IP XXII PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Mad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Slater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mad
vs
Slater

185 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 7 - 0

176 cm
21
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Don Mad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dylan Slater!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mad shoots in looking for a takedown but Slater manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mad's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mad looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Mad takes one to the chin there.

It looks like Don Mad has been cut.
Mad takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Slater cracks Mad with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Slater has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mad to stand back up!

Mad is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slater flashes Mad a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Mad's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Mad crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Slater punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dylan Slater!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erlan Baltabekov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simone Conti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simone Conti will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Baltabekov
vs
Conti

176 cm
19
240 lbs
3 - 9 - 0

198 cm
18
234 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Erlan Baltabekov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Simone Conti!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Baltabekov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Conti tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Baltabekov is in Conti's guard.
Baltabekov trying to control the position from guard on top but Conti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Conti wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Baltabekov is now in half guard.
Conti throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Conti controlling the position well.
Baltabekov wants to pass to mount but Conti is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Baltabekov is going to stand back up.
Conti is looking to control Baltabekov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Conti avoid being mounted?
Baltabekov is trying to control. Conti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Simone Conti wasn't active enough on the ground.
Conti slips a straight right by Baltabekov.
Conti fails with a takedown attempt.
Conti looks gassed!

Baltabekov dives in and scores a takedown into Conti's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baltabekov tries to free his leg and advance position but Conti is retaining full guard.
Baltabekov postures up.

Baltabekov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Baltabekov closes the distance and clinches up with Conti, looking for a takedown. Baltabekov pushes Conti against the ropes but Conti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Conti has a takedown stuffed.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Baltabekov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Conti sprawls well initially but Baltabekov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Baltabekov 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.
Baltabekov is looking to take a break and control but Conti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Conti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baltabekov pulls his head out easily.
Baltabekov trying to pass the guard but Conti defending well.
Baltabekov moves into full mount! Conti won't be happy about that!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baltabekov controlling from mount.
Baltabekov with a couple of short strikes.
Baltabekov tries to control but Conti wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baltabekov working Conti over with strikes here.
Baltabekov scoring with strikes but Conti is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Baltabekov fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baltabekov is defended easily by Conti.
Baltabekov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Conti is fending him off so far but Baltabekov persists. Nope, Conti circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erlan Baltabekov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baltabekov doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Conti counters with a shoot takedown. Baltabekov fights it but they end up in guard.
Conti passes Baltabekov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Conti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baltabekov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Conti slows the pace down in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conti wants to get back to his feet.
Baltabekov is trying to stand up here but Conti is controlling him well.
Erlan Baltabekov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baltabekov is looking for a sweep. Conti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Baltabekov kicks off Conti and gets to his feet.
Baltabekov looks for a takedown but Conti sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conti tries to clinch up but Baltabekov circles away and keeps his distance.
Baltabekov is looking to clinch.
Conti misses with a body shot.
Baltabekov shoots in for a double leg but Conti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A clash of legs there as Baltabekov blocks the low kick.

Conti changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Baltabekov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Baltabekov tries to bench press Conti off him but Conti keeps the position.

Conti is trying to get an arm triangle but Baltabekov is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conti tries to stand but Baltabekov is controlling his head.
An elbow from Conti crashes against the mat.
Baltabekov tries to bench press Conti off him but Conti keeps the position.
Baltabekov is working hard here to advance position.

Conti has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Baltabekov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Conti pinned against the ropes. Conti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Baltabekov as he connects with a hook.
Baltabekov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Conti sprawls well. Conti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baltabekov gets slowly back to his feet.

Conti shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Conti is trying to control. Baltabekov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simone Conti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Baltabekov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Baltabekov misses with a takedown attempt - Conti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Conti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baltabekov's waist but Baltabekov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Conti off to one side.
Conti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baltabekov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Conti stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erlan Baltabekov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conti jabs at Baltabekov's body.

Conti clinches with his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

Baltabekov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Conti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conti wants to control from the top but Baltabekov keeps moving.
Conti has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Baltabekov is proving hard to escape from.
Conti trying to control but Baltabekov is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Simone Conti was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Baltabekov fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Conti shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Conti showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Conti lands a nice short elbow.
Conti prevents Baltabekov from standing back up.
Baltabekov is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Conti lands a nice short elbow.
Baltabekov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Conti's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Conti's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baltabekov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Conti.
Baltabekov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Conti. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Baltabekov is not going to allow Conti to sit and survive in this position.

