BFC 5 - Kush vs. Esperanza PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uster Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Malikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Best
vs
Malikov

187 cm
31
265 lbs
7 - 10 - 0

191 cm
25
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Uster Best!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Malikov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malikov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Best.
Best with a lazy takedown attempt

so Malikov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Malikov throws a big right hand that misses.

Best looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Malikov passes into half guard.
Malikov trying to control from half guard but Best is working away.
Malikov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Best looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Best manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Best escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Malikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Best is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malikov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Malikov trying to control but Best is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexander Malikov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Malikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Best with a poor takedown

and Malikov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Malikov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uster Best. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Best working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Malikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Malikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Best can't keep his opponent in guard - Malikov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malikov controlling the action here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malikov is looking to pass Best's guard but actually Best recovers to full guard.
Malikov trying to control but Best is working from the bottom.

Best throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malikov wants to get up but he can't break Best's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Malikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Malikov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Best. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Best looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Best looking for a guillotine here but Malikov defends easily.

Best looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malikov wants to control from the top but Best keeps moving.
Malikov trying to move into half guard but instead Best has managed to sweep!
Best stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Malikov keeping moving, preventing Best from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Malikov, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexander Malikov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Malikov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Best trying to control from the bottom.
Malikov trying to control the pace.

Best is defending against the submission attempts here by Malikov.
Best has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Malikov is working away from the top position though.
Malikov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Best reverses the position - he's now on top in Malikov's guard.
Malikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Best is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Best trying to control the position from guard on top but Malikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malikov keeping full guard, as Best tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Uster Best wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Malikov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Malikov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Best defending well though.
Malikov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Best actively working from the bottom here.
Best trying to hold on to Malikov's head to control him but Malikov postures up.
Best manages to get to full guard.
Best is trying to keep Malikov in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Malikov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Best shoots for a takedown but Malikov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Malikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Best with a poor takedown

and Malikov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Best trying to keep a closed guard but Malikov is proving a slippery customer.
Malikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Malikov throws a strike but Best rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Malikov keeping moving, preventing Best from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Uster Best wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Malikov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Malikov trying to control the position but Best is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on Best's face as Malikov controls the position.
Malikov throwing strikes but Best manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Malikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Best connects with a body shot that sends Malikov's belly button to the back.
Best closes this distance looking for a takedown but Malikov circles away.
Best fails to land the takedown.
Malikov wants to clinch up but Best keeps it at a distance.
Best doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Malikov counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uster Best. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Best is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Malikov to keep the fight standing.

Malikov jumps into guard, dragging Best to the mat.
Best forces his way into half guard.

Malikov is defending against the submission attempts here by Best.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Best trying to mount his opponent but Malikov defends it.
Alexander Malikov has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Best wants to work for an arm triangle but Malikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Best is trying to control the action in half guard but Malikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Best looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Best seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Best seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Malikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alexander Malikov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Best is really struggling to control Malikov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

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.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Uster Best just wasn't active enough.
Best shoots and misses

and Malikov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Best's guard now.
Malikov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Best wants to sweep here but Malikov controlling him for the moment.
Malikov wants to stand but Best is controlling his posture from full guard.
Malikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Best is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uster Best!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James DeFuria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kassius Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeFuria comes to the cage accompanied by Styles P - Put That On Everything. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

DeFuria
vs
Miller

165 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James DeFuria!
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, Kassius Miller!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for DeFuria.
Nice uppercut lands for DeFuria. That snapped Miller's head back.
Miller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but DeFuria swivels and escapes.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
DeFuria thows a body shot but no joy.

Miller looking to score a takedown here. DeFuria is defending well but Miller drives through and ends up in DeFuria's guard.
Miller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from DeFuria.
DeFuria looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is looking to work some ground and pound but DeFuria has wrist control.
Miller controls from within his opponent's guard.
DeFuria not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of James DeFuria.
Miller shoots in and drives through. DeFuria sprawls well.
James DeFuria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassius Miller.
DeFuria misses with a body shot.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with DeFuria, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes DeFuria against the cage but DeFuria circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by DeFuria. Beautiful body shot.
DeFuria looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Miller is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
DeFuria missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Miller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
DeFuria closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Miller! DeFuria dives in looking to finish! Miller is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James DeFuria!
Our winner, James DeFuria, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daigon Kins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krusty Klown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kins kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is . Klown is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Throw up ya gunz. Daigon Kins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kins
vs
Klown

175 cm
24
151 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

185 cm
31
155 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Big right hand

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daigon Kins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Krusty Klown!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klown defending well as Kins loads up on a big left hand.
Kins tries to close the distance and clinch but Klown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kins misses with an uppercut.
Klown misses with a two punch combination.
Klown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kins swivels and escapes.
Klown is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Klown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kins tries to land a leg kick but Klown saw it coming and moves away.
Kins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kins misses with an uppercut
and Klown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Kins forces Klown back against the cage and clinches.
Kins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Klown working hard to break the clinch.

