PCL Rise of the Pegasi 101 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Shishkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sweet Child of Mine. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Larson
vs
Shishkin

185 cm
30
219 lbs
12 - 15 - 0

176 cm
30
207 lbs
13 - 21 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dan Larson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 21 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Shishkin!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shishkin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Larson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Larson looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Larson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shishkin to the ground. Larson is now in Shishkin's guard.
Larson wants to control from the top but Shishkin keeps moving.

Shishkin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shishkin is pulling down on Larson's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Shishkin working for a triangle but Larson defends it easily.
Larson wants to control from the top but Shishkin keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shishkin controls Larson momentarily but Larson frees himself.
Shishkin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shishkin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Shishkin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Larson tries to free his leg and advance position but Shishkin is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larson trying to control but Shishkin is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dan Larson.

Larson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shishkin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Larson wants to stand but Shishkin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Larson wants to control from the top but Shishkin keeps moving.

Shishkin is looking for a triangle but Larson pushes his legs off easily.
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!

Shishkin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shishkin looks gassed!
Larson forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Larson is looking for a kimura but Shishkin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Larson to get the leverage.
Shishkin is looking for a sweep. Larson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Larson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shishkin is just riding it out for now. Larson eventually gives up the hold.
Larson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Shishkin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Larson pulls his head out easily.
Shishkin tries to get to full guard but Larson has control of the leg.

Larson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shishkin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Larson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shishkin actively working from the bottom here.
Shishkin is refusing to be controlled, as Larson sits in half guard.

Larson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shishkin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Larson.

Larson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shishkin sees it coming and defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Larson is trying to work for a kimura but Shishkin is defending well.
Larson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shishkin keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Larson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Larson tries for a takedown but Shishkin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Larson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Shishkin.
Shishkin scores with a nice body kick.
Shishkin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Larson's waist but Larson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shishkin off to one side.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Larson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shishkin - the referee stops the clock and Larson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shishkin. Larson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shishkin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Larson as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown by Larson or perhaps it was just good defense by Shishkin which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Larson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shishkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larson avoids the head kick by Shishkin.
Larson connects with a single shot there.
Shishkin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shishkin throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Larson.
Larson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shishkin throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Larson counters with a shoot takedown. Shishkin fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shishkin has Larson pulled in close to control his posture.
Larson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shishkin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shishkin keeping moving, preventing Larson from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shishkin is trying to control the position but Larson postures up.
Shishkin keeping moving, preventing Larson from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Shishkin has his foot on Larson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Larson works his way back into a safe position though.
Shishkin is breathing heavily.
Larson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Larson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Larson postures up and lands a big shot to Shishkin's brow.
Larson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shishkin looking to control.
Shishkin has momentary wrist control but Larson slips an elbow through the middle.
Shishkin is trying to control the position but Larson postures up.
Larson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larson pushing down on Shishkin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larson passes to side control.

Larson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Larson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shishkin is trying to control Larson's posture but Larson avoids it.

Larson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Larson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shishkin is trying to control Larson's posture but Larson avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shishkin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Larson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

It looks like Alexey Shishkin has been cut.
Shishkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larson moves away.
Shishkin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Shishkin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Larson was covering up waiting for the punch and Shishkin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shishkin wants to control from the top but Larson keeps moving.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shishkin has gone for a leg lock! Larson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shishkin's guard.
Shishkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Larson stands up and waves to Shishkin to follow him.
Larson fails with a takedown attempt.
Larson misses with a straight right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larson cracks Shishkin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Larson moves away from the strike by Shishkin.
Larson jabs Shishkin right on the nose. Shishkin blinks but takes it well.
Dan Larson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Larson both land. Nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shishkin cracks Larson with a good jab.
Larson throws an overhand right that lands on Shishkin's shoulder, as Shishkin tries to avoid the shot.
Shishkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Larson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shishkin misses with a hook.
Shishkin misses with a double jab.
Shishkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larson throws out the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larson lands the left hand.

Shishkin is rocked!
Larson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shishkin sprawls well. Shishkin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Larson gets slowly back to his feet.
Shishkin is still on wobbly legs! Can Larson finish him?
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Larson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shishkin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Larson somewhat.
Alexey Shishkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dan Larson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Larson dives in and grabs Shishkin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shishkin pushes down on Larson's head and hops out.
Shishkin seems to have recovered his senses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Larson is defended easily by Shishkin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Larson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Larson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kicky McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Training Partner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kicky McGee has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

McGee
vs
Partner

190 cm
34
257 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

180 cm
29
264 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kicky McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Training Partner!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee stalks Partner and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Partner's face. Partner staggers backwards, shaken.
Partner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGee counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice sprawl there from McGee as Partner shoots in.
Training Partner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partner with a poor takedown
and McGee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kicky McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Training Partner.
McGee misses with the combination.
Partner with a poor takedown
and McGee counters with a thumping low kick.

