Bloodsport: Retribution PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andriy Medvedeva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Emelianenko
vs
Medvedeva

185 cm
23
235 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

200 cm
23
265 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andriy Medvedeva!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Medvedeva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but Medvedeva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Medvedeva as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Medvedeva misses with a wild combination.

Emelianenko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Medvedeva is trying to defend but Emelianenko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Emelianenko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Emelianenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Emelianenko there.
Emelianenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Medvedeva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Emelianenko trying to advance position but Medvedeva counters by regaining guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Medvedeva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Medvedeva wants to sweep here but Emelianenko controlling him for the moment.
Medvedeva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Medvedeva wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Medvedeva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Emelianenko wants to control but Medvedeva is having none of it.
Medvedeva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Emelianenko is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Medvedeva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Medvedeva controlling the pace for now.
Medvedeva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Medvedeva controlling the pace for now.
Emelianenko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medvedeva looking to control but Emelianenko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Despite being in the dominant position, Andriy Medvedeva just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Medvedeva misses with a double jab.
Medvedeva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.

Medvedeva drives through and clinches with Emelianenko against the cage.
Medvedeva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Medvedeva lands a body punch.

Medvedeva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Medvedeva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Andriy Medvedeva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Medvedeva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Medvedeva scores with a leg kick.
Medvedeva scores with a jab to the body.
Medvedeva throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Medvedeva lands a big head kick that sends Emelianenko tumbling to the mat! Medvedeva takes a step backwards and waves Emelianenko back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Emelianenko is rocked!
Medvedeva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Emelianenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Oh Emelianenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Medvedeva works Emelianenko's body with a nice hook.
Emelianenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Emelianenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Medvedeva misses with a two punch combination.
Medvedeva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Medvedeva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emelianenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Medvedeva tries to clinch but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Medvedeva tries to bum rush Emelianenko with a series of wild strikes but Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Medvedeva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Medvedeva looks to land a combination but Emelianenko avoids it well.
Emelianenko shoots in for a double leg but Medvedeva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Medvedeva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Medvedeva moves into the clinch.
Medvedeva tries to land knees in the clinch but Emelianenko avoids the damage to the body.

Medvedeva jumps guard and drags Emelianenko to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Emelianenko trying to move into half guard but instead Medvedeva has managed to sweep!
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Medvedeva from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Emelianenko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Emelianenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Emelianenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Medvedeva lands a big head kick that sends Emelianenko tumbling to the mat! Medvedeva takes a step backwards and waves Emelianenko back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Medvedeva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Medvedeva.
Medvedeva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Medvedeva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Medvedeva grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Emelianenko takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Medvedeva cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andriy Medvedeva!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bekeke Mwambong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Nakhimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mwambong
vs
Nakhimov

188 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

200 cm
19
208 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bekeke Mwambong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Nakhimov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mwambong instigates a clinch.
Mwambong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nakhimov has him pressed against the cage.

Mwambong breaks from the clinch.
Nakhimov throws a shot from downtown. Mwambong moves away and avoids it.
Mwambong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Nakhimov moves into range and clinches up with Mwambong.
Nakhimov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mwambong prevents Nakhimov from breaking the clinch.
The referee calls for Nakhimov to work.

Nakhimov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mwambong misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mwambong misses with an attempted mid kick.

Nakhimov gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Nakhimov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nakhimov throws a head kick that misses.
Mwambong misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mwambong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mwambong swinging wildly here.
Mwambong shoots in but no luck this time.
Nakhimov throws a right hand that Mwambong ducks under and follows up with a left that Mwambong also avoids with ease.
Mwambong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Mwambong closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nakhimov is pushing Mwambong's head away, looking to escape. Mwambong manages to hold on to the position though.
Mwambong wants to stand but Nakhimov is controlling his arm.
Mwambong throws a strike aimed at the side of Nakhimov's head but Nakhimov avoids it well.

Mwambong decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nakhimov to his feet.
Mwambong slaps away a takedown attempt from Nakhimov, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mwambong lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Nakhimov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mwambong doesn't seem phased though.
Nakhimov tries to clinch up but Mwambong circles away and keeps his distance.
Mwambong looks to throw the jab but Nakhimov is out of range.
Nakhimov is looking to clinch but Mwambong is avoiding it.
Mwambong fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mwambong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mwambong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nakhimov counters with a right hand to the body.
Mwambong is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakhimov misses with a takedown attempt
and Mwambong counters with a head kick.

Nakhimov moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nakhimov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mwambong swats away the attempt to clinch by Nakhimov.
Mwambong throws a lazy head kick
and Nakhimov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mwambong darts in trying to clinch
and Nakhimov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nakhimov cracks a nice hook into Mwambong's ribs.
Mwambong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bekeke Mwambong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakhimov cracks Mwambong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Nakhimov gets a takedown into half guard.
Mwambong missing with punches from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nakhimov escapes and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mwambong throws a leg kick
and Nakhimov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mwambong darts in trying to clinch
and Nakhimov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mwambong's knee momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakhimov throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nakhimov thuds a left hand into Mwambong's body.
Mwambong throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Nakhimov to counter with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Nakhimov coming out on top.
Mwambong misses with a leg kick
and Nakhimov counters with a series of strikes. Mwambong will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Nakhimov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nakhimov is looking to clinch but Mwambong is avoiding it.
Mwambong is looking to chop away at Nakhimov's legs.

