RCD 64: Flash Point PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Mezin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Traktor Chain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Andrey Mezin has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Andrey Mezin seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Mezin
vs
Chain

185 cm
21
194 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
27
200 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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, Andrey Mezin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Traktor Chain!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mezin lands with a slapping head kick.
Chain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chain keeps the fight on the outside.
Mezin darts in trying to clinch

and Chain counters by clinching up.
Chain pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Chain manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Chain wants to stand and escape but Mezin is having none of it.
Chain is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chain lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mezin missing with punches from the bottom.
Mezin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mezin tries to get out of the position.
Chain prevents Mezin from standing back up.
Chain is thwarting Mezin's attempts to control the position.
Mezin is trying to stand up here but Chain is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chain working Mezin over with strikes.
Mezin is trying to stand up here but Chain is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chain working Mezin over with strikes.

Chain wants to work for an arm triangle but Mezin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chain prevents Mezin from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Chain.
Mezin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chain.

Chain is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mezin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chain lands strikes from half guard.
Chain working over Mezin with some ground and pound. Mezin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mezin gets full guard.
Mezin is looking to stand up but Chain isn't so interested in that idea.
Mezin is breathing heavily.
Chain connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chain distracts Mezin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chain throwing strikes but missing.
Mezin wants to stand but Chain is controlling the position.
Chain postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chain preventing the sweep.

Mezin scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mezin is looking to clinch.
Mezin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Chain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Chain drives through with a takedown into guard.

Chain decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mezin doesn't manage to clinch there - Chain circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chain.

Chain has Mezin up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mezin with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Chain breaks from the clinch.
Mezin tries to clinch but Chain moves out of range.
Mezin wants to clinch.
Mezin is looking to clinch.

Chain throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mezin was covering up waiting for the punch and Chain finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chain passes Mezin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chain lands a nice short elbow.
Mezin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Chain is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chain working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mezin is trying to stand up here but Chain is controlling him well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mezin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mezin.
Chain wants to control from the top but Mezin keeps moving.

Mezin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Chain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mezin sprawls well. Mezin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chain gets slowly back to his feet.
Chain circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chain plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mezin doesn't manage to clinch there - Chain circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mezin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mezin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chain.

Chain gets tackled into the cage by Mezin. Mezin maintains the clinch.
Mezin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chain avoids it.
A knee to the head by Mezin.

Chain breaks the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chain avoiding damage as Mezin throws knees to the body.
Chain putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mezin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mezin misses with a knee strike.
Mezin is looking to control Chain's arms but Chain gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mezin has his back to the cage.
Chain is trying to break the clinch but Mezin has him pressed against the cage.
Chain can't get the takedown.

Chain has Mezin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chain pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mezin tumbling to the mat - Chain dives into Mezin's guard.
Traktor Chain has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mezin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chain is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chain scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chain won't allow Mezin to get back to his feet.
Chain trying to control but Mezin is working from the bottom.

Mezin pushes Chain off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Chain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Andrey Mezin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Traktor Chain.
Mezin tries to clinch there but Chain circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Chain.

Chain looking to score a takedown here. Mezin is defending well but Chain drives through and ends up in Mezin's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chain with a nice head shot there.
Mezin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chain won't allow Mezin to get back to his feet.
Chain lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chain lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mezin is on top in guard.
Mezin looking to pass the guard.
Mezin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mezin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chain is proving hard to escape from.

Chain has his feet on Mezin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Andrey Mezin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Chain tenderised Mezin's leg. Mezin is trying to keep his angry face on.

Chain has closed the distance and engaged Mezin in a clinch.
Mezin stalling in the clinch but Chain improves position.
Mezin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chain.
Chain is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mezin looking to stall.

Chain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrey Mezin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mezin tries to clinch but Chain moves out of range.
Chain scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mezin moves to clinch but Chain breaks away
and Chain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mezin tries to clinch up but Chain circles away and keeps his distance.
Mezin tries to close the distance and clinch but Chain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mezin wants to clinch
and Chain counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chain fails with a takedown attempt.
Mezin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Chain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Mezin moves into range and clinches up with Chain.
Mezin throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Chain breaks the clinch.
Traktor Chain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chain shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mezin but Mezin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mezin throws a head kick but Chain moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Traktor Chain 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!

Chain throws a hook but Mezin blocks it.

Mezin clinches with his opponent.
Chain avoiding damage as Mezin throws knees to the body.
Mezin looking to stall.
Mezin trying to land knees to the body.
Chain blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mezin leaning against his opponent.

Chain breaks from the clinch.

Chain moves into the clinch.
Mezin trying to land knees to the body.
Mezin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mezin missing with knees to the body.

Chain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mezin tries to clinch there but Chain circles away.
Chain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mezin as he avoids it easily.
Mezin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Chain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mezin tries to clinch but Chain is having none of it.
Nice sprawl there from Mezin as Chain shoots in.
Andrey Mezin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Traktor Chain.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mezin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mezin tries to clinch but Chain is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Mezin.
Mezin closes the distance but Chain moves to the side
and Chain counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mezin is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mezin tries to clinch there but Chain circles away.
Mezin is looking to clinch but Chain is avoiding it.
Mezin tries to clinch up

and Chain counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mezin's guard now.

