. Nicolas is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Gracie snaps Nicolas's head back. Nicolas stumbles backwards against the cage. Gracie steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Nicolas's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Nicolas just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roax Gracie!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Vdrobodan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Semki Est (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vdrobodan comes to the cage accompanied by bodryachkom. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vdrobodan
vs
Est

190 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Vdrobodan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Semki Est!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Est.
Est shoots in and drives through. Vdrobodan sprawls well.
Vdrobodan keeps the fight on the outside.
Est has a takedown stuffed.
Ivan Vdrobodan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Semki Est.

Vdrobodan gets a double leg takedown into Est's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vdrobodan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Est manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Est looking to control but Vdrobodan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vdrobodan is looking to get to half guard.
Vdrobodan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Est on the ground.

Est working for a guillotine from mount but Vdrobodan is in no mood to give up.
Vdrobodan is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Est content just to control the position here.

Est is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Vdrobodan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Est looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vdrobodan is desperately trying to improve his position but Est has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Est looking to secure an arm triangle but Vdrobodan defends it well.

Est get's back to his feet.
Est avoids the body shot from Vdrobodan.
Est tries to grapple but his opponent circles

so Vdrobodan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Est wants to sweep here but Vdrobodan controlling him for the moment.

Est is looking for a triangle but Vdrobodan pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Est is looking for a triangle but Vdrobodan pushes his legs off easily.
Vdrobodan won't allow Est to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vdrobodan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Est's head.
Vdrobodan looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vdrobodan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vdrobodan scoring with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Est is on top in guard.
Vdrobodan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Est trying to control the position from guard on top but Vdrobodan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Est looks gassed!

Est drops back looking for a leg! Vdrobodan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vdrobodan manages to kick Est off! Est jumps back into Vdrobodan's guard.
Est wants to control from the top but Vdrobodan keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vdrobodan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vdrobodan keeping moving, preventing Est from controlling successfully.
Est is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Semki Est has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Est shoots in for a takedown but Vdrobodan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Vdrobodan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Est did well to prevent Vdrobodan getting side control.

Est looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vdrobodan lands a nice short elbow.
Vdrobodan is trying to control the action in half guard but Est is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vdrobodan 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.

Vdrobodan is working for a kimura here but Est manages to reverse the position and he's now in Vdrobodan's guard.
Vdrobodan working a defensive guard but Est manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Est gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Vdrobodan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vdrobodan throws a big right hand that misses.
Vdrobodan is pushing down on Est's leg trying to pass to half guard. Est is fighting to maintain full guard but Vdrobodan has managed to sneak the leg through.

Vdrobodan is working for a submission of some sort.
Vdrobodan prevents Est from standing back up.
Est is trying to control but can't.
Est manages to get to full guard.
Est is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Est is breathing heavily.
Vdrobodan throws a strike but Est rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vdrobodan keeping moving, preventing Est from controlling successfully.
Vdrobodan controls Est momentarily but Est frees himself.
Est trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Est stands up from Vdrobodan's guard - Est perhaps looking for a knockout.
Est tries to close the distance and clinch but Vdrobodan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vdrobodan misses with a looping right.

Vdrobodan looking to score a takedown here. Est is defending well but Vdrobodan drives through and ends up in Est's guard.

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

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

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FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kris Mahoney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yokkao Kaennorsing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mahoney's entrance music is Still Alive. A fine choice. Kris Mahoney has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mahoney
vs
Kaennorsing

180 cm
19
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

188 cm
20
197 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaennorsing swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaennorsing throws an overhand right that lands on Mahoney's shoulder, as Mahoney tries to avoid the shot.
Mahoney throws the left hand but Kaennorsing avoids the punch easily.

Kaennorsing darts in and clinches Mahoney up against the cage.
Mahoney throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mahoney pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mahoney blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kaennorsing.
Mahoney tries to land knees in the clinch but Kaennorsing avoids the damage to the body.
Mahoney throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mahoney misses with an elbow over the top.
Kaennorsing crunches a lovely knee into Mahoney's ribcage.
Kaennorsing lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mahoney or not.
Kaennorsing blocks the elbow strike.
Kaennorsing crunches a lovely knee into Mahoney's ribcage.
Kaennorsing avoids the elbow strike from Mahoney, against the cage.
Mahoney throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mahoney takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mahoney is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaennorsing lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mahoney tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kaennorsing avoids it.
Kaennorsing creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mahoney's defenses.
Mahoney takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mahoney is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kaennorsing is defending well for now.
Kaennorsing lands an elbow inside.
Kaennorsing pushes Mahoney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaennorsing lands a knee to the body.
Kaennorsing crunches a lovely knee into Mahoney's ribcage.
Mahoney takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mahoney takes an elbow to the temple.
Kaennorsing lands a nice elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaennorsing landing knees to the head.

