EPF Fight Night 8 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Cisko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amarron Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cisko
vs
Fitch

180 cm
26
192 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

185 cm
24
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Patrick Cisko!
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, Amarron Fitch!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cisko as he avoids it easily.
Cisko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fitch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cisko slaps away a takedown attempt from Fitch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cisko moves in looking to clinch but Fitch pushes him off.

Cisko clinches up against the cage.
Fitch can't get the takedown.
Patrick Cisko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amarron Fitch.
Cisko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cisko swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitch drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cisko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fitch has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cisko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fitch has Cisko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cisko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fitch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cisko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fitch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cisko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cisko scores with a shoulder strike.
Cisko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fitch goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cisko prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch can't get the takedown.
Fitch wants a takedown.
Fitch looks gassed!
Fitch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cisko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fitch is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fitch tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fitch looking for a takedown.
Cisko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cisko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cisko.
Cisko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cisko works on Fitch's body with a couple of short punches.
Cisko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cisko.
Cisko scores with a shoulder strike.

Fitch is rocked!
Cisko throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitch.
Fitch is still on wobbly legs! Can Cisko finish him?
Cisko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitch blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitch.
Cisko throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitch.
Fitch blocks an uppercut.
Cisko misses with some punches.
Fitch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitch seems to have recovered his senses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cisko.
Fitch blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cisko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cisko misses with some punches.
Fitch drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Cisko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitch misses with a takedown attempt - Cisko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cisko throws a nice looking combination but Fitch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cisko tries to clinch but Fitch moves out of range.
Cisko wants to clinch.
Fitch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Cisko counters by moving into the clinch.
Fitch wants a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Cisko.
Fitch goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cisko prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cisko gets through Fitch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Fitch turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Fitch manages to end up in side control.
Cisko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cisko tries to get out of the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cisko struggling a bit here.

Fitch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cisko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Fitch working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Fitch tries for a kimura but Cisko is defending well.

Fitch tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cisko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fitch on the ground.
Cisko tries to buck Fitch off but Fitch is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fitch wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cisko, who protects the arm well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cisko wants to control but Fitch postures up.

Fitch tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Fitch has hold of Cisko's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Cisko tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Fitch cranks the arm and Cisko screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Cisko, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Amarron Fitch!

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie PhoQus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slava Vitruk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slava Vitruk is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

PhoQus
vs
Vitruk

188 cm
20
245 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

192 cm
28
260 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eddie PhoQus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Slava Vitruk!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PhoQus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vitruk.
Vitruk walks into a jab.
PhoQus stuffs the takedown attempt from Vitruk. Vitruk gets slowly back to his feet.
Vitruk staying out of range there.
Vitruk needs to keep his hands up - PhoQus had a free shot at his head there.
PhoQus lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from PhoQus.
PhoQus tries to bum rush Vitruk with a series of wild strikes but Vitruk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vitruk moves away from the strike by PhoQus.
PhoQus scores with a nice head shot.
Vitruk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from PhoQus.
PhoQus misses with a hook

and Vitruk counters with a single leg into guard. PhoQus didn't expect that.
Vitruk looking to sit in guard and control but PhoQus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
PhoQus wants to pass the guard but Vitruk is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PhoQus controlling from the top position.
Vitruk wants to get back to his feet but PhoQus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

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.

We're going to have a standup here because Eddie PhoQus wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
PhoQus scores with a shot to the body.
Vitruk is trying hard to land a takedown here. PhoQus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Eddie PhoQus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slava Vitruk.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vitruk.
Vitruk looks gassed!
PhoQus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vitruk shoots in for a takedown but PhoQus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
PhoQus feints a jab promting Vitruk to slip. PhoQus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vitruk slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Slava Vitruk has been cut.
The crowd cheers as PhoQus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vitruk doesn't seem phased though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from PhoQus.
Vitruk ducks under a wild hook from PhoQus.
Vitruk ducks under a wild hook from PhoQus.
PhoQus misses with a wild combination.
PhoQus cracks Vitruk with a good jab.
PhoQus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vitruk moves forwards but PhoQus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
PhoQus lands a jab to the head.
Vitruk on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slow jab from PhoQus misses its intended target.
PhoQus cracks a nice hook into Vitruk's ribs.
PhoQus tries to bum rush Vitruk with a series of wild strikes but Vitruk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
PhoQus stuffs the takedown.
Eddie PhoQus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good shot there by PhoQus.

