PCL Rise of the Pegasi 96 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rolls Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pencil Neck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Wu-Tang Clan - The Mystery Of Chessboxin. Neck is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Deep Purple - Bad Attitude. 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.

Gracie
vs
Neck

187 cm
31
183 lbs
19 - 14 - 0

182 cm
31
178 lbs
16 - 19 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rolls Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pencil Neck!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neck scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gracie punishes Neck's body with a nice straight punch.
Gracie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Neck looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Neck fails with the takedown

and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Neck won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Neck's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Neck holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Gracie cracks Neck with a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neck is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Neck stops Gracie from passing to mount.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Neck is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neck is trying to buck Gracie off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie taking a break here but Neck is having none of it and regains half guard.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neck avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Neck is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Neck is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neck moves into full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Neck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Neck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neck trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie with a nice head shot there.

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

Neck has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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!
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Neck is keeping the position.
Neck not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Neck will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie trying to control but Neck is working from the bottom.

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

Neck uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Neck rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Neck fails to land the takedown.
Neck on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Neck shoots for a takedown but Gracie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rolls Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pencil Neck.
Gracie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Neck.
Gracie lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie throws a body punch but Neck moves out of range.
Neck connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rolls Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Gracie does no damage.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie is looking to wear down Neck with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Neck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Neck moves into the clinch.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Neck.

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

Neck scores a takedown into full mount!
Neck with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Neck tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rolls Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Neck shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gracie defends it nicely.
Neck slips under a jab from Gracie.
Neck shoots in and drives through. Gracie sprawls well.

Neck looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Neck tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gracie.
Gracie looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neck controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is staying active underneath Neck, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is staying active underneath Neck, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Neck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Pencil Neck wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Neck counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gracie is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gracie misses with a combination

and Neck counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Neck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Neck stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Neck looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neck looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rolls Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pencil Neck.
Gracie stuffs the takedown.
Neck shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracie but Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Neck is breathing heavily.

Gracie dives in and scores a takedown into Neck's guard.
Neck not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Neck has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie trying to control but Neck is working from the bottom.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie scoring with punches to the head and body.
Neck wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Neck bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.

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

Neck has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gracie to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Neck is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gracie pulls down on the head and he's put Neck to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rolls Gracie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Vector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fair Child (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vector might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hollywood Undead-Undead. Fair Child has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Vector
vs
Child

190 cm
32
195 lbs
21 - 6 - 0

189 cm
22
197 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Balco Boys - Hilo

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vinnie Vector!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fair Child!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vector looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Child circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vector tries to clinch there but Child circles away.
Child paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vector misses with a double jab.
Child swinging wildly here.
Child lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab by Child.
Vector tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Child counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vector thinking.
Vector steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Child. That one must have hurt.
Child misses the jab.
Vector fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vector tries to clinch up
and Child counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Child connects with a looping right hand.
Vector avoids the body shot from Child.
Child misses the shot to the body.
Child throws a left and a right that both miss
and Child takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vector wants to clinch but Child slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vector tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Child paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vector throws out a loose jab but Child uses good head movement to avoid it.
Child lands with a straight right. Vector didn't see that one coming.
Vector misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vector gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vector wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vector tries to clinch but Child is having none of it.
Child tries to clinch up.

Vector closes the distance and pushes Child back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vector with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Child tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Child lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Vinnie Vector has been cut.
Vector misses with a hook from the clinch.
Child trying to land knees to the body.
Child lands an elbow just above Vector 's eye.
A head punch on the inside from Child fails to land.
Child crunches a lovely knee into Vector's ribcage.
Vector tries to land knees in the clinch but Child avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Child just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vector's brow.
Vector tries a knee to the head but Child blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vector is fighting off a takedown attempt but Child is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Vector to the mat. Vector regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Vector pushes Child off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nice takedown defense from Vector. No joy for Child on that attempt.
Child pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vector tries to close the distance and clinch up but Child swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Child misses with a looping right.