It looks like Kris Mahoney has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kaennorsing.
Mahoney pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kaennorsing - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kaennorsing gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kaennorsing landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kaennorsing lands an elbow inside.
Kaennorsing just leaning against Mahoney, taking a breather.
Kaennorsing with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mahoney tries to land a knee to the head but Kaennorsing blocks with his arms.
Kaennorsing gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kaennorsing lands a knee to the head.
Kaennorsing creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mahoney's defenses.
Kaennorsing comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kaennorsing has Mahoney pushed against the cage.
Kaennorsing using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kaennorsing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Kaennorsing.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kaennorsing obliges.
Mahoney takes an elbow to the temple.
Kaennorsing putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mahoney in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kaennorsing landing knees to the body.
Kaennorsing lands a good knee to the midsection. Mahoney won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaennorsing taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kaennorsing presses Mahoney against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kaennorsing using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kaennorsing obliges.
Kaennorsing lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mahoney throws an elbow but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Kaennorsing.
Mahoney throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kaennorsing is stalling here.
Mahoney takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kaennorsing.
Kaennorsing working Mahoney over with knees to the body.
Kaennorsing lands an elbow that stopped Mahoney in his tracks for a moment.
Kaennorsing landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kaennorsing lands an elbow that stopped Mahoney in his tracks for a moment.
Kaennorsing landing knees to the body.
Kaennorsing landing knees to the body.
Kaennorsing avoiding damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kaennorsing.
Kaennorsing crunches a lovely knee into Mahoney's ribcage.
Kaennorsing lands an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Kaennorsing.
Kaennorsing unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaennorsing using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mahoney takes an elbow to the temple.
Kaennorsing lands an elbow inside.
Kaennorsing lands a knee to the body.
Kaennorsing lands a good knee to the midsection. Mahoney won't want to take too many of those.
Kaennorsing lands an elbow inside.
Kaennorsing crunches a lovely knee into Mahoney's ribcage.
Kaennorsing lands an elbow just above Mahoney 's eye.
Kaennorsing lands a nice elbow.
Kaennorsing on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mahoney just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kaennorsing's brow.
Kaennorsing blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mahoney throws an elbow but misses.
Kaennorsing scores a nice knee to the body.
Kaennorsing putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mahoney in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kaennorsing is pushing Mahoney up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kaennorsing lands an elbow inside that Mahoney shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kaennorsing.
Kaennorsing unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mahoney lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mahoney obliges.
Nice elbow from Kaennorsing.
Mahoney missing with knees to the body.
Kaennorsing lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaennorsing avoids the elbow strike from Mahoney, against the cage.
Kaennorsing avoids the elbow strike from Mahoney, against the cage.
Mahoney tries to land a knee to the head but Kaennorsing blocks with his arms.
Mahoney looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mahoney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kaennorsing has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kaennorsing landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kaennorsing lands an elbow just above Mahoney 's eye.
Kaennorsing just leaning against Mahoney, taking a breather.
Kaennorsing lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Kaennorsing.
Kaennorsing lands a nice elbow.
Kaennorsing lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kaennorsing lands a nice elbow.
Kaennorsing avoiding damage as Mahoney throws knees to the body.
Kaennorsing lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mahoney just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kaennorsing's brow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kaennorsing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kaennorsing with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kaennorsing gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kaennorsing lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaennorsing is pushing Mahoney up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kaennorsing unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kaennorsing obliges.
Kaennorsing unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yokkao Kaennorsing dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kris Mahoney's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kaennorsing fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mahoney, pushing him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kaennorsing obliges.
Mahoney tries to land knees in the clinch but Kaennorsing avoids the damage to the body.
Kaennorsing landing knees to the body.
Kaennorsing lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kaennorsing takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mahoney misses with an elbow strike.
Kaennorsing has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mahoney letting Kaennorsing take a breather here.
Kaennorsing lands an elbow inside that Mahoney shrugs off.