PhoQus cracks Vitruk with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Vitruk looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can PhoQus finish him?

Vitruk is rocked!
PhoQus throws a pinpoint strike between Vitruk's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Vitruk crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and PhoQus scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eddie PhoQus!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Vallee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Vallee
vs
LeBlanc

186 cm
26
196 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
26
192 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Patrick Vallee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kyle LeBlanc!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBlanc throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vallee closes the distance and clinches up with LeBlanc, looking for a takedown. Vallee pushes LeBlanc against the cage but LeBlanc circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
LeBlanc throws a right hand that Vallee ducks under and follows up with a left that Vallee also avoids with ease.

Vallee gets a takedown into half guard.

Vallee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vallee sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. LeBlanc defending well though.

Vallee is working for a submission of some sort.

Vallee is trying to work for a kimura but LeBlanc is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vallee is working for a submission of some sort.

Vallee seems to be looking for submissions.

Vallee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and LeBlanc defends it well.

Vallee seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vallee slips a nice elbow through LeBlanc's hands, connecting with LeBlanc's forehead.

Vallee looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vallee not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Vallee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and LeBlanc defends it well.

Vallee looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vallee seems to be working for a kimura but LeBlanc defends the submission attempt.

Vallee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Vallee seems to be looking for submissions.
Vallee sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. LeBlanc defending well though.

Vallee looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Vallee looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Some wild striking there from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vallee circles away quickly and effectively.
LeBlanc throws a right hand that Vallee ducks under and follows up with a left that Vallee also avoids with ease.
LeBlanc scores with a three punch combo!
LeBlanc misses with a double jab.
Vallee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but LeBlanc swivels and escapes.
Vallee closes this distance looking for a takedown but LeBlanc circles away.
Sloppy strikes from LeBlanc. Those never looked like landing.
No luck for Vallee with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Vallee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeBlanc lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
LeBlanc lands a jab to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vallee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch combination from LeBlanc misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc misses with a double jab.
LeBlanc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vallee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LeBlanc misses with the combination.
Vallee has a takedown stuffed.
A combination from LeBlanc does no damage.
LeBlanc fails to land with a series of punches.
LeBlanc throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vallee shoots in for a takedown but LeBlanc shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vallee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. LeBlanc defends it nicely.
LeBlanc misses with the combination.
Vallee slips a jab and a cross from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vallee.
Vallee shoots in and drives through. LeBlanc sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kyle LeBlanc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LeBlanc ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
LeBlanc works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A combination from LeBlanc does no damage.
Patrick Vallee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vallee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. LeBlanc defends it nicely.
Some wild striking there from LeBlanc.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeBlanc stuffs the takedown attempt from Vallee. Vallee gets slowly back to his feet.
LeBlanc throws a series of punches but Vallee avoids them all with ease.
Good exchange - LeBlanc coming out on top.
Vallee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
LeBlanc scores with a three punch combo!
LeBlanc lands with a shot to the body.
LeBlanc tries a head kick but it misses.
LeBlanc fails to land with a series of punches.
Vallee shoots in for a double leg but LeBlanc sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LeBlanc displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vallee.
LeBlanc's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and LeBlanc duly obliges.
LeBlanc throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vallee fails with a takedown attempt.
Vallee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
LeBlanc lands with a nice combination. Vallee backs away looking to recover.
Vallee walks into a left hand.
Vallee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
LeBlanc lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Vallee is rocked!
LeBlanc throws a right and a left that Vallee avoids nicely.
Oh Vallee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vallee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but LeBlanc avoids it really well and circles away.
LeBlanc misses with a series of wild punches.
LeBlanc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vallee tries for a takedown but LeBlanc sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
LeBlanc uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A punch combination from LeBlanc misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vallee slips a jab and a cross from LeBlanc.
Nice takedown defense from LeBlanc. No joy for Vallee on that attempt.
LeBlanc looks to land a combination but Vallee avoids it well.
Vallee seems to have got his legs back now.
Vallee shoots in but LeBlanc avoids the takedown attempt easily.
LeBlanc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vallee is trying hard to land a takedown here. LeBlanc sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
LeBlanc swinging wildly here.
Vallee shoots in but LeBlanc avoids the takedown attempt easily.
LeBlanc misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LeBlanc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck for Vallee with that takedown attempt.
Vallee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. LeBlanc tries to avoid it but Vallee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag LeBlanc to the ground. LeBlanc escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LeBlanc cracks Vallee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
LeBlanc will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
LeBlanc swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle LeBlanc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Vallee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. LeBlanc defends it nicely.
LeBlanc misses with a double jab.
Vallee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc looks to land a combination but Vallee avoids it well.
Vallee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
LeBlanc stuffs the takedown attempt from Vallee. Vallee gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Vallee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeBlanc throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sloppy strikes from LeBlanc. Those never looked like landing.
Vallee slips a jab and a cross from LeBlanc.
Kyle LeBlanc seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LeBlanc throws a one two combo.
A combination from LeBlanc does no damage.
No joy there for LeBlanc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vallee looks for a takedown but LeBlanc sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LeBlanc throws a right and a left that Vallee avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vallee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vallee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vallee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says LeBlanc as he avoids it easily.
LeBlanc tries to bum rush Vallee with a series of wild strikes but Vallee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
LeBlanc stuffs the takedown attempt from Vallee. Vallee gets slowly back to his feet.
LeBlanc misses with a double jab.
Vallee looks for a takedown but LeBlanc sprawls well.
LeBlanc misses with a two punch combination.