Nakhimov moves into range and clinches up with Mwambong.
Nakhimov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Nakhimov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mwambong clinches but Nakhimov breaks the clinch

and Nakhimov moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Nakhimov breaks from the clinch.
Nakhimov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nakhimov scores with a takedown into Mwambong's guard.
Mwambong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mwambong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mwambong wants to stand and escape but Nakhimov is having none of it.
Nakhimov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nakhimov stands up and waves to Mwambong to follow him.
Mwambong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nakhimov looks to land a left hand but Mwambong moved out of range nicely.
Mwambong tries to land a leg kick but Nakhimov saw it coming and moves away.
Mwambong wants to clinch

and Nakhimov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mwambong striking off his back but it's not causing Nakhimov any problems.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakhimov is looking to advance position but Mwambong has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Mwambong looking to finish with strikes here!
Nakhimov is trying to stand up.

Nakhimov somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Nakhimov tries to clinch but Mwambong moves out of range.
Mwambong throws a head kick but Nakhimov moves out of range.
Nakhimov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mwambong paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four 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.
Mwambong misses with the body kick

and Nakhimov counters with a takedown into side control.
Mwambong is pushing Nakhimov's head away, looking to escape. Nakhimov manages to hold on to the position though.
Mwambong manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nakhimov's best efforts.

Mwambong kicks Nakhimov off and gets back to his feet.
Nakhimov throws a leg kick but Mwambong checks it.
Mwambong keeps Nakhimov at a distance using the push kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nakhimov!

Mwambong closes the distance and clinches.
Mwambong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nakhimov's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mwambong closes the distance looking to clinch

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

Nakhimov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nakhimov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mwambong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A combination from Mwambong does no damage.
Pavel Nakhimov seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Nakhimov rushes Mwambong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Mwambong breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nakhimov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nakhimov counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mwambong misses with a two punch combination.
Mwambong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bekeke Mwambong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mwambong thows a leg kick but Nakhimov checks it

and Nakhimov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nakhimov.
Mwambong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Nakhimov breaks the clinch.
Mwambong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mwambong misses with a head kick.
Mwambong throws the kick towards the body but Nakhimov avoids it.

Nakhimov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mwambong, pushing him back against the cage.
Mwambong managing to block the knees to the body from Nakhimov.

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

Mwambong breaks the clinch.
Mwambong throws a head kick but Nakhimov moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nakhimov!
Mwambong throws a hook to the side of Nakhimov's head but Nakhimov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nakhimov misses with a straight right.
Nakhimov misses with a wild body shot.
Nakhimov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mwambong misses with a kick to the body
and Nakhimov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mwambong is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mwambong tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakhimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nakhimov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mwambong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mwambong shoots and misses
and Nakhimov counters with a solid body kick.
Mwambong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nakhimov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nakhimov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

Nakhimov has taken the fight to the clinch.

Nakhimov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nakhimov.
Mwambong throws a head kick that misses.
Nakhimov scores with a three punch combo!
Mwambong wants to clinch but Nakhimov slips to the side

and Nakhimov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nakhimov.
Nakhimov won't allow Mwambong to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mwambong is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nakhimov dives into side control.

Mwambong throws Nakhimov to one side and escapes!
Bekeke Mwambong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakhimov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mwambong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nakhimov checks it well.
Pavel Nakhimov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nakhimov scores with a hook to the body. Mwambong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Nakhimov!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Gluhov (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.

Valentine
vs
Gluhov

190 cm
23
230 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

200 cm
18
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Justin Valentine!
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, Konstantin Gluhov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gluhov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Valentine sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Gluhov to the ground! Valentine dives into full mount looking to finish!

It looks like Konstantin Gluhov has been cut.
Gluhov is in a horrible position here. Valentine smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gluhov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Valentine unloads with some shots from mount but Gluhov bucks and avoids them well.
Gluhov wants to control but Valentine is having none of it.

Valentine get's back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Gluhov rushes Valentine and presses him up against the cage.
Gluhov dodges an elbow strike from Valentine.
Valentine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gluhov's defenses.
Valentine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gluhov blocks it with crossed arms.
Gluhov is trying to break free.
Valentine has Gluhov pressed against the cage, preventing Gluhov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Valentine landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Valentine prevents Gluhov from breaking the clinch.
Valentine is looking to control Gluhov's arms but Gluhov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Valentine has his back to the cage.
Valentine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Valentine takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Gluhov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A leg kick checked by Valentine.
Justin Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine circles away from the clinch attempt.

