RMFC Fifteen PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jet Cao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuevo Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cao comes to the cage accompanied by "All I Do Is Win" by DJ Khaled. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Cao
vs
Sanchez

168 cm
22
162 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jet Cao!
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, Nuevo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cao is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Sanchez lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Jet Cao has been cut.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Sanchez throws a leg kick which misses Cao's front leg but catches the back leg as Cao tries to avoid it.
Sanchez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cao momentarily.

Sanchez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cao is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez passes into half guard.

Sanchez in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Cao tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sanchez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nuevo Sanchez!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Rogozinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kraig Mackey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rogozinski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Czterej pancerni i pies. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Rogozinski
vs
Mackey

188 cm
22
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
225 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

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, Piotr Rogozinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kraig Mackey!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mackey shoots in but no luck this time.
Mackey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mackey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rogozinski is out of range and Mackey settles back down.
No joy there for Rogozinski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rogozinski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mackey at a distance.
Mackey shoots for a double leg takedown but Rogozinski sprawls well. He's pushed Mackey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Rogozinski drops Mackey with a right and a left! Rogozinski comes rushing in but Mackey regains his composure and manages to keep Rogozinski in guard.

Mackey is rocked!

It looks like Kraig Mackey has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Mackey kicks Rogozinski off and gets to his feet.
Mackey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rogozinski as he jumps to the side.
Piotr Rogozinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kraig Mackey.
Mackey looks gassed!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Rogozinski! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Piotr Rogozinski!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin Fernstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and valdirmor kiklov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Fernstrom
vs
kiklov

185 cm
18
174 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Martin Fernstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, valdirmor kiklov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernstrom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but kiklov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
kiklov slips a jab and a cross from Fernstrom.

kiklov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fernstrom's half guard.
kiklov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fernstrom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
kiklov throwing shots but Fernstrom is blocking nicely.
kiklov 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.
kiklov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
kiklov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fernstrom's head.
kiklov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fernstrom taking some punishment here, with kiklov in his half guard.
kiklov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
kiklov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fernstrom's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
kiklov prevents Fernstrom from standing back up.
kiklov winds up and cracks Fernstrom with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
kiklov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fernstrom on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fernstrom tries to get out of the position.
kiklov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
kiklov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
kiklov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
kiklov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fernstrom looks like he's trying to stand up.
kiklov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
kiklov looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernstrom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
kiklov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
kiklov dodges the punch combination from Fernstrom.
kiklov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fernstrom.
Fernstrom lands a jab to the head.
kiklov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fernstrom throws a nice looking combination but kiklov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
kiklov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fernstrom circles away.

kiklov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
kiklov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
kiklov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
kiklov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fernstrom defending well though.
Fernstrom is trying to stand back up but kiklov is controlling him
Fernstrom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Fernstrom has one foot on kiklov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Fernstrom.

kiklov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
kiklov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fernstrom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernstrom is trying to stand back up but kiklov is controlling him
kiklov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
kiklov thows a huge punch but Fernstrom dodges it nicely.
kiklov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
kiklov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fernstrom is trying to stand.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fernstrom fails to land with a series of punches.
Some bone on bone action there as kiklov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

kiklov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fernstrom looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
kiklov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fernstrom sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fernstrom is looking to work his way out of this bad position but kiklov is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

valdirmor kiklov dominated that round.
That's time! Fernstrom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

kiklov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fernstrom looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
kiklov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
kiklov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The strikes coming from kiklov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fernstrom takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fernstrom wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
kiklov grinds an elbow into Fernstrom's temple.
kiklov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
kiklov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fernstrom is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, kiklov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
kiklov working the body and head with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
kiklov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fernstrom wants to get back to his feet.
kiklov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
kiklov is trying to ground and pound but Fernstrom uses the momentary lack of control by kiklov to regain half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fernstrom throws a leg kick but kiklov moved away.
Fernstrom fails to land with a series of punches.
Fernstrom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

kiklov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fernstrom's guard.
kiklov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fernstrom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from kiklov.
kiklov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
kiklov throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as kiklov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
kiklov thows a big elbow that misses.
valdirmor kiklov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fernstrom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from kiklov.
kiklov throwing strikes from guard but Fernstrom blocks nicely.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fernstrom swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

kiklov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Fernstrom!
kiklov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fernstrom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for kiklov on the ground.
kiklov with a couple of short strikes.
kiklov throws some wild stikes that Fernstrom manages to avoid easily.
kiklov punching from mount but Fernstrom doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
kiklov misses with a head shot.
kiklov throws some wild stikes that Fernstrom manages to avoid easily.
kiklov throws some wild stikes that Fernstrom manages to avoid easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
kiklov unloads with some shots from mount but Fernstrom bucks and avoids them well.
Fernstrom is trying to stand up.
kiklov lands a nice shot to the head.
kiklov lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, kiklov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
kiklov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fernstrom can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
kiklov lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fernstrom wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by kiklov.
kiklov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

valdirmor kiklov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

kiklov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Fernstrom as he connects with a hook.
Fernstrom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by kiklov.

Excellent takedown into side control there by kiklov.
Fernstrom is trying to get back to his feet.
Fernstrom taking a bit of punishment here - kiklov scoring with strikes.
kiklov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
kiklov throws a strike aimed at the side of Fernstrom's head but Fernstrom avoids it well.
kiklov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fernstrom is avoiding damage well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
kiklov throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
kiklov in side control, throwing shots but Fernstrom defends.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fernstrom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Fernstrom gets caught flat footed, as kiklov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
kiklov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
kiklov with a flurry of punches that miss.
kiklov landing with the ground and pound.
kiklov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
kiklov postures up in Fernstrom's guard and throws a big left but Fernstrom blocks it.
kiklov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
kiklov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fernstrom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from kiklov.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
kiklov dives in and grabs Fernstrom's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fernstrom pushes down on kiklov's head and hops out.
Fernstrom closes the distance and lands a one-two.

kiklov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fernstrom looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
kiklov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fernstrom is working to avoid the ground and pound but kiklov connects with a decent elbow.
Fernstrom is looking to work his way out of this bad position but kiklov is controlling him well.
Fernstrom takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
kiklov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fernstrom to see if he's OK.
Fernstrom parries the strikes from kiklov easily there. kiklov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fernstrom to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernstrom dodges the ground and pound from kiklov.
kiklov throwing strikes but Fernstrom manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
kiklov is pushing Fernstrom's head away, looking to escape. Fernstrom manages to hold on to the position though.
kiklov parries the strikes from Fernstrom easily there. Fernstrom is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable kiklov to escape.
Fernstrom tries to stand but kiklov controls the position and pulls Fernstrom into his guard.

kiklov pushes Fernstrom off and gets back to his feet.
Fernstrom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

kiklov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fernstrom was covering up waiting for the punch and kiklov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fernstrom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
kiklov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fernstrom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
kiklov thows a big elbow that misses.
Martin Fernstrom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fernstrom wants to stand up but kiklov is controlling him.
kiklov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
valdirmor kiklov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got kiklov 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... valdirmor kiklov!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Perqelez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perqelez has chosen cool caribbean beats as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Kane
vs
Perqelez

178 cm
22
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
24
161 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrew Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesus Perqelez!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perqelez avoids the head kick by Kane.
Perqelez moves out of range of the leