SPFT 6: Dabrowski vs. Reed PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Kharitonov
vs
Kotzlowski

187 cm
21
191 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Kharitonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Kotzlowski!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kharitonov gets a takedown into half guard.
Kotzlowski tries to roll over but Kharitonov keeps him under control.
Kotzlowski is doing well to control the position and prevent Kharitonov from advancing to side control.
Kharitonov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kharitonov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kotzlowski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kotzlowski's head.
Kotzlowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kotzlowski has his hands clasped together around Kharitonov's back. He's all about the action.
Kotzlowski wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kotzlowski defending well though.
Kharitonov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kharitonov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kharitonov is looking to advance position but Kotzlowski won't allow it.
Kharitonov throwing shots but Kotzlowski is blocking nicely.
Kotzlowski wants to get back to his feet.

Kotzlowski pushes Kharitonov off and gets back to his feet.

Kotzlowski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kotzlowski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kharitonov backwards.
Kotzlowski keeps control of Kharitonov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotzlowski trying to stall but Kharitonov improves his position.
Kharitonov wants to take the fight to the mat but Kotzlowski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kotzlowski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kharitonov tries to circle away but Kotzlowski has him pinned against the cage.
Kotzlowski stalling against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kharitonov.
Kharitonov tries to pull guard but Kotzlowski holds him up against the cage and eventually Kharitonov drops back down to his feet.
Kharitonov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kharitonov tries to score a body lock takedown but Kotzlowski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Kharitonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kharitonov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kharitonov is breathing heavily.

Kotzlowski has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kharitonov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kharitonov rolls, trying to escape but Kotzlowski keeps control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotzlowski slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kharitonov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kotzlowski's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kotzlowski punches Kharitonov on the ear.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kharitonov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kotzlowski.
Kotzlowski trying to control momentarily.
Kharitonov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kotzlowski is landing with strikes from the back.
Kharitonov turns into Kotzlowski and is now in his guard.
Kharitonov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Kotzlowski is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kotzlowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Kotzlowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Kharitonov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kharitonov has his takedown stuffed

and Kotzlowski counters by moving into 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!
Kotzlowski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kharitonov backwards.
Kotzlowski lands a shot to the body.

Kotzlowski decides to pull guard.
Kotzlowski wants to sweep here but Kharitonov controlling him for the moment.
Kotzlowski is pulling down on Kharitonov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kharitonov, at least for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kharitonov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Kotzlowski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kharitonov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kotzlowski.

Kharitonov moves into the clinch successfully.
Kharitonov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Kotzlowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kotzlowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kharitonov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kharitonov shoots in for a takedown but Kotzlowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Kharitonov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kharitonov looking to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kotzlowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kharitonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kotzlowski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Kotzlowski forces Kharitonov back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kotzlowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kharitonov is defending well for now.
Kharitonov tries to pull guard but Kotzlowski holds him up against the cage and eventually Kharitonov drops back down to his feet.
Kotzlowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kharitonov backwards.
Kotzlowski has Kharitonov pressed against the cage, preventing Kharitonov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kotzlowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kotzlowski has Kharitonov pushed against the cage.
Kharitonov working hard to break the clinch.
Kotzlowski is struggling to control the position.
Kotzlowski lands with a left to the head.

Kotzlowski wants the takedown. Kharitonov is fighting it off but Kotzlowski persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kharitonov's guard against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kharitonov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kotzlowski is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kotzlowski wants to control from the top but Kharitonov keeps moving.

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

Kharitonov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kotzlowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kotzlowski stands and throws Kharitonov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kharitonov is trying to control Kotzlowski's posture but Kotzlowski avoids it.
Kharitonov is trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov is trying to escape the position but Kotzlowski is controlling the position.
Kharitonov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kotzlowski presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kotzlowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kotzlowski postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kharitonov looks a forlorn figure.
Kotzlowski with good strikes from the mount here!

It looks like Fedor Kharitonov has been cut.
Kotzlowski looking to finish Kharitonov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kharitonov!
Kotzlowski controlling from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kharitonov tries to hold on but Kotzlowski postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotzlowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kharitonov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kotzlowski lands a big elbow.
Kotzlowski controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Kotzlowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fedor Kharitonov's cut.
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!

Kotzlowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kotzlowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Kharitonov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kharitonov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kotzlowski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kharitonov misses with a two punch combination.
Kotzlowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Kharitonov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kotzlowski is looking to clinch but Kharitonov is avoiding it.
Kotzlowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kharitonov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kharitonov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Kotzlowski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kotzlowski working over Kharitonov with some ground and pound. Kharitonov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kotzlowski stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kharitonov kicks Kotzlowski off and gets back to his feet.
Fedor Kharitonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kotzlowski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kotzlowski slips nicely into half guard.
Kharitonov is looking to escape.
Kotzlowski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kotzlowski content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kharitonov's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kotzlowski controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Igor Kotzlowski hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kharitonov dives in and grabs Kotzlowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kotzlowski pushes down on Kharitonov's head and hops out.

Kotzlowski tries to keep at a distance but Kharitonov has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Kotzlowski.
Kotzlowski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Kotzlowski turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kotzlowski manages to end up in side control.
Kharitonov is looking to get back to his feet here but Kotzlowski is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kharitonov's back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kotzlowski's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kotzlowski is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kharitonov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kotzlowski is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kharitonov tries to roll but Kotzlowski sticks to his back.
Igor Kotzlowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kotzlowski controls the action.
Fedor Kharitonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kharitonov is trying to remain composed but Kotzlowski is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Kotzlowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kotzlowski 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Kotzlowski!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Igor Kotzlowski made sure he mentioned Steel Penn's Laundry 93%, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ismail Saidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shannon Mondello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saidov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz. Ismail Saidov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shannon Mondello's chin.

Saidov
vs
Mondello

188 cm
24
196 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
24
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ismail Saidov!
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, Shannon Mondello!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mondello throws the kick towards the body but Saidov avoids it.
Mondello fails with the takedown.
Mondello tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saidov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mondello tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Saidov counters with a single leg into guard. Mondello didn't expect that.
Saidov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Saidov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mondello dives on top into guard.
Mondello would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Saidov pushes Mondello off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mondello fails with an attempt to clinch.

Saidov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Saidov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Saidov swings around for an armbar but Mondello sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Saidov's guard.

Mondello gets to his feet - Saidov follows without any prompting.
Mondello tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mondello fails with an attempt to clinch.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Mondello enables Saidov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mondello manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Saidov looking to pass the guard.
Mondello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mondello is looking to stand up but Saidov isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saidov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondello swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mondello is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Saidov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mondello dives on top into guard.
Mondello trying to control but Saidov is working from the bottom.
Mondello stopping the sweep attempt from Saidov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saidov working a defensive guard but Mondello manages to pass into side control anyway.

Mondello has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Saidov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mondello tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Saidov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mondello's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mondello stopping the sweep attempt from Saidov.
Mondello looking to pass the guard.

Saidov is looking for a triangle here but Mondello uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saidov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Saidov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mondello's guard.
Saidov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondello swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Saidov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mondello manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Saidov has Mondello in his guard.
Ismail Saidov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mondello postures up.
Mondello trying to control the position from guard on top but Saidov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saidov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mondello would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Saidov looking for a sweep. Not yet Saidov, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondello wanted to stand there but Saidov had control of the position.
Saidov looking for a sweep. Not yet Saidov, not yet.
Saidov is working hard here to advance position.
Mondello trying to stand up but can't free himself from Saidov's guard.
Saidov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Shannon Mondello has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mondello tries to clinch but Saidov is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Saidov gets a double leg takedown into Mondello's guard.
Mondello wants to stand but Saidov is controlling the position.
Saidov looking to pass the guard.

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

Mondello stands up and beckons Saidov to his feet.
Mondello misses with a looping left.
Ismail Saidov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saidov fails with the takedown
and Mondello counters with a good, hard body kick but Saidov shrugs it off.
Mondello wants to clinch.
Mondello cracks Saidov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mondello tries to clinch but Saidov moves out of range.
Mondello throws a series of punches but Saidov avoids them all with ease.
Mondello tries to bum rush Saidov with a series of wild strikes but Saidov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mondello tries to clinch but Saidov moves away

and Saidov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mondello's guard now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saidov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mondello won't allow Saidov to get back to his feet.

Saidov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mondello defends it easily.
Saidov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mondello is defending against the submission attempts here by Saidov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ismail Saidov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Mondello moves in looking to clinch but Saidov pushes him off.
Mondello bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

Saidov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Saidov tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondello is retaining full guard.

Mondello stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mondello shoots in looking for a takedown but Saidov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mondello's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mondello tries to clinch

and Saidov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mondello!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Saidov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mondello is now in Saidov's guard. A big mistake from Saidov there, giving up the dominant position!

Mondello drops back, looking for a kneebar! Saidov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Saidov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Saidov!
Mondello regains half guard.

Saidov is looking for a kimura here.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Saidov 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.