Vallee shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Vallee was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Vallee is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but LeBlanc is surviving well by controlling Vallee's body position as best he can.
Vallee putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vallee looking to secure an arm triangle but LeBlanc defends it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vallee working the ground and pound effectively.

Vallee moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, LeBlanc has worked his arm free - good work by LeBlanc!

Vallee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but LeBlanc is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vallee is trying to get an arm triangle but LeBlanc is defending well.
The ground and pound from Vallee seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Vallee goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, LeBlanc rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vallee's guard! Nice work there by LeBlanc!
LeBlanc wants to stand but Vallee has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vallee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead LeBlanc passes into half guard.

Vallee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Vallee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Vallee looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and LeBlanc pushes past his half guard into mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Patrick Vallee.
I think Vallee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Patrick Vallee!

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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eldar Arbuhmedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stepan Baraban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Arbuhmedov
vs
Baraban

165 cm
26
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
164 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eldar Arbuhmedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stepan Baraban!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arbuhmedov misses the jab.
Arbuhmedov fails with the takedown

and Baraban counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

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

Baraban is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arbuhmedov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Baraban.

Arbuhmedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Baraban.

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

Baraban is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arbuhmedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baraban is working away from the top position though.

Baraban is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arbuhmedov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Baraban.
Baraban looks gassed!
Arbuhmedov manages to get to full guard.
Baraban stopping the sweep attempt from Arbuhmedov.
Arbuhmedov keeping full guard, as Baraban tries to pass.
Arbuhmedov wants to sweep here but Baraban controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Baraban is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Arbuhmedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Arbuhmedov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Baraban rolls with it to try and escape but Arbuhmedov cranks on the arm and Baraban is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eldar Arbuhmedov!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Didier Drogba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Da Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Drogba might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dirty house. Didier Drogba had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Drogba
vs
Da Souza

190 cm
25
205 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

184 cm
26
187 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Didier Drogba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricardo Da Souza!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Drogba as Da Souza shoots in.
Drogba throws a push kick but Da Souza slaps the foot to one side.
Da Souza fails to land with a series of punches.
Da Souza shoots in for a takedown but Drogba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Drogba throws a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Drogba.
A leg kick checked by Da Souza.

Drogba gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Da Souza looking for a takedown.
Didier Drogba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Da Souza.

Drogba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drogba wants to land a leg kick but Da Souza is out of range.
Drogba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Souza tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Drogba makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Didier Drogba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drogba fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Da Souza checks it well.
Da Souza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Drogba leaves Da Souza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Drogba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Da Souza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Drogba walks away with a smile on his face. Da Souza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A leg kick checked by Da Souza.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Souza shoots and misses
and Drogba counters with a nice leg kick.
Da Souza throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Drogba's waist but Drogba gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Da Souza off to one side.

