SFL 5: Dead Men Tell No Tales PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Struve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Struve's entrance music is Showstopper. A fine choice. Jack Dempsey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Struve
vs
Dempsey

212 cm
23
255 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

186 cm
19
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stefan Struve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Dempsey!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dempsey lands a nice shot to the body.
Dempsey throws a right hand that Struve ducks under and follows up with a left that Struve also avoids with ease.
Dempsey fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Dempsey. No joy for Struve on that attempt.
Dempsey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Struve wants to clinch.
Struve takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dempsey throws a right and a left that Struve avoids nicely.
Dempsey lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Struve falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Dempsey!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robin Locksley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitaliy Smekhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Locksley
vs
Smekhov

190 cm
24
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

174 cm
20
198 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robin Locksley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitaliy Smekhov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smekhov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smekhov shoots in for a takedown but Locksley shows good takedown defense.
Smekhov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smekhov.
Robin Locksley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitaliy Smekhov.
Smekhov fails with a takedown attempt.
Locksley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Smekhov darts in and clinches Locksley up against the cage.
Locksley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Smekhov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vitaliy Smekhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Locksley tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smekhov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Locksley's waist but Locksley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smekhov off to one side.
Locksley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smekhov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Locksley.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smekhov misses with a two punch combination.
Locksley's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Locksley duly obliges.
Smekhov wants to clinch up but Locksley keeps it at a distance.
Smekhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smekhov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Locksley's head backwards.
Locksley throws a wild body kick that Smekhov sees coming a mile off.
Smekhov misses with a double jab.
Smekhov misses with a straight right.
Locksley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Locksley wants it to stay on the feet.
Smekhov looks gassed!
Smekhov looks to land a combination but Locksley avoids it well.
Smekhov fails with the takedown.
Smekhov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Locksley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Locksley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smekhov defends it nicely.
Locksley tries to clinch but Smekhov moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smekhov stuffs the takedown attempt from Locksley. Locksley gets slowly back to his feet.
Locksley gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Smekhov counters with a one-two to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Locksley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Smekhov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smekhov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Smekhov looking for a takedown.
Smekhov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Locksley smiles and moves away.
No luck for Locksley with that takedown attempt.
Locksley fails to land the takedown.
Smekhov shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Locksley shoots in and drives through. Smekhov sprawls well.
Locksley shoots for a takedown but Smekhov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smekhov shoots in for a double leg but Locksley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Locksley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Smekhov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Smekhov lands.
Smekhov throws a low kick but Locksley avoids it.
Locksley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smekhov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Locksley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Locksley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Locksley throws the left hand but Smekhov avoids the punch easily.
Smekhov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Locksley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smekhov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smekhov misses with a series of wild punches.
Locksley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smekhov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Locksley rushes Smekhov and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Locksley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Locksley slips a jab from Smekhov.
Locksley fails with a takedown attempt.
Locksley tries to clinch but Smekhov moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Locksley tries to clinch but Smekhov is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitaliy Smekhov 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.

Locksley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smekhov.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Smekhov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Locksley tries to clinch but Smekhov is having none of it.
Smekhov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Locksley just misses with a punch to the body.
Smekhov misses with a body shot.
Locksley doesn't manage to clinch there - Smekhov circles away.
Horrible takedown by Locksley or perhaps it was just good defense by Smekhov which made him look bad.
Locksley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smekhov.
Locksley stuffs the takedown attempt from Smekhov. Smekhov gets slowly back to his feet.
Robin Locksley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitaliy Smekhov.
Smekhov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Locksley.
Smekhov is breathing heavily.
Smekhov shoots for a double leg takedown but Locksley sprawls well. He's pushed Smekhov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Locksley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smekhov circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Smekhov.
Smekhov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Locksley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smekhov but Smekhov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A nice combination there by Smekhov.
Locksley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smekhov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Locksley fails with a takedown attempt.
Smekhov slaps away a takedown attempt from Locksley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Locksley misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smekhov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smekhov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Locksley trying to control but Smekhov postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Locksley moves into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Locksley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smekhov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smekhov trying to control but Locksley is working from the bottom.
Locksley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Locksley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smekhov trying to hold on to Locksley's head to control him but Locksley postures up.
Smekhov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Locksley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Locksley's back!
Smekhov not allowing Locksley to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Locksley can't escape the position.
Smekhov is trying to stick to Locksley's back but Locksley is turning into Smekhov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Smekhov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Locksley.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Locksley wants to stand and escape but instead Smekhov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Smekhov scoring with some ground and pound.
Smekhov works over Locksley with some ground and pound from guard.
Smekhov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smekhov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smekhov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smekhov postures up in Locksley's guard and throws a big left but Locksley blocks it.
Smekhov wants to pass the guard but Locksley is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smekhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Locksley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smekhov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Locksley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smekhov was well out of range. Poor timing from Locksley.
Smekhov misses with a takedown attempt - Locksley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smekhov misses with a double jab