Mezin scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Chain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chain managing to block the knees to the body from Mezin.

Chain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Chain gets a takedown into half guard.
Andrey Mezin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

Mezin actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chain looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mezin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chain looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mezin is trying to stand back up but Chain is controlling him
Traktor Chain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chain is keen to just control but Mezin is a slippery customer.
Chain has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mezin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mezin is squirming around, avoiding Chain's attempts to control the action.
Mezin is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chain has hold of Mezin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mezin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Chain punishing his opponent with strikes.
Chain raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mezin tries to reverse the position but Chain maintains control.
Mezin is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Mezin is trying desperately to improve position.
Chain punishing his opponent with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chain takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chain wants to control the pace but Mezin is squirming around nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Traktor Chain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chain 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Traktor Chain!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Groo Roman Groo Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Jagon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Roman Groo Roman
vs
Jagon

180 cm
27
300 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

196 cm
26
260 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Groo Roman Groo Roman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Don Jagon!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Groo Roman fails in his attempt to clinch.

Groo Roman moves into range and clinches up with Jagon.

Groo Roman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jagon regains guard immediately.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Groo Roman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Groo Roman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Groo Roman landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Groo Roman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Groo Roman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Groo Roman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Groo Roman throws an elbow that misses. Jagon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Groo Roman's guard. Nice move by Jagon!
Groo Roman wants to stand but Jagon is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jagon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Groo Roman wants to stand up but Jagon is controlling him.
Jagon wants to pass the guard but Groo Roman is keeping the position.

Groo Roman pushes Jagon off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jagon.
Groo Roman fails in his attempt to clinch.

Groo Roman rushes Jagon and presses him up against the cage.

Groo Roman pulls guard successfully.

Groo Roman pushes Jagon off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Groo Roman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Groo Roman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Groo Roman Groo Roman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jagon!

Groo Roman clinches with his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jagon tries to break the clinch but Groo Roman is controlling the position.
Jagon working hard to break the clinch.
Groo Roman struggles to land a body shot inside as Jagon controls his hands.
Groo Roman wants to take the fight to the mat but Jagon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jagon gets underhooks to prevent Groo Roman's takedown attempt.

Groo Roman gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Groo Roman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jagon looks gassed!
Groo Roman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Groo Roman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Groo Roman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Groo Roman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Groo Roman distracts Jagon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Groo Roman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Groo Roman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Groo Roman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jagon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jagon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Groo Roman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Groo Roman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Groo Roman is looking to work some ground and pound but Jagon has wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Groo Roman throwing strikes from guard but Jagon blocks nicely.
Groo Roman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Groo Roman wants to clinch up but Jagon keeps it at a distance.

Groo Roman has managed to clinch.
Groo Roman wants a takedown.
Groo Roman looking for a takedown.
Jagon prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Groo Roman Groo Roman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Groo Roman misses with a punch to the body.
Groo Roman has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jagon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Groo Roman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jagon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jagon is pressed up against the cage. Groo Roman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jagon down to the mat. Jagon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Don Jagon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jagon throws a nice head kick!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Groo Roman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jagon - the referee stops the clock and Groo Roman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jagon. Groo Roman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Groo Roman is looking to clinch.

Groo Roman closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Groo Roman can't find room to land a body shot as Jagon controls the action.
Groo Roman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Groo Roman is trying to drag Jagon to the mat but Jagon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Groo Roman keeps control of Jagon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Groo Roman prevents Jagon from breaking the clinch.
Jagon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Groo Roman has Jagon pressed against the cage, preventing Jagon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Groo Roman wants to take the fight to the mat but Jagon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jagon tries to break free but Groo Roman pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jagon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Groo Roman has Jagon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jagon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jagon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jagon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Groo Roman pushes off an throws an elbow but Jagon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Groo Roman goes for a takedown attempt but Jagon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Groo Roman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Groo Roman tries to clinch but Jagon moves out of range.
Jagon dips to his left and cracks Groo Roman with an uppercut!
Groo Roman is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groo Roman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jagon.
Jagon throws a front kick that sends Groo Roman stumbling back into the cage.
Groo Roman tries to clinch up.
Groo Roman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jagon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jagon scores with a head kick.
Groo Roman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jagon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jagon lands a head kick!
Groo Roman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jagon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jagon lands a head kick. Groo Roman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Groo Roman doesn't manage to clinch there - Jagon circles away.
Groo Roman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Groo Roman takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jagon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Groo Roman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jagon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jagon takes a swing at Groo Roman's ribcage but misses.
Groo Roman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jagon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Groo Roman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jagon. That one must have hurt.
Jagon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Groo Roman wants to clinch up but Jagon keeps it at a distance.
Groo Roman wants to clinch up but Jagon keeps it at a distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Groo Roman lands with a light punch inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Groo Roman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jagon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jagon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Jagon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Groo Roman doesn't manage to clinch there - Jagon circles away.
Jagon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Don Jagon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Groo Roman tries to clinch but Jagon is having none of it.
Groo Roman is looking to clinch but Jagon is avoiding it.
Jagon scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jagon lands a head kick!
Groo Roman tries to clinch up.
Groo Roman wants to clinch.
Groo Roman tries to clinch up but Jagon circles away and keeps his distance.
Groo Roman wants to clinch up but Jagon keeps it at a distance.