Child rushes Vector and presses him up against the cage.
Vector takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vector is breathing heavily.
Vector misses with an elbow strike.
Child using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vector has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Child tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vector avoids it.
Vector lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Fair Child has been cut.
Child misses with a knee strike.
Vector creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vector on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vector tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vector tries to land a knee to the head but Child blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vector.
Vector looking to throw knees to the head but Child is blocking nicely.
Child looking for a takedown.
Vector tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Child is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vector is defending well.
Vinnie Vector has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fair Child.
Child creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Child misses with a knee to the head.
Vector misses with a body punch.
Vector avoiding damage as Child throws knees to the body.
Vector scores with a nice hook to the head.
Child scores with a shot to the side of Vector's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Child throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vector dodges an elbow strike from Child.
Child tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vector avoids it.
Vector blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fair Child dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Vector's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nice body punch from Child.
Child throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vector is looking to clinch.
Vector is looking to clinch.
Vector tries to clinch up.
Child closes the distance but Vector moves to the side
and Vector counters with a one-two to the body.
Child circles away from the clinch attempt.
Child keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice uppercut lands for Child. That snapped Vector's head back.
Vector misses with a leg kick.
Fair Child seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vector tries to clinch but Child moves out of range.
Child throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vector counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Child darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Child circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vector tries to clinch up but Child circles away and keeps his distance.
Fair Child seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Child lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vector at a distance.
Child fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vector looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vinnie Vector is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vector tries to clinch but Child is having none of it.
Child swinging wildly here.
Child misses with a wild body shot.
Child thuds his shin into the meat of Vector's side.
Vector wants to clinch but Child slips to the side
and Child counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vector wants to clinch.
Vector looks to land a combination but Child avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Child throws a one two combo.
Child takes a swing at Vector's ribcage but misses.
Child throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vector tries to clinch but Child moves out of range.
Child connects with a body shot that sends Vector's belly button to the back.
Child fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Child ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vector wants to clinch up but Child keeps it at a distance.
Child throws an off balance right hand
and Vector counters with a two punch combo.
Vector will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Child throws the left hand but Vector avoids the punch easily.
Child throws a leg kick which misses Vector's front leg but catches the back leg as Vector tries to avoid it.
Vinnie Vector is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Child slips a jab and a cross from Vector.
Child lands with a straight right. Vector didn't see that one coming.
Vector tries to clinch
and Child counters with a series of strikes. Vector will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vector doesn't manage to clinch there - Child circles away.
Vector fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vector blocks a jab.
Vector moves in looking to clinch but Child pushes him off.
Child gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Child ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vector moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Child misses the target.
Vector wants to clinch.
Child avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Child looks to score with a jab to the body but Vector is just out of range.
Child throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vector stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vector steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Child. That one must have hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Child jabs Vector to the body, keeping him at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Child scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vector tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Child counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fair Child showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Vector connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Child momentarily.
No luck for Child with that takedown attempt.
Child swinging wildly here.
Child fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vector looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vector tries to close the distance and clinch but Child swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vector tries to close the distance and clinch but Child swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Child rushes Vector and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Child takes a shot to the head.
Child avoiding damage as Vector throws knees to the body.
Vector missing with knees to the body.
Child avoids the elbow strike from Vector, against the cage.
Child goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vector prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Child tries to land knees in the clinch but Vector avoids the damage to the body.
Vector pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Child misses with a body punch.
Vector tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Child avoids it.
Vector on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vector misses with an elbow over the top.
Child tries to land knees in the clinch but Vector avoids the damage to the body.
Child is working for takedown but Vector is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vinnie Vector has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fair Child.
Child tries to land knees in the clinch but Vector avoids the damage to the body.
Vector landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vector blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Child takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vector misses with a knee to the head.
Child lands a nice knee to the body.
Vector prevents the takedown attempt.
Child throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vector tries to land knees in the clinch but Child avoids the damage to the body.
Vector throws an elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Child's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Child blocks an elbow strike.
Child has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vector after a bit of a struggle.
Vector tries a knee to the head but Child blocks it.
Child gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vector managing to block the knees to the body from Child.
Vector is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Child is defending well for now.
Child putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vector in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vector missing with knees to the body.
Vector managing to block the knees to the body from Child.
Child tries to land knees in the clinch but Vector avoids the damage to the body.
Child looking for a takedown.
Child lands a hook that snaps the head of Vector backwards.
Vector tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vector tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Child avoids it.
Vector lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Child.
Child blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vector on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Child is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vector is defending well for now.
Child is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vector is defending well for now.
Child dodges an elbow strike from Vector.
Child is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vector is defending well for now.
Vector struggles to land a body shot inside as Child controls his hands.
Child scores with a hook to the body.
Child lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Child blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vector lands an elbow that stopped Child in his tracks for a moment.
Vector has a couple of punches blocked by Child.
Vector is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vector managing to block the knees to the body from Child.
Child tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fair Child seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vector blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Child looking to throw knees to the head but Vector is blocking nicely.
Vector throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Child tries to land knees in the clinch but Vector avoids the damage to the body.
Child is looking to take this one to the mat.
Child tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vector avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vector.
Child lands a body shot in the clinch.

Child has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vector clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Vector rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Vinnie Vector has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Vector looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vector on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vector tries to get out of the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vector on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Child uses his free foot to push down on Vector's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vector.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fair Child comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Child 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fair Child!
Fair Child made sure to mention his sponsor, Balco Boys - Hilo in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Stuus (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.

Thompson
vs
Stuus

167 cm
26
145 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

150 cm
29
130 lbs
12 - 5 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hunter Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stanley Stuus!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stuus circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stuus counters with a nice leg kick.
Thompson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stuus.
A cross from Stuus lands.

Stuus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stuus lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Thompson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Thompson is striking but Stuus is not phased and passes to half guard.

Stuus is looking for a kimura but Thompson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stuus to get the leverage.

Stuus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thompson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stuus.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Thompson is not content to let Stuus control the position.
Thompson manages to get to full guard.
Stuus stopping the sweep attempt from Thompson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stuus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stuus postures up in Thompson's guard and throws a big left but Thompson blocks it.

Thompson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stuus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stuus lands a couple of digs.
Thompson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stuus is one step ahead there.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thompson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stuus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stuus stands up over Thompson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Thompson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stuus passes into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stuus is looking to improve his position.
Thompson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stuus is looking to improve his position.
Thompson is nestled in close to Stuus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Stuus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thompson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stuus!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stuus hang on?
Thompson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Thompson prevents Stuus from getting the reversal.
Stuus tries to hold on but Thompson postures up.

Thompson goes for an armbar but Stuus turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stuus.
Stuus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thompson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thompson, not yet.

Stuus has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Thompson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Stuus is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Thompson pulls down on the head and he's put Stuus to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hunter Thompson!
A relieved looking Hunter Thompson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Aurelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Kovalenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aurelius comes to the cage accompanied by Requiem For A Dream . Marcus Aurelius has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Aurelius
vs
Kovalenko

195 cm
27
275 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

205 cm
26
260 lbs
24 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Aurelius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kovalenko!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovalenko throws a shot from downtown. Aurelius moves away and avoids it.
Kovalenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aurelius.
Aurelius misses with an uppercut. Kovalenko saw that one coming.
Kovalenko connects with a nice looking jab.
Aurelius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovalenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aurelius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aurelius defending well as Kovalenko loads up on a big left hand.
Aurelius takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aurelius moves out of range of the strikes.
Aurelius missing with a left hand there. Kovalenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovalenko tests Aurelius's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Aurelius shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aurelius showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aurelius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kovalenko defending well though.
Aurelius has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kovalenko pushes Aurelius off and gets back to his feet.
Kovalenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aurelius.
Aurelius just misses with a punch to the body.
Kovalenko throws a hook but Aurelius blocks it.
Aurelius throws an overhand right that lands on Kovalenko's shoulder, as Kovalenko tries to avoid the shot.
Aurelius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovalenko manages to avoid it.
Kovalenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Kovalenko throws a nice looking combination but Aurelius bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kovalenko throws the left hand but Aurelius avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kovalenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aurelius takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aurelius misses with an uppercut
and Kovalenko counters with a flying knee. Nice.
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!
Aurelius loads up on a big right hand but Kovalenko slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aurelius throws a poor cross that misses
and Aurelius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aurelius misses with a looping left.
Aurelius throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kovalenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nikolai Kovalenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aurelius takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kovalenko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Aurelius misses with a body punch
and Kovalenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Aurelius manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kovalenko on his heels. He'll look to pass Kovalenko's guard now, I'm sure.
Aurelius postures up in Kovalenko's guard and throws a big left but Kovalenko blocks it.
Kovalenko keeping full guard, as Aurelius tries to pass.
Kovalenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko is looking to stand up but Aurelius isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aurelius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kovalenko uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Aurelius takes a swing at Kovalenko's ribcage but misses.
Aurelius misses the shot to the body.
Aurelius misses with a lunging right hand
and Kovalenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Marcus Aurelius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aurelius scores with a hook.
Aurelius is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kovalenko's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Aurelius takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aurelius swings for the body but Kovalenko moves out of range.
Aurelius throws a body punch but Kovalenko moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Aurelius throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovalenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aurelius moves forwards but Kovalenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Aurelius misses.
Aurelius throws a right and a left that Kovalenko avoids nicely.
A jab from Aurelius misses.
Aurelius on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kovalenko stalks Aurelius and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aurelius's face. Aurelius staggers backwards, shaken.
Aurelius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big right from Aurelius misses.
Aurelius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aurelius moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nikolai Kovalenko will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Aurelius thows a body shot but no joy.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kovalenko. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Aurelius thows a body shot but no joy.
Kovalenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aurelius throws a hook but Kovalenko avoids it easily.
Aurelius looks to land a left hand but Kovalenko moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kovalenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kovalenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Aurelius ducks under a wild hook from Kovalenko.
Aurelius misses with a double jab.
Kovalenko throws a looping overhand right but Aurelius ducks down to avoid it.
Aurelius on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aurelius misses with an uppercut
and Kovalenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aurelius just misses with a punch to the body.
Aurelius ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kovalenko might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice cross by Kovalenko.
Kovalenko misses with a wild combination.
Kovalenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aurelius throws out the jab.
Aurelius throws a hook but Kovalenko avoids it easily.
Aurelius gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kovalenko.
Kovalenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kovalenko connects with a leg kick. Aurelius looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Aurelius drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aurelius wants to control from the top but Kovalenko keeps moving.
Aurelius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kovalenko is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kovalenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kovalenko trying to control the position here.
Aurelius content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Aurelius wants to pass the guard but Kovalenko is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kovalenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aurelius throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kovalenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kovalenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aurelius throws a big elbow that misses.
Marcus Aurelius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aurelius throws a big right hand that misses.
Kovalenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aurelius throws a strike but Kovalenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kovalenko stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nikolai Kovalenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aurelius looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovalenko is just out of range.
Aurelius swinging wildly here.
Aurelius just misses with a punch to the body.
Kovalenko blocks a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kovalenko tries to sprawl but Aurelius drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovalenko is trying to stand up here but Aurelius is controlling him well.
Aurelius tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kovalenko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nikolai Kovalenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kovalenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aurelius throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Kovalenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Aurelius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kovalenko throws a jab when Aurelius was well out of range.
Kovalenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aurelius.
Aurelius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kovalenko.
A telegraphed right hand from Aurelius misses the target.
Aurelius throws a big shot that misses.
Aurelius cracks a nice hook into Kovalenko's ribs.
Kovalenko misses with an uppercut. Aurelius saw that one coming.
Kovalenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aurelius throws an overhand right that lands on Kovalenko's shoulder, as Kovalenko tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius thows a body shot but no joy.
Kovalenko works the jab nicely.
Aurelius throws a poor cross that misses
and Kovalenko counters with a straight right hand.
Kovalenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aurelius staying out of range there.
Aurelius fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Aurelius misses.
Aurelius throws a hook to the side of Kovalenko's head but Kovalenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kovalenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aurelius moves away.
Aurelius looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Aurelius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aurelius throws a hook to the side of Kovalenko's head but Kovalenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Kovalenko.
Kovalenko misses with a two punch combination.
Kovalenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aurelius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kovalenko.
Kovalenko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Aurelius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko leaves Aurelius with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kovalenko with a jab.
Kovalenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aurelius at a distance.
Marcus Aurelius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aurelius moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kovalenko, as that shot connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko scores with the left hand. Aurelius knows he should have avoided that one.
Aurelius fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Aurelius closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aurelius lands in his opponent's guard.
Kovalenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kovalenko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aurelius is controlling him.
Aurelius trying to control but Kovalenko is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aurelius is controlling him.
Aurelius throws a strike but Kovalenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Aurelius looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aurelius manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kovalenko manages to get himself to full guard.
Kovalenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Kovalenko, not yet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Kovalenko!
Nikolai Kovalenko took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Russian Top Team Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Hefner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samurai Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hefner comes into the arena with Puff The Magic Dragon blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!

