WFC Russia 16: LA Vs Russia PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Ewert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Diablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ewert comes to the cage accompanied by HERO OF WAR. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ewert
vs
Diablo

193 cm
27
274 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

200 cm
20
280 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Ewert!
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, Pablo Diablo!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diablo looks to clinch
and Ewert counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diablo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ewert swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diablo slips a jab and a cross from Ewert.
Ewert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Ewert moves into the clinch successfully.
Diablo is trying to break free.

Diablo pulls guard.

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

Ewert stands and steps away. Diablo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ewert tries to clinch but Diablo is having none of it.
Diablo shoots for a double leg takedown but Ewert sprawls well. He's pushed Diablo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diablo tries to close the distance and clinch but Ewert swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Ewert gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ewert stalling in the clinch but Diablo improves position.
Ewert is pressed up against the cage. Diablo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ewert down to the mat. Ewert avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Diablo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ewert tries to clinch but Diablo moves out of range.
Diablo stalks Ewert and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ewert's face. Ewert staggers backwards, shaken.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ewert keeps the fight on the outside.
Ewert shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diablo defends it nicely.

Diablo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Diablo looks gassed!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Ewert!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adam Malyszowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Deleon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Malyszowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Malyszowski
vs
Deleon

166 cm
20
135 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

170 cm
20
144 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adam Malyszowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jay Deleon!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Deleon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Deleon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Malyszowski scores with a one two! Deleon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Deleon clinches up with Malyszowski and pushes him back against the cage.
Deleon looking to stall.
Deleon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Deleon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Adam Malyszowski has been cut.

Deleon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malyszowski misses with the combination.
Deleon wants to clinch up but Malyszowski keeps it at a distance.

Deleon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Deleon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Deleon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deleon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jay Deleon hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Deleon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Deleon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malyszowski as he avoids it easily.
Deleon wants to clinch up but Malyszowski keeps it at a distance.
Deleon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Malyszowski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Deleon throws a series of strikes that have Malyszowski backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deleon shoots for a double leg takedown but Malyszowski sprawls well. He's pushed Deleon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A punch combination from Malyszowski misses.
Deleon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Malyszowski.
Malyszowski is breathing heavily.
Malyszowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deleon.
Adam Malyszowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deleon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malyszowski swivels and escapes.
Adam Malyszowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Deleon.
Sloppy strikes from Malyszowski. Those never looked like landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Malyszowski. No joy for Deleon on that attempt.
Malyszowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Deleon moves into the clinch.
Malyszowski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Deleon holding his opponent close, against the cage.

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

Deleon 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.
Deleon content to stall in guard here.
Deleon wants to pass the guard but Malyszowski is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jay Deleon hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Deleon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Malyszowski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deleon slows the pace down.

Deleon decides to stand up, so the ref orders Malyszowski to his feet.
Malyszowski keeps the fight on the outside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deleon wants to clinch up but Malyszowski keeps it at a distance.
Deleon wants to clinch.

Deleon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malyszowski, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Deleon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Malyszowski's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Deleon tries for a takedown but Malyszowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A combination from Malyszowski does no damage.
Deleon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Adam Malyszowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malyszowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Deleon.
Deleon blocks a low kick nicely.
Deleon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malyszowski as he avoids it easily.
Deleon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adam Malyszowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Deleon.
Deleon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malyszowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malyszowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Deleon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Deleon doesn't manage to clinch there - Malyszowski circles away.
Malyszowski throws a series of punches but Deleon moves out of range.
Deleon tries to bum rush Malyszowski with a series of wild strikes but Malyszowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Deleon stuffs the takedown attempt from Malyszowski. Malyszowski gets slowly back to his feet.

Deleon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deleon is trying to control the action in half guard but Malyszowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Deleon seems content to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jay Deleon.
Deleon looks to land a combination. Malyszowski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Deleon doesn't manage to clinch there - Malyszowski circles away.
Deleon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Malyszowski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jay Deleon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Deleon is looking to clinch.
Malyszowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Deleon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Malyszowski takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

Deleon rushes Malyszowski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Deleon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Malyszowski's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Deleon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Deleon forces Malyszowski back against the cage and clinches.
Deleon lands an elbow that stopped Malyszowski in his tracks for a moment.
Malyszowski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Deleon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deleon looking to slow down the pace here.
Deleon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Deleon has picked Malyszowski up - he's going for a ride! Deleon dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Deleon not doing much here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jay Deleon hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Malyszowski enables Deleon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Malyszowski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Deleon stands up and waves to Malyszowski to follow him.