Saidov 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.
Shannon Mondello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mondello is defending against the submission attempts here by Saidov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

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

Saidov is working for a kimura but Mondello is defending it quite comfortably.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ismail Saidov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Saidov, 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ismail Saidov!
Ismail Saidov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matteo Minonzio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Mussardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minonzio comes into the arena with Metallica Enter Sandman blaring out of the sound system. Ivan Mussardo told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Minonzio
vs
Mussardo

189 cm
21
206 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
24
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matteo Minonzio!
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, Ivan Mussardo!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mussardo lands a nice looking body shot.
Minonzio lands with a shot to the body.
Minonzio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mussardo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Minonzio drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Minonzio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mussardo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Minonzio's guard! Nice work there by Mussardo!
Mussardo stops Minonzio from standing up.

Minonzio manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minonzio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mussardo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mussardo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Minonzio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mussardo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Minonzio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Minonzio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Minonzio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mussardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Minonzio.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Minonzio.
Minonzio loads up on a big right hand but Mussardo slips the punch.
Minonzio swinging wildly here.
Minonzio misses with a telegraphed body shot

so Mussardo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Minonzio is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Minonzio kicks Mussardo off and gets to his feet.
Minonzio is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Mussardo.
A combination from Minonzio does no damage.
Minonzio is looking to wear down Mussardo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mussardo fails with a takedown attempt.
Minonzio misses with a double jab
and Mussardo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minonzio swinging wildly here.
Minonzio throws a one two combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minonzio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mussardo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Minonzio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Matteo Minonzio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Mussardo.
Mussardo tries to clinch there but Minonzio circles away.
Minonzio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mussardo tries to clinch but Minonzio moves out of range.
Minonzio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Mussardo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Minonzio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mussardo is defending well for now.
Mussardo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Minonzio tries to land knees in the clinch but Mussardo avoids the damage to the body.

Minonzio drags the fight down to the ground.
Mussardo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mussardo is standing up over Minonzio. Minonzio looks to escape but Mussardo dives into side control.
Minonzio gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minonzio trying desperately to get to his feet.
Mussardo trying to control but Minonzio is having none of it.
Minonzio wants to try and get back to his feet.
Minonzio is squirming around, avoiding Mussardo's attempts to control the action.
Minonzio is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minonzio trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Mussardo looking to control but Minonzio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Minonzio is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Mussardo has taken his back!
Minonzio looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Mussardo looking to break Minonzio's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Minonzio remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mussardo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
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!
Minonzio trying to get back to his feet but Mussardo is in full control for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mussardo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Mussardo scores with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Minonzio throws a lazy uppercut
and Mussardo counters with a straight right hand.
Minonzio throws a hook but Mussardo blocks it.
Minonzio misses with a few strikes there.
A left and a right from Minonzio both land. Nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Minonzio.
Minonzio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mussardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Mussardo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mussardo showed some decent athleticism there.
Mussardo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Minonzio keeps working.
Minonzio is looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Mussardo is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mussardo seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Mussardo trying to control from half guard but Minonzio is working away.

Mussardo is looking for a kimura but Minonzio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mussardo to get the leverage.
Minonzio tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Mussardo manages to move to mount!

Mussardo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Minonzio is surviving well by controlling Mussardo's body position as best he can.
Minonzio squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mussardo landing strikes from the mount and Minonzio is in trouble!

Minonzio somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Minonzio avoids the head kick by Mussardo.
Matteo Minonzio is winning the standup battle so far.
Mussardo shoots in for a takedown but Minonzio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mussardo closes the distance and clinches up with Minonzio, looking for a takedown. Mussardo pushes Minonzio against the cage but Minonzio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Minonzio. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Minonzio. Mussardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Minonzio throws a body punch but Mussardo moves out of range.
Mussardo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Minonzio.
Mussardo shoots for a takedown but Minonzio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matteo Minonzio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Mussardo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Minonzio coming out on top.
Mussardo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minonzio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Minonzio.
Minonzio looks to land a combination but Mussardo avoids it well.
Minonzio looks to land a combination but Mussardo avoids it well.
Minonzio thuds a left hand into Mussardo's body.
Mussardo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Minonzio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mussardo somewhat.
Minonzio scores with a punch to the head.
Minonzio throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Mussardo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Minonzio won't be happy with that.
Ivan Mussardo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Minonzio is pushing Mussardo's head away, looking to escape. Mussardo manages to hold on to the position though.

Minonzio throws Mussardo to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minonzio lands with a nice combination. Mussardo backs away looking to recover.
Minonzio scores with a nice right hand.
Mussardo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Minonzio pinned against the cage. Minonzio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Minonzio gets a takedown into half guard.