Mahoney misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kaennorsing.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kaennorsing - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kaennorsing.
Kaennorsing blocks an elbow strike from Mahoney.
Kaennorsing lands a nice elbow.
Mahoney misses with an elbow over the top.
Kaennorsing lands an elbow inside.
Kaennorsing lands a nice elbow.
Kaennorsing creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mahoney's defenses.
Kaennorsing avoids the elbow strike from Mahoney, against the cage.
Kaennorsing dodges an elbow strike from Mahoney.
Kaennorsing lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahoney takes an elbow to the temple.
Kaennorsing lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaennorsing lands an elbow just above Mahoney 's eye.
Mahoney tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kaennorsing avoids it.
Mahoney missing with knees to the body.
Mahoney misses with an elbow strike.
Kaennorsing avoids the elbow strike from Mahoney, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Kaennorsing.
Kaennorsing is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kaennorsing.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mahoney throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mahoney throws an elbow but misses.
Kaennorsing lands a good knee to the midsection. Mahoney won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kaennorsing lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kaennorsing scores a nice knee to the body.
Mahoney throws an elbow but it misses.
Kaennorsing blocks an elbow strike.
Kaennorsing is struggling to control the position.
Mahoney comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kaennorsing avoids a wild elbow strike from Mahoney.
Mahoney creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mahoney pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kaennorsing lands an elbow that stopped Mahoney in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kaennorsing.
Kaennorsing blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mahoney pushes off an throws an elbow but Kaennorsing leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaennorsing pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mahoney is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kaennorsing is defending well for now.
Kaennorsing creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mahoney's defenses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kaennorsing.
Kaennorsing working Mahoney over with knees to the body.
Mahoney tries a knee to the head but Kaennorsing blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Kaennorsing.
Mahoney misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kaennorsing.
Mahoney missing with knees to the body.
Kaennorsing comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kaennorsing lands an elbow just above Mahoney 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kaennorsing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mahoney tries a knee to the head but Kaennorsing blocks it.
Kaennorsing is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaennorsing leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kaennorsing lands a good knee to the midsection. Mahoney won't want to take too many of those.
Kaennorsing unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mahoney lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mahoney takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees to the body from Kaennorsing.
Kaennorsing lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kaennorsing lands an elbow that stopped Mahoney in his tracks for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaennorsing blocks an elbow strike from Mahoney.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kaennorsing.
Kaennorsing creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mahoney's defenses.
Kaennorsing on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kaennorsing is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mahoney missing with knees to the body.
Kaennorsing scores a nice knee to the body.
Kaennorsing creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mahoney's defenses.
Kaennorsing creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mahoney's defenses.
Kaennorsing landing knees to the head.
The referee calls for Kaennorsing to work.
Kaennorsing lands a left hand.
Kaennorsing stalling.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kaennorsing.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kaennorsing.
Kaennorsing's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mahoney pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kaennorsing comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kaennorsing with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kaennorsing obliges.
Kaennorsing blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Kaennorsing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaennorsing lands an elbow inside that Mahoney shrugs off.
Mahoney tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mahoney looking to throw knees to the head but Kaennorsing is blocking nicely.
Kaennorsing is struggling to control the position.
Kaennorsing lands a nice elbow.
Kaennorsing blocks an elbow strike.
Kaennorsing just leaning against Mahoney, taking a breather.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kaennorsing.
Mahoney with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kaennorsing using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kaennorsing working Mahoney over with knees to the body.
Mahoney misses with an elbow over the top.
Kaennorsing holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mahoney takes an elbow to the forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahoney takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kaennorsing has Mahoney pressed against the cage.
Kaennorsing lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaennorsing avoiding damage as Mahoney throws knees to the body.
Kaennorsing lands a knee to the body.
Mahoney throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mahoney misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kaennorsing.
Kaennorsing stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yokkao Kaennorsing showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kris Mahoney's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kaennorsing throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mahoney's head.