and Locksley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Smekhov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smekhov jumps guard but Locksley stands there with Smekhov around his waist. Smekhov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Robin Locksley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitaliy Smekhov.
Locksley fails to pull guard.
Smekhov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Locksley walks away with a smile on his face. Smekhov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smekhov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Locksley moves in looking to clinch but Smekhov pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Locksley.
Smekhov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Locksley slips a jab and a cross from Smekhov.
Smekhov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Locksley is fending him off so far but Smekhov persists. Nope, Locksley circles away and we're back to standing.
Locksley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Locksley has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smekhov throws a series of punches but Locksley moves out of range.
Locksley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Locksley shoots in for a double leg but Smekhov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Locksley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smekhov pinned against the cage. Smekhov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smekhov slips under a jab.
Locksley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smekhov but Smekhov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smekhov throws a series of punches but Locksley moves out of range.
Smekhov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Locksley swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Locksley.
Locksley wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Locksley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Locksley tries to clinch but Smekhov is having none of it.
Smekhov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Locksley tries to clinch up but Smekhov circles away and keeps his distance.
Smekhov lands a head shot.
Smekhov throws a jab but it's blocked by Locksley.
Smekhov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Locksley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smekhov misses with a series of wild punches.
Locksley fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smekhov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Locksley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Locksley shoots in for a takedown but Smekhov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Locksley throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smekhov.
Smekhov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Smekhov forces Locksley back against the cage and clinches.
Locksley lands with a light punch inside.

Locksley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vitaliy Smekhov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Locksley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smekhov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A right-left combo lands from Smekhov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smekhov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Locksley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smekhov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Locksley tries for a takedown but Smekhov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smekhov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smekhov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smekhov has a takedown stuffed.
Locksley thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smekhov if he has to take too many more of those.
Locksley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Smekhov drives through with a takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smekhov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Robin Locksley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smekhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Locksley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vitaliy Smekhov.
I've got Smekhov 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitaliy Smekhov!
Vitaliy Smekhov 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
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renka Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Caffrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neil Caffrey will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Susi
vs
Caffrey

179 cm
18
179 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
176 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Renka Susi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Neil Caffrey!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Susi misses.
Susi is looking to land body kicks.
Susi throws a poor cross that misses

and Caffrey moves into the clinch.
Caffrey looking for a takedown.

Caffrey manages to break the clinch.
Caffrey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Susi.

Susi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Susi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Susi avoids the attempt from Caffrey to control.
Caffrey takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Susi dominating with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Susi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Caffrey hang on?

It looks like Neil Caffrey has been cut.
Caffrey takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Susi's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renka Susi!
Renka Susi 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.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mode Benke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Van Den Broeck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Den Broeck has chosen Insane Clown Posse - Miracles as his entrance music. 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.