Partner feints and as McGee raises his hands in defense, Partner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Partner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGee keeping moving, preventing Partner from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGee keeping full guard, as Partner tries to pass.
Partner prevents McGee from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partner throws a big elbow that misses.
Partner wants to pass the guard but McGee is keeping the position.
Partner trying to control but McGee is working from the bottom.
Partner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Partner is looking to advance position but McGee has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Partner really doesn't like being in this position too much.

McGee stands up from mount. Strange move.
Partner tries for a takedown but McGee circles away easily
and McGee counters with an inside leg kick.
McGee works over Partner's head and body with a nice combination.

Partner looking to score a takedown here. McGee is defending well but Partner drives through and ends up in McGee's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partner wants to pass the guard but McGee is keeping the position.
Partner looks gassed!
Partner trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McGee manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

McGee gets to his feet. Partner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Partner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for McGee!
McGee blocking the ground and pound.
Partner lands a big shot there that rocks McGee but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Partner is trying to control here but McGee has managed to regain half guard.
Partner misses with a head shot. McGee uses the momentum to regain guard.
Partner is pushing down on McGee's leg trying to pass to half guard. McGee is fighting to maintain full guard but Partner has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGee won't allow Partner to pass to mount.
Partner trying to advance position but McGee counters by regaining guard.
Partner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGee is keeping the position for now.
Partner advances to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Partner trying to pass the guard but McGee defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Training Partner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Partner misses with a takedown
and McGee counters with a straight right hand.
Partner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGee is fending him off so far but Partner persists. Nope, McGee circles away and we're back to standing.
Partner looks for a takedown but McGee sprawls well.
Kicky McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Training Partner.
Partner shoots in for a takedown but McGee shows good takedown defense.
A combination from McGee does no damage.
McGee scores with a one two! Partner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McGee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Partner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Partner misses with a takedown
and McGee counters with a left and a right that stings Partner.
Partner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGee counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kicky McGee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee with a hook.
Partner is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from McGee.
Partner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Partner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Partner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGee swivels and escapes.
Partner has his takedown stuffed
and McGee counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
McGee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Partner circles away quickly and effectively.
McGee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGee throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Partner with a poor takedown
and McGee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kicky McGee is winning the standup battle so far.
McGee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Partner dodges the punch combination from McGee.
Partner fails with the takedown
and McGee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Partner has his takedown stuffed
and McGee counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGee scores with a kick to the midsection.
McGee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Partner with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGee counters with a one-two to the body.
Partner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Partner fails with the takedown
and McGee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Partner tries for a takedown but McGee circles away easily
and McGee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGee lands a slapping body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGee counters with a straight right hand.
A left lands for McGee.
Partner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGee lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Partner with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGee counters with a left to the body.
Partner tries for a takedown but McGee circles away easily
and McGee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGee lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McGee lands a right hook to the body.
McGee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGee.
Partner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGee works over Partner's head and body with a nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partner with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGee misses with the combination.
Partner misses with a takedown
and McGee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGee tests Partner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Partner takes one on the button.
Partner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Partner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McGee counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Partner is lucky that one didn't land flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGee scores with a kick to the midsection.
Partner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Partner misses with a takedown attempt
and McGee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kicky McGee dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