Mahoney closes the distance and pushes Kaennorsing back into the cage.
Mahoney with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kaennorsing lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kaennorsing blocks the elbow strike.
Kaennorsing lands a knee to the body.
Yokkao Kaennorsing seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mahoney takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kaennorsing lands a damaging elbow.
Mahoney tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kaennorsing lands an elbow inside.
Kaennorsing blocks an elbow strike from Mahoney.
Kaennorsing lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kaennorsing blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mahoney takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Kaennorsing.
Kaennorsing lands a good knee to the midsection. Mahoney won't want to take too many of those.
Mahoney takes an elbow to the temple.
Kaennorsing lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kaennorsing lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kaennorsing lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kaennorsing.
Kaennorsing lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaennorsing lands an elbow just above Mahoney 's eye.
Kaennorsing scores with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kaennorsing.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mahoney throws an elbow but misses.
Mahoney looking to throw knees to the head but Kaennorsing is blocking nicely.
Kaennorsing is leaning against Mahoney and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kaennorsing taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kaennorsing lands an elbow just above Mahoney 's eye.
Kaennorsing lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mahoney throws an elbow but misses.
Mahoney throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kaennorsing blocks the elbow strike.
Kaennorsing lands a nice knee to the body.
Kaennorsing lands an elbow inside that Mahoney shrugs off.
Mahoney takes an elbow to the temple.
Mahoney takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kaennorsing lands an uppercut.
Kaennorsing gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kaennorsing slowing the pace effectively.
Mahoney misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kaennorsing.
Mahoney pushes off an throws an elbow but Kaennorsing leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kris Mahoney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaennorsing avoiding damage as Mahoney throws knees to the body.
Kaennorsing comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kaennorsing.
Kaennorsing lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The referee is keeping an eye on Kaennorsing - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kaennorsing lands an elbow that stopped Mahoney in his tracks for a moment.
Mahoney tries to land a knee to the head but Kaennorsing blocks with his arms.
Mahoney tries to land a knee to the head but Kaennorsing blocks with his arms.
Kaennorsing utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Come on Kaennorsing - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mahoney throws an elbow but misses.
Kaennorsing crunches a lovely knee into Mahoney's ribcage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mahoney just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kaennorsing's brow.
Kaennorsing blocks an elbow strike from Mahoney.
Kaennorsing putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mahoney in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mahoney trying to land knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kaennorsing - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kaennorsing crunches a lovely knee into Mahoney's ribcage.
Mahoney takes an elbow to the temple.
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!
Kaennorsing putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mahoney in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Kaennorsing to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mahoney takes an elbow to the temple.
Mahoney takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees to the body from Kaennorsing.
Kaennorsing has Mahoney pushed against the cage.
Mahoney misses with an elbow over the top.
Kaennorsing avoids the elbow strike from Mahoney, against the cage.
Kaennorsing lands a nice elbow.
Mahoney pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mahoney takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mahoney trying to land knees to the body.
Kaennorsing just leaning against Mahoney, taking a breather.
Kaennorsing scores with a hook to the body.
Mahoney throws an elbow but it misses.
Mahoney takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kaennorsing lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mahoney letting Kaennorsing take a breather here.
Mahoney looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mahoney tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kaennorsing avoids it.
Mahoney throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kaennorsing blocks it with crossed arms.
Mahoney takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yokkao Kaennorsing is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaennorsing avoids a wild elbow strike from Mahoney.
Mahoney with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kaennorsing lands an elbow that stopped Mahoney in his tracks for a moment.
Kaennorsing comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kaennorsing lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kaennorsing.
Kaennorsing on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kaennorsing lands a shoulder strike.
Mahoney tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kaennorsing avoids it.
Mahoney takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kaennorsing lands an elbow inside that Mahoney shrugs off.
Kaennorsing lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mahoney is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kaennorsing is defending well for now.
A knee to the head by Kaennorsing.
Kaennorsing landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kaennorsing comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kaennorsing lands a shoulder strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaennorsing lands an elbow that stopped Mahoney in his tracks for a moment.
Kaennorsing lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kaennorsing avoiding damage as Mahoney throws knees to the body.
Kaennorsing lands an elbow inside.
Kaennorsing lands an elbow just above Mahoney 's eye.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 24:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yokkao Kaennorsing!