Malyszowski gets tackled into the cage by Deleon. Deleon maintains the clinch.
Deleon goes for a takedown attempt but Malyszowski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Deleon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Deleon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malyszowski, pushing him back against the cage.
Deleon lands a damaging elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malyszowski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Still in the clinch, Deleon scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malyszowski takes a knee right on the jaw!

Deleon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malyszowski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Deleon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Deleon.
Deleon is pushing down on Malyszowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Malyszowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Deleon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Malyszowski wants to get back to his feet.
Malyszowski trying to control here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deleon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Deleon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adam Malyszowski's cut.
That's time! Malyszowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Deleon pushes Malyszowski away with a front kick.
Deleon is looking to clinch.

Deleon rushes Malyszowski and presses him up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Deleon.
Deleon lands a hook that snaps the head of Malyszowski backwards.
Malyszowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malyszowski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Deleon pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Deleon tightens his grip and picks Malyszowski up, before dumping him to the ground. Malyszowski manages to land in guard.
Deleon wants to control from the top but Malyszowski keeps moving.

Jay Deleon has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Deleon tries to clinch there but Malyszowski circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malyszowski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Deleon darts in and clinches Malyszowski up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malyszowski tries to score a body lock takedown but Deleon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Deleon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Malyszowski pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deleon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malyszowski.
Malyszowski misses with an uppercut.
Deleon wants to clinch.
Deleon tries to close the distance and clinch but Malyszowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Deleon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malyszowski, pushing him back against the cage.
Jay Deleon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Deleon crunches a lovely knee into Malyszowski's ribcage.
Deleon controlling the action here for a moment.
Deleon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Malyszowski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Deleon gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jay Deleon was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Malyszowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Deleon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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!
Malyszowski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Deleon has Malyszowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Malyszowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Adam Malyszowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Deleon.
Deleon scores a nice knee to the body.
Deleon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Deleon landing knees to the head.
Malyszowski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Deleon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Malyszowski's defenses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deleon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Malyszowski's face.
Deleon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Deleon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Deleon digs a right hand into Malyszowski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malyszowski's gas tank.
Deleon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Malyszowski wants a takedown.

Deleon lands a takedown into guard.
Deleon 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.

Jay Deleon has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Malyszowski misses with a two punch combination.
Horrible takedown by Deleon or perhaps it was just good defense by Malyszowski which made him look bad.
Malyszowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Deleon but Deleon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Deleon tries to clinch there but Malyszowski circles away.
Deleon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deleon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Malyszowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Deleon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Deleon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Malyszowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Deleon tries to clinch but Malyszowski is having none of it.

Deleon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deleon controlling from the top position.
Adam Malyszowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jay Deleon hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Malyszowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Deleon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jay Deleon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Deleon darts in and clinches Malyszowski up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Deleon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Deleon 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Deleon!

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Welsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valera Nikolaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Welsh
vs
Nikolaev

180 cm
26
186 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

183 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Welsh!
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, Valera Nikolaev!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Welsh.
Welsh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nikolaev. Nikolaev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like Valera Nikolaev has been cut.
Welsh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Welsh's corner calls for a 1-2. Welsh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Welsh lands with a nice combination. Nikolaev backs away looking to recover.

Nikolaev is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikolaev loses concentration momentarily and Welsh pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Nikolaev crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Welsh finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Welsh!

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hype
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Victor Lenin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaromir Jag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Lenin
vs
Jag

200 cm
26
145 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

165 cm
26
130 lbs
13 - 21 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Lenin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 21 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jaromir Jag!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jag gets a clinch.
Lenin avoids a wild elbow strike from Jag.
Jag managing to block the knees to the body from Lenin.
Jag is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A hook to the body from Jag.
Lenin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jag misses with a body punch.
Jag wants to get back to striking at distance but Lenin won't allow it.
Lenin tries to circle away but Jag has him pinned against the cage.
Jag prevents Lenin from breaking the clinch.
Lenin tries to circle away but Jag has him pinned against the cage.
Lenin keeps control of Jag as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lenin avoiding damage as Jag throws knees to the body.
Jag missing with knees to the body.
Lenin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lenin manages to break the clinch.
Jaromir Jag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jag moves into the clinch successfully.