Minonzio 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.
Mussardo controlling the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Minonzio is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mussardo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Minonzio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mussardo ducks under a wild hook from Minonzio.
Mussardo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minonzio.
Minonzio's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Minonzio duly obliges.
Horrible takedown by Minonzio or perhaps it was just good defense by Mussardo which made him look bad.
Mussardo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Minonzio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mussardo somewhat.
Minonzio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mussardo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mussardo tries to land a front kick but Minonzio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mussardo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Minonzio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mussardo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mussardo showed some decent athleticism there.
Minonzio is trying to stand back up but Mussardo is controlling him

Minonzio manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Minonzio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Minonzio falls off balance throwing a combination

so Mussardo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mussardo wants to control from the top but Minonzio keeps moving.
Minonzio is wriggling around but Mussardo manages to pass to half guard.
Mussardo trying to control the action but Minonzio is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mussardo stops Minonzio from getting back to his feet.
Mussardo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Minonzio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mussardo trying to control from half guard but Minonzio is working away.
Minonzio is trying to stand.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mussardo works his way into side control.
Minonzio is pushing Mussardo's head away, looking to escape. Mussardo manages to hold on to the position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minonzio gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Mussardo lands a heavy elbow.
Minonzio is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Mussardo trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minonzio wants to try and get back to his feet.
Minonzio is bucking up trying to escape but Mussardo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mussardo tries to control but Minonzio wriggling away.
Mussardo misses with a head shot.
Mussardo tries to control but Minonzio wriggling away.

Minonzio somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mussardo.
Ivan Mussardo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matteo Minonzio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matteo Minonzio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Mussardo.
Minonzio lands a nice hook to Mussardo's body. Mussardo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ivan Mussardo.
I think Minonzio 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matteo Minonzio!
A very excited looking Matteo Minonzio made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dariusz Karlowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overeem's entrance music is The Rush - Sensation. A fine choice. 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.

Overeem
vs
Karlowski

197 cm
18
256 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

198 cm
18
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alistair Overeem!
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, Dariusz Karlowski!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Overeem with that takedown attempt.
Karlowski shoots in and drives through. Overeem sprawls well.

Karlowski pushes Overeem up against the cage in a clinch.
Karlowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karlowski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Overeem has Karlowski pushed against the cage.
Karlowski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Overeem's face.
Karlowski with a knee to the head.
Karlowski stalling the fight.
Karlowski managing to block the knees to the body from Overeem.
Overeem jumps guard but Karlowski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Karlowski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karlowski throws an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karlowski taking a breather.
Karlowski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Karlowski stalls.
Overeem changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karlowski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistair Overeem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Overeem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Overeem wants it to stay on the feet.
Karlowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Overeem avoids it really well and circles away.
Karlowski shoots for a takedown but Overeem saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Overeem sprawls well. Overeem wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Karlowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Karlowski looks gassed!
Karlowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Overeem tries to avoid it but Karlowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Overeem to the ground. Overeem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Karlowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Overeem. Overeem gets slowly back to his feet.
Overeem shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karlowski leaves Overeem with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Karlowski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Overeem to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Overeem lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem is stalling in the full guard.
Overeem working some strikes from top position.
Overeem trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Karlowski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Karlowski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Overeem working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Overeem has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Overeem sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Karlowski's guard.
Karlowski tries to kick Overeem off but Overeem keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Karlowski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Overeem there.
Karlowski is staying active underneath Overeem, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Overeem missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Overeem throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Overeem lands a nice short elbow.
Overeem working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
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. Overeem connects with a nice short shot to Karlowski's temple.
Karlowski has hold of Overeem's hands but Overeem slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Overeem looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Karlowski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Karlowski makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Overeem.
Overeem just content to control the position.
Overeem creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Overeem looks up at the clock and then as Karlowski takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Overeem smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Karlowski is pushing Overeem's head away, looking to escape. Overeem manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Overeem 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.

Overeem is trying hard to land a takedown here. Karlowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Karlowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Overeem.
Karlowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Overeem but Overeem pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Karlowski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Overeem, pushing him back against the cage.
Overeem takes an elbow to the temple.
Overeem is trying to pull guard but Karlowski has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistair Overeem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlowski misses with an elbow strike.