Baltabekov tightening his grip on Conti, looking for the choke.
Conti is trying to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baltabekov connects with a big shot to the side of Conti's head.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Conti holding both Baltabekov 's hands and preventing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Simone Conti.
I think Conti has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Erlan Baltabekov!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Erlan Baltabekov!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Erlan Baltabekov!

Erlan Baltabekov wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denis Snider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berry Nicolas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berry Nicolas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Snider
vs
Nicolas

176 cm
21
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

196 cm
25
285 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Denis Snider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Berry Nicolas!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nicolas gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Nicolas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nicolas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Snider.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nicolas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snider.
Snider slips under a jab from Nicolas.
Nicolas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Snider paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Snider scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Snider will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Snider throws a right and a left that Nicolas avoids nicely.
Snider swinging wildly here.
Snider works over Nicolas's head and body with a nice combination.
Snider misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snider looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nicolas ducks right into an uppercut from Snider.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snider throws a nice looking combination but Nicolas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snider throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nicolas.
Nicolas looks to land a combination but Snider avoids it well.
A shot to the liver by Snider. Beautiful body shot.
Nicolas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snider rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nicolas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Snider throws a series of punches but Nicolas moves out of range.
Snider could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Nicolas clinches up with Snider and pushes him back against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Snider's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Nicolas breaks from the clinch.
Nicolas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nicolas throws a sloppy head kick and Snider moves out of range easily.
Nicolas doesn't manage to clinch there - Snider circles away.
Jab, jab by Snider - just one landing.
Snider swats away the attempt to clinch by Nicolas.
Snider looks to land a combination but Nicolas avoids it well.
Snider throws a one two combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nicolas rushes Snider and presses him up against the ropes.

Nicolas manages to break the clinch.
Snider stalks Nicolas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nicolas's face. Nicolas staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Nicolas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nicolas closes the distance but Snider moves to the side
and Nicolas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nicolas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Denis Snider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicolas tries to close the distance and clinch but Snider swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nicolas wants to clinch.
Snider works the jab nicely.
Snider misses with a wild combination.
Snider throws a combination. Nicolas tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snider jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Snider misses with a jab, cross combination.
Snider scores with a decent looking hook.
Snider misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nicolas slips a jab and a cross from Snider.
Nicolas is looking to clinch but Snider is avoiding it.
Nicolas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Nicolas moves into the clinch.
Nicolas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Snider looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Nicolas breaks from the clinch.
Snider is working the combinations to good effect here.
Snider throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nicolas.
The fighters circling - Nicolas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No joy there for Nicolas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nicolas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Snider lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nicolas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Snider getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Nicolas breaks from the clinch.
Nicolas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nicolas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Snider lands the left hand.
Snider blocks a head kick by Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a right and a left that Snider avoids nicely.
Nicolas looks gassed!
Snider misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Snider lands a head shot.
Snider dips to his left and cracks Nicolas with an uppercut!
Snider dodges the punch combination from Nicolas.
Nicolas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fighters circle momentarily. Snider darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nicolas tries to clinch up but Snider circles away and keeps his distance.
Nicolas throws a head kick that misses.
Nicolas tries to clinch but Snider is having none of it.
Denis Snider is winning the standup battle so far.
Donk. Snider catches Nicolas right on the button with a cross.
Snider fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Snider is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Snider throws a series of punches but Nicolas moves out of range.
Nicolas tries to bum rush Snider with a series of wild strikes but Snider uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Left hook, right uppercut from Snider.
Snider tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snider lands a really nice looking cross but Nicolas seems unphased.
Snider blocks a head kick by Nicolas.
Snider cracks Nicolas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Snider lands a two punch combo.
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!
Snider lands a head shot.
Nicolas misses with a wild combination.
Nicolas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nicolas is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicolas misses with the combination.
Nicolas drops his hands momentarily and Snider takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Snider throws a nice looking combination but Nicolas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Snider here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Snider lands a two punch combo.
Snider throws a right hand that Nicolas ducks under and follows up with a left that Nicolas also avoids with ease.
Nicolas misses with a head kick.
Snider tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Nicolas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nicolas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snider misses with a jab, cross combination.
Snider throws a one two combo.
A nice combination there by Snider.
Snider throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nicolas.
Nicolas slips a jab and a cross from Snider.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snider looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Snider darts in trying to clinch
and Nicolas counters with a big head kick but Snider shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snider misses with a double jab.
Snider's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nicolas under the eye.
Nicolas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Snider throws a right hand that Nicolas ducks under and follows up with a left that Nicolas also avoids with ease.
Snider rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nicolas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Snider throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nicolas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nicolas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nicolas doesn't manage to clinch there - Snider circles away.
Snider fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nicolas doesn't manage to clinch there - Snider circles away.