Groo Roman moves into the clinch successfully.
Groo Roman is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jagon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Groo Roman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Groo Roman can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Groo Roman Groo Roman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jagon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Groo Roman wants a takedown.
Jagon tries to break the clinch but Groo Roman is controlling the position.

Groo Roman has hold of one of Jagon's legs. Jagon is fighting the takedown attempt but Groo Roman gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jagon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Groo Roman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Groo Roman throws an elbow that misses. Jagon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Groo Roman's guard. Nice move by Jagon!
Groo Roman is wriggling around but Jagon manages to pass to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Groo Roman has one foot on Jagon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jagon swats away the attempt to clinch by Groo Roman.

Jagon gets tackled into the cage by Groo Roman. Groo Roman maintains the clinch.
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!
Groo Roman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jagon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Groo Roman.
Jagon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jagon is trying to break free.

Groo Roman gets control of Jagon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Groo Roman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Groo Roman pushes Jagon off and scrambles back to his feet.
Groo Roman doesn't manage to clinch there - Jagon circles away.
Jagon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Groo Roman doesn't manage to clinch there - Jagon circles away.
Jagon lands a head kick!
Groo Roman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Groo Roman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jagon paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Groo Roman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jagon is pressed up against the cage. Groo Roman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jagon down to the mat. Jagon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Groo Roman tries to clinch but Jagon moves out of range.
Jagon lands a two punch combo.
Groo Roman wants to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Jagon. Those never looked like landing.
Groo Roman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

Groo Roman closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Groo Roman lands a left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jagon prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Groo Roman.
Groo Roman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Groo Roman Groo Roman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Groo Roman 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Groo Roman Groo Roman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Buckley Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Gusano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armstrong comes into the arena with Russian Roulette blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Armstrong
vs
Gusano

176 cm
28
163 lbs
14 - 13 - 0

160 cm
22
165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buckley Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lucas Gusano!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Armstrong closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Armstrong lands in his opponent's guard.
Armstrong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Armstrong tries to free his leg and advance position but Gusano is retaining full guard.

Armstrong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Armstrong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Armstrong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Armstrong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Armstrong pushes down on Gusano's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Armstrong 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.
Gusano is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Armstrong 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.

Armstrong is working for a kimura here but Gusano manages to reverse the position and he's now in Armstrong's guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Armstrong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gusano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gusano throws a big elbow that misses.

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

Armstrong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gusano defends it easily.
Gusano throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gusano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gusano lands a couple of digs.
Gusano is looking to work some ground and pound but Armstrong has wrist control.
Gusano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gusano makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gusano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Armstrong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gusano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gusano sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Armstrong's guard.

Armstrong looking for submissions off his back.
Gusano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Armstrong's head.
Gusano thows a huge punch but Armstrong dodges it nicely.
Gusano looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gusano not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Armstrong actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusano thows a huge punch but Armstrong dodges it nicely.

Armstrong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Armstrong actively working from the bottom here.
Gusano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Armstrong's head.
Gusano slips a nice elbow through Armstrong's hands, connecting with Armstrong's forehead.
Gusano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gusano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Armstrong's head.
Armstrong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gusano.
Gusano not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Armstrong looking for submissions off his back.
Gusano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Armstrong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gusano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Armstrong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Armstrong is trying to get back to full guard.

Armstrong looking for submissions off his back.
Gusano looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gusano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gusano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gusano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gusano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Armstrong's head.

Armstrong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gusano pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gusano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gusano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gusano missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gusano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Armstrong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gusano circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Armstrong avoids a kick to the body.
Armstrong has a takedown stuffed.
Armstrong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Armstrong moves in looking to clinch but Gusano pushes him off.

Armstrong shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gusano's guard.
Gusano keeping full guard, as Armstrong tries to pass.
Armstrong prevents Gusano from getting back to his feet.
Armstrong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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

Armstrong drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gusano looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gusano looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gusano!
Gusano throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusano landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Armstrong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Armstrong is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gusano's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gusano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gusano working the head and body with strikes.
Gusano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Armstrong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gusano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Armstrong's head.
Armstrong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gusano scores with a couple of nice shots.
Armstrong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gusano.

Armstrong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gusano pulls his head out easily.
Gusano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Gusano there.
Gusano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Armstrong's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gusano connects with a nice short shot to Armstrong's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gusano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Armstrong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gusano takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gusano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Armstrong has hold of Gusano's hands but Gusano slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gusano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Armstrong actively working from the bottom here.
Gusano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Armstrong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Gusano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gusano throws a big elbow that misses.
Gusano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

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

Armstrong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gusano throws a big elbow that misses.
Gusano makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Armstrong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gusano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gusano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gusano postures up in Armstrong's guard and throws a big left but Armstrong blocks it.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gusano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gusano postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gusano throws a big right hand that misses.

Armstrong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Armstrong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gusano.
Gusano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Armstrong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gusano defends it easily.

Gusano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gusano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Armstrong is looking for a triangle but Gusano pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Gusano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Armstrong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Armstrong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Armstrong blocks a head kick by Gusano.
Armstrong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gusano circles away.
Armstrong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gusano.
Gusano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gusano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Armstrong is out of range.
Armstrong shoots in but Gusano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Armstrong misses with a takedown attempt - Gusano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buckley Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gusano as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donk. Gusano catches Armstrong right on the button with a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gusano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Armstrong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gusano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gusano lands a right hook to the body.
Armstrong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gusano.
Armstrong fails to land the takedown.
Gusano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gusano, as that shot connected.
Gusano cracks Armstrong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Armstrong is rocked!
Gusano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Armstrong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Armstrong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gusano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Gusano! Armstrong is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Gusano!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between D J Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Orlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

J Benn
vs
Orlov

176 cm
19
167 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

177 cm
26
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, D J Benn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Orlov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Orlov is defended easily by Benn.
Benn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Orlov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Benn.
Benn misses with a looping right.

Orlov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Orlov is putting a hurting on Benn here, landing some big shots from side control.
Benn wants to get back to his feet but Orlov drags him back down.
Benn defending against the ground and pound.
Benn sneaks back into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Benn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Benn wants to stand but Orlov is controlling the position.
Orlov trying to control but Benn is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Orlov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Benn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Orlov has Benn in his guard.

Orlov is looking for a triangle here but Benn uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Orlov looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Orlov is trying to improve his position.
Orlov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Benn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Orlov seems a little lost for a moment, as Benn dominates the positioning.

Benn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Benn trying to control the position but Orlov is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Orlov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Benn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Benn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Benn working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benn postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Benn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Orlov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Orlov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Orlov misses with a series of wild punches.

Orlov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Orlov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Benn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Orlov controls from within his opponent's guard.

Orlov throws a sloppy strike and Benn has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Orlov is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Benn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). D J Benn!
An out of breath D J Benn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pentti Hilkuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wolfe's choice of entrance music: The Ramones - Blitzkreig Bop!. 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?