Valentine pushes Gluhov up against the cage in a clinch.
Valentine is trying to maintain a safe position but Gluhov gets an underhook and turns Valentine into the cage.
Valentine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knees to the body from Valentine.
Gluhov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gluhov wants to get back to striking at distance but Valentine won't allow it.
Gluhov is trying to break free.
Valentine prevents Gluhov from breaking the clinch.
Valentine lands a knee to the body.
Gluhov looks gassed!
Valentine lands a knee to the body.
Valentine will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gluhov up against the cage.
Valentine landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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!
Gluhov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gluhov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Valentine effectively controlling the action here.
Valentine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Valentine content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine lands an elbow inside that Gluhov shrugs off.
Valentine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Gluhov is rocked!
Valentine is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gluhov is still on wobbly legs! Can Valentine finish him?
Valentine gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Valentine lands a knee to the body.
Valentine has Gluhov pushed against the cage.
Gluhov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Valentine will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gluhov up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Justin Valentine.

Gluhov tries to keep at a distance but Valentine has taken the fight into the clinch.
Valentine effectively controlling the action here.
Valentine lands an elbow just above Gluhov 's eye.
Valentine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gluhov's defenses.
Valentine lands a knee to the body.
Valentine landing knees to the body.
Valentine has Gluhov pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Gluhov is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Valentine - that's hurt Gluhov badly! Oh, another knee lands and Gluhov is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Gluhov doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Justin Valentine!

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A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Dingdown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Dingdown has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Dingdown
vs
Bravo

177 cm
19
160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

182 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ben Dingdown!
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, Mario Bravo!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dingdown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dingdown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dingdown thows a left - swing and a miss!

Bravo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bravo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bravo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dingdowns head.
Dingdown misses with a punch on the inside.
Bravo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dingdown is struggling to control the position.
Bravo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short left from Bravo.
Bravo throws an elbow but it misses.
Dingdown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bravo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dingdown backwards.
Bravo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bravo lands a damaging elbow.
Bravo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dingdown avoids it.
Dingdown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bravo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bravo moves in looking to clinch but Dingdown pushes him off.
Dingdown misses with a leg kick.
Bravo wants to clinch.

Bravo closes the distance and pushes Dingdown back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingdown is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bravo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Dingdown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dingdown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bravo is pressed up against the cage. Dingdown has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bravo down to the mat. Bravo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dingdown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dingdown scoring well with a low kick there.
Dingdown closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dingdown darts in trying to clinch
and Bravo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Dingdown darts in and clinches Bravo up against the cage.
Bravo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dingdown has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bravo misses with an elbow strike.
Dingdown has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bravo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short left from Bravo.
Dingdown has Bravo pressed against the cage, preventing Bravo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dingdown drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bravo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bravo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dingdown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bravo throws an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dingdown tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bravo lands an elbow just above Dingdown 's eye.

It looks like Ben Dingdown has been cut.

Dingdown manages to break the clinch.
Dingdown keeps the fight on the outside.
Bravo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dingdown is able to avoid easily.
Dingdown fails with a takedown attempt.
Bravo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bravo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dingdown thumps Bravo with a low kick.
Bravo tries to clinch
and Dingdown counters with a head kick.
Bravo scores with a hook to the body. Dingdown takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dingdown is breathing heavily.

Bravo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dingdown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bravo gets underhooks to prevent Dingdown's takedown attempt.

Bravo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dingdown takes a swing at Bravo's ribcage but misses.
Bravo wants to clinch but Dingdown slips to the side
and Dingdown finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bravo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dingdown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bravo cracks Dingdown with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bravo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dingdown tries to clinch
and Bravo counters with a left to the body.
Bravo misses with the combination.
Dingdown looks to clinch
and Bravo counters with a nice uppercut.
Bravo scores with a three punch combo!
Bravo cracks Dingdown with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bravo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bravo scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bravo.
Bravo lands an elbow that stopped Dingdown in his tracks for a moment.
Bravo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dingdown backwards.
Bravo lands an elbow inside that Dingdown shrugs off.
Bravo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Bravo.
Dingdown looking for a takedown.

Bravo manages to break the clinch.
Dingdown misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dingdown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dingdown misses with a low kick as Bravo jumps back.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dingdown blocks the elbow strike.
Dingdown takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right from Bravo on the inside.

Bravo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bravo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dingdown.
Bravo doesn't manage to clinch there - Dingdown circles away.

Bravo forces Dingdown back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Bravo on the inside.
Bravo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dingdown tries to pull guard but Bravo holds him up against the cage and eventually Dingdown drops back down to his feet.
Dingdown is working for takedown but Bravo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bravo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bravo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dingdown jumps guard but Bravo stands there with Dingdown around his waist. Dingdown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Bravo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Dingdown'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.