Lenin breaks the clinch.
Lenin connects with the punch.
Lenin throws a nice looking combination but Jag bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Jag closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jag blocks a body shot from Lenin.
Jag looking to stall.
Jag misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lenin slowing the pace effectively.
Jag lands an elbow inside that Lenin shrugs off.
Lenin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

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

Jag gets a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lenin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lenin is looking to break free of the clinch but Jag has double underhooks.
Lenin tries to break the clinch but Jag is controlling the position.
Jag just leaning against Lenin, taking a breather.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jag misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lenin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jag can't find room to land a body shot as Lenin controls the action.
Lenin is trying to break the clinch but Jag is controlling him.
Jag misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lenin.
Lenin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lenin with a knee to the head.
Lenin misses with a knee strike.
Lenin looking to slow down the pace here.

Lenin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jag rushes Lenin and presses him up against the cage.
Jag keeps control of Lenin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lenin is trying to break the clinch but Jag has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jag.
Lenin pushes Jag back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jag is looking to break free of the clinch but Lenin has double underhooks.
Jag wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lenin has him pressed against the cage.
Jag crunches a lovely knee into Lenin's ribcage.
Lenin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lenin is trying to maintain a safe position but Jag gets an underhook and turns Lenin into the cage.
Lenin lands a body punch in the clinch.

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

Jag darts in and clinches Lenin up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lenin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lenin misses with the combination.

Jag clinches up against the cage.
Jag lands a knee to the body.
Jag is looking to control Lenin's arms but Lenin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jag has his back to the cage.
Lenin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jag gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jag misses with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lenin digs a right hand into Jag's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jag's gas tank.

Lenin breaks the clinch.

Jag closes the distance and clinches.
Lenin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jag's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jaromir Jag will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jag closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Lenin manages to break the clinch.

Jag drives through and clinches with Lenin against the cage.
Lenin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lenin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jag unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lenin wants to get back to striking at distance but Jag won't allow it.
Lenin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jag walks away with a smile on his face. Lenin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Jag clinches.
Lenin tries to break free but Jag pushes him back against the cage.
Jag tries to land knees in the clinch but Lenin avoids the damage to the body.
Lenin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lenin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lenin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jag lands with a slapping head kick.
Lenin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jag.
No joy there for Lenin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Jag forces Lenin back against the cage and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short body shot lands from Lenin as the two fighters clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jag has Lenin pressed against the cage, preventing Lenin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lenin is trying to break the clinch but Jag has him pressed against the cage.
Lenin can't break the clinch.
Jag slows down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lenin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lenin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lenin blocks the body kick.
Lenin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jag circles away quickly and effectively.

Jag clinches.
Lenin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lenin tries to stall but Jag uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jag keeps control of Lenin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lenin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Lenin manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jag clinches with his opponent.
Lenin wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jag looking to throw knees to the head but Lenin is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jag misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lenin.
Lenin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jag holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lenin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jag avoids a wild elbow strike from Lenin.
Lenin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Lenin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Lenin.
Jaromir Jag is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Lenin tries to keep at a distance but Jag has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Lenin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jag trying to land knees to the body.
Jag blocks a body shot from Lenin.
Lenin is looking to break free of the clinch but Jag has double underhooks.
Lenin blocks an elbow strike from Jag.
Lenin misses with the head strike.
Jag tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lenin avoids it.
Lenin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lenin managing to block the knees to the body from Jag.
Lenin working hard to break the clinch.
Jaromir Jag seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jag is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lenin is defending well for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jag tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jag lands an elbow that stopped Lenin in his tracks for a moment.
Jag tries to break the clinch but Lenin is controlling the position.
Lenin taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jaromir Jag will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Jag moves into range and clinches up with Lenin.
Jag is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lenin is defending well for now.
Lenin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lenin is trying to break the clinch but Jag has him pressed against the cage.
Jag misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lenin.
Jag tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lenin avoids it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jag.
Jag is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lenin working hard to break the clinch.

Lenin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lenin avoids a kick to the body.

Jag forces Lenin back against the cage and clinches.

Lenin breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lenin slips a jab and a cross from Jag.

Jag clinches up with Lenin and pushes him back against the cage.
Jag looking to stall.
Lenin wants to break free but Jag has control.
Lenin wants to break free but Jag has control.
Lenin tries a body shot but Jag blocks it.
Lenin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jag has him pressed against the cage.
Lenin is trying to push Jag away but Jag has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lenin is trying to break free.
Lenin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jag is keeping busy.

Lenin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jag throws a sloppy head kick and Lenin moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Lenin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Jag has Lenin up against the cage in a clinch.
Jag keeps control of Lenin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jag missing with knees to the body.