Hefner
vs
Jack

175 cm
28
153 lbs
12 - 7 - 1

170 cm
25
156 lbs
10 - 5 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hugh Hefner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samurai Jack!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack misses with a leg kick.
Jack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jack throws a sloppy head kick and Hefner moves out of range easily.
Jack tries a head kick but it misses.
Jack throws a sloppy head kick and Hefner moves out of range easily.
Jack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hefner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jack lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick from Jack lands but Hefner takes it in his stride.
Jack throws a sloppy head kick and Hefner moves out of range easily.
Hefner scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hefner avoids the head kick by Jack.
Jack throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hefner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jack throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slow jab from Jack misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hefner connects with an inside leg kick.
Jack misses with a head kick.
Hefner takes a swing at Jack's ribcage but misses.
Hefner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jack connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hefner scrambles back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack throws a leg kick but Hefner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Samurai Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jack throws a series of punches but Hefner moves out of range.
Jack throws a sloppy head kick and Hefner moves out of range easily.

Jack closes the distance and clinches.
Hefner is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hefner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jack misses with a knee strike.

Hefner gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jack is trying to stand up here but Hefner is controlling him well.
Hefner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Hefner there.
Hefner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jack tries to kick Hefner off but Hefner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jack tries to get to full guard but Hefner has control of the leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Hefner is trying to work for a kimura but Jack is defending well.

Hefner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hefner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Hefner is looking for a kimura here.
Hefner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jack does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hefner works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hefner is landing with some decent strikes but Jack is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

It looks like Samurai Jack has been cut.
Jack working to try and regain half guard.
You get the feeling that Jack really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hefner lands a heavy elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hefner goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jack turns into him and now he's in Hefner's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hefner keeping moving, preventing Jack from controlling successfully.
Hefner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jack trying to control the position from guard on top but Hefner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jack is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jack has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hefner is proving hard to escape from.
Hefner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Samurai Jack has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jack scores with a hook to the body. Hefner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A leg kick checked by Jack.
Samurai Jack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jack has closed the distance and engaged Hefner in a clinch.
Hefner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jack prevents it.
A short right from Jack on the inside.
A knee to the head by Jack.

It looks like Hugh Hefner has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jack.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jack presses Hefner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jack swings wildly with an uppercut but Hefner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jack with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Jack manages to break the clinch.
Jack takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jack takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jack lands a right hook to the body.
Jack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jack throws a head kick that misses.
Jack takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jack connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hefner misses with an uppercut. Jack saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hugh Hefner will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hefner looks to land a combination but Jack avoids it well.
Hefner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hefner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hefner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jack.
Hefner avoids the head kick by Jack.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jack lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hefner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hefner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hefner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jack.
Jack tries a head kick but it misses.
Hefner takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jack throws the left hand but Hefner avoids the punch easily.
Hefner lands with a right hand.
Hefner connects with a crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Hefner blocks the leg kick.
Hefner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jack drives through and clinches with Hefner against the cage.
Jack lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hefner backwards.
Jack using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hefner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hefner lands an elbow just above Jack 's eye.

That has opened up Samurai Jack's cut even more.
Jack looking to throw knees to the head but Hefner is blocking nicely.
Jack takes a shot to the head.
Hefner fails to pull guard.

Hefner pulls guard effortlessly.

Hefner has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jack off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nice shot lands for Hefner.
Jack sizes up Hefner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jack throws a low kick but Hefner avoids it.
Jack throws a head kick that misses
and Hefner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hefner misses with a looping left.
Hefner ducks under a wild hook from Jack.
Jack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hefner manages to avoid it.

Jack tries to sprawl but Hefner drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack has hold of Hefner's hands but Hefner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hefner sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Hefner is working for a submission of some sort.
Jack blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hefner.
Jack wants to get back to full guard.
Jack avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hefner.

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

Hefner is working for a kimura but Jack is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hefner trying to advance position but Jack counters by regaining guard.
Hefner looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jack working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hefner.
Hefner preventing the sweep.
Jack wants to stand up but Hefner is controlling him.
Jack is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hefner passes into half guard.
Jack is staying active underneath Hefner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hefner wants to work for an arm triangle but Jack is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hefner prevents Jack from standing back up.
Hefner working over Jack with some ground and pound. Jack looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hugh Hefner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Hefner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jack defends it well.
Hefner thows a huge punch but Jack dodges it nicely.
Hefner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jack defending well though.

Hefner is looking for a kimura but Jack is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hefner to get the leverage.
Hefner prevents Jack from improving his position.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jack is not content to let Hefner control the position.
Hefner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugh Hefner dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Hefner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hefner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hefner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jack at a distance.
Hefner blocks a head kick by Jack.
Jack on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hugh Hefner is winning the standup battle so far.
Hefner misses the shot to the body.
Hefner shoots in looking for a takedown but Jack manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hefner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hefner avoids the head kick by Jack.
Hefner misses the jab.
Jack scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jack feints and then cracks Hefner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hefner down.
Hefner blocks a head kick by Jack.
Jack wants to slow Hefner down by chopping away at his legs.
Good leg kick by Jack there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jack takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hefner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jack checks it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hefner.
Hefner moves out of range of the strikes.
Hefner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jack slips a jab from Hefner.
Hefner takes a swing at Jack's ribcage but misses.
Hefner takes a swing at Jack's ribcage but misses.
Hefner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hefner tries to move into range but Jack moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Hefner misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Jack.
Jack throws a head kick but Hefner moves out of range.
Jack misses with a head kick.
Jack fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hefner looks to score with a jab to the body but Jack is just out of range.
Jack throws a chopping leg kick but Hefner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jack ducks under a wild hook from Hefner.
Hugh Hefner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hefner misses with an uppercut. Jack saw that one coming.
Jack throws a good cross that connects.
Hefner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jack was well out of range. Poor timing from Hefner.
A good leg kick by Jack.
Some wild striking there from Jack.
Jack loads up on a big right hand but Hefner slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hefner moves away.
Jack takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jack shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jack misses with a wild body shot.
Hefner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jack misses with a low kick.
Hefner looks for a takedown but Jack sprawls well.
Hefner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Hefner misses its intended target.
Hefner connects with a nice looking jab.
Hefner is looking to clinch.
A cross from Hefner lands.
Jack throws a hook to the side of Hefner's head but Hefner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jack misses with a low kick.
Hefner throws a hook but Jack avoids it easily.
Hefner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jack moves away.
Hefner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jack.
Jack lands with a slapping head kick.