Overeem breaks from the clinch.
Karlowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karlowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Karlowski is breathing heavily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Karlowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Overeem stuffs the takedown attempt from Karlowski. Karlowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Alistair Overeem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karlowski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Karlowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Karlowski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Overeem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karlowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Overeem trying to control but Karlowski is working from the bottom.
Overeem is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Overeem with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem wants to control from the top but Karlowski keeps moving.
Overeem cracks Karlowski with a solid left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karlowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Overeem scoring with some ground and pound.
Karlowski wants to get back to his feet but Overeem is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Overeem keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Karlowski's head.
Karlowski wants to stand up but Overeem is controlling him.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem won't allow Karlowski to get back to his feet.
Karlowski keeping moving, preventing Overeem from controlling successfully.
Overeem lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Overeem thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Overeem throwing strikes from guard but Karlowski blocks nicely.
Overeem distracts Karlowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Karlowski wants to stand but Overeem is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Overeem drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Overeem jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Overeem cracks Karlowski with a solid left hand.
Karlowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Overeem.
Overeem trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Karlowski keeping full guard, as Overeem tries to pass.
Karlowski wants to stand but Overeem is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Overeem distracts Karlowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Overeem trying to control but Karlowski is working from the bottom.
Overeem makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Overeem dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Overeem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Overeem stuffs the takedown attempt from Karlowski. Karlowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Overeem shoots in for a double leg but Karlowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Karlowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alistair Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dariusz Karlowski.
Overeem dives in and grabs Karlowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Karlowski pushes down on Overeem's head and hops out.
Overeem doesn't manage to clinch there - Karlowski circles away.

Karlowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Overeem was covering up waiting for the punch and Karlowski finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Overeem pushes Karlowski off and scrambles back to his feet.
Karlowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Overeem, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Karlowski.

Overeem throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Karlowski was covering up waiting for the punch and Overeem finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Overeem trying to control but Karlowski is working from the bottom.
Karlowski wants to stand up but Overeem is controlling him.
Overeem 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.
Alistair Overeem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Overeem works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Karlowski is looking to escape.

Overeem is trying to work for a kimura but Karlowski is defending well.
Overeem lands strikes from half guard.
Overeem wants to take a breather but Karlowski is having none of it.

Overeem is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Overeem looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Karlowski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Karlowski wants to get back to his feet.

Overeem is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Karlowski pushes Overeem off looking to stand but Overeem dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Karlowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Overeem.
Overeem thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Overeem is trying to control the action in half guard but Karlowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Overeem is nestled in close to Karlowski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Overeem looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Karlowski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Karlowski tries to kick Overeem off but Overeem keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Overeem 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.
Overeem lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Overeem wants to take a breather but Karlowski is having none of it.

Karlowski kicks Overeem off and gets back to his feet.
Overeem fails with the takedown
and Karlowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alistair Overeem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlowski is looking to clinch but Overeem is avoiding it.
Karlowski tries to clinch there but Overeem circles away.
Overeem shoots in looking for a takedown. Karlowski tries to sprawl out of it but Overeem keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karlowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alistair Overeem is winning the standup battle so far.
Karlowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Overeem swivels and escapes.

Overeem throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Karlowski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Overeem is in Karlowski's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Overeem stops Karlowski from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Overeem not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Overeem pushing down on Karlowski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Overeem showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Overeem, 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Overeem!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

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

Bisping
vs
Golyshev

208 cm
25
281 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

191 cm
18
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Bisping!
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, Anton Golyshev!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bisping fails with an attempt to clinch.
Golyshev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Golyshev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Golyshev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Golyshev throws a sloppy head kick and Bisping moves out of range easily.

Golyshev rushes Bisping and presses him up against the cage.

Golyshev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Golyshev misses with a head kick.
Golyshev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bisping looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Golyshev motions for Bisping to come forward. Golyshev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bisping shoots in for a double leg but Golyshev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab from Golyshev.