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

Jag closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lenin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lenin is trying to break the clinch but Jag has him pressed against the cage.
Lenin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jag's elbow.
Lenin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lenin takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lenin looking to slow down the pace here.
Lenin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lenin is trying to push Jag away but Jag has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jag.
Jag is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lenin is defending well for now.
Jag gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lenin.
Lenin has had enough of the clinch but Jag keeps him there for the moment.
Lenin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jag misses with a hook from the clinch.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lenin tries to clinch up but Jag circles away and keeps his distance.
Lenin needs to keep his hands up - Jag had a free shot at his head there.

Jag has closed the distance and engaged Lenin in a clinch.
Lenin wants to break the clinch but can't.

Lenin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jag sizes up Lenin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Jag clinches.
Knees to the body from Jag.
Lenin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lenin wants to get back to striking at distance but Jag won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lenin tries to break free but Jag pushes him back against the cage.

Lenin manages to break the clinch.
Victor Lenin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jag gets in close and instigates a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaromir Jag comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jag 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaromir Jag!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kymbo Slyce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Zadoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pablo Zadoff has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kymbo Slyce's chin.

Slyce
vs
Zadoff

169 cm
25
130 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
28
140 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kymbo Slyce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pablo Zadoff!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zadoff lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Slyce doesn't manage to clinch there - Zadoff circles away.
Slyce throws a right hand that Zadoff ducks under and follows up with a left that Zadoff also avoids with ease.
Zadoff tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Zadoff. No joy for Slyce on that attempt.
Zadoff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zadoff connects with a high kick.

Slyce is rocked!
Zadoff slips a jab from Slyce.
Oh Slyce is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zadoff lands a big head kick that sends Slyce to the canvas! Zadoff follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Zadoff!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kiko Kaluma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wand Sapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiko Kaluma is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Kaluma
vs
Sapp

190 cm
20
140 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

165 cm
24
145 lbs
7 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kiko Kaluma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wand Sapp!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sapp looks to clinch

and Kaluma counters with a shoot takedown. Sapp fights it but they end up in guard.

Sapp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kaluma defends it easily.
Kaluma throws a big right hand that misses.
Kaluma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Sapp working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaluma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaluma manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaluma works over Sapp with some ground and pound from guard.
Kaluma is looking to work some ground and pound but Sapp has wrist control.
Sapp is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kaluma is controlling him.
Kaluma postures up in Sapp's guard and throws a big left but Sapp blocks it.
Kaluma landing some decent shots from guard.
Kaluma stands up over Sapp, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Sapp is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kaluma with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaluma distracts Sapp with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kaluma throwing strikes from guard but Sapp blocks nicely.
Kaluma postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kaluma makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kaluma landing some decent shots from guard.
Kaluma works over Sapp with some ground and pound from guard.

Kaluma has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sapp to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kaluma is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sapp pulls down on the head and he's put Kaluma to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wand Sapp!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Destruction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russian Experiment III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Destruction comes to the cage accompanied by Earth Sized Microwave by Japanese Torture Comedy Hour. Experiment III has chosen Come To Daddy as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Destruction
vs
Experiment III

179 cm
27
165 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

174 cm
30
169 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Resistance
[JMFC] 160!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dick Destruction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russian Experiment III!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Experiment III fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Destruction avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Destruction.
Experiment III circles away from the clinch attempt
and Experiment III counters with a stiff right hand.
Destruction throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Destruction swinging wildly here.
Destruction throws a hook to the side of Experiment III's head but Experiment III sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the liver by Experiment III. Beautiful body shot.
Destruction tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Experiment III paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Experiment III uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Destruction.
Destruction lands a nice leg kick that just misses Experiment III's sensitive parts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment III fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Destruction fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Experiment III, pushing him back against the cage.
Experiment III has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Destruction avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dick Destruction has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russian Experiment III.
Destruction prevents a body shot from Experiment III.
Experiment III misses with a punch to the body.
Destruction throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Destruction prevents a body shot from Experiment III.
Destruction tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Experiment III avoids it.
Destruction throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Experiment III.
Destruction lands an elbow inside that Experiment III shrugs off.
Experiment III doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Experiment III can't find room to land a body shot as Destruction controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Destruction throws an elbow but misses.
Destruction lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Experiment III has a couple of punches blocked by Destruction.
Experiment III on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III is working Destruction over against the cage.
Destruction lands a good knee to the midsection. Experiment III won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Experiment III has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Destruction avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Experiment III goes for a takedown attempt but Destruction pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Destruction, as that shot connected.
Destruction moves to clinch but Experiment III breaks away
and Experiment III counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Experiment III keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Destruction slips a jab from Experiment III.
Destruction throws a leg kick but Experiment III sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Destruction fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Experiment III scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Destruction doesn't seem bothered though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sloppy strikes from Destruction. Those never looked like landing.
Experiment III steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Destruction.
Experiment III closes this distance looking for a takedown but Destruction circles away.
Destruction slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Destruction moves forwards but Experiment III connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Experiment III takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Destruction throws a push kick but Experiment III slaps the foot to one side.
Destruction fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Destruction. Beautiful body shot.
Destruction throws a leg kick but Experiment III sees it coming and moves out of range.
Destruction slips under a jab from Experiment III.
Destruction lands with a straight right. Experiment III didn't see that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Destruction looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Destruction fails in his attempt to clinch.
Experiment III closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Destruction slips a straight right by Experiment III.
Destruction keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Destruction fails with an attempt to clinch.
Experiment III lands with an overhand left.