Hefner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jack was covering up waiting for the punch and Hefner finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jack being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hugh Hefner has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hefner feints and then cracks Jack's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jack down.
Hefner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hefner blocks a head kick by Jack.
Jack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Hefner.
Samurai Jack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack misses with a looping left.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugh Hefner!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Atj Lucko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bosede Adwamba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucko comes into the arena with Wild Boys blaring out of the sound system. Adwamba comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Execution Style kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lucko
vs
Adwamba

188 cm
27
215 lbs
21 - 7 - 0

195 cm
25
220 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

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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 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Atj Lucko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bosede Adwamba!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Adwamba does it's job there.
Adwamba on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lucko throws an overhand right that lands on Adwamba's shoulder, as Adwamba tries to avoid the shot.

Adwamba moves into the clinch successfully.
Lucko blocks an elbow strike.
Adwamba has a couple of punches blocked by Lucko.
Adwamba throws an elbow that misses.
Adwamba lands with a left to the head.
Adwamba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lucko avoids a wild elbow strike from Adwamba.
Lucko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lucko lands with a short shot to the head.
Lucko swings wildly with an uppercut but Adwamba uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adwamba.
Adwamba throws a punch but it's blocked by Lucko.
Adwamba misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Adwamba throws an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucko takes an elbow to the temple.
Adwamba misses with an elbow strike.
Lucko works on Adwamba's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lucko.
Lucko is looking to control Adwamba's arms but Adwamba gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lucko has his back to the cage.
Adwamba working aggressively here.
Adwamba blocks an uppercut.
Lucko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Adwamba lands a shoulder strike.
Lucko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lucko blocking some punches.
Adwamba throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lucko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lucko blocks a body shot from Adwamba.
Lucko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lucko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Adwamba throws an elbow but misses.
Lucko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucko prevents a body shot from Adwamba.
Lucko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lucko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adwamba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Adwamba misses with some punches.
Adwamba prevents a body shot from Lucko.
Adwamba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lucko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lucko dodges an elbow strike from Adwamba.
Lucko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lucko blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lucko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Adwamba throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Adwamba creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Adwamba blocking some punches.
Adwamba lands a nice elbow.
Lucko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adwamba throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Adwamba gets through Lucko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lucko trying to control the position but instead, Adwamba has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lucko into the cage.
Adwamba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lucko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lucko controlling the action here for a moment.
Adwamba throws a punch but it's blocked by Lucko.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adwamba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lucko backwards.
Adwamba pushes off an throws an elbow but Lucko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Adwamba misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Adwamba fails to land.
Adwamba avoids a wild elbow strike from Lucko.
Adwamba throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Adwamba lands with a right to the head.
Adwamba pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lucko blocks the elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lucko.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adwamba misses with the head strike.
Lucko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adwamba backwards.
Adwamba gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Adwamba working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bosede Adwamba dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A nice inside leg kick there by Lucko. That's going to slow Adwamba down.
Adwamba tries to clinch up.
Lucko throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lucko swats away the attempt to clinch by Adwamba.
Lucko cracks Adwamba with a good jab.
Lucko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adwamba scores with a leg kick.
Lucko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lucko throws a looping overhand right but Adwamba ducks down to avoid it.
Adwamba misses the jab.
Adwamba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lucko takes a swing at Adwamba's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lucko blocks a low kick nicely.
Adwamba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lucko moves out of range of the body kick.
Lucko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adwamba.
Adwamba looks to land a body kick but Lucko moved away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucko misses with an uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lucko.
A solid leg kick lands there for Adwamba.
Lucko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Adwamba.
A solid leg kick lands there for Adwamba.
Adwamba pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lucko is out of range and Adwamba settles back down.
Lucko looks to land a body kick but Adwamba moved away.
Some bone on bone action there as Lucko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

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

Lucko is rocked!

It looks like Atj Lucko has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adwamba darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Lucko's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Adwamba before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bosede Adwamba!
Our winner, Bosede Adwamba, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Moreno Cuenca might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Yo, el vaquilla. Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Terry Tate's chin.