Dingdown tries to clinch but Bravo is having none of it.
Dingdown misses with a body kick.
Bravo keeps the fight on the outside.
Dingdown misses with a low kick.
Bravo tries to close the distance and clinch but Dingdown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bravo moves out of range of the leg kick from Dingdown.
Dingdown throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bravo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dingdown misses with a takedown attempt - Bravo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Bravo clinches.
Dingdown fails to pull guard.
Dingdown avoiding damage as Bravo throws knees to the body.
Dingdown takes a shot to the head.
Bravo has Dingdown pressed against the cage, preventing Dingdown from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Bravo.
Bravo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dingdown drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Dingdown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dingdown wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingdown tries to pull guard but Bravo holds him up against the cage and eventually Dingdown drops back down to his feet.
Dingdown tries to score a body lock takedown but Bravo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Good body shot from Bravo.

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

Bravo rushes Dingdown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bravo throws an elbow but it misses.
Bravo misses with an elbow over the top.

Bravo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ben Dingdown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bravo tries to clinch up
and Dingdown counters with a two punch combo.
Bravo scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dingdown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bravo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dingdown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bravo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bravo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bravo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bravo lands a left and a right that send Dingdown crashing to the mat, dazed. Bravo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Dingdown is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bravo blocks a head kick by Dingdown.
Dingdown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Bravo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bravo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Bravo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dingdown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bravo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dingdown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bravo as he jumps to the side.
Bravo tries to clinch but Dingdown is having none of it.
Bravo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bravo avoids a kick to the body.
Dingdown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bravo swivels and escapes.
Dingdown is looking to clinch.

Bravo closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bravo missing with knees to the body.

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

Bravo moves into the clinch successfully.
Dingdown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bravo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mario Bravo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bravo trying to land knees to the body.
Bravo tries to land knees in the clinch but Dingdown avoids the damage to the body.
Dingdown wants a takedown but no success here.
Dingdown tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bravo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dingdown takes an elbow to the forehead.

Bravo breaks from the clinch.
Bravo lands a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bravo.

Bravo moves into the clinch.
Bravo looking to throw knees to the head but Dingdown is blocking nicely.
Dingdown fails to pull guard.
Bravo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bravo lands an elbow inside.
Bravo throws an elbow but it misses.
Bravo lands a right hand.
Dingdown takes an elbow to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dingdown has Bravo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bravo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dingdown fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Bravo manages to break the clinch.

Dingdown tries to keep at a distance but Bravo has taken the fight 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!
Dingdown jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bravo walks away with a smile on his face. Dingdown gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bravo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dingdown closes the distance looking to clinch

and Bravo moves into the clinch.
Bravo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bravo lands an uppercut.
Bravo lands a nice shot to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dingdown. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A short body shot lands from Bravo as the two fighters clinch.
Bravo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dingdown backwards.
Bravo stops a takedown attempt from Dingdown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bravo lands a hook to the side of the head.

Bravo breaks from the clinch.
Dingdown keeps the fight on the outside.
Bravo tries to clinch up but Dingdown circles away and keeps his distance.
Dingdown throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Bravo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ben Dingdown'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bravo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dingdown's head backwards.
Bravo moves in looking to clinch but Dingdown pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Bravo.

Dingdown has closed the distance and engaged Bravo in a clinch.
Bravo missing with knees to the body.

Bravo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bravo wants to clinch

and Dingdown counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dingdown.

Bravo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Bravo moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bravo.
Bravo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bravo pushes Dingdown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bravo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bravo tries to break the clinch but Dingdown is controlling the position.
Bravo prevents the takedown attempt.
Dingdown drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bravo gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Bravo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bravo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bravo gets a clinch.
Bravo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dingdown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Dingdown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dingdown tries for a takedown but Bravo manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Bravo.

Bravo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bravo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dingdown fails with a takedown attempt.
Bravo tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Dingdown counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bravo!
Bravo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bravo is controlling an arm, preventing Dingdown from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bravo really wants to buck Dingdown off and get back to his feet.
Bravo is squirming around, avoiding Dingdown's attempts to control the action.
Bravo is trying desperately to improve position.
Dingdown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ben Dingdown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dingdown misses with a head shot.
Bravo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Dingdown jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bravo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bravo and Dingdown has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bravo tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four 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.
Dingdown working the strikes but Bravo uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Dingdown not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bravo wants to control but Dingdown is keeping busy.
Dingdown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bravo defending well though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Bravo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Chrustjev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandar Dragoslav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Chrustjev
vs
Dragoslav

190 cm
19
225 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Syndicate Drugs
[JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q156 Rec/Stamina

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Chrustjev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandar Dragoslav!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chrustjev tries to bum rush Dragoslav with a series of wild strikes but Dragoslav uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Chrustjev lands a big head kick that sends Dragoslav tumbling to the mat! Chrustjev takes a step backwards and waves Dragoslav back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Dragoslav is rocked!

It looks like Aleksandar Dragoslav has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragoslav misses with a combination

and Chrustjev moves into the clinch.