Da Souza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Drogba looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Da Souza throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Da Souza tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

Da Souza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Drogba has escaped the position, nice work there.
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!
Drogba manages to work his way to half guard, despite Da Souza's best efforts.

Da Souza is working for a kimura but Drogba is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Souza with the ground and pound but Drogba uses the opportunity to regain guard.

Da Souza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Drogba keeping moving, preventing Da Souza from controlling successfully.
Da Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drogba is pulling down on Da Souza's head. It's preventing any offense from Da Souza, at least for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Souza wants to control from the top but Drogba keeps moving.
Da Souza thows a big elbow that misses.
Da Souza slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ricardo Da Souza hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Drogba throws a solid leg kick but Da Souza takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Drogba.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drogba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Didier Drogba will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Drogba misses with a low kick as Da Souza jumps back.
Da Souza fails with a takedown attempt.

Da Souza shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Da Souza must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Da Souza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Drogba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Da Souza defends it easily.
Da Souza postures up in Drogba's guard and throws a big left but Drogba blocks it.
Da Souza sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Drogba's guard.

Drogba is defending against the submission attempts here by Da Souza.
Da Souza prevents Drogba from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Da Souza is looking for a kimura here.
Drogba trying to control here.

Da Souza seems to be looking for submissions.

Da Souza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drogba defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Souza passes to side control.

Da Souza swings around for an armbar but Drogba sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Da Souza's guard.
Da Souza is trying to keep Drogba in close.

Da Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Drogba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Drogba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Da Souza keeping moving, preventing Drogba from controlling successfully.
Da Souza throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogba trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Da Souza working for a triangle but Drogba defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drogba tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Souza is retaining full guard.

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

Da Souza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drogba defends it easily.
Da Souza is breathing heavily.
Drogba is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Souza is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drogba is controlling him.

Drogba postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Da Souza is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Drogba, into his guard.
Drogba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drogba keeping moving, preventing Da Souza from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Drogba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Da Souza scores with a takedown into Drogba's guard.
Da Souza trying to control but Drogba is working from the bottom.
Da Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drogba can't keep his opponent in guard - Da Souza advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Da Souza throwing shots but Drogba is blocking nicely.
Drogba is trying to control but can't.

Da Souza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drogba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Da Souza.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Da Souza is trying to work for a kimura but Drogba is defending well.
Da Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drogba keeps working.
Drogba wants to improve his position but Da Souza is controlling well.
Da Souza is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Drogba manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Souza with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Da Souza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

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

Da Souza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Da Souza is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Drogba's shoulder. That is not cool.
Da Souza trying to control the position but Drogba is working away.

Da Souza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Da Souza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogba regains half guard, as Da Souza was trying to land strikes.

Da Souza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drogba has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ricardo Da Souza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drogba trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Drogba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Da Souza is working for a submission of some sort.
Da Souza is just content to waste time from the top position. Drogba takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Da Souza passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Da Souza laying and praying for a moment but Drogba takes advantage and regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Da Souza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Da Souza has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Da Souza!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Karamazin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Pedrosyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Karamazin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Low Rider. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Karamazin
vs
Pedrosyan

170 cm
19
160 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

165 cm
26
150 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Karamazin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Don Pedrosyan!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Karamazin misses its intended target.
Karamazin fails with the takedown
and Pedrosyan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pedrosyan misses with a hook. Karamazin ducked under it nicely.
Pedrosyan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karamazin.
A bone on bone clash there as Pedrosyan blocks the leg kick.
Karamazin swings for the body but Pedrosyan moves out of range.
Karamazin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Karamazin scores a takedown into full mount!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Poor strikes thrown by Karamazin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Karamazin trying to control but Pedrosyan is having none of it.
Karamazin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Karamazin wants to finish this one by submission but Pedrosyan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Karamazin.
Karamazin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pedrosyan because Karamazin loaded up on that one.
Karamazin throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Pedrosyan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pedrosyan is controlling an arm, preventing Karamazin from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Pedrosyan avoids a series of strikes thrown by Karamazin.