McGee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McGee scores with a spinning back kick!
Partner has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McGee.
Partner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGee counters with a nice low kick that buckles Partner's knee momentarily.
Partner shoots and misses
and McGee counters with a one-two to the body.
McGee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Partner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGee counters with a nice uppercut.
Kicky McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Training Partner.
Partner tries for a takedown but McGee circles away easily
and McGee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGee thuds his right hand into Partner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McGee scores with a nice body kick.
McGee's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McGee duly obliges.
Partner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Partner with a poor takedown
and McGee counters with an inside leg kick.
Partner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McGee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGee looks to land a combination. Partner sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McGee with a hook.
Partner tries for a takedown but McGee circles away easily
and McGee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGee lands a high kick!
Partner misses with a takedown
letting McGee counter with a right hand.
McGee throws a one two combo.
McGee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Partner.
McGee is working the combinations to good effect here.
Partner shoots and misses
and McGee counters with a series of strikes. Partner will be more careful next time no doubt.
McGee throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Partner takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
McGee lands an overhand right.
Partner has his takedown stuffed
and McGee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGee displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McGee lands a high kick!
Partner has a takedown stuffed.
Partner fails with the takedown
and McGee counters with an outside leg kick.
Partner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McGee finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McGee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partner fails with the takedown
and McGee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGee lands a two punch combo.
Partner with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGee counters with a nice low kick that buckles Partner's knee momentarily.
McGee pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Partner back to the cage. McGee follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McGee lands a nice looking body shot.
McGee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Partner.
Decent striking displayed by McGee there.
Partner shoots and misses
and McGee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGee's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McGee duly obliges.
McGee pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Partner back to the cage. McGee follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Partner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGee counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee throws a nice looking combination but Partner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Partner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGee's waist but McGee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Partner off to one side.
Partner with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Partner misses with a takedown attempt
and McGee counters with a one-two to the body.
McGee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McGee stuffs the takedown.
Partner misses with a takedown attempt
and McGee counters with a three punch combo that has Partner backing up. Partner nods at McGee to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Partner's head.
McGee lands with a kick to the temple. Partner shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Partner fails with the takedown
and McGee counters with a left and a right that stings Partner.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Partner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGee counters with a left and a right that stings Partner.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kicky McGee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGee 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kicky McGee!
After winning the bout, Kicky McGee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristijan Kljajic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Coogan (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.

Kljajic
vs
Coogan

180 cm
21
210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

185 cm
24
215 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kristijan Kljajic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rob Coogan!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coogan throws a shot to the body.
Kljajic looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kljajic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Coogan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Coogan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Coogan is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Coogan 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.

Coogan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Coogan is working for a kimura but Kljajic is defending it quite comfortably.
Kljajic throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Coogan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kljajic is in trouble now - Coogan has advanced to mount!
Coogan throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kljajic because Coogan loaded up on that one.
Coogan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kljajic is trying to escape the mount but Coogan keeps good control and instead manages to take Kljajic's back.

Coogan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kljajic knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kljajic for a finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Coogan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kljajic covers up after that shot from Coogan.

Coogan working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coogan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Coogan throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coogan keeps control of the position easily here as Kljajic tries to buck him off.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rob Coogan!
A victorious Rob Coogan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guybrush Threepwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Werdumov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Werdumov has chosen wait and bleed as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fedor Werdumov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Threepwood
vs
Werdumov

190 cm
24
263 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

191 cm
30
233 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent 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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Guybrush Threepwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Werdumov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Werdumov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Threepwood tries to avoid it but Werdumov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Threepwood to the ground. Threepwood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fedor Werdumov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Threepwood misses with a kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as Threepwood blocks the low kick.
Threepwood lands with a thumping leg kick.
Threepwood misses with a kick to the body.
Werdumov moves out of range of the body kick from Threepwood.
Werdumov blocks a leg kick.
Werdumov throws a front kick aimed at Threepwood's knee but Threepwood avoids it well.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Threepwood.
Threepwood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Werdumov takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Fedor Werdumov has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Threepwood. Beautiful body shot.
Werdumov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Threepwood.
Werdumov throws a front kick that sends Threepwood stumbling back into the cage.

Werdumov has closed the distance and engaged Threepwood in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Werdumov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Threepwood is looking to control Werdumov's arms but Werdumov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Threepwood has his back to the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Werdumov throws an elbow but it misses.

Werdumov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Threepwood tries to close the distance and clinch but Werdumov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Threepwood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Werdumov as Threepwood tries to tie him up.
Werdumov stalls.
Threepwood lands a left hand.
Threepwood tries to throw a body punch but Werdumov avoids it by throwing Threepwood back against the cage.
Werdumov missing with knees to the body.
Threepwood lands a nice uppercut.
Threepwood trying to stall but Werdumov improves his position.
Threepwood works on Werdumov's body with a couple of short punches.
Threepwood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Werdumov working Threepwood over with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Werdumov stalling in the clinch.
Werdumov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Threepwood is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Werdumov prevents a body shot from Threepwood.
Werdumov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Threepwood avoids it.
Werdumov has had enough of the clinch but Threepwood keeps him there for the moment.
Werdumov has had enough of the clinch but Threepwood keeps him there for the moment.
Threepwood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Werdumov.
Werdumov looks gassed!
Threepwood looking to slow down the pace here.

Werdumov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Werdumov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Werdumov drives through and clinches with Threepwood against the cage.