Dragoslav pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dragoslav throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chrustjev.
Dragoslav throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dragoslav lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dragoslav swats away the attempt to clinch by Chrustjev.
Chrustjev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dragoslav lands a two punch combo.
Chrustjev tries to clinch but Dragoslav moves out of range.
Chrustjev throws a series of punches but Dragoslav avoids them all with ease.
Chrustjev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dragoslav looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dragoslav 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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chrustjev.
Dragoslav tries to clinch up.

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

Chrustjev defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dragoslav.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragoslav with shots to the head and body - Chrustjev looks very uncomfortable down there.
Chrustjev is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Dragoslav raining down shots from the mount!
Dragoslav is landing with some decent strikes but Chrustjev is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dragoslav looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Chrustjev wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Dragoslav in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dragoslav lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Chrustjev hang on?
Chrustjev is desperately trying to improve his position but Dragoslav has a good base and remains in mount.

Dragoslav wants to finish this one by submission but Chrustjev is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dragoslav.
Dragoslav looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chrustjev gets back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragoslav scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chrustjev flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Chrustjev kicks off Dragoslav and gets to his feet.
Dragoslav shoots for a takedown but Chrustjev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dragoslav will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Chrustjev moves into the clinch.

Chrustjev jumps into guard, dragging Dragoslav to the mat.
Chrustjev thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Chrustjev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dragoslav can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Dragoslav got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chrustjev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dragoslav has managed to get both his arms back between Chrustjev's legs - danger averted.
Dragoslav lands a couple of digs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chrustjev thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

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

Chrustjev has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dragoslav is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Chrustjev.
Dragoslav landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Chrustjev is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dragoslav is controlling him well.
Dragoslav working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dragoslav lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Chrustjev down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chrustjev is looking to regain half guard here but Dragoslav keeps moving and retains side control.
Dragoslav cracks Chrustjev with a big right hand but Chrustjev just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragoslav working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dragoslav blocks the strikes from Chrustjev.
Chrustjev gets back to half guard.
Dragoslav scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dragoslav wants to stand but Chrustjev has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Dragoslav sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chrustjev defending well though.

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

Chrustjev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chrustjev gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aleksandar Dragoslav will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Dragoslav's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Chrustjev has closed the distance and engaged Dragoslav in a clinch.
Chrustjev goes for a takedown attempt but Dragoslav pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dragoslav.
Chrustjev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chrustjev lands with a nice body kick.
Dragoslav steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chrustjev.
Dragoslav misses with a two punch combination.
Dragoslav throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chrustjev.
Chrustjev tries to clinch up

and Dragoslav counters with a shoot takedown. Chrustjev fights it but they end up in guard.

Chrustjev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dragoslav postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chrustjev wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chrustjev pushes Dragoslav off and scrambles back to his feet.
Chrustjev tries a low kick but Dragoslav avoids it.
Chrustjev tries to move into range but Dragoslav moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chrustjev slips a jab and a cross from Dragoslav.
Oleg Chrustjev is winning the standup battle so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chrustjev.
Chrustjev tries to land a leg kick but Dragoslav saw it coming and moves away.
Dragoslav looks to land a combination but Chrustjev avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Dragoslav.

Dragoslav closes the distance and clinches.

Dragoslav manages to break the clinch.
A lazy left from Dragoslav finds it's target.
Chrustjev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Dragoslav changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chrustjev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chrustjev gets back to half guard.
Dragoslav working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chrustjev has one foot on Dragoslav's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dragoslav checks a low kick from Chrustjev.
Chrustjev throws a head kick but Dragoslav moves out of range.
Dragoslav throws a leg kick but Chrustjev sees it coming and moves out of range.

Dragoslav shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dragoslav showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragoslav missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dragoslav misses with a head shot. Chrustjev uses the momentum to regain guard.
Chrustjev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dragoslav is controlling him.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Chrustjev is working an open guard so Dragoslav takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Dragoslav bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Chrustjev sneaks out the side door and pushes Dragoslav away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dragoslav moves out of range of the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chrustjev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dragoslav thumps Chrustjev with a low kick.
Chrustjev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dragoslav is fending him off so far but Chrustjev persists. Nope, Dragoslav circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Chrustjev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dragoslav dives in and grabs Chrustjev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chrustjev pushes down on Dragoslav's head and hops out.
Chrustjev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dragoslav's head.

Dragoslav has Chrustjev up against the cage in a clinch.
Chrustjev wants a takedown but no success here.

Dragoslav breaks the clinch.
Dragoslav tries to bum rush Chrustjev with a series of wild strikes but Chrustjev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Dragoslav checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chrustjev throws a series of strikes that have Dragoslav backpedaling.
Dragoslav lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chrustjev backs up against the cage.
Aleksandar Dragoslav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragoslav shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chrustjev as he jumps to the side.
Chrustjev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dragoslav moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Dragoslav shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dragoslav was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragoslav lands a big shot there that rocks Chrustjev but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Dragoslav has control of Chrustjev's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Chrustjev regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dragoslav misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dragoslav throws some wild stikes that Chrustjev manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandar Dragoslav showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Dragoslav's cut.
That's time! Chrustjev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Chrustjev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donk. Dragoslav catches Chrustjev right on the button with a cross.
Chrustjev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dragoslav sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dragoslav throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dragoslav fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chrustjev.