Destruction gets caught napping as Experiment III dives in and scores a takedown. Destruction manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment III stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Destruction swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Experiment III is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Destruction bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Experiment III's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Destruction throws a chopping leg kick but Experiment III manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Destruction throws a right hand that Experiment III ducks under and follows up with a left that Experiment III also avoids with ease.
Destruction misses with an uppercut. Experiment III saw that one coming.
Destruction swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Destruction works Experiment III's body with a nice hook.
Destruction pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Destruction throws a looping overhand right but Experiment III ducks down to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Destruction.
Destruction tries to clinch there but Experiment III circles away.
Experiment III fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Experiment III fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Destruction avoids it really well and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Destruction.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment III tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Destruction was well out of range. Poor timing from Experiment III.
Experiment III throws a jab when Destruction was well out of range.
Experiment III fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Destruction avoids it really well and circles away.
Dick Destruction has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russian Experiment III.
A looping hook to the body misses from Experiment III. Destruction does a little dance to reset his feet.
Destruction lunges at Experiment III with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Experiment III's hand.
Destruction has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Destruction there as he acknowledges the shot.
Experiment III walks into a stiff left hand from Destruction.
Destruction looks to land a combination but Experiment III avoids it well.
Experiment III misses with a jab, cross combination.
Destruction misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destruction thumps Experiment III with a low kick.
Destruction with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Destruction scores with a body shot.
Experiment III blocks a leg kick.
Destruction scores with a jab to the head.
Destruction throws a low kick but Experiment III moves out of range easily.
Destruction misses the jab.
Experiment III ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Destruction moves away.
Experiment III takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Destruction pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiment III blocks a head kick by Destruction.
Destruction throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Experiment III on the side of the head.
Experiment III has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Experiment III.
Experiment III on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Destruction. Destruction obviously looking to wear him down.
Destruction throws the left hand but Experiment III avoids the punch easily.
Destruction looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Destruction keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Destruction scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Experiment III scores with a shot to the body.
Destruction stuffs the takedown attempt from Experiment III. Experiment III gets slowly back to his feet.
Experiment III is breathing heavily.
Destruction connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dick Destruction is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III dives in and grabs Destruction's left leg, looking for a takedown. Destruction pushes down on Experiment III's head and hops out.
Experiment III takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Destruction is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Experiment III.
Destruction throws a body kick that misses.
Experiment III works the jab nicely.
Destruction tries to score with a low kick but Experiment III moves his leg out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Destruction. Experiment III does a little dance to reset his feet.

Destruction drives through and clinches with Experiment III against the cage.
Experiment III's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Experiment III misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Experiment III misses with a hook from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Destruction blocks a body shot from Experiment III.
Experiment III on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Experiment III misses with a punch to the body.
Experiment III swings wildly with an uppercut but Destruction uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Destruction lands a nice shot to the body.
Destruction uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Experiment III.
A jab from Destruction misses.
Experiment III ducks right into an uppercut from Destruction.
Destruction throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Experiment III sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Destruction jabs at Experiment III's body.
Destruction fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Experiment III throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Destruction tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Experiment III is in Destruction's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Experiment III connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Destruction trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Destruction escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Experiment III gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Destruction pulls Experiment III in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Dick Destruction just wasn't active enough.