Nicolas clinches.

Nicolas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Denis Snider is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nicolas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nicolas wants to clinch up but Snider keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nicolas in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Snider misses with a series of wild punches.
Nicolas is looking to clinch but Snider is avoiding it.
Nicolas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snider.
Snider fails to land with a series of punches.
Nicolas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snider misses with a wild combination.
Nicolas throws a front kick that sends Snider stumbling back into the ropes.

Nicolas clinches with his opponent.
Snider has had enough of the clinch but Nicolas keeps him there for the moment.
Snider takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Denis Snider has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Snider looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Nicolas breaks the clinch.
Snider lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nicolas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Snider misses with the combination.
Nicolas tries to clinch up.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Nicolas has Snider up against the ropes in a clinch.

Nicolas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nicolas throws a series of punches but Snider avoids them all with ease.
Snider's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Snider duly obliges.
Snider jabs Nicolas right on the nose. Nicolas blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Denis Snider will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Denis Snider's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Nicolas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snider swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snider will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Snider connects with a jab.
Snider connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nicolas's hands.
Snider scores with a hook.
Nicolas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snider.
Snider works over Nicolas's head and body with a nice combination.
Snider looks to land a combination but Nicolas avoids it well.
Nicolas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nicolas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snider.
Snider fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snider throws a right and a left that both miss.
Snider connects with a jab.
Nicolas tries to clinch but Snider moves out of range.

Snider instigates a clinch.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snider lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nicolas backs up against the ropes.
Snider pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nicolas back to the ropes. Snider follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jab, jab by Snider - just one landing.
Nicolas throws a head kick that Snider semi-blocks.
Snider lands with a good body shot.
Snider lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Snider tries to close the distance and clinch but Nicolas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Snider shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nicolas eats them both and turns towards Snider to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nicolas is looking to clinch.
Snider scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
No joy there for Snider, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nicolas misses with a double jab.

Snider darts in and clinches Nicolas up against the ropes.

Nicolas breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snider throws a one two combo.
Nicolas dodges the punch combination from Snider.
Nicolas tries to close the distance and clinch but Snider swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nicolas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snider.
Snider misses with the combination.
Nicolas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut there from Snider.
Nicolas tries to clinch but Snider moves out of range.
Nicolas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Snider connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Snider dodges the punch combination from Nicolas.
Snider cracks Nicolas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Snider, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Snider misses with a double jab.
Snider throws a series of punches but Nicolas moves out of range.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snider moves away.
Nicolas misses with a two punch combination.
Snider looks to land a combination but Nicolas avoids it well.
Nicolas tries to clinch up but Snider circles away and keeps his distance.
Nicolas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snider throws a right hand that Nicolas ducks under and follows up with a left that Nicolas also avoids with ease.
Nicolas tries to clinch but Snider moves out of range.
Nicolas tries to clinch there but Snider circles away.
Snider throws a right and a left that Nicolas avoids nicely.
Nicolas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Snider back to the ropes. Nicolas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nicolas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas tries to clinch there but Snider circles away.
A punch combination from Snider misses.
Nicolas throws a sloppy head kick and Snider moves out of range easily.
Snider fails to land with a series of punches.

Nicolas moves into range and clinches up with Snider.

Nicolas breaks the clinch.
Snider misses with a jab, cross combination.
Berry Nicolas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Nicolas.
Snider looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snider getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snider looks to land a left hand but Nicolas moved out of range nicely.
Nicolas scores with a head kick.
Snider fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nicolas throws a head kick but Snider moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Denis Snider showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Snider, 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Denis Snider!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Denis Snider!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Denis Snider!

Denis Snider wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petr Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Greene
vs
Petrov

195 cm
21
203 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniel Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petr Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov with a jab.

Greene closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Greene lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Greene is pressed up against the ropes. Petrov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Greene down to the mat. Greene avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Petrov scores with a jab to the head.
Greene lets loose with a powerful body kick. Petrov will feel that in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greene moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petrov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Greene counters with a head kick. That will keep Petrov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Petrov misses with a takedown attempt - Greene sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Daniel Greene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petr Petrov.
Greene stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Greene wants it to stay on the feet.
Petrov looks gassed!
Greene stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Greene wants it to stay on the feet.
Greene is looking to clinch.
Greene lands with a kick to the temple. Petrov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Petrov tries to keep at a distance but Greene has taken the fight into the clinch.
Greene comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Petrov jumps guard but Greene turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Greene gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Greene lands an elbow just above Petrov 's eye.
Greene lands an elbow inside that Petrov shrugs off.
Petrov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Petrov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Greene.

It looks like Petr Petrov has been cut.
Petrov tries to score a body lock takedown but Greene shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Greene lands an elbow that stopped Petrov in his tracks for a moment.
Greene is pushing Petrov up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Greene lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Greene breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Greene gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Petrov.
Petrov misses with a two punch combination.
Horrible takedown by Petrov or perhaps it was just good defense by Greene which made him look bad.

Greene clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Greene.
Petrov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Greene avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Greene comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Greene gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Greene lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Greene.
Greene stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Greene comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee is keeping an eye on Greene - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Petrov takes an elbow to the forehead.

Greene breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Greene tries to clinch up.
Petrov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Greene lands a brutal head kick. Petrov looks out on his feet and Greene throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Daniel Greene!
Daniel Greene spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lakat Koljenovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Filipovic
vs
Koljenovich

188 cm
25
240 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

204 cm
21
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Tends to cut

ANABOLIC **160**

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mirko Filipovic!
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, Lakat Koljenovich!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Koljenovich gets caught flat footed, as Filipovic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Filipovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koljenovich works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Filipovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koljenovich is keeping the position for now.

Filipovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koljenovich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Filipovic has managed to get both his arms back between Koljenovich's legs - danger averted.
Filipovic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koljenovich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Filipovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Koljenovich looking for a guillotine here but Filipovic defends easily.
Koljenovich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Filipovic.
Filipovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Koljenovich has wrist control.
Filipovic throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koljenovich keeping moving, preventing Filipovic from controlling successfully.
Filipovic could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Filipovic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koljenovich is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Filipovic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koljenovich pulls Filipovic in to control the position.
Filipovic trying to control but Koljenovich is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A swing and a miss from Filipovic.
Koljenovich throws a low kick but Filipovic moves out of range easily.
Filipovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Filipovic is defended easily by Koljenovich.
Filipovic circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koljenovich is looking to clinch.
Filipovic is looking to slow Koljenovich down with leg kicks.
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick
and Koljenovich counters with an inside leg kick.
A big left from Filipovic misses.
Koljenovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Filipovic is breathing heavily.
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!

Koljenovich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Filipovic, pushing him back against the ropes.
Koljenovich gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Mirko Filipovic has been cut.
Koljenovich lands an elbow inside.
Koljenovich has Filipovic pushed against the ropes.
Filipovic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Koljenovich is defending well.
Filipovic taking a breather.
Filipovic takes an elbow to the temple.
Koljenovich lands an elbow just above Filipovic 's eye.
Koljenovich is pushing Filipovic up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koljenovich landing knees to the head.

Mirko Filipovic's cut is getting worse.
Koljenovich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Filipovic backwards.
Koljenovich using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Koljenovich landing knees to the body.
Koljenovich digs a right hand underneath Filipovic's ribcage. Filipovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koljenovich creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Filipovic's defenses.
Koljenovich lands a damaging elbow.
Koljenovich landing knees to the head.
Koljenovich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Filipovic backwards.
Filipovic letting Koljenovich take a breather here.

Koljenovich gets control of Filipovic's arms and successfully pulls guard. Koljenovich will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Koljenovich is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Filipovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Koljenovich on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Koljenovich working for a triangle but Filipovic defends it easily.