Hilkuri
vs
Wolfe

184 cm
21
193 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

182 cm
23
194 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pentti Hilkuri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Junior Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilkuri keeps Wolfe at a distance using the push kick.
Wolfe ducks under a wild hook from Hilkuri.
Hilkuri throws a good cross that connects.
Hilkuri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Hilkuri closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hilkuri is struggling to control the position.
Hilkuri misses with a body punch.
Hilkuri lands a hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Junior Wolfe has been cut.
Hilkuri prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wolfe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wolfe is looking for a takedown.
Pentti Hilkuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Wolfe.
Hilkuri will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wolfe up against the cage.
Hilkuri prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilkuri throws a punch but it's blocked by Wolfe.
Hilkuri lands a left hand.
Hilkuri struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolfe controls his hands.
Wolfe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wolfe.
Hilkuri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hilkuri trying to control the position but instead, Wolfe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hilkuri into the cage.
Hilkuri throws an elbow that misses.
Hilkuri is looking to control Wolfe's arms but Wolfe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hilkuri has his back to the cage.
Hilkuri wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wolfe.
Hilkuri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Wolfe has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hilkuri clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe cracks Hilkuri with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Hilkuri from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Wolfe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Wolfe is looking for a choke. Hilkuri gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Hilkuri manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolfe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hilkuri has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wolfe is proving hard to escape from.
Wolfe pulls Hilkuri in to control the position.
Hilkuri knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wolfe on the ground.
Wolfe wants to sweep here but Hilkuri controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe looking to control but Hilkuri passes into half guard.
Hilkuri prevents Wolfe from improving his position.
Hilkuri wants to get back to his feet.
Wolfe is looking to get back to full guard here but Hilkuri has managed to pass to side control instead.
Hilkuri wants to stand but Wolfe has his arm trapped.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hilkuri wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wolfe is trying to control Hilkuri's posture but Hilkuri avoids it.
Wolfe looking for a sweep but Hilkuri has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Wolfe wants to hold on but Hilkuri pushes him away.
Wolfe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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 Pentti Hilkuri will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Junior Wolfe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wolfe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wolfe shoots in but no luck this time.
Wolfe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hilkuri lands a jab-cross combination.
Hilkuri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hilkuri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hilkuri cracks the inside of Wolfe's front leg.
Hilkuri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hilkuri wants to clinch up but Wolfe keeps it at a distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hilkuri checks a leg kick.
Hilkuri misses with a kick to the body.
Wolfe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wolfe tries to move into range but Hilkuri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hilkuri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wolfe is able to avoid easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolfe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wolfe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hilkuri.
Hilkuri throws a body punch but Wolfe moves out of range.
Pentti Hilkuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe shoots for a takedown but Hilkuri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pentti Hilkuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Wolfe.
Hilkuri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolfe misses with a takedown attempt - Hilkuri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hilkuri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wolfe shoots for a takedown but Hilkuri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wolfe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wolfe is breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hilkuri. That's going to slow Wolfe down.
Pentti Hilkuri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hilkuri throws a push kick but Wolfe slaps the foot to one side.
Hilkuri lands a really nice looking cross but Wolfe seems unphased.
Hilkuri moves in looking to clinch but Wolfe pushes him off.
Wolfe moves out of range of the leg kick from Hilkuri.
Hilkuri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wolfe is defended easily by Hilkuri.
Hilkuri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Wolfe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilkuri scores with a sloppy right hand. Wolfe should have avoided that one.
Hilkuri lands with a hook. Wolfe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hilkuri, as that shot connected.
Hilkuri throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wolfe's head.
Hilkuri throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hilkuri looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wolfe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hilkuri blocks a low kick nicely.
Wolfe misses with a takedown attempt - Hilkuri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wolfe wants to clinch.
Hilkuri paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hilkuri scores with the left hand. Wolfe knows he should have avoided that one.
Wolfe throws a push kick but Hilkuri slaps the foot to one side.
Hilkuri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wolfes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilkuri lands with a right hand.
Hilkuri works the jab nicely.
Hilkuri tests Wolfe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wolfe looks for a takedown but Hilkuri sprawls well.
Hilkuri moves in looking to clinch but Wolfe pushes him off.
Hilkuri lands the left hand.
Hilkuri lands a lovely overhand right.
Hilkuri delivers a nice body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wolfe checks a leg kick.
Wolfe tries to work over Hilkuri's front leg with a kick but Hilkuri checks it.
Hilkuri pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wolfe back to the cage. Hilkuri follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolfe shoots in looking for a takedown but Hilkuri manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wolfe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice cross by Hilkuri.
Hilkuri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wolfe throws a body kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilkuri scores with a nice strike.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hilkuri. That's going to slow Wolfe down.
Hilkuri lands a nice looking body shot.
Hilkuri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Donk. Hilkuri catches Wolfe right on the button with a cross.
Hilkuri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wolfe can do to turn this around?
Wolfe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wolfe.
Wolfe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hilkuri lands a nice shot that snaps Wolfe's head back.
Hilkuri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot lands for Hilkuri.

Wolfe is rocked!
No joy there for Hilkuri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pentti Hilkuri is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hilkuri wants to clinch up but Wolfe keeps it at a distance.
Hilkuri lands a leg kick that knocks Wolfe off balance momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hilkuri.
Wolfe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Hilkuri dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Junior Wolfe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Hilkuri pushes Wolfe away with a front kick.
That kick from Hilkuri tenderised Wolfe's leg. Wolfe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hilkuri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wolfe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hilkuri can pounce on him.
Wolfe moves out of range as Hilkuri throws a body kick.
Nice body punch from Hilkuri.
Nice uppercut there from Hilkuri.
Hilkuri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hilkuri works over Wolfe's head and body with a nice combination.
Wolfe is still on wobbly legs! Can Hilkuri finish him?

That has opened up Junior Wolfe's cut even more.
Wolfe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wolfe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hilkuri clobbers Wolfe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wolfe blocks a head kick by Hilkuri.
Hilkuri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wolfe.
Wolfe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hilkuri is looking to clinch.
Jab, jab by Hilkuri - just one landing.
Hilkuri lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilkuri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hilkuri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hilkuri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wolfe seems to have recovered his senses.
Hilkuri cracks a nice hook into Wolfe's ribs.
Wolfe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wolfe avoids a kick to the body.
Wolfe throws a lazy head kick
and Hilkuri counters with a body kick that stops Wolfe in his tracks momentarily.
Hilkuri jabs Wolfe right on the nose. Wolfe blinks but takes it well.
Wolfe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hilkuri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hilkuri throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wolfe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hilkuri connects with an inside leg kick.
Hilkuri feints and then cracks Wolfe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wolfe down.
Wolfe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hilkuri connects with a leg kick. Wolfe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hilkuri scores with a hook to the body. Wolfe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hilkuri wants to clinch up but Wolfe keeps it at a distance.
Wolfe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hilkuri defends it nicely.
Pentti Hilkuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Wolfe.
Hilkuri lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hilkuri looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wolfe shoots for a takedown but Hilkuri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wolfe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Junior Wolfe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The cut above Junior Wolfe's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hilkuri plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hilkuri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hilkuri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wolfe in his tracks.
Wolfe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Hilkuri pushes Wolfe up against the cage in a clinch.
Wolfe prevents a body shot from Hilkuri.
Wolfe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wolfe tries to pull guard but Hilkuri won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilkuri tries a body shot but Wolfe blocks it.
Hilkuri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wolfe backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Hilkuri fails to land.
Hilkuri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hilkuri struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolfe controls his hands.
Hilkuri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolfe's elbow.
Hilkuri dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hilkuri wants to break free but Wolfe has control.
Hilkuri lands a hook that snaps the head of Wolfe backwards.