Experiment III dives in and scores a takedown into Destruction's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destruction working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Experiment III.
Experiment III looking to pass the guard.
Experiment III working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Experiment III is looking to work some ground and pound but Destruction has wrist control.
Destruction is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Experiment III stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Destruction swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Experiment III loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Experiment III is looking to work some ground and pound but Destruction has wrist control.
Experiment III throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Destruction works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Experiment III takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Experiment III missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Experiment III is fighting to break Destruction's control of his arms but Destruction is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Experiment III working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Experiment III looking to pass the guard.
Experiment III throws a big right hand that misses.
Destruction looking for a sweep. Not yet Destruction, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destruction is pulling down on Experiment III's head. It's preventing any offense from Experiment III, at least for the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dick Destruction wasn't doing enough on the ground.
An inside leg kick lands from Destruction.
Experiment III throws an overhand right that lands on Destruction's shoulder, as Destruction tries to avoid the shot.
Experiment III misses with a wild body shot.
Experiment III punishes Destruction's body with a nice straight punch.
Destruction lands a nice shot that snaps Experiment III's head back.
Experiment III has a takedown stuffed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Destruction throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dick Destruction is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Destruction jabs Experiment III to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Russian Experiment III just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Destruction thows a body shot but no joy.
Experiment III looks to land a right hand but Destruction moved out of range.
Experiment III misses with a wild body shot.
Experiment III fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Destruction throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Destruction finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Destruction lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Destruction throws a series of punches but Experiment III moves out of range.
Experiment III misses with a looping left.
Destruction attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Destruction pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Experiment III keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Experiment III stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Destruction.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Destruction tries to clinch but Experiment III is having none of it.
Destruction connects with an inside leg kick.
Experiment III tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Destruction was well out of range. Poor timing from Experiment III.
Experiment III throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Destruction will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Experiment III throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Destruction wants to clinch.
Good work by Experiment III as he checks the leg kick.
Destruction throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Experiment III darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Destruction has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Experiment III is working away from the top position though.
Russian Experiment III has got the better of the ground game so far.
Destruction manages to get to full guard.
Destruction keeping full guard, as Experiment III tries to pass.
Destruction is controlling Experiment III's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III wants to pass the guard but Destruction is keeping the position.
Destruction controls Experiment III momentarily but Experiment III frees himself.
Experiment III throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dick Destruction.
Destruction throws a series of punches but Experiment III avoids them all with ease.
Destruction looks to land a right hand but Experiment III moved out of range.
Experiment III takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Experiment III.
Dick Destruction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Destruction misses with an uppercut. Experiment III saw that one coming.
Experiment III keeps the fight on the outside.
Destruction stalks Experiment III and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Experiment III's face. Experiment III staggers backwards, shaken.
Destruction throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Destruction misses with a kick to the body

and Experiment III decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Destruction's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Experiment III missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Destruction keeping full guard, as Experiment III tries to pass.
Experiment III is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Destruction managing to control the position.
Experiment III advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dick Destruction will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Experiment III lands the left hand.
Experiment III fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Destruction tries to clinch there but Experiment III circles away.
Destruction throws a jab when Experiment III was well out of range.
Experiment III just misses with a punch to the body.
Experiment III defending well as Destruction loads up on a big left hand.
Destruction tries to clinch but Experiment III moves out of range.
Experiment III is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Destruction rather than just go for the knockout.

Destruction gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Experiment III scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Destruction pulls Experiment III in close to prevent any damage.
Experiment III lands a couple of digs.
Experiment III is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Destruction is pulling down on Experiment III's head to control his posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Dick Destruction just wasn't active enough.
No joy there for Destruction, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Destruction tries to clinch but Experiment III is having none of it.
Experiment III throws a jab but it's blocked by Destruction.
Destruction is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Russian Experiment III has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destruction avoids the body shot from Experiment III.
Experiment III tries to score a power double leg takedown but Destruction sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Experiment III somewhat.

Experiment III throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Destruction tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Experiment III is in Destruction's guard.
Experiment III trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Destruction is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Experiment III throwing strikes from guard but Destruction blocks nicely.
Experiment III throwing strikes from guard but Destruction blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Experiment III throwing shots but Destruction is blocking nicely.
Destruction keeping control of the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Experiment III lands a nice short elbow.
Destruction wants to improve his position but Experiment III is controlling well.
Destruction is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Destruction makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Experiment III uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Destruction.
Experiment III misses the shot to the body.
Destruction lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Destruction throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Destruction will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Destruction looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Destruction lands a nice looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Russian Experiment III.
I think Destruction has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Destruction!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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