Kins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Kins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Klown forces Kins back against the cage and clinches.
Nice elbow from Kins.

Kins breaks from the clinch.
Klown misses with a double jab
and Kins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Krusty Klown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klown fails with the takedown.
Kins tries to clinch there but Klown circles away.
Kins misses with a head kick.
Klown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Daigon Kins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krusty Klown.

Kins takes the fight into the clinch.
Kins lands an elbow just above Klown 's eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kins throws an elbow but misses.

Kins manages to break the clinch.
Klown avoids the body shot from Kins.
Kins wants to clinch up but Klown keeps it at a distance.
Kins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klown.

Klown moves into the clinch.
Klown wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kins has him pressed against the cage.
Klown blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kins lands an elbow inside that Klown shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Kins.

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

Kins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kins misses with an elbow over the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kins takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Klown avoids it.
Kins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kins keeps control of Klown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Klown blocks the elbow strike.
Kins lands a damaging elbow.
Kins just leaning against Klown, taking a breather.
Kins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kins has Klown pushed against the cage.
Kins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kins throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Kins breaks the clinch.

Klown gets a clinch.

Klown breaks the clinch.
Daigon Kins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kins avoids a punch combination nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kins.
Nice defenses there by Klown.
Kins tries to close the distance and clinch but Klown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes from Klown. Those never looked like landing.
Kins misses with a straight left.
Klown misses with a wild combination.
Klown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kins tries to avoid it but Klown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kins to the ground. Kins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daigon Kins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kins wants it to stay on the feet.
Kins is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Klown's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.

Kins moves into the clinch.

Kins manages to break the clinch.
Klown cracks the inside of Kins's front leg.
Klown swings for the body but Kins moves out of range.
Klown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klown.
Kins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Klown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Klown shoots for a takedown but Kins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Klown walks into a straight right hand from Kins.
Kins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Klown in his tracks.
Klown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klown paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Kins.
Klown swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kins scores with a counter punch that sends Klown to the canvas! Kins smells blood - he's punishing Klown with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Klown has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daigon Kins!
In his post fight interview, Daigon Kins gave a big smile as he said '.'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrik Aleksandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedor Overeem could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Adrik Aleksandrov's chin.

Overeem
vs
Aleksandrov

180 cm
25
240 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
26
250 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adrik Aleksandrov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Overeem closes the distance and pushes Aleksandrov back into the cage.
Overeem tries to break the clinch but Aleksandrov is controlling the position.
Aleksandrov scores a nice knee to the body.
Aleksandrov looking to throw knees to the head but Overeem is blocking nicely.

Aleksandrov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Overeem clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Aleksandrov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Overeem has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Aleksandrov.

Aleksandrov tightening his grip on Overeem, looking for the choke.

Overeem is trying to defend against the choke here but Aleksandrov has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Aleksandrov Tightens the hold and Overeem taps out furiously! Aleksandrov displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Adrik Aleksandrov!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Gallindo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marian Lenart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gallindo comes to the cage accompanied by Eppur Si muove. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Gallindo
vs
Lenart

170 cm
26
135 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

150 cm
25
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eduardo Gallindo!
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, Marian Lenart!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallindo cracks the inside of Lenart's front leg.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gallindo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lenart but Lenart pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lenart blocks a leg kick.
Gallindo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lenart has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gallindo misses with a head kick.
Lenart fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lenart shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gallindo but Gallindo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lenart avoids the head kick by Gallindo.
Gallindo throws a low kick, looking for Lenart's leg but Lenart calmly moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Lenart.
Lenart shoots in looking for a takedown. Gallindo tries to sprawl out of it but Lenart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gallindo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Eduardo Gallindo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marian Lenart.
Lenart throws a sloppy head kick and Gallindo moves out of range easily.
Gallindo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lenart.

Lenart looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gallindo wants to stand but Lenart is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lenart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gallindo wants to stand up but Lenart is controlling him.
Lenart trying to control but Gallindo is working from the bottom.

Lenart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gallindo wants to stand and escape but Lenart is having none of it.