Wolfe gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hilkuri regains guard.
Wolfe wants to control from the top but Hilkuri keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilkuri is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wolfe is controlling him.
Hilkuri avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wolfe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hilkuri is keeping the position for now.

Wolfe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hilkuri trying to keep a closed guard but Wolfe is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wolfe working some strikes from top position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pentti Hilkuri!
Pentti Hilkuri took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Morozov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Scherbakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Scherbakov looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Morozov
vs
Scherbakov

190 cm
27
290 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

200 cm
27
300 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Russian Top Team Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Morozov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Scherbakov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morozov lands a big head kick that sends Scherbakov to the canvas! Morozov follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pavel Morozov!
A relieved looking Pavel Morozov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
8%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cowboy Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Eenmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eenmaa has chosen Heaven Shall Burn - Endzeit as his entrance music. Cowboy Henry had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Henry
vs
Eenmaa

185 cm
25
185 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

190 cm
29
201 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI
SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI

O'Brannigan's Fightwear

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cowboy Henry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandr Eenmaa!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Eenmaa moves into the clinch.
Eenmaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Henry controls his hands.

Eenmaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eenmaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henry moves away.
Eenmaa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Eenmaa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Eenmaa misses with a hook
and Henry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eenmaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henry manages to avoid it.
Eenmaa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eenmaa thows a body shot but no joy.
Henry dodges the punch combination from Eenmaa.
Eenmaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henry.
Henry throws a hook but Eenmaa blocks it.
Henry connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Henry lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eenmaa misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eenmaa is looking to clinch but Henry is avoiding it.
Eenmaa misses with a body shot
and Henry counters with a three punch combo that has Eenmaa backing up. Eenmaa nods at Henry to acknowledge the strikes.
Eenmaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Henry is just out of range.
Henry scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big left from Henry misses.
Henry throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Eenmaa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice shot lands for Henry.
Eenmaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Henry throws out the jab.
Eenmaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Henry is just out of range.
Henry scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Eenmaa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Henry, pushing him back against the cage.
Eenmaa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Eenmaa has Henry pressed against the cage, preventing Henry from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Eenmaa misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry has Eenmaa pressed against the cage, preventing Eenmaa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Henry wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Eenmaa breaks from the clinch.
Eenmaa swings for the body but Henry moves out of range.
Eenmaa throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Henry to counter with a crisp jab.
Eenmaa misses with a wild body shot.
Aleksandr Eenmaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Henry misses the target.
Henry fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eenmaa. Henry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eenmaa takes one to the side of the head.
Henry is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Eenmaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henry.
Henry avoids the body shot from Eenmaa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eenmaa misses with a two punch combination.
Eenmaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henry manages to avoid it.
Aleksandr Eenmaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henry takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Henry fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Henry misses with the combination.
Henry getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Eenmaa is rocked!

It looks like Aleksandr Eenmaa has been cut.
Henry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eenmaa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Henry rather than just go for the knockout.
Eenmaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henry.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henry. Eenmaa does a little dance to reset his feet.

Nice combo by Henry! Oh, that's hurt him - Eenmaa falls to the canvas and Henry follows him into side control.
Eenmaa is still in real trouble! Can Henry finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henry fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Henry tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Henry in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Eenmaa looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Henry turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cowboy Henry!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super Trooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Pawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trooper comes to the cage accompanied by №1. Black Pawn has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Super Trooper's chin.

Trooper
vs
Pawn

218 cm
26
295 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

225 cm
28
300 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Russian Top Team Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Super Trooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Black Pawn!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pawn throws a poor cross that misses

and Trooper counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pawn!
Pawn is bucking up trying to escape but Trooper cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Trooper looking to finish Pawn with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pawn!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trooper lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Trooper looking to control but Pawn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pawn is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Trooper misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Trooper scores with a couple of good head shots there.

It looks like Black Pawn has been cut.
Pawn is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

Trooper goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pawn turns into him and now he's in Trooper's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trooper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawn wants to get up but he can't break Trooper's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Trooper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pawn is one step ahead there.

Trooper working for a triangle but Pawn defends it easily.
Trooper looking for a sweep. Not yet Trooper, not yet.

Trooper has his foot on Pawn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pawn works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawn wants to get up but he can't break Trooper's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Pawn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trooper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pawn has managed to get both his arms back between Trooper's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Trooper throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pawn preventing the sweep.