Jose Moreno Cuenca
vs
Tate

165 cm
25
134 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

162 cm
25
147 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Terry Tate!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tate works over Moreno Cuenca's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca has been cut.
Tate blocks a leg kick.
Tate tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tate throws a head kick but Moreno Cuenca moves out of range.
Moreno Cuenca throws a sloppy head kick and Tate moves out of range easily.
Moreno Cuenca misses with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tate checks a leg kick.
Tate misses with a body shot.
Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moreno Cuenca missing with a left hand there. Tate was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moreno Cuenca lands with a nice body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca checks a leg kick.
Moreno Cuenca lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tate's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Moreno Cuenca.
Tate connects with a leg kick. Moreno Cuenca looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tate is looking to chop away at Moreno Cuenca's legs.
Moreno Cuenca misses with a body kick.
Moreno Cuenca uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tate.
Moreno Cuenca tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tate swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca throws a head kick but Tate moves out of range.
Moreno Cuenca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tate paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moreno Cuenca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice combination there by Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tate misses with a takedown attempt - Moreno Cuenca sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Moreno Cuenca drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tate is looking to sweep but instead, Moreno Cuenca has passed into half guard.
Tate trying to hold on to Moreno Cuenca's head to control him but Moreno Cuenca postures up.
Tate wants to get back to full guard.
Moreno Cuenca is looking to take a break and control but Tate is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moreno Cuenca is thwarting Tate's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate wants to improve his position but Moreno Cuenca is controlling well.
Tate makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tate.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moreno Cuenca with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moreno Cuenca wants to control from the top but Tate keeps moving.
Tate wants to sweep but no luck.
Moreno Cuenca trying to control but Tate is working from the bottom.
Moreno Cuenca stopping the sweep attempt from Tate.
Tate bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moreno Cuenca's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tate!
Tate tries to reverse the position but Moreno Cuenca maintains control.
Moreno Cuenca putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Moreno Cuenca sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tate tries to hold on but Moreno Cuenca postures up.
Moreno Cuenca looking to finish with strikes here!
Tate wants to hold on but Moreno Cuenca pushes him away.
Moreno Cuenca sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Moreno Cuenca wants to control the pace but Tate is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tate is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Moreno Cuenca can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tate is looking to escape.
Tate is looking to get to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moreno Cuenca avoids the attempt from Tate to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca's cut.
That's time! Moreno Cuenca's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Moreno Cuenca takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tate avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Moreno Cuenca misses with a wild combination.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Moreno Cuenca - that will leave a mark!
Moreno Cuenca slips under a jab.
Moreno Cuenca throws a low kick but Tate moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moreno Cuenca looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moreno Cuenca dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tate. That did some damage!
Tate fails with the takedown.
Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moreno Cuenca tries to land a leg kick but Tate saw it coming and moves away.
No luck for Tate with that takedown attempt.
Moreno Cuenca doesn't manage to clinch there - Tate circles away.
Moreno Cuenca dodges the punch combination from Tate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Moreno Cuenca swinging wildly here.
Moreno Cuenca feints and then cracks Tate's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tate down.
Moreno Cuenca cracks the inside of Tate's front leg.
Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca is winning the standup battle so far.
Tate shoots in but no luck this time.
Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Tate.
Tate throws a leg kick but Moreno Cuenca sees it coming and moves out of range.

Tate manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Moreno Cuenca on his heels. He'll look to pass Moreno Cuenca's guard now, I'm sure.
Moreno Cuenca working a defensive guard here.
Tateis looking to pass into half guard but Moreno Cuenca pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Moreno Cuenca is in guard.
Moreno Cuenca trying to control the position from guard on top but Tate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tate can't keep his opponent in guard - Moreno Cuenca advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moreno Cuenca looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Moreno Cuenca works his foot free and advances to mount.
Moreno Cuenca sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Moreno Cuenca looking to control but Tate is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Moreno Cuenca looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tate tries to hold on but Moreno Cuenca postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Moreno Cuenca is staying active.
Moreno Cuenca throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tate because Moreno Cuenca loaded up on that one.
Moreno Cuenca controlling from the full mount.
Moreno Cuenca avoids the attempt from Tate to control.
Tate gets back to half guard.
Moreno Cuenca is looking to advance position but Tate won't allow it.
Moreno Cuenca trying to control the action but Tate is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Moreno Cuenca tries to clinch but Tate moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moreno Cuenca misses with the combination.
Moreno Cuenca chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tate misses with a series of wild punches.
Tate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moreno Cuenca throws a solid leg kick but Tate takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Moreno Cuenca.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moreno Cuenca throws a chopping leg kick but Tate manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tate throws a shot from downtown. Moreno Cuenca moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moreno Cuenca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moreno Cuenca ducks under a wild hook from Tate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tate - that will leave a mark!
Tate checks the leg kick.
Moreno Cuenca misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Moreno Cuenca misses.
Moreno Cuenca slips under a jab.
Tate tries a low kick but Moreno Cuenca avoids it.
Moreno Cuenca fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moreno Cuenca is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moreno Cuenca feints a jab promting Tate to slip. Moreno Cuenca then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tate slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Moreno Cuenca tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tate is able to avoid easily.
Moreno Cuenca will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Moreno Cuenca looks to throw a body kick
and Tate counters with a two punch combo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tate throws a body punch but Moreno Cuenca moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tate manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moreno Cuenca fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Tate or perhaps it was just good defense by Moreno Cuenca which made him look bad.
Moreno Cuenca is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from Tate misses.
A head kick misses from Moreno Cuenca.
Tate stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Moreno Cuenca is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moreno Cuenca is looking to clinch but Tate is avoiding it.
Moreno Cuenca connects with a body shot.
Tate shoots in for a takedown but Moreno Cuenca shows good takedown defense.
Moreno Cuenca checks the leg kick.
Moreno Cuenca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tate.
Tate fails with the takedown.
Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Tate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Tate. No joy for Moreno Cuenca on that attempt.
Moreno Cuenca takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Moreno Cuenca throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tate counters with an inside leg kick.
Tate tries a low kick but Moreno Cuenca avoids it.
Tate shoots in looking for a takedown but Moreno Cuenca manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tate's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tate wants to slow Moreno Cuenca down by chopping away at his legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moreno Cuenca tries a low kick but Tate avoids it.
Moreno Cuenca wants to clinch up but Tate keeps it at a distance.
Tate circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tate's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

Tate gets the takedown into side control.
Tate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tate scores with a couple of short elbows.
Terry Tate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moreno Cuenca wants to control but Tate postures up.
Tate in side control, throwing shots but Moreno Cuenca defends.
Moreno Cuenca manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca wants to control but Tate is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tate thows a huge punch but Moreno Cuenca dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tate connects with a nice short shot to Moreno Cuenca's temple.
Tate is nestled in close to Moreno Cuenca, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Well, if Tate is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Moreno Cuenca gets full guard.
Tate postures up in Moreno Cuenca's guard and throws a big left but Moreno Cuenca blocks it.
Tate works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tate trying to advance position but Moreno Cuenca counters by regaining guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreno Cuenca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tate stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moreno Cuenca swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moreno Cuenca lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tate!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tate is mounted and he's throwing punches. Is that wise?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moreno Cuenca can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tate is looking to escape.
Tate is working to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Tate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moreno Cuenca has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca!