Werdumov manages to break the clinch.
Threepwood throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Werdumov keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werdumov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Werdumov throws a push kick but Threepwood slaps the foot to one side.
Guybrush Threepwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Threepwood takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Threepwood lands with a kick to the ribs.
Werdumov blocks the body kick.
Threepwood goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Threepwood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Threepwood is looking to slow Werdumov down with leg kicks.
Werdumov drops his hands momentarily and Threepwood needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Werdumov just on the top of the head. Werdumov drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Werdumov - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Guybrush Threepwood!
Guybrush Threepwood bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raffer Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Hearns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hearns has chosen Black Eyed Bruiser as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Steele
vs
Hearns

198 cm
32
260 lbs
23 - 13 - 0

204 cm
24
275 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

PEGASUS FIGHT WEAR ( $ 7 and Laundering 90% )

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 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Raffer Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thomas Hearns!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele swings and misses with a hook to the body.

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

It looks like Thomas Hearns has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hearns tries to clinch up.
Hearns tries to clinch there but Steele circles away.
Hearns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steele swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steele avoids the head kick by Hearns.
Steele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hearns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hearns tries to clinch but Steele is having none of it.
Steele throws a head kick that misses.
Hearns is looking to clinch.
Steele keeps the fight on the outside.
Steele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steele fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hearns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steele throws a body kick that misses.
Hearns is looking to clinch.
Hearns wants to clinch up but Steele keeps it at a distance.
Hearns wants to clinch.
Steele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearns fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steele feints a jab and as Hearns dips his head, Steele unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Hearns right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Hearns falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Steele smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Raffer Steele!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steele comes into the arena with Lil Wayne-Drop the World blaring out of the sound system. Lee has chosen I Am Perfection by Cage 9 as his entrance music. Ricky Lee has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ben Steele's chin.

Steele
vs
Lee

194 cm
32
288 lbs
21 - 21 - 0

200 cm
26
255 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

KAISER

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 21 - 21 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ben Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Lee!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele throws a combination that misses
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steele.
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Steele.
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Steele misses the shot to the body.
Steele throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Steele throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee with a hook.
Lee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steele.
Steele stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee misses the jab.
Steele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Steele should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele misses with a double jab

and Lee counters with a shoot takedown. Steele fights it but they end up in guard.
Steele wants to stand but Lee is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee chips away with some ground and pound.
Steele is looking to stand up but Lee isn't so interested in that idea.
Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steele works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Steele.
Lee throwing strikes but missing.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Steele. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lee works over Steele with some ground and pound from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Steele is keeping the position.
Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Steele working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lee.
Steele utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lee throwing strikes but missing.
Steele being controlled here, momentarily.
Lee lands a couple of digs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Steele is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Lee scoring with some ground and pound.
Lee works over Steele with some ground and pound from guard.

It looks like Ben Steele has been cut.
Lee throwing strikes but missing.
Steele avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steele lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lee!

Steele working for a guillotine from mount but Lee is in no mood to give up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lee can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lee is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee tries to lock up and control but Steele gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steele throwing strikes here but Lee is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Lee is trying to stand.
Steele is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lee can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Steele's attempts to control the action.

Steele goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lee turns into him and now he's in Steele's guard.
Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
Lee passes Steele's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Steele's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Steele shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense.

Lee closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Steele did well to prevent Lee getting side control.
Lee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Steele is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steele avoid being mounted?
Lee thows a huge punch but Steele dodges it nicely.
Lee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Steele wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Lee is trying to control. Steele wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Lee throws a strike but Steele manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Lee tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Steele!
Ben Steele decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peeta Mellark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Riggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mellark
vs
Riggs

172 cm
32
157 lbs
23 - 10 - 0

177 cm
24
168 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Brute

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 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peeta Mellark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Derek Riggs!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riggs throws a hook but Mellark avoids it easily.
A big left from Riggs misses.
Mellark misses the shot to the body.
Mellark misses with a straight right.
Riggs scores with a jab to the body.
Mellark scores with a leg kick.
Riggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mellark manages to avoid it.
Riggs connects with a nice looking jab.
Mellark misses with a body kick.
Mellark closes this distance looking for a takedown but Riggs circles away.
Riggs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mellark tries for a takedown but Riggs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riggs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mellark takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Mellark.
Mellark tests Riggs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mellark throws a head kick but Riggs moves out of range.
Riggs connects with a body shot that sends Mellark's belly button to the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mellark ducks under a wild hook from Riggs.
Derek Riggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mellark defending well as Riggs loads up on a big left hand.
Mellark connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Riggs throws a nice looking combination but Mellark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mellark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Riggs darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mellark - that will leave a mark!
Mellark swinging wildly here.
Mellark doesn't manage to clinch there - Riggs circles away.
Riggs misses with a series of wild punches.
Riggs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mellark on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Riggs misses with a lunging right hand
and Mellark counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mellark moves away from the strike by Riggs.
Mellark slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs looks to land a right hand but Mellark moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riggs thows a body shot but no joy.
Derek Riggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riggs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mellark scores with a jab to the head.
Mellark's jab looks to have found its range, popping Riggs under the eye.
Riggs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mellark finds it's way round the side to connect with Riggs's head.