Benke
vs
Van Den Broeck

211 cm
19
290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
19
251 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mode Benke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vincent Van Den Broeck!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Den Broeck has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Benke.
Van Den Broeck takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Benke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Den Broeck.
Benke tries a head kick but it misses.
Benke moves out of range as Van Den Broeck strikes.
Van Den Broeck throws a hook but Benke blocks it.
Benke blocks the body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Van Den Broeck crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Benke - the referee stops the clock and Van Den Broeck gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Benke. Van Den Broeck manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Den Broeck blocks a head kick by Benke.
Van Den Broeck looks to throw a body kick
and Benke makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Van Den Broeck really felt that one!
Van Den Broeck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benke connects with a nice looking jab.
Benke looks for the body kick but Van Den Broeck saw that one coming.
Benke avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Van Den Broeck shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Benke as he jumps to the side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Benke swings for the body but Van Den Broeck moves out of range.
Van Den Broeck throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Den Broeck keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

It looks like Mode Benke has been cut.
Van Den Broeck takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Den Broeck has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Den Broeck looks gassed!
Van Den Broeck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Den Broeck throws a low kick but it's checked well by Benke.
Benke looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Den Broeck is just out of range.
No luck for Van Den Broeck with that takedown attempt.
Benke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Van Den Broeck will feel that in the morning.
Van Den Broeck on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Benke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benke throws a head kick that half lands.
Benke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Benke lands with a cross.
Van Den Broeck takes one to the side of the head.
Van Den Broeck has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Benke.
Good leg kick by Benke there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Van Den Broeck takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Benke - just one landing.