Lenart drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lenart jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gallindo wants to get back to his feet but Lenart is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lenart slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallindo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lenart has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Lenart has hold of Gallindo's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Gallindo seems comfortable defending it but Lenart has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Gallindo is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Gallindo is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Lenart couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marian Lenart!
After winning the bout, Marian Lenart thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Brimstoned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddi Fast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brimstoned kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Origin - The Burner. Eddi Fast has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Keith Brimstoned's chin.

Brimstoned
vs
Fast

206 cm
27
300 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

200 cm
30
300 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keith Brimstoned!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eddi Fast!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brimstoned moves away from the strike by Fast.
Fast cracks Brimstoned with an open hand slap.

It looks like Keith Brimstoned has been cut.
Brimstoned slips under a jab from Fast.
Fast moves away from the strike by Brimstoned.
Fast swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fast throws a hook but Brimstoned blocks it.
Fast misses with a straight right.
Fast slips a straight right by Brimstoned.
Fast jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fast throws a shot from downtown. Brimstoned moves away and avoids it.
Fast throws an overhand right that lands on Brimstoned's shoulder, as Brimstoned tries to avoid the 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!
Brimstoned ducks under a wild hook from Fast.
Brimstoned blocks a jab.
Fast throws a right hand that misses
enabling Brimstoned to counter with a crisp jab.
Fast has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Brimstoned steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fast.
Fast thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fast thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fast scores with a sloppy right hand. Brimstoned should have avoided that one.
Fast misses with a lunging right hand
and Brimstoned counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fast misses with a lunging right hand
and Brimstoned counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fast walks into a straight right hand from Brimstoned.

It looks like Eddi Fast has been cut.
Brimstoned throws the left hand but Fast avoids the punch easily.
Fast slips a jab from Brimstoned.
Fast looks to throw the jab but Brimstoned is out of range.
Eddi Fast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Brimstoned shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fast manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Brimstoned pushing down on Fast's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fast taking some punishment here, with Brimstoned in his half guard.
Fast is refusing to be controlled, as Brimstoned sits in half guard.
Brimstoned is pressing down on Fast's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fast is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fast wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brimstoned sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Brimstoned's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Brimstoned uses his free foot to push down on Fast's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fast.
Brimstoned sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fast tries to lock up and control but Brimstoned gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Brimstoned.
Fast is trying to escape the mount.
Brimstoned tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fast tries to hold on but Brimstoned postures up.
Brimstoned landing punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brimstoned putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brimstoned prevents Fast from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by Brimstoned.
Brimstoned can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fast is looking to escape.
Fast really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brimstoned. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brimstoned controlling his opponent.
Brimstoned is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fast can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brimstoned looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Brimstoned dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Fast throws an off balance right hand
and Brimstoned counters with a low kick, right behind Fast 's knee.
Brimstoned moves away from the strike by Fast.
The fighters circling - Fast throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brimstoned connects with a single shot there.
Fast misses with a lunging right hand
and Brimstoned counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fast throws a big shot that misses.
Brimstoned avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fast might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fast throws a lazy uppercut
and Brimstoned counters with a low kick, right behind Fast 's knee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brimstoned throws a hook to the side of Fast's head but Fast sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fast gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brimstoned.
Fast looks to land a right hand but Brimstoned moved out of range.
Brimstoned throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brimstoned slips a straight right by Fast.
A telegraphed right hand from Brimstoned misses the target.
Brimstoned pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fast is breathing heavily.
Fast rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brimstoned counters with a low kick, right behind Fast 's knee.
Fast drops his hands momentarily. Brimstoned doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Fast staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Fast doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keith Brimstoned!
A relieved looking Keith Brimstoned thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Og Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Esperanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Kush
vs
Esperanza

192 cm
27
215 lbs
21 - 11 - 0

187 cm
29
222 lbs
22 - 20 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Og Kush!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jimmy Esperanza!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kush tries to clinch but Esperanza moves out of range.
Kush fails in his attempt to clinch.

Esperanza shoots in and gets a takedown into Kush's guard.
Esperanza keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kush's head.
Esperanza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kush on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kush tries to get out of the position.
Esperanza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kush swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Kush stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Esperanza.
Esperanza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Esperanza instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Esperanza.

Esperanza has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kush uses from the top position.

Esperanza is looking for a triangle but Kush pushes his legs off easily.
Esperanza has a closed guard, preventing Kush from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Esperanza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kush wants to stand but Esperanza has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Esperanza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kush doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Esperanza is tightening it up a little... Kush has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kush reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kush taps out! Nice BJJ there by Esperanza!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jimmy Esperanza!
Jimmy Esperanza is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Jimmy Esperanza 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.