It looks like Michael Bisping has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bisping tries for a takedown but Golyshev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bisping avoids the head kick by Golyshev.
Bisping throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Golyshev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bisping tries to clinch there but Golyshev circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Golyshev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Golyshev throws a jab when Bisping was well out of range.
Golyshev tries a head kick but it misses.
Golyshev misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Golyshev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Golyshev throws a sloppy head kick and Bisping moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Golyshev.
Bisping shoots in for a takedown but Golyshev shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Bisping. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bisping connects with a crisp jab.
Bisping moves out of range of the body kick from Golyshev.
Golyshev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anton Golyshev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golyshev throws a low kick, looking for Bisping's leg but Bisping calmly moves out of range.
No joy there for Bisping, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Golyshev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bisping.
Bisping blocks a low kick nicely.
Golyshev tries a low kick but Bisping avoids it.
Bisping wants to clinch.
Golyshev throws a head kick that misses.
Golyshev looks gassed!
Bisping fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golyshev misses with a few strikes there.
Golyshev swats away the attempt to clinch by Bisping.
Bisping scores with a 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!
Golyshev takes one to the side of the head.
Golyshev throws a lazy head kick
and Bisping counters with a nice uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bisping.
Golyshev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bisping.
Bisping is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Golyshev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bisping swinging wildly here.
Bisping scores with a body shot.
Golyshev moves out of range of the body kick from Bisping.
Anton Golyshev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bisping.
Bisping is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bisping paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Golyshev throws a head kick but Bisping moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bisping.
Golyshev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bisping tries to clinch up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bisping darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bisping misses with a body shot.
Bisping lands a nice looking body shot.
Bisping tries to close the distance and clinch but Golyshev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bisping scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bisping scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bisping lands a glancing blow to the side of Golyshev's head.
Bisping lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bisping is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bisping thuds a left hand into Golyshev's body.
Bisping tries to bum rush Golyshev with a series of wild strikes but Golyshev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bisping is looking to slow Golyshev down with leg kicks.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bisping.
Bisping throws a head kick that misses.
Bisping has a takedown stuffed.
Bisping throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Golyshev throws a sloppy head kick and Bisping moves out of range easily.
Golyshev throws a head kick but Bisping moves out of range.

Bisping gets tackled into the cage by Golyshev. Golyshev maintains the clinch.
Golyshev avoiding damage as Bisping throws knees to the body.
Bisping jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Golyshev walks away with a smile on his face. Bisping gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bisping misses with a low kick.
Bisping moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bisping thows a body shot but no joy.
Golyshev throws a head kick but Bisping moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bisping dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Bisping's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bisping just misses with a punch to the body.
Bisping wants to clinch.
Michael Bisping is winning the standup battle so far.
Bisping tries to bum rush Golyshev with a series of wild strikes but Golyshev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bisping is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Golyshev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Golyshev throws a head kick that misses.
Golyshev throws out a leg kick but Bisping moves out of range and Golyshev only half commits.
Bisping misses with a wild body shot.
Bisping blocks a head kick by Golyshev.
Golyshev leaves Bisping with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bisping throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Golyshev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Golyshev throws a head kick but Bisping moves out of range.
Golyshev is breathing heavily.

Golyshev moves into range and clinches up with Bisping.
Golyshev misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Golyshev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bisping avoids the elbow strike from Golyshev, against the cage.
Bisping tries to land knees in the clinch but Golyshev avoids the damage to the body.
Golyshev misses with a knee strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bisping as Golyshev tries to tie him up.
Bisping tries to pull guard but Golyshev holds him up against the cage and eventually Bisping drops back down to his feet.
Bisping lands a right hand.
Bisping throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Golyshev throws an elbow but misses.
Bisping tries to land knees in the clinch but Golyshev avoids the damage to the body.

Golyshev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bisping lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping misses with a body kick.
Bisping lands with a cross.
Bisping scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Golyshev.
Bisping throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Golyshev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bisping looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bisping catches Golyshev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bisping takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Golyshev is rocked!
Golyshev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bisping.
Bisping bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Golyshev's head backwards.
Golyshev is still on wobbly legs! Can Bisping finish him?
Bisping tries for a takedown but Golyshev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Bisping. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Golyshev fails to land with a series of punches.
Golyshev throws a sloppy head kick and Bisping moves out of range easily.
Golyshev seems to have recovered his senses.
Bisping throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Golyshev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Golyshev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golyshev drops his hands momentarily and Bisping takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bisping turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bisping swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bisping shoots in looking for a takedown. Golyshev tries to sprawl out of it but Bisping keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Golyshev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bisping moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bisping will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bisping checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bisping scores with a hook to the body. Golyshev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bisping looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bisping dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Golyshev. That did some damage!
A clash of legs there as Bisping blocks the low kick.
Golyshev throws a leg kick
and Bisping finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bisping keeps Golyshev at a distance using the push kick.
Bisping tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Golyshev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bisping, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bisping shoots in for a takedown but Golyshev shows good takedown defense.
Bisping throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Golyshev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good exchange - Bisping coming out on top.
Golyshev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bisping throws a head kick but Golyshev moves out of range.
Bisping tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bisping avoids the head kick by Golyshev.
Bisping closes this distance looking for a takedown but Golyshev circles away.
Bisping shoots for a takedown but Golyshev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bisping wants to clinch.
Golyshev scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bisping dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Bisping's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Bisping throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Golyshev.
Golyshev misses with a low kick.
Bisping connects with a crisp jab.
Bisping misses with a looping right.
Bisping throws a series of punches but Golyshev avoids them all with ease.
Bisping throws a series of punches but Golyshev moves out of range.
Golyshev throws a sloppy head kick and Bisping moves out of range easily.
Golyshev throws a sloppy head kick and Bisping moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Golyshev.