Karamazin goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pedrosyan is on top in guard.
Pedrosyan pushes down on Karamazin's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karamazin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pedrosyan trying to control the action but Karamazin is working from the bottom.
Pedrosyan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karamazin is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karamazin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pedrosyan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pedrosyan's back!
Pedrosyan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Karamazin's guard. Nice work there by Pedrosyan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pedrosyan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karamazin swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedrosyan passes Karamazin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Karamazin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pedrosyan on the ground.
Pedrosyan moves nicely into side control.

Pedrosyan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Karamazin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedrosyan won't allow Karamazin to pass to mount.
Karamazin is trying to control the action in half guard but Pedrosyan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pedrosyan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Karamazin wants to control from the top but Pedrosyan keeps moving.
Karamazin throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karamazin looking to pass the guard.

Pedrosyan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Karamazin is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Karamazin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Pedrosyan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Karamazin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Pedrosyan actively working from the bottom here.
Karamazin trying to mount his opponent but Pedrosyan defends it.

Karamazin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Pedrosyan is defending against the submission attempts here by Karamazin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karamazin is keen to just control but Pedrosyan is a slippery customer.
Pedrosyan wants to get back to his feet.

Karamazin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pedrosyan defends it well.
Karamazin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pedrosyan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Karamazin is trying to work for a kimura but Pedrosyan is defending well.
Karamazin wants to pass to mount but Pedrosyan is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedrosyan wants to control but Karamazin is keeping busy.
Karamazin is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Pedrosyan reverses the position - he's now on top in Karamazin's guard.
Karamazin managing to control the position.
Pedrosyan preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedrosyan is looking to work some ground and pound but Karamazin has wrist control.
Karamazin is trying to hold Pedrosyan in close to prevent damage but Pedrosyan has managed to pass into half guard.
Pedrosyan is thwarting Karamazin's attempts to control the position.
Karamazin is looking to improve his position.
Pedrosyan is trying to control the action in half guard but Karamazin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pedrosyan working over Karamazin with some ground and pound. Karamazin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karamazin wants to control but Pedrosyan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Karamazin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pedrosyan.
Pedrosyan wants to control but Karamazin is keeping him busy.
Pedrosyan trying to pass the guard but Karamazin defending well.
Karamazin taking some punishment here, with Pedrosyan in his half guard.
Karamazin trying to control but Pedrosyan postures up.
Ivan Karamazin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Karamazin wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Karamazin dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Karamazin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Karamazin throws an overhand right that lands on Pedrosyan's shoulder, as Pedrosyan tries to avoid the shot.
Karamazin tries for a takedown but Pedrosyan circles away easily
and Pedrosyan counters with a nice uppercut.

Karamazin 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.
Karamazin trying to control the position from guard on top but Pedrosyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karamazin pushing down on Pedrosyan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pedrosyan trying to control but Karamazin postures up.
Karamazin is keen to just control but Pedrosyan is a slippery customer.
Pedrosyan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karamazin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Karamazin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pedrosyan sees it coming and defends easily.

Karamazin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pedrosyan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Karamazin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Karamazin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pedrosyan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pedrosyan is pressing down on Karamazin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Karamazin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Karamazin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pedrosyan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pedrosyan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karamazin is one step ahead there.
Don Pedrosyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedrosyan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pedrosyan keeping full guard, as Karamazin tries to pass.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Karamazin wants to control from the top but Pedrosyan keeps moving.

Karamazin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pedrosyan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Karamazin has Pedrosyan in his guard.
Pedrosyan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedrosyan wants to control from the top but Karamazin keeps moving.
Karamazin looking for a sweep. Not yet Karamazin, not yet.
Pedrosyan thows a big elbow that misses.
Karamazin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pedrosyan is one step ahead there.