Riggs gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Riggs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Riggs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mellark postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Riggs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Riggs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Riggs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mellark's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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.
Mellark throws a big right hand that misses.
Mellark with a nice head shot there.
Mellark preventing the sweep.
Riggs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Riggs keeping moving, preventing Mellark from controlling successfully.
Mellark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mellark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Riggs wants to sweep but no luck.
Riggs keeping moving, preventing Mellark from controlling successfully.
Riggs wants to sweep here but Mellark controlling him for the moment.
Mellark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mellark stands up and waves to Riggs to follow him.
Mellark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riggs scores with a nice right hand.
Riggs lands with a hook. Mellark tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Mellark is rocked!
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!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Riggs moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Mellark! Riggs continues to tee off on Mellark, landing with a left and a right! Riggs connects with a right hand that leaves Mellark sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Riggs!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Derek Riggs!
A victorious Derek Riggs thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bosede Adwamba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cpl. Sam Fender (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Fender. Adwamba comes into the arena with Execution Style blaring out of the sound system. Cpl. Sam Fender has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bosede Adwamba's chin.

Adwamba
vs
Sam Fender

195 cm
26
220 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

197 cm
30
218 lbs
26 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

$10
Reaper Combatwear

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 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bosede Adwamba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cpl. Sam Fender!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Fender tenderised Adwamba's leg. Adwamba is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fender connects with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
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.
Adwamba blocks a leg kick.
Adwamba wants to slow Fender down by chopping away at his legs.
Fender lands with a right hand.
Adwamba throws a series of punches but Fender moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Adwamba.

Fender moves into range and clinches up with Adwamba.
Fender blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adwamba pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fender will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Adwamba up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adwamba throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Adwamba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fender creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Fender.
Adwamba wants to stall.
Fender blocks the elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fender takes an elbow to the temple.
A short uppercut from Adwamba.
Adwamba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Adwamba prevents a body shot from Fender.
Adwamba comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Adwamba lands a damaging elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fender.
Adwamba looking to slow down the pace here.
Adwamba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fender has a couple of punches blocked by Adwamba.
Fender tries a body shot but Adwamba blocks it.
Adwamba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fender backwards.
Fender taking a breather.
With the fighters up against the cage, Adwamba throws an elbow but misses.
Fender tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adwamba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adwamba blocks an elbow strike from Fender.
Adwamba misses with some punches.
Fender goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fender crunches a lovely knee into Adwamba's ribcage.
Fender fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Adwamba fails to land.
Adwamba letting Fender take a breather here.
Fender missing with knees to the body.
Adwamba lands a nice shot to the body.
Adwamba wants to break free but Fender has control.
Adwamba slowing the pace effectively.

Adwamba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adwamba lands with a kick to the temple. Fender shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Adwamba closes the distance and clinches.
Adwamba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adwamba misses with an elbow over the top.
Fender looking to throw knees to the head but Adwamba is blocking nicely.
Nice elbow from Adwamba.
Adwamba blocks an elbow strike.
Adwamba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fender avoids a wild elbow strike from Adwamba.
Fender tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adwamba avoids it.
A short right from Adwamba on the inside.
Fender can't find room to land a body shot as Adwamba controls the action.
Fender has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fender misses with a body punch.
Fender lands with a short shot to the head.
Adwamba misses with an elbow strike.
Fender avoids the elbow strike from Adwamba, against the cage.

Adwamba breaks from the clinch.
Adwamba throws a hook to the side of Fender's head but Fender sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adwamba connects with a solid leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Fender, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adwamba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fender moves away from the strike by Adwamba.
Adwamba throws a shot to the body.
Adwamba misses with a low kick.
Fender uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adwamba.
Fender keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Adwamba wants to land a leg kick but Fender is out of range.
Fender avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice jab there from Fender.
Fender tries to clinch but Adwamba moves out of range.
Adwamba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fender lands with a cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

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

Adwamba is rocked!

It looks like Bosede Adwamba has been cut.
Adwamba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fender. Fender obviously looking to wear him down.
Oh Adwamba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adwamba is breathing heavily.
Adwamba doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fender lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Adwamba - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Fender!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cpl. Sam Fender!
During a confident post fight interview, Cpl. Sam Fender thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.