Trooper working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pawn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pawn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pawn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Pawn gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pawn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Trooper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trooper.
Pawn lands with a good body shot.
Trooper is breathing heavily.
Pawn lands with a hook. Trooper tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

It looks like Super Trooper has been cut.
Pawn works Trooper's body with a nice hook.
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!
Pawn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Black Pawn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pawn looks to throw the jab but Trooper is out of range.
Pawn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trooper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trooper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pawn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Trooper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pawn throws out the jab.
Trooper tries for a takedown but Pawn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pawn scores with a nice strike.
Pawn missing with a left hand there. Trooper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pawn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trooper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Pawn.
Pawn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pawn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pawn lands a slapping body shot.
Pawn misses with a looping right.
Pawn connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Trooper tumbling to the canvas! Pawn pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Trooper was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Black Pawn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nestor Anderton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cpl. Rocco Barbella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocco Barbella. Anderton kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fake ass bitches. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Anderton
vs
Rocco Barbella

179 cm
29
195 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

182 cm
25
190 lbs
13 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

5th Round Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nestor Anderton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Cpl. Rocco Barbella!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbella keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderton fails with the takedown.
Anderton scores with a jab to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Barbella there.
Anderton scores with the left hand. Barbella knows he should have avoided that one.
Barbella looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderton is just out of range.
Barbella lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Some bone on bone action there as Barbella checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice takedown defense from Barbella. No joy for Anderton on that attempt.
Barbella lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barbella throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbella.
Barbella moves in looking to clinch but Anderton pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbella keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderton.
Anderton throws a front kick aimed at Barbella's knee but Barbella avoids it well.
Barbella looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anderton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderton digs a good hook to Barbella's body.

Anderton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Anderton swings around for an armbar but Barbella sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Anderton's guard.
Barbella is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cpl. Rocco Barbella has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Anderton shoots in for a takedown but Barbella shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nestor Anderton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbella.
Anderton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderton misses with a few strikes there.
Anderton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barbella.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barbella looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbella fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anderton.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderton misses with a hook. Barbella ducked under it nicely.
Barbella throws a leg kick but Anderton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Anderton tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderton throws an overhand right that lands on Barbella's shoulder, as Barbella tries to avoid the shot.
Anderton misses with a shot to the body
and Barbella counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbella ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A right-left combo lands from Barbella.
Barbella throws a low kick, looking for Anderton's leg but Anderton calmly moves out of range.
Anderton throws a looping overhand right but Barbella ducks down to avoid it.
Barbella looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderton is just out of range.
Barbella scores with a kick to the body.
Barbella is looking to slow Anderton down with leg kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderton scores with a hook.
Barbella avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderton misses with a wild body shot.
Barbella uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderton.
Anderton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barbella's waist but Barbella gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderton off to one side.
Barbella keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderton.
Barbella misses with a head kick.
Anderton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbella.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barbella throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbella lands a head kick!

It looks like Nestor Anderton has been cut.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cpl. Rocco Barbella dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nestor Anderton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Barbella tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderton was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbella.
Barbella fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anderton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barbella scores with a push kick.
Anderton tries to bum rush Barbella with a series of wild strikes but Barbella uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barbella tries to score with a low kick but Anderton moves his leg out of the way.
Barbella walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Anderton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barbella looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anderton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barbella tries to avoid it but Anderton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barbella to the ground. Barbella escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anderton scoring well with a low kick there.
Barbella tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderton avoids the body shot from Barbella.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderton shoots in but Barbella avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cpl. Rocco Barbella seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbella swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Anderton misses with a hook.
Anderton throws a body punch but Barbella moves out of range.
Barbella fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anderton moves out of range of the body kick.
Anderton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbella throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderton sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Anderton just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderton takes a swing at Barbella's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbella lands with a shot to the body.
Anderton fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nestor Anderton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbella throws a poor cross that misses
and Anderton counters with an inside leg kick.
Barbella scores with a hook to the body. Anderton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barbella works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barbella.
Barbella scores with a three punch combo!
Anderton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbella was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderton.
Barbella takes a swing at Anderton's ribcage but misses.
Anderton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barbella. Barbella obviously looking to wear him down.
Barbella misses with a low kick as Anderton jumps back.
Cpl. Rocco Barbella is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbella thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderton blocks the body kick.
Barbella takes a swing at Anderton's ribcage but misses.
Anderton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barbella thumps Anderton with a low kick.
Barbella fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anderton is out of range.
Anderton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barbella. Barbella circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Anderton throws a right hand that misses
and Barbella counters with an inside leg kick.
Barbella throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbella cracks Anderton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A shot to the body from Anderton misses
and Barbella counters with a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderton lands with a nice body punch.
Barbella cracks the inside of Anderton's front leg.
Barbella checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Anderton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Anderton catches Barbella right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderton tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Anderton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Barbella on his heels. He'll look to pass Barbella's guard now, I'm sure.
Barbella is adopting a defensive guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Let's hope that Barbella has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cpl. Rocco Barbella showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nestor Anderton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Anderton looks for the body kick but Barbella saw that one coming.
Anderton throws a big shot that misses.
Barbella misses with a wild combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Barbella blocks the leg kick.
Anderton shoots in for a double leg but Barbella sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anderton avoids the body shot from Barbella.
A head kick misses from Anderton.
Barbella misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anderton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderton misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbella throws out a leg kick but Anderton moves out of range and Barbella only half commits.
Anderton swings for the body but Barbella moves out of range.
Barbella fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anderton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anderton fails with a takedown attempt.
Barbella tries to clinch but Anderton is having none of it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barbella.
A big left from Anderton misses.
Anderton lands with a hook. Barbella tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barbella lands a glancing blow to the side of Anderton's head.
Anderton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Barbella tenderised Anderton's leg. Anderton is trying to keep his angry face on.
A clash of legs there as Anderton blocks the low kick.
Barbella lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anderton's sensitive parts.
Barbella is looking to clinch.
Barbella with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barbella will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Anderton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbella takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barbella scores with a nice right hand.
Barbella tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderton paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Anderton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderton throwing strikes but missing.
Barbella keeping moving, preventing Anderton from controlling successfully.
Anderton passes Barbella's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Anderton trying to pass the guard but Barbella defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbella moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbella keeping moving, preventing Anderton from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Anderton is really struggling to control Barbella but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Nestor Anderton did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Nestor Anderton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Anderton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anderton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anderton throws a body punch but Barbella moves out of range.
Anderton looks for a takedown but Barbella sprawls well.
Anderton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbella manages to avoid it.
Anderton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barbella misses with a head kick.
Anderton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barbella sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderton somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nestor Anderton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderton walks into a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbella lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anderton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barbella misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Anderton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Barbella lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anderton's sensitive parts.
Barbella tries to clinch but Anderton moves out of range.
Barbella is looking to land body kicks.

Barbella closes the distance and clinches.
Barbella crunches a lovely knee into Anderton's ribcage.
Barbella lands an elbow just above Anderton 's eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbella landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbella tries a body shot but Anderton blocks it.
Anderton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barbella lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barbella using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Barbella lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Barbella.
The crowd are getting on Barbella's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Barbella lands a body punch.
Barbella trying to stall but Anderton improves his position.
Barbella slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderton.
Barbella stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cpl. Rocco Barbella.
Barbella moves in looking to clinch but Anderton pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbella keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbella just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderton tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anderton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Barbella darts in and clinches Anderton up against the cage.
Barbella is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Anderton pushes Barbella back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Anderton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderton is working for takedown but Barbella is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anderton tries to throw a body punch but Barbella avoids it by throwing Anderton back against the cage.
Barbella tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderton's elbow.
Anderton is trying to force a seperation but Barbella has the dominant position.
Barbella lands with a left to the head.
Barbella can't find room to land a body shot as Anderton controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbella lands a shot to the body.
Barbella cracks Anderton with a nice body shot.
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!
Barbella unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Barbella is pushing Anderton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Anderton struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbella controls his hands.
Cpl. Rocco Barbella seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barbella misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbella is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Barbella is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.

Anderton tightens his grip and picks Barbella up, before dumping him to the ground. Barbella manages to land in guard.
Anderton is fighting to break Barbella's control of his arms but Barbella is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderton wants to control from the top but Barbella keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cpl. Rocco Barbella dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Nestor Anderton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Anderton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbella moves away.
Barbella chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barbella scoring well with a low kick there.
Barbella keeps Anderton at a distance using the push kick.
Barbella fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderton shoots in looking for a takedown. Barbella tries to sprawl out of it but Anderton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barbella manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderton throws a solid leg kick but Barbella takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anderton.
Barbella tries to land a leg kick but Anderton saw it coming and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barbella.
Barbella jabs Anderton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Anderton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barbella looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barbella lands a head kick!
Anderton throws a leg kick but Barbella sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Anderton avoids a kick to the body.
Barbella displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderton.
Barbella throws a nice inside leg kick.
Anderton swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbella.
Anderton dips to his left and cracks Barbella with an uppercut!
Anderton blocks a leg kick.
Barbella connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbella checks a leg kick.
Barbella feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anderton's calf.
Anderton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barbella throws a body punch but Anderton moves out of range.
Barbella wants to land a leg kick but Anderton is out of range.
Barbella scores with a spinning back kick!
Anderton throws a hook but Barbella avoids it easily.
Nestor Anderton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbella moves away.
Anderton throws a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barbella looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barbella. That's going to slow Anderton down.
Anderton throws a sloppy body shot
and Barbella counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbella connects with a solid leg kick.
Anderton is looking to wear down Barbella with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barbella goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Barbella fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderton manages to avoid it.
Barbella lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anderton shoots in looking for a takedown. Barbella tries to sprawl out of it but Anderton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barbella manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nestor Anderton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Anderton swings for the body but Barbella moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barbella lands a nice looking kick to the body. Anderton takes a step back to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbella cracks the inside of Anderton's front leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barbella wants to clinch.
Anderton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cpl. Rocco Barbella comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barbella 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 46:49
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 46:49
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cpl. Rocco Barbella!
Cpl. Rocco Barbella is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Cpl. Rocco Barbella, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.