Van Den Broeck is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Benke cracks Van Den Broeck with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Van Den Broeck looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Benke finish him?
Van Den Broeck is still on wobbly legs! Can Benke finish him?
Benke stuffs the takedown attempt from Van Den Broeck. Van Den Broeck gets slowly back to his feet.
Mode Benke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Van Den Broeck.
Benke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Den Broeck seems to have recovered his senses.
Benke with a nice cross.
Van Den Broeck is trying desperately to land a takedown but Benke is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Van Den Broeck.
Benke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Den Broeck takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Den Broeck avoids the body shot from Benke.
Benke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Benke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A solid body kick from Benke.
Benke throws a head kick that misses.
Benke is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Benke ducks under a wild hook from Van Den Broeck.
Benke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Benke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Van Den Broeck takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Benke with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Benke lands a nice looking body shot.
Benke blocks the body kick.
Benke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Den Broeck has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Benke.
Benke checks a leg kick nicely.
Benke connects with a leg kick. Van Den Broeck looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mode Benke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Benke.
Benke feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Van Den Broeck's calf.
Benke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crunch! Benke slams his shin into Van Den Broeck's torso.
Benke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Van Den Broeck on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Benke, right into the meat.
Benke punishes Van Den Broeck's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Den Broeck avoids the body shot from Benke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benke goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Benke throws a low kick, looking for Van Den Broeck's leg but Van Den Broeck calmly moves out of range.
Good shot there by Benke.
Benke checks a leg kick nicely.
A slow jab from Van Den Broeck misses its intended target.
Benke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Benke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Den Broeck tries a head kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Benke.
Benke tried to score with a low kick but Van Den Broeck checks it.
Benke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Den Broeck's sensitive parts.
A nice inside leg kick there by Benke. That's going to slow Van Den Broeck down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Den Broeck takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Den Broeck takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That kick from Benke tenderised Van Den Broeck's leg. Van Den Broeck is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benke connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Van Den Broeck tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Benke throws a quick inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Benke.
Van Den Broeck loads up on a big right hand but Benke slips the punch.
Benke scores with a hook to the body. Van Den Broeck takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab from Benke.
Benke throws a front kick that sends Van Den Broeck stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Den Broeck takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Benke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Den Broeck walks into a straight right hand from Benke.
Benke stuns Van Den Broeck with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Benke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Benke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Den Broeck has time to react.
Benke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Den Broeck is breathing heavily.
Benke lands a nice shot to the body.
Benke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Benke scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Den Broeck, right into the meat.
Van Den Broeck takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Van Den Broeck tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick from Benke lands but Van Den Broeck takes it in his stride.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Van Den Broeck might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Benke has got the better of the exchanges.
Benke throws a head kick but Van Den Broeck moves out of range.
Benke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Den Broeck. That did some damage!
Benke throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Benke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benke jabs at Van Den Broeck's body.
Benke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Benke lands with a nice body kick.
Van Den Broeck is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Benke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Den Broeck on the side of the head.
Van Den Broeck takes a jab right on the kisser.
Van Den Broeck throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Den Broeck manages to avoid it.
Benke avoids a kick to the body.
Benke checks a low kick from Van Den Broeck.
Van Den Broeck throws a hook but Benke avoids it easily.
Mode Benke is winning the standup battle so far.
Benke plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Benke tries a head kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Benke.
Good leg kick by Benke there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Van Den Broeck blocks a head kick by Benke.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Benke tried to score with a low kick but Van Den Broeck checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Den Broeck.
Van Den Broeck stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benke.
Benke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A clash of legs there as Benke blocks the low kick.
Van Den Broeck slips under a jab from Benke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Benke misses with a body shot.
Benke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Den Broeck throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Van Den Broeck.
Benke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Den Broeck can do to turn this around?
Benke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Benke throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Van Den Broeck.
Van Den Broeck feints and then cracks Benke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benke down.
Van Den Broeck thumps Benke with a low kick.
Benke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Van Den Broeck lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benke loads up on a big right hand but Van Den Broeck slips the punch.
Van Den Broeck throws a low kick but Benke avoids it.
Van Den Broeck misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Den Broeck. Benke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benke misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Den Broeck keeps Benke at a distance using the push kick.
Van Den Broeck scores with a spinning back kick!
Van Den Broeck lets loose with a powerful body kick. Benke will feel that in the morning.
Van Den Broeck misses with a body kick.
Van Den Broeck looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Den Broeck will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Benke with a hook.
Benke blocks the body kick.
Van Den Broeck takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Van Den Broeck misses with a kick to the body.
Benke thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Van Den Broeck.
A punch lands to the side of Van Den Broeck 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Benke misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Some wild striking there from Benke.
Benke avoids a kick to the body.
Van Den Broeck takes a swing at Benke's ribcage but misses.
Van Den Broeck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benke cracks Van Den Broeck with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Benke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Den Broeck looks for the body kick but Benke saw that one coming.
Benke checks a low kick from Van Den Broeck.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Benke checks a leg kick.
Benke moves out of range as Van Den Broeck throws a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Den Broeck throws a nice inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Benke misses.
Benke throws a head kick but Van Den Broeck moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benke throws a sloppy head kick and Van Den Broeck moves out of range easily.
Benke misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Den Broeck.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Den Broeck.
Van Den Broeck throws the kick towards the body but Benke avoids it.
Van Den Broeck thumps Benke with a low kick.
Van Den Broeck looks for the body kick but Benke saw that one coming.
Van Den Broeck moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Den Broeck lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Van Den Broeck throws a low kick but it's checked well by Benke.
Benke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Van Den Broeck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Den Broeck shoots for a double leg takedown but Benke sprawls well. He's pushed Van Den Broeck's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Van Den Broeck tries a low kick but Benke avoids it.
Benke lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Van Den Broeck finds it's target.
Van Den Broeck tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Den Broeck lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Den Broeck throws a front kick aimed at Benke's knee but Benke avoids it well.
Van Den Broeck throws a head kick that misses.
Van Den Broeck blocks a low kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Van Den Broeck.
Benke throws a head kick but Van Den Broeck moves out of range.
Van Den Broeck feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Benke's calf.
Van Den Broeck throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benke's waist but Benke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Van Den Broeck off to one side.
Benke with a jab.
Benke misses the shot to the body.
Benke wants to slow Van Den Broeck down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Den Broeck misses with an attempted mid kick.
Benke blocks the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benke throws a leg kick but Van Den Broeck checks it.
Van Den Broeck cracks the inside of Benke's front leg.
Van Den Broeck stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benke.
Van Den Broeck throws a sloppy head kick and Benke moves out of range easily.
Van Den Broeck throws a push kick but Benke slaps the foot to one side.
Van Den Broeck pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Benke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van Den Broeck is out of range.
Benke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vincent Van Den Broeck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Den Broeck throws a solid leg kick but Benke takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Den Broeck.
Van Den Broeck 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.
Benke tries to land a leg kick but Van Den Broeck saw it coming and moves away.
Van Den Broeck throws out a leg kick but Benke moves out of range and Van Den Broeck only half commits.
Van Den Broeck's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A solid body kick from Van Den Broeck.
Benke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Benke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Van Den Broeck.
Benke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Van Den Broeck will feel that in the morning.
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!
Benke blocks a low kick nicely.
Benke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Den Broeck tries to score with a low kick but Benke moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circling - Van Den Broeck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Den Broeck throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Van Den Broeck misses its intended target.
Van Den Broeck takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Benke connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benke connects with a body shot.
Benke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Benke looks to land a combination. Van Den Broeck sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mode Benke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Benke throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Van Den Broeck.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vincent Van Den Broeck.
Well Benke 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mode Benke!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaime Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Vlodmir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferguson comes to the cage accompanied by "I'm A Boss" By Meek Millz Feat. Rick Ross. Sebastian Vlodmir is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Ferguson
vs
Vlodmir