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Janis Piternieks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlovski has chosen Sex, God, Sex by the SWANS as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Piternieks
vs
Arlovski

191 cm
24
203 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

194 cm
30
196 lbs
20 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank

- - - - - All Nutrients 160 - - - - -
Hellraiser Fightgear (10$ clothing SALE)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Janis Piternieks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Arlovski!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovski shoots in and drives through. Piternieks sprawls well.
Piternieks swings for the body but Arlovski moves out of range.
Piternieks lands a leg kick that knocks Arlovski off balance momentarily.
Arlovski defending well as Piternieks loads up on a big left hand.
Arlovski ducks under a wild hook from Piternieks.
Arlovski defending well as Piternieks loads up on a big left hand.
Piternieks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arlovski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Piternieks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Arlovski manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Piternieks on his heels. He'll look to pass Piternieks's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Arlovski stopping the sweep attempt from Piternieks.
Piternieks keeping moving, preventing Arlovski from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski looking to sit in guard and control but Piternieks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Arlovski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Piternieks is one step ahead there.

Arlovski looking for a guillotine here but Piternieks defends easily.

Arlovski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Piternieks defends well.

Arlovski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Piternieks defends it easily.
Piternieks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Piternieks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Arlovski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Piternieks controlling from the top position.
Piternieks wants to control from the top but Arlovski keeps moving.
Piternieks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Janis Piternieks.
Piternieks throws a low kick, looking for Arlovski's leg but Arlovski calmly moves out of range.
Piternieks shoots in looking for a takedown but Arlovski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Piternieks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piternieks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Piternieks misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Piternieks misses its intended target.
A punch lands to the side of Arlovski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Piternieks fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janis Piternieks. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Arlovski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Arlovski seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Piternieks is holding on tight.

Arlovski has hold of Piternieks's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Piternieks manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Arlovski has control of Piternieks's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Piternieks regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Arlovski goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Piternieks turns into him and now he's in Arlovski's guard.
Piternieks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Arlovski has his feet on Piternieks's thighs here. He's pushed Piternieks off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Piternieks screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Arlovski!

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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
38%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arvid Nordemar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazar Nimirov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arvid Nordemar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nordemar
vs
Nimirov

225 cm
24
225 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

195 cm
31
211 lbs
20 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Hellraiser Fightgear (10$ clothing SALE)

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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arvid Nordemar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lazar Nimirov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nimirov misses with a body shot.

Nimirov shoots in and bounces Nordemar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nimirov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nimirov tries to free his leg and advance position but Nordemar is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nimirov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nordemar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nordemar is controlling Nimirov's posture.
Nimirov passes into half guard.
Nimirov wants to pass the guard but Nordemar is defending well.
Nimirov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nordemar tries to get to full guard but Nimirov has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordemar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nimirov.
Nimirov wants to pass the guard but Nordemar is defending well.
Nimirov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nimirov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nimirov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nimirov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nimirov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nimirov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nimirov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nimirov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nordemar has hold of Nimirov's hands but Nimirov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordemar tries to get to full guard but Nimirov has control of the leg.
Nimirov thows a huge punch but Nordemar dodges it nicely.
Nimirov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nimirov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nordemar's head.
Nimirov is trying to control the action in half guard but Nordemar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nimirov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nimirov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordemar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nimirov looking to pass the guard.
Nimirov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordemar trying to control the position here.

Nimirov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nordemar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nimirov throwing strikes from guard but Nordemar blocks nicely.
Nimirov looking to pass the guard.
Nordemar is trying to control the position but Nimirov postures up.
Nordemar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nimirov wants to control from the top but Nordemar keeps moving.
Nordemar is trying to keep Nimirov in close.
Nimirov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nordemar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nimirov wants to control from the top but Nordemar keeps moving.
Nimirov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nordemar trying to control the position.
Nimirov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nordemar's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nimirov throws a big elbow that misses.
Nimirov trying to control but Nordemar is working from the bottom.
Nimirov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nordemar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lazar Nimirov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nimirov tries to bum rush Nordemar with a series of wild strikes but Nordemar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nimirov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nimirov.
A head kick by Nordemar misses

so Nimirov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nimirov postures up in Nordemar's guard and throws a big left but Nordemar blocks it.
Nimirov slips nicely into half guard.
Nordemar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nordemar.
Nordemar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nimirov lands a couple of elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordemar is controlling Nimirov's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nimirov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nimirov chips away with some ground and pound.
Nimirov looking to pass the guard.
Nordemar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nordemar controlling Nimirov's posture.
Nimirov trying to control but Nordemar is working from the bottom.
Nordemar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nimirov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nimirov is pushing down on Nordemar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nordemar is fighting to maintain full guard but Nimirov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nimirov with the ground and pound but Nordemar uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nimirov throws a big elbow that misses.
Nordemar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nimirov.
Nimirov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nordemar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nimirov postures up in Nordemar's guard and throws a big left but Nordemar blocks it.
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!
Nimirov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nordemar is pulling down on Nimirov's head to control his posture.
Nimirov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nordemar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nimirov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Horrible takedown by Nimirov or perhaps it was just good defense by Nordemar which made him look bad.
Nimirov wants to clinch.
Nimirov tries to clinch but Nordemar is having none of it.