Golyshev has Bisping up against the cage in a clinch.

Golyshev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bisping moves out of range of the body kick.
Golyshev throws a solid leg kick but Bisping takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Golyshev.
Bisping uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golyshev.
Golyshev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping misses with a low kick.
Golyshev misses with a head kick.
Bisping tries to clinch up but Golyshev circles away and keeps his distance.
Bisping throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Golyshev throws a sloppy head kick and Bisping moves out of range easily.
Bisping tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Golyshev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bisping attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bisping wants to land a leg kick but Golyshev is out of range.
Golyshev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bisping moves out of range as Golyshev throws a body kick.
Bisping thows a body shot but no joy.
Golyshev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Golyshev walks into a jab.
Anton Golyshev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bisping misses with a takedown attempt - Golyshev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Golyshev sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping tests Golyshev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bisping smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A left and a right from Bisping both land. Nice combination.
Golyshev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bisping fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Golyshev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bisping fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bisping blocks a head kick by Golyshev.
Bisping throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Golyshev throws a wild body kick that Bisping sees coming a mile off.
Bisping with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bisping.
A head kick misses from Golyshev.
Good standup being displayed there by Bisping as he connects with a hook.
Bisping scores with a hook to the body. Golyshev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bisping.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping cracks Golyshev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bisping digs a good hook to Golyshev's body.

Golyshev darts in and clinches Bisping up against the cage.
Golyshev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Golyshev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Golyshev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bisping misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Golyshev.
Bisping fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Golyshev manages to avoid it.
Bisping fails to land with a series of punches.
Bisping looks to score with a jab to the body but Golyshev is just out of range.
Golyshev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bisping's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bisping duly obliges.

Golyshev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bisping is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bisping blocks the elbow strike.
Golyshev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bisping up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golyshev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bisping is trying to pull guard but Golyshev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Golyshev comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bisping throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bisping avoids a wild elbow strike from Golyshev.
Golyshev connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bisping's face.
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!
Bisping tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Golyshev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bisping blocks the elbow strike.
Bisping throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Golyshev blocks it with crossed arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bisping trying to land knees to the body.

Bisping breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anton Golyshev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Bisping is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Golyshev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bisping showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bisping, 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bisping!
Michael Bisping decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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 Second Edition Murder Case (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Makenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedor Makenzie has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Second Edition Murder Case 's chin.

Edition Murder Case
vs
Makenzie

200 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

225 cm
25
289 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

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 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Second Edition Murder Case !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fedor Makenzie!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Makenzie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Case napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Makenzie creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Makenzie controls the position from side control.
Makenzie lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Case down.
Case is looking for a sweep.
Case is trying to buck Makenzie off.
Makenzie scores with a couple of short elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Case is working to avoid the ground and pound but Makenzie connects with a decent elbow.
Case takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Case might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Case is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Case taking punishment in the form of punches.

Case is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Case takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Oh Case is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Makenzie cracks Case with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Makenzie immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Case is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Makenzie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Makenzie!
Fedor Makenzie managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Steel Penn's Laundry 93%, into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Werdum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgi Barnettov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Werdum
vs
Barnettov

185 cm
25
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI
Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fabricio Werdum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Georgi Barnettov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Barnettov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Werdum advances position into side control!
Barnettov tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnettov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barnettov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Werdum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Werdum tries for a kimura but Barnettov is defending well.

Werdum looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Barnettov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Werdum's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Werdum! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Barnettov has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fabricio Werdum!
Fabricio Werdum 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
74%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kusok Govna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Govna has chosen Morbid Angel - Day of Suffering as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Jackson
vs
Govna

190 cm
21
250 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

190 cm
23
250 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Quinton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kusok Govna!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Govna displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Govna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Govna.
Govna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice sprawl there from Govna as Jackson shoots in.
Govna lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Govna shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Govna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Govna moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Govna scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Govna doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Govna.
Govna misses with a few strikes there.
Govna throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Govna takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Govna misses.
Govna throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Govna stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Govna rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Govna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Govna.
Govna lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Govna counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Govna to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Govna moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Govna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Govna takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Govna tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Govna shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Govna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Govna misses with a low kick.
Govna tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Govna scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Govna's shoulder, as Govna tries to avoid the shot.
Govna throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head.
Govna lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Govna is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Govna manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Govna scores with a jab.
Govna throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Govna takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jackson throws a jab when Govna was well out of range.
A combination from Govna does no damage.
Govna closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Govna pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Govna throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jackson is controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Govna manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Govna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
No joy there for Govna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Govna throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Govna ducks down to avoid it.
Govna thows a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson misses the jab.
Govna finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Govna looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kusok Govna 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.