Dragoslav moves into the clinch.
Dragoslav gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chrustjev.
Dragoslav looking for a takedown.
Chrustjev working hard to break the clinch.

Dragoslav breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dragoslav shoots in but Chrustjev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dragoslav misses with a leg kick.
Dragoslav misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dragoslav fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Chrustjev misses its intended target.

Dragoslav gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chrustjev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chrustjev landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragoslav has momentary wrist control but Chrustjev slips an elbow through the middle.

Chrustjev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dragoslav has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chrustjev has managed to get both his arms back between Dragoslav's legs - danger averted.

Chrustjev decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Chrustjev thuds his right hand into Dragoslav's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dragoslav throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chrustjev scoring well with a low kick there.
Chrustjev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chrustjev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chrustjev is looking to slow Dragoslav down with leg kicks.
Aleksandar Dragoslav is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chrustjev throws a hook to the side of Dragoslav's head but Dragoslav sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dragoslav with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dragoslav throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dragoslav fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oleg Chrustjev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandar Dragoslav.
A left and a right from Chrustjev both land. Nice combination.
Chrustjev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Dragoslav scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragoslav controlling from side mount.
Chrustjev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chrustjev is looking to improve his position.
Chrustjev tries to kick Dragoslav off but Dragoslav keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Oleg Chrustjev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragoslav works his foot free and advances to mount.
Chrustjev can't escape the position.
Dragoslav controlling his opponent.
Chrustjev is working to get back to half guard.
Dragoslav looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chrustjev flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

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.
Chrustjev squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Chrustjev 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.
Dragoslav controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chrustjev tries to buck Dragoslav off but he can't manage it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Oleg Chrustjev.
I think Dragoslav has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Aleksandar Dragoslav!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Quanifaninisha Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scary Spice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Raised in the Projects. Scary Spice will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Jackson
vs
Spice

170 cm
22
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
156 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Quanifaninisha Jackson!
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, Scary Spice!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson avoids the body shot from Spice.
Spice misses with a two punch combination.
Spice tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spice fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spice throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jackson blocks the body kick.
Spice lands a head kick!

Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Jackson trying to work for an americana but Spice has managed to regain full guard.
Spice wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Spice looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control but Spice is working from the bottom.
Spice lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jackson!
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
Spice thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Spice trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson wants to hold on but Spice pushes him away.
Spice throws some wild stikes that Jackson manages to avoid easily.
Jackson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Spice putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jackson tries to hold on but Spice pushes him away.

Spice swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jackson is now in Spice's guard. A big mistake from Spice there, giving up the dominant position!
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Spice is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Spice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spice is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Jackson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Spice trying to control the position.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Jackson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Spice is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jackson, into his guard.
Spice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spice postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Spice is fighting to break Jackson's control of his arms but Jackson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Spice advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Spice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spice lands with a nice body punch.

Spice gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Spice looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Spice is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Spice can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Spice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Spice keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Spice throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Spice lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Spice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spice misses with a head kick.
Jackson takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Jackson is rocked!
Spice lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spice feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Jackson crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Scary Spice!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Panos Rasgadus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panos Rasgadus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Peter Parker's chin.

Rasgadus
vs
Parker

188 cm
23
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Panos Rasgadus!
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, Peter Parker!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rasgadus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Parker is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rasgadus is controlling him well.

Rasgadus is trying to get an arm triangle but Parker is defending well.
Parker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rasgadus trying to pass the guard but Parker defending well.
Rasgadus is working hard here to advance position.
Rasgadus moves nicely into side control.

Rasgadus is trying to get an arm triangle but Parker is defending well.

Rasgadus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rasgadus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rasgadus tries to move into full mount but can't pass Parker's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasgadus passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Parker!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rasgadus goes for an armbar but Parker turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Parker.
Parker wants to stand but Rasgadus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Parker stopping the sweep attempt from Rasgadus.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Parker wants to control from the top but Rasgadus keeps moving.
Parker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rasgadus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Parker stopping the sweep attempt from Rasgadus.
Parker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Parker advances position into side control!
Rasgadus tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Parker misses with a takedown attempt

and Rasgadus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rasgadus passes the guard and advances to mount!
Parker is trying to stand up.
Rasgadus is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Parker is in real trouble.