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

Koljenovich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Koljenovich throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Filipovic throws a strike but Koljenovich rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Koljenovich 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lakat Koljenovich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mirko Filipovic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Koljenovich wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Filipovic. No joy for Koljenovich on that attempt.
Filipovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koljenovich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Filipovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Koljenovich.
Nice body kick from Koljenovich.
Koljenovich wants to clinch.
Koljenovich tries to clinch up.
Koljenovich lands with a hook. Filipovic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Koljenovich.
Koljenovich tries to clinch but Filipovic is having none of it.
Koljenovich is looking to clinch but Filipovic is avoiding it.
Koljenovich delivers a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Filipovic.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Filipovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koljenovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Filipovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Filipovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Koljenovich.
Filipovic throws a body kick that misses.
Filipovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Koljenovich tries to avoid it but Filipovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Koljenovich to the ground. Koljenovich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Koljenovich tries to clinch but Filipovic moves out of range.
Lakat Koljenovich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Filipovic misses.
Koljenovich throws a leg kick which misses Filipovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Filipovic tries to avoid it.
Lakat Koljenovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koljenovich tries to clinch there but Filipovic circles away.
Koljenovich tries to clinch but Filipovic is having none of it.

Koljenovich forces Filipovic back against the ropes and clinches.
Koljenovich lands an elbow inside that Filipovic shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koljenovich connects with a knee to the head.
Koljenovich unloads a knee to the mid-section. Filipovic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Koljenovich stalling the fight.
Koljenovich scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Koljenovich.
Koljenovich is struggling to control the position.
Koljenovich landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Koljenovich lands a damaging elbow.

Mirko Filipovic's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Koljenovich.
Koljenovich leaning against his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Koljenovich fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Koljenovich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Koljenovich lands a damaging elbow.
Koljenovich putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Filipovic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Koljenovich scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Koljenovich.
Filipovic takes an elbow to the forehead.
Koljenovich lands a knee to the head.
Koljenovich stalling in the clinch.

Koljenovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koljenovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Filipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koljenovich throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koljenovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Filipovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koljenovich moves in looking to clinch but Filipovic pushes him off.

Koljenovich rushes Filipovic and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Koljenovich.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Koljenovich takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Koljenovich unloads a knee to the mid-section. Filipovic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Koljenovich lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Koljenovich.
Koljenovich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Koljenovich keeps control of Filipovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koljenovich is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A shot in the inside from Koljenovich.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lakat Koljenovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mirko Filipovic's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Koljenovich darts in and clinches Filipovic up against the ropes.

Koljenovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Filipovic throws the left hand but Koljenovich avoids the punch easily.
Filipovic misses with a looping left.
Koljenovich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Filipovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koljenovich ducks under a wild hook from Filipovic.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses.
Koljenovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Filipovic.
Filipovic throws a nice head kick!
Koljenovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Filipovic.
Koljenovich wants to clinch.
Koljenovich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Filipovic's head backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Filipovic tries to keep at a distance but Koljenovich has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koljenovich lands a damaging elbow.

Koljenovich lands a big knee to the head and Filipovic goes down! Koljenovich is looking to finish!

Filipovic is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Koljenovich stands up.
Oh Filipovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Filipovic tries to keep at a distance but Koljenovich has taken the fight into the clinch.

Koljenovich lands a big elbow that sends Filipovic down! Filipovic recovers to guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lakat Koljenovich!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre Falcao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Bigtime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Andre Falcao has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Falcao
vs
Bigtime

191 cm
25
198 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

189 cm
25
189 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========#

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andre Falcao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Will Bigtime!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcao tries to clinch but Bigtime moves out of range.

Falcao gets caught napping as Bigtime dives in and scores a takedown. Falcao manages to retain guard.
Bigtime is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Falcao is trying to keep Bigtime in close.
Bigtime trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Falcao is trying to control the position but Bigtime postures up.
Bigtime 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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Bigtime shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Falcao wants to sweep but no luck.
Bigtime slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bigtime trying to control but Falcao is working from the bottom.
Falcao working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigtime stays in close to Falcao's body and controls the position.

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

Bigtime closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Falcao prevents Bigtime from moving into mount.
Falcao tries to improve position but can't.
Bigtime wants to control but Falcao is keeping him busy.
Bigtime postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Bigtime thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bigtime wants to control for a moment but Falcao uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Bigtime wants to work for an arm triangle but Falcao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Falcao is trying to control but can't.
Bigtime trying to control the pace.
Bigtime not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bigtime stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Falcao is trying to get back to full guard.