Govna throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Govna.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Govna's shoulder, as Govna tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Govna's body. Govna takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Govna's shoulder, as Govna tries to avoid the shot.
Govna throws a leg kick
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Govna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Govna.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Govna's head but Govna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kusok Govna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Govna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Govna moved out of range.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Govna moved out of range.
Govna misses with a wild combination.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Govna's corner calls for a 1-2. Govna obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Govna defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Govna throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Govna's head but Govna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kusok Govna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Govna stalks Jackson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackson's face. Jackson staggers backwards, shaken.
A punch combination from Govna misses.
Govna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Govna's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Govna swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Govna.
A left lands for Jackson.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Govna gets caught napping as Jackson dives in and scores a takedown. Govna manages to retain guard.
Jackson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Govna is proving hard to escape from.

Govna working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Govna has a closed guard, preventing Jackson from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Govna trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.

Govna working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.

Govna pushes Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Govna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Govna on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Govna.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Govna shows good takedown defense.
Govna sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Govna throws a leg kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Govna wants to clinch.
Govna scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Govna shows good takedown defense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson takes a swing at Govna's ribcage but misses.
Govna throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Govna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Govna cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Jackson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jackson looking to score a takedown here. Govna is defending well but Jackson drives through and ends up in Govna's guard.
Govna thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Govna has wrist control.
Govna pulls Jackson in close to his closed guard and prevents Jackson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.

Jackson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Govna, up you get!
Govna takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.

Govna gets caught napping as Jackson dives in and scores a takedown. Govna manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson wants to stand but Govna is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Govna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Govna is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Govna won't let him.

Govna is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Govna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jackson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Govna's guard.

Jackson stands and steps away. Govna gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Govna throws a leg kick
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Govna misses with a few strikes there.
Govna swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Govna stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Govna does no damage.
Govna lands a slapping body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Govna. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Govna.
Govna tries to clinch up.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Govna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Govna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Govna throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Govna cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Govna scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Govna feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Govna throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Govna.
Govna tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
enabling Govna to counter with a crisp jab.
Govna misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Jackson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Govna is trying to get back to full guard.

Govna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Govna gets back to full guard.
Quinton Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson controlling the position.
Jackson is chipping away with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quinton Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Jackson!
Quinton Jackson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
82%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafal Dabrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Reed (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.

Dabrowski
vs
Reed

197 cm
24
208 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

TGC WEAR
Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafal Dabrowski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Reed!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dabrowski.
Dabrowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reed moves to clinch but Dabrowski breaks away

and Dabrowski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dabrowski scores with a shot to the side of Reed's head.
Dabrowski lands an uppercut.
Dabrowski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dabrowski throws an elbow but misses.
Dabrowski is pushing Reed up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dabrowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reed trying to stall but Dabrowski improves his position.
Dabrowski is pushing Reed up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dabrowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reed is defending well for now.
Dabrowski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dabrowski blocks a body shot from Reed.
Reed is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dabrowski taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dabrowski as Reed tries to tie him up.
Dabrowski gets through Reed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dabrowski scores with a shot to the side of Reed's head.
Dabrowski lands a shoulder strike.
Dabrowski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed is trying to maintain a safe position but Dabrowski gets an underhook and turns Reed into the cage.
Dabrowski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Reed up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rafal Dabrowski.
Reed tries to clinch up but Dabrowski circles away and keeps his distance.
Reed fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reed leaves Dabrowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafal Dabrowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reed doesn't manage to clinch there - Dabrowski circles away.
Reed goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dabrowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Reed. Those never looked like landing.
Reed fails to land with a series of punches.
Dabrowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reed gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dabrowski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dabrowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Dabrowski forces Reed back against the cage and clinches.
Reed prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dabrowski lands a shoulder strike.
Reed trying to stall but Dabrowski improves his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dabrowski turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dabrowski misses with the ground and pound.
Dabrowski fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Reed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Reed might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dabrowski kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

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

Dabrowski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dabrowski has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Reed is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Dabrowski yanks on the arm and Reed is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Dabrowski.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rafal Dabrowski!
Rafal Dabrowski is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Rafal Dabrowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.