Nimirov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nordemar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nimirov chips away with some ground and pound.
Nordemar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nimirov wants to pass the guard but Nordemar is keeping the position.
Nimirov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nordemar trying to keep a closed guard but Nimirov is proving a slippery customer.
Nordemar keeping full guard, as Nimirov tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nimirov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nimirov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lazar Nimirov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Nordemar misses with a head kick.
Nimirov blocks a head kick by Nordemar.
Nimirov tries a head kick but it misses.
Nordemar throws a sloppy head kick
and Nimirov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Nimirov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nimirov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nimirov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nimirov tries to free his leg and advance position but Nordemar is retaining full guard.
Nimirov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nordemar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nimirov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nordemar pulls Nimirov in close to prevent any damage.
Nimirov throws a big right hand that misses.
Nimirov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nimirov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nordemar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nimirov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nimirov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nimirov looking to pass the guard.
Arvid Nordemar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nimirov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nimirov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nordemar controls Nimirov momentarily but Nimirov frees himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nimirov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nordemar parries the strikes from Nimirov easily there. Nimirov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Nordemar to escape.
Nimirov working the ground and pound but Nordemar is defending the strikes.
Lazar Nimirov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nimirov with the ground and pound but Nordemar regains half guard under the barage of strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nimirov 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.
Nordemar taking some punishment here, with Nimirov in his half guard.
Lazar Nimirov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nordemar is in trouble now - Nimirov has advanced to mount!
Nimirov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nordemar looks a forlorn figure.
Nimirov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nimirov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nordemar wants to control but Nimirov is having none of it.
Nimirov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nimirov controlling the pace for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nordemar is in all sorts of trouble here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lazar Nimirov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nimirov 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lazar Nimirov!
Lazar Nimirov made sure to mention his sponsor, Hellraiser Fightgear (10$ clothing SALE) in his post fight interview.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pvt. Mullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katt Mamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mullen and Katt Mamma. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mullen
vs
Mamma

184 cm
24
195 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

187 cm
24
195 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Valhalla Q160 Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pvt. Mullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Katt Mamma!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mullen throws a leg kick but Mamma checks it.
A shot to the liver by Mullen. Beautiful body shot.
Mamma throws a solid leg kick but Mullen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mamma.
Mullen throws a one two combo.

It looks like Katt Mamma has been cut.
A low kick from Mamma is predictable there
and Mullen counters with a nice uppercut.

Mamma scores a takedown into full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Mamma is working for a guillotine from mount but Mullen frees his head quite easily.
Mullen is looking to get to half guard.

Mamma is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mullen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Mullen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mullen is controlling Mamma's trapped leg to prevent Mamma from advancing to side control.
Mamma is thwarting Mullen's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mamma is working for a submission of some sort.
Mullen pushes Mamma off looking to stand but Mamma dives back in and keeps control.
Mamma trying to advance position but Mullen counters by regaining guard.
Mullen wants to sweep here but Mamma controlling him for the moment.
Mamma wants to pass the guard but Mullen is keeping the position.
Mullen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mullen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mamma on the ground.
Mamma trying to control but Mullen is working from the bottom.
Mullen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mamma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mamma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mullen looking for a sweep. Not yet Mullen, not yet.
Mamma pushes down on Mullen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mamma seems to be working for a kimura but Mullen defends the submission attempt.

Mamma is working for a kimura but Mullen is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamma wants to pass to mount but Mullen is defending the position.
Mamma seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mullen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mamma is pressing down on Mullen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mullen is holding on for now.

Mamma is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mullen defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mullen is trying to get back to full guard.
Mullen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mullen wants to improve his position but Mamma is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamma wants to take a breather but Mullen is having none of it.

Mamma is trying to work for a kimura but Mullen is defending well.

Mamma wants to work for an arm triangle but Mullen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mullen is concentrating on defense, preventing Mamma from advancing position.
Mullen trying to control here.
Mamma wants to free his trapped foot but Mullen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mullen wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mamma is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Mamma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mullen sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Katt Mamma will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Katt Mamma'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.

Mamma looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mullen is fending him off so far but Mamma persists. Nope, Mullen circles away and we're back to standing.
Mullen misses with an uppercut.
Mamma fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mullen avoids it really well and circles away.
Mamma shoots in for a double leg but Mullen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pvt. Mullen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katt Mamma.
Mullen throws a series of punches but Mamma avoids them all with ease.
Mamma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mullen to score with a decent uppercut.
Mamma goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mamma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mullen tries to clinch but Mamma moves out of range.

Mullen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mamma can't get the takedown.
Mullen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Mullen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Mamma.
Mamma takes one to the chin there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Mamma misses
and Mullen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mullen jabs Mamma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mamma misses with a body kick.
Mamma throws a chopping leg kick but Mullen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mamma tries to score with a low kick but Mullen moves his leg out of the way.
Mamma tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mamma.
Mullen connects with a looping right hand.
Mamma is breathing heavily.
Mamma throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mamma tries to land a front kick but Mullen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mullen throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mullen cracks Mamma with an open hand slap.
Mamma throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pvt. Mullen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mamma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mamma there as he acknowledges the shot.

Mamma is rocked!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mamma lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mullen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mullen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mamma is still on wobbly legs! Can Mullen finish him?
Mamma throws a head kick that misses.
Mamma seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mullen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mamma.
Pvt. Mullen is winning the standup battle so far.
Mullen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mamma ducks right into an uppercut from Mullen.
Mullen lands a nice shot that snaps Mamma's head back.
Mullen pounces like a tiger and cracks Mamma with a vicious hook! Mamma is down but not out! Mullen follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pvt. Mullen!
Pvt. Mullen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

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