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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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Mc Nothing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Karalin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerry Mc Nothing has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Mc Nothing
vs
Karalin

215 cm
28
322 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

176 cm
25
285 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Experienced

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jerry Mc Nothing!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Karalin!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karalin swats away the attempt to clinch by Mc Nothing.

Mc Nothing clinches up against the cage.
Karalin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mc Nothing smiles and moves away.
Karalin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mc Nothing's waist but Mc Nothing gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Karalin off to one side.

Mc Nothing moves into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mc Nothing.

It looks like Alexander Karalin has been cut.
Mc Nothing lands an elbow inside that Karalin shrugs off.
Mc Nothing lands a good knee to the midsection. Karalin won't want to take too many of those.
Karalin looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karalin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mc Nothing lands a nice elbow.

That has opened up Alexander Karalin's cut even more.
Mc Nothing creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Karalin's defenses.

The cut above Alexander Karalin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Karalin takes an elbow to the temple.

Alexander Karalin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jerry Mc Nothing!
Jerry Mc Nothing retains his super heavyweight title!

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Hosnia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduard Limonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Limonov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. LollyPop - Танцуй, суч kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Eduard Limonov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hosnia
vs
Limonov

200 cm
26
168 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
166 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

PEGASUS FIGHT WEAR $6 and Laundering 90%

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Richard Hosnia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eduard Limonov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hosnia throws a leg kick that is checked

and Limonov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hosnia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hosnia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hosnia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Hosnia is looking for a triangle but Limonov pushes his legs off easily.
Hosnia wants to sweep here but Limonov controlling him for the moment.
Limonov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hosnia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Limonov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hosnia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Limonov has managed to get both his arms back between Hosnia's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Limonov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hosnia keeping moving, preventing Limonov from controlling successfully.
Limonov won't allow Hosnia to sweep him here.
Limonov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hosnia wants to sweep here but Limonov controlling him for the moment.
Hosnia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Limonov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hosnia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Limonov is one step ahead there.

Hosnia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Limonov is aware though and is defending well.
Hosnia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Limonov wants to control from the top but Hosnia keeps moving.
Hosnia is trying to keep Limonov in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hosnia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Limonov controls the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hosnia keeping moving, preventing Limonov from controlling successfully.

Eduard Limonov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Limonov checks a leg kick.
Eduard Limonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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.

Limonov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hosnia's guard.
Limonov being controlled here momentarily.

Hosnia is looking for a triangle but Limonov pushes his legs off easily.
Hosnia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Limonov trying to control but Hosnia is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hosnia controls Limonov momentarily but Limonov frees himself.
Limonov throws a strike but Hosnia rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Limonov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Limonov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hosnia counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Hosnia is predictable there

and Limonov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hosnia!
Hosnia is desperately trying to improve his position but Limonov has a good base and remains in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hosnia regains half guard.
Limonov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hosnia tries to get to full guard but Limonov has control of the leg.
Hosnia trying to control but Limonov postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hosnia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hosnia wants to sweep here but Limonov controlling him for the moment.
Hosnia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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.

Hosnia looking for a guillotine here but Limonov defends easily.
Limonov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Hosnia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Limonov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hosnia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Limonov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hosnia wants to sweep here but Limonov controlling him for the moment.
Limonov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Eduard Limonov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A low kick from Hosnia is predictable there

and Limonov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hosnia won't be happy with that.
Limonov is staying tight to Hosnia's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Limonov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hosnia's legs.
Hosnia is looking to reverse the position.
Hosnia can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Limonov trying to control the action but Hosnia is working from the bottom.
Hosnia sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Limonov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hosnia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Limonov slows the pace down in half guard.
Hosnia wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduard Limonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hosnia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Limonov tries to work over Hosnia's front leg with a kick but Hosnia checks it.
Limonov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hosnia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Limonov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hosnia quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hosnia gets full guard.
Hosnia is controlling Limonov's posture.
Hosnia looking for a sweep. Not yet Hosnia, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hosnia looking for a guillotine here but Limonov defends easily.
Limonov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hosnia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Limonov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hosnia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Hosnia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Limonov defends well.
Limonov is stalling in the full guard.

Hosnia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hosnia wants to sweep here but Limonov controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Limonov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Hosnia has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Limonov is looking to defend but Hosnia has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Limonov! Hosnia pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Limonov taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Richard Hosnia!
Richard Hosnia is the new welterweight champion!

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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
41%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Souleymane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali Souleymane will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Jones
vs
Souleymane

183 cm
25
205 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

198 cm
20
217 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Determined

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brian Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ali Souleymane!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones feints and as Souleymane raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

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

Jones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Souleymane dives on top into guard.
Souleymane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Jones working for a triangle but Souleymane defends it easily.
Souleymane must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Souleymane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Souleymane trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.

Souleymane is sitting in close to Jones's body. Jones has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Souleymane is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Souleymane is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jones.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brian Jones!
Brian Jones retains his light heavyweight title!