Karamazin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ivan Karamazin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karamazin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pedrosyan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karamazin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pedrosyan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Karamazin working a defensive guard here.
Pedrosyan stopping the sweep attempt from Karamazin.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pedrosyan throws a big right hand that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Karamazin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pasha TexHuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Souleymane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TexHuk's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Buhenvald Flava - My friend Hitler. Ali Souleymane will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

TexHuk
vs
Souleymane

185 cm
27
205 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

198 cm
21
217 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Determined

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pasha TexHuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ali Souleymane!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souleymane pivots, looking for a leg kick but TexHuk is out of range and Souleymane settles back down.
Souleymane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
TexHuk shoots for a double leg takedown but Souleymane sprawls well. He's pushed TexHuk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
TexHuk staying out of range there.
Souleymane throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and TexHuk counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Souleymane!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
TexHuk wants to get back to his feet but Souleymane is holding on tight.
TexHuk trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TexHuk wants to get back to his feet but Souleymane is holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
TexHuk trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Souleymane is looking to improve his position but TexHuk isn't that keen on the idea.
Souleymane is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
TexHuk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Souleymane is looking to escape.
Souleymane manages to regain half guard. Good work.
TexHuk wants to stand up but Souleymane manages to regain full guard.
Souleymane wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Souleymane has his feet on TexHuk's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
TexHuk shoots in looking for a takedown but Souleymane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing TexHuk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Souleymane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
TexHuk misses with a takedown attempt - Souleymane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pasha TexHuk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Souleymane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souleymane throws a poor cross that misses
and TexHuk counters with an outside leg kick.
Souleymane jabs at TexHuk's body.
TexHuk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Souleymane as he avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Souleymane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Souleymane jabs TexHuk right on the nose. TexHuk blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ali Souleymane will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

TexHuk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Souleymane is fending him off so far but TexHuk persists. Nope, Souleymane circles away and we're back to standing.
TexHuk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Souleymane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Souleymane throws a leg kick but TexHuk checks it.
Souleymane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and TexHuk is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Souleymane. That's going to slow TexHuk down.
Souleymane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TexHuk staying out of range there.
Souleymane clobbers TexHuk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A punch lands to the side of TexHuk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Souleymane connects with a good right hand that stumbles TexHuk. TexHuk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Souleymane lands an overhand right.
TexHuk shoots in and drives through. Souleymane sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souleymane does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Souleymane.
Souleymane throws a leg kick but TexHuk sees it coming and moves out of range.
TexHuk takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souleymane throws a leg kick that misses.
Souleymane swings for the body but TexHuk moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souleymane feints and then cracks TexHuk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow TexHuk down.
Souleymane throws a left and a right that both miss
and TexHuk counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nice sprawl there from Souleymane as TexHuk shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pasha TexHuk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TexHuk fails with a takedown attempt.
Souleymane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souleymane throws a hook but TexHuk avoids it easily.
Pasha TexHuk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Souleymane throws a body punch but TexHuk moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
TexHuk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Souleymane.
Souleymane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Souleymane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Souleymane throws a leg kick which misses TexHuk's front leg but catches the back leg as TexHuk tries to avoid it.
Souleymane connects with a looping right hand.
TexHuk moves out of range as Souleymane strikes.
Souleymane throws a predictable looking body shot
and TexHuk counters with a good, hard body kick but Souleymane shrugs it off.
Souleymane throws a hook but TexHuk blocks it.
TexHuk tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TexHuk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Souleymane swings for the body but TexHuk moves out of range.
TexHuk moves out of range of the strikes.
Souleymane takes a swing at TexHuk's ribcage but misses.
TexHuk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Souleymane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souleymane cracks TexHuk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
TexHuk shoots for a takedown but Souleymane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ali Souleymane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
TexHuk moves out of range of the leg kick from Souleymane.
TexHuk ducks under a wild hook from Souleymane.
Souleymane looks to throw a body kick

and TexHuk counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TexHuk misses with a body punch.
Souleymane is leaning against TexHuk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
TexHuk misses with a knee strike.
TexHuk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Souleymane.
Souleymane lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
TexHuk missing with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Souleymane.
TexHuk throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Souleymane lands an elbow that stopped TexHuk in his tracks for a moment.

Souleymane manages to break the clinch.
Ali Souleymane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Souleymane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
TexHuk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good standup being displayed there by Souleymane as he connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
TexHuk tries to clinch but Souleymane is having none of it.
Souleymane is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice uppercut there from Souleymane.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Souleymane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ali Souleymane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Souleymane lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
TexHuk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Souleymane!