185 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
24
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jaime Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sebastian Vlodmir!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ferguson moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Vlodmir goes down! Can Ferguson finish him!?

It looks like Sebastian Vlodmir has been cut.
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!
Ferguson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vlodmir is proving hard to escape from.
Ferguson wants to stand and escape but instead Vlodmir has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Ferguson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vlodmir is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vlodmir trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vlodmir won't allow Ferguson to get back to his feet.
Vlodmir throwing strikes but missing.
Vlodmir wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
Vlodmir throws a big right hand that misses.

Vlodmir drops back looking for a leg! Ferguson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ferguson manages to kick Vlodmir off! Vlodmir jumps back into Ferguson's guard.
Vlodmir stops Ferguson from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlodmir with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ferguson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vlodmir throws a big right hand that misses.
Vlodmir throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferguson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vlodmir throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vlodmir prevents Ferguson from getting back to his feet.
Vlodmir throws a big elbow that misses.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet but Vlodmir is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ferguson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ferguson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ferguson tries to get out of the position.
Ferguson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ferguson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ferguson wants to stand and escape but Vlodmir is having none of it.
Vlodmir landing some decent shots from guard.
Vlodmir prevents Ferguson from getting back to his feet.
Vlodmir controlling from the top position.
Vlodmir won't allow Ferguson to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Vlodmir from controlling successfully.
Vlodmir throws a big elbow that misses.
Vlodmir throwing strikes from guard but Ferguson blocks nicely.
Vlodmir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Vlodmir is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vlodmir would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet but Vlodmir is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ferguson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vlodmir with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ferguson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Vlodmir gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A telegraphed right hand from Ferguson misses the target.
Vlodmir needs to keep his hands up - Ferguson had a free shot at his head there.

Vlodmir takes the fight into the clinch.
Vlodmir keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ferguson's efforts to push away.

Vlodmir has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ferguson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson holding both Vlodmir 's hands and preventing any damage.

Vlodmir is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ferguson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Will Vlodmir go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ferguson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Vlodmir is looking for the choke from the back position but Ferguson is controlling his hands well.
Ferguson trying to get back to his feet but Vlodmir is in full control for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Ferguson is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Vlodmir off. It looks like it's working - Vlodmir slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Ferguson displaying calm under pressure there.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Ferguson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vlodmir momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaime Ferguson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Vlodmir's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Vlodmir shoots in for a double leg but Ferguson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vlodmir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferguson looks to throw the jab but Vlodmir is out of range.
Ferguson looks to land a left hand but Vlodmir moved out of range nicely.
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vlodmir takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ferguson throws the left hand but Vlodmir avoids the punch easily.
Vlodmir takes a jab right on the kisser.

Vlodmir is rocked!
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but Vlodmir ducks down to avoid it.
Vlodmir is still on wobbly legs! Can Ferguson finish him?
Vlodmir slips under a jab.
Ferguson throws a right hand that misses
and Vlodmir counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ferguson tries to sprawl but Vlodmir drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Vlodmir seems to have recovered his senses.
Ferguson is trying to stand.