Rasgadus has got one arm under Parker's chin. This could be trouble... Parker trying to control the other hand but Rasgadus gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Parker has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Panos Rasgadus!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sauli Niinisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riku Tiirismaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Niinisto
vs
Tiirismaa

190 cm
19
178 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
175 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

M/S Paint Fightwear *** Cheapest in town ***

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sauli Niinisto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Riku Tiirismaa!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Niinisto closes the distance and pushes Tiirismaa back into the cage.
Tiirismaa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Niinisto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Riku Tiirismaa has been cut.
Niinisto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Niinisto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Niinisto just leaning against Tiirismaa, taking a breather.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Niinisto obliges.
Tiirismaa is working for takedown but Niinisto is calmly controlling the position for now.
Niinisto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Niinisto is stalling here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Niinisto.
Niinisto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tiirismaa looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiirismaa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sauli Niinisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riku Tiirismaa.
Niinisto connects with a knee to the head.
Tiirismaa is working for takedown but Niinisto is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tiirismaa is trying to break the clinch but Niinisto is controlling him.
Niinisto with a knee to the head.
Niinisto with a knee to the head.
Niinisto scores with a knee to the head.

That has opened up Riku Tiirismaa's cut even more.
Niinisto misses with a knee strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Niinisto landing knees to the head.
Niinisto landing knees to the body.
Tiirismaa being controlled against the cage.
Niinisto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tiirismaa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Niinisto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Niinisto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tiirismaa's face.
Niinisto connects with a knee to the head.
Tiirismaa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Niinisto scores with a knee to the head.
Niinisto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Niinisto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Niinisto is stalling here.
Niinisto misses with a knee strike.
Niinisto lands an elbow just above Tiirismaa 's eye.
Niinisto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tiirismaa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Niinisto takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niinisto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Niinisto lands a nice knee to the body.
Tiirismaa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Niinisto tries to land knees in the clinch but Tiirismaa avoids the damage to the body.
Nice elbow from Niinisto.
Niinisto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

The cut above Riku Tiirismaa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Niinisto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tiirismaa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Tiirismaa has picked Niinisto up - he's going for a ride! Tiirismaa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Tiirismaa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Niinisto defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tiirismaa 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiirismaa tries to stand and escape but Niinisto is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niinisto keeping hold of Tiirismaa's head, controlling as best he can.

Tiirismaa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Niinisto is just riding it out for now. Tiirismaa eventually gives up the hold.
Niinisto is concentrating on defense, preventing Tiirismaa from advancing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Niinisto wants to control but Tiirismaa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

Niinisto is defending against the submission attempts here by Tiirismaa.

Tiirismaa is working for a kimura but Niinisto is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Tiirismaa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sauli Niinisto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Riku Tiirismaa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tiirismaa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Niinisto's waist but Niinisto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tiirismaa off to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tiirismaa.
Niinisto thuds a left hand into Tiirismaa's body.

Niinisto has managed to clinch.
Niinisto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Niinisto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tiirismaa's face.
Tiirismaa takes an elbow to the temple.
Niinisto working Tiirismaa over with knees to the body.
Niinisto lands an elbow just above Tiirismaa 's eye.
Tiirismaa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Niinisto walks away with a smile on his face. Tiirismaa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sauli Niinisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riku Tiirismaa.
Niinisto connects with a solid leg kick.

Niinisto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tiirismaa is breathing heavily.
Tiirismaa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Niinisto smiles and moves away.
Niinisto lands a nice hook to Tiirismaa's body. Tiirismaa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Niinisto moves into range and clinches up with Tiirismaa.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiirismaa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Niinisto prevents it.
Niinisto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Niinisto looking to throw knees to the head but Tiirismaa is blocking nicely.

Tiirismaa manages to break the clinch.
Tiirismaa tries for a takedown but Niinisto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sauli Niinisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Niinisto moves into the clinch.
Niinisto misses with a knee to the head.
Niinisto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Niinisto lands a knee to the head.
Niinisto landing knees to the head.

Riku Tiirismaa's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Niinisto scores with a knee to the head.
Tiirismaa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Niinisto smiles and moves away.
Tiirismaa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Niinisto closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niinisto with a knee to the head.
Niinisto with a knee to the head.
Niinisto prevents a takedown attempt there.
Niinisto leaning against his opponent.
A knee to the head by Niinisto.
Tiirismaa tries to circle away but Niinisto has him pinned against the cage.
Niinisto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tiirismaa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tiirismaa letting Niinisto take a breather here.
Niinisto landing knees to the head.
Niinisto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Niinisto lands a nice knee to the body.
Niinisto working Tiirismaa over with knees to the body.
Niinisto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Niinisto tries to land a knee to the head but Tiirismaa blocks with his arms.
Niinisto with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Niinisto throws an elbow but misses.
Tiirismaa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Niinisto pulls his leg out and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tiirismaa.
Niinisto just misses with a punch to the body.

Niinisto rushes Tiirismaa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Niinisto tries to land a knee to the head but Tiirismaa blocks with his arms.
Tiirismaa tries to pull guard but Niinisto holds him up against the cage and eventually Tiirismaa drops back down to his feet.
Niinisto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tiirismaa avoids it.
Sauli Niinisto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Niinisto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tiirismaa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Niinisto.
Niinisto trying to land knees to the body.
Niinisto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tiirismaa jumps guard.
Niinisto looking to pass the guard.