Bigtime is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bigtime seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Bigtime stalling.
Falcao is refusing to be controlled, as Bigtime sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Will Bigtime was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Bigtime gets caught napping as Falcao dives in and scores a takedown. Bigtime manages to retain guard.
Falcao wants to control from the top but Bigtime keeps moving.
Bigtime looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Falcao looking to sit in guard and control but Bigtime gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Falcao keeping moving, preventing Bigtime from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Falcao trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bigtime drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Falcao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Falcao is not content to let Bigtime control the position.
Falcao wants to control but Bigtime postures up.
Falcao is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bigtime goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Falcao rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bigtime's guard! Nice work there by Falcao!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bigtime looking for a sweep. Not yet Bigtime, not yet.
Falcao wants to control from the top but Bigtime keeps moving.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Falcao scores a takedown into full mount!
Bigtime tries to hold on but Falcao pushes him away.
Bigtime is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Falcao trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bigtime is controlling an arm, preventing Falcao from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Falcao moves to back control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigtime has hold of Falcao's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Falcao is trying to stick to Bigtime's back but Bigtime is turning into Falcao. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Falcao's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bigtime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bigtime is fighting to break Falcao's control of his arms but Falcao is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bigtime controlling from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bigtime postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Falcao gets the takedown into side control.
Falcao working away.
Bigtime gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bigtime gets full guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bigtime shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bigtime showed some decent athleticism there.

Bigtime is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bigtime is breathing heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Falcao manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Falcao is trying to control the position but Bigtime postures up.
Bigtime wants to control from the top but Falcao keeps moving.
Bigtime works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcao trying to hold on to Bigtime's head to control him but Bigtime postures up.

Falcao is defending against the submission attempts here by Bigtime.

Bigtime is working for a submission of some sort.
Falcao moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Falcao is trying to keep Bigtime in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Will Bigtime will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Falcao looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Falcao wants to control from the top but Bigtime keeps moving.
Bigtime is pulling down on Falcao's head. It's preventing any offense from Falcao, at least for the moment.
Bigtime keeping moving, preventing Falcao from controlling successfully.
Bigtime looking to hit a scissor sweep but Falcao is one step ahead there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Falcao drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bigtime dives on top into guard.
Falcao controls Bigtime momentarily but Bigtime frees himself.
Falcao keeping moving, preventing Bigtime from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bigtime is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Falcao scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bigtime tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bigtime sneaks back into half guard.
Bigtime moves into full guard.
Falcao trying to control the position from guard on top but Bigtime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bigtime is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcao trying to control but Bigtime is working from the bottom.
Falcao being controlled here momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Andre Falcao wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Bigtime shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bigtime trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Will Bigtime has got the better of the ground game so far.

Bigtime looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Falcao is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bigtime is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Falcao to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Falcao shrugs it off.
Falcao is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Bigtime is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Falcao can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bigtime tries to control but Falcao wriggling away.
Bigtime avoids the attempt from Falcao to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigtime looking to control and managing it successfully.

Bigtime is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Falcao is surviving well by controlling Bigtime's body position as best he can.
Bigtime content just to control the position here.

Bigtime goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Falcao is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Falcao trying to control but Bigtime is working from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Will Bigtime!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Will Bigtime!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Will Bigtime!

Will Bigtime wins by unanimous decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Will Bigtime waved his t-shirt featuring Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========# 's logo in front of the cameras.

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FIGHT
RATING
73%

Main event

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

Partner
vs
Lomonosow

180 cm
26
264 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

210 cm
21
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Training Partner!
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, Fiodor Lomonosow!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Lomonosow.

Partner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lomonosow to the ground. Partner is now in Lomonosow's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Partner connects with a couple of short punches.
Partner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Lomonosow is rocked!

It looks like Fiodor Lomonosow has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partner slips nicely into half guard.
Lomonosow is still in real trouble! Can Partner finish him?
Partner passes to full mount!
Lomonosow looks gassed!
A big strike lands for Partner! That's really hurt Lomonosow and he's turned his back - Partner keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Partner jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Training Partner!
Training Partner thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

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