Ferguson pushes Vlodmir off and gets back to his feet.
Vlodmir shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson shows good takedown defense.
Jaime Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Vlodmir.
A jab from Ferguson misses.
Vlodmir dives in and grabs Ferguson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ferguson pushes down on Vlodmir's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vlodmir on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vlodmir gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Ferguson points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Vlodmir wakes up just in time to hear Ferguson thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jaime Ferguson!
Jaime Ferguson 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
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Alexandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sullivan has chosen I'm Shipping Up To Boston as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Alexandrov
vs
Sullivan

193 cm
19
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
286 lbs
3 - 0 - 1

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

FinnSubs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Alexandrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adam Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

It looks like Ivan Alexandrov has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sullivan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alexandrov throws a hook but Sullivan avoids it easily.
Alexandrov motions for Sullivan to come forward. Alexandrov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alexandrov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sullivan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Alexandrov is rocked!
Sullivan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alexandrov is breathing heavily.
Sullivan weaves into range and cracks Alexandrov right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Alexandrov goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Sullivan is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adam Sullivan!
Adam Sullivan took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'All of your base are belong to us!'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

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

Shackioorhan
vs
Manki

200 cm
24
210 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

187 cm
25
212 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

PEGASUS FIGHT WEAR (CLOSED FOR THE MONTH!)

SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI
Ganja's Warehouse

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shanir Shackioorhan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Djanki Manki!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shackioorhan tries for a takedown but Manki circles away easily
and Manki counters with a nice uppercut.
Shackioorhan misses with a takedown attempt

and Manki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shackioorhan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Manki walks away with a smile on his face. Shackioorhan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shanir Shackioorhan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shackioorhan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Manki scores with a hook.
Manki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shackioorhan with a poor takedown
and Manki counters with a nice body shot.
Shackioorhan tries for a takedown but Manki circles away easily
and Manki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shackioorhan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Manki counters with a nice uppercut.
Manki scores with a punch to the head.
Shackioorhan misses with a takedown attempt

and Manki moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackioorhan fails to pull guard.
Shackioorhan keeps control of Manki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Manki wants to get back to striking at distance but Shackioorhan won't allow it.
Shackioorhan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Manki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shackioorhan prevents Manki from breaking the clinch.
Manki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shackioorhan keeps control of Manki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shackioorhan keeps control of Manki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shackioorhan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Manki to keep the fight standing.
Shackioorhan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Manki just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shackioorhan has him pressed against the cage.
Shackioorhan jumps guard but Manki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shackioorhan tries to pull guard but Manki won't allow it.
Shackioorhan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Manki walks away with a smile on his face. Shackioorhan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shackioorhan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Manki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shackioorhan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Manki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shackioorhan slips a jab from Manki.
Shackioorhan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Manki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shackioorhan misses with a takedown
and Manki counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shackioorhan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Manki counters with a straight right hand.
Shackioorhan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Manki counter with a right hand.
Shackioorhan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Manki counters with a nice body shot.
Shackioorhan misses with a takedown
and Manki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shackioorhan has his takedown stuffed
and Manki counters with a stiff right hand.
Shackioorhan is breathing heavily.

Manki takes the fight into the clinch.
Manki tries to break free but Shackioorhan pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manki pushes Shackioorhan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shackioorhan jumps guard but Manki stands there with Shackioorhan around his waist. Shackioorhan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shackioorhan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Manki's efforts to push away.
Shackioorhan tries to pull guard but Manki won't allow it.
Manki tries to break the clinch but Shackioorhan is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shackioorhan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Manki just stands there and leans against the cage.

Manki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Djanki Manki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shackioorhan fails with the takedown
and Manki counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Djanki Manki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Shackioorhan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Manki looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Shackioorhan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Manki has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Shackioorhan is working to tighten is grip on Manki's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Manki has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Shackioorhan is really squeezing tight and eventually Manki passes out! Shackioorhan breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Shanir Shackioorhan!
A very excited looking Shanir Shackioorhan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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