Tiirismaa working for a triangle but Niinisto defends it easily.
Tiirismaa keeping moving, preventing Niinisto from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sauli Niinisto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Riku Tiirismaa's cut.
That's time! Niinisto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Niinisto tries a low kick but Tiirismaa avoids it.
Niinisto wants to clinch up but Tiirismaa keeps it at a distance.
Tiirismaa closes the distance and clinches up with Niinisto, looking for a takedown. Tiirismaa pushes Niinisto against the cage but Niinisto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Niinisto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Niinisto.
Niinisto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tiirismaa swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Tiirismaa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Niinisto is looking for a sweep. Tiirismaa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Tiirismaa stands up and beckons Niinisto to join him on the feet.
Niinisto tries to close the distance and clinch but Tiirismaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Niinisto throws a sloppy head kick and Tiirismaa moves out of range easily.
Niinisto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Niinisto throws a right and a left that Tiirismaa avoids nicely.
Niinisto is looking to clinch but Tiirismaa is avoiding it.
Tiirismaa checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiirismaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Niinisto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tiirismaa checks a leg kick.
Tiirismaa has a takedown stuffed.
Tiirismaa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tiirismaa blocks a head kick by Niinisto.
Niinisto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tiirismaa closes the distance and clinches up with Niinisto, looking for a takedown. Tiirismaa pushes Niinisto against the cage but Niinisto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sauli Niinisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riku Tiirismaa.
Tiirismaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Niinisto.
Niinisto leaves Tiirismaa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Niinisto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tiirismaa.
Niinisto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Niinisto throws a leg kick but Tiirismaa checks it.
Niinisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A chopping leg kick lands by Niinisto.

Niinisto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tiirismaa has Niinisto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Niinisto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A knee to the head by Niinisto.
Niinisto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Niinisto.
Niinisto lands a damaging elbow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sauli Niinisto!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michail Bandert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko has chosen Enea Vollare Mezzo as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Bandert
vs
Emelianenko

190 cm
19
270 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
264 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michail Bandert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Bandert shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Bandert 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.
Bandert throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bandert seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Emelianenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandert sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Emelianenko is refusing to be controlled, as Bandert sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandert missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Bandert is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Emelianenko is refusing to be controlled, as Bandert sits in half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandert.
Emelianenko wants to clinch up but Bandert keeps it at a distance.
Bandert checks the leg kick.
Emelianenko fails with the takedown

and Bandert counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Emelianenko!

Bandert is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Emelianenko can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bandert trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bandert.
Emelianenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bandert. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Bandert looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bandert trying to control but Emelianenko is having none of it.

Bandert is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Emelianenko is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Emelianenko flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Bandert anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Emelianenko and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Bandert slips an arm under Emelianenko chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Bandert has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Bandert is squeezing on Emelianenko like an anaconda would it's prey. Emelianenko fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michail Bandert!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dariusz Ruslan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Cervantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruslan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hester Prynn. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Raul Cervantes was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Ruslan
vs
Cervantes

198 cm
22
219 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
220 lbs
5 - 3 - 1

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dariusz Ruslan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Raul Cervantes!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cervantes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruslan.
A jab from Cervantes misses.
Ruslan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cervantes.
Cervantes looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruslan is just out of range.
Cervantes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cervantes throws an overhand right that lands on Ruslan's shoulder, as Ruslan tries to avoid the shot.
Cervantes closes the distance and clinches up with Ruslan, looking for a takedown. Cervantes pushes Ruslan against the cage but Ruslan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Ruslan gets a clinch.
Ruslan throws a punch but it's blocked by Cervantes.
Ruslan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ruslan lands a right hand.
Cervantes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cervantes is trying to break the clinch but Ruslan has him pressed against the cage.
Ruslan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cervantes's efforts to push away.
A short left from Ruslan.
Ruslan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Ruslan as the two fighters clinch.
Ruslan digs a right hand underneath Cervantes's ribcage. Cervantes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ruslan throws a head punch that misses.
Ruslan lands a hook that snaps the head of Cervantes backwards.
Cervantes is looking to control Ruslan's arms but Ruslan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cervantes has his back to the cage.
A hook to the body from Ruslan.
Cervantes looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruslan lands a left hand.
Ruslan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cervantes backwards.
Cervantes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruslan gets through Cervantes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Ruslan.
Ruslan lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ruslan fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ruslan.
Cervantes blocks an uppercut.
Ruslan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ruslan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cervantess head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ruslan.

Cervantes is rocked!
Ruslan misses with the head strike.
Cervantes is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruslan finish him?
Ruslan throws a punch but it's blocked by Cervantes.
A right handed body shot lands from Ruslan.
Ruslan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cervantes seems to have recovered his senses.
Ruslan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cervantes backwards.
Ruslan lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Cervantes to his knees! Ruslan keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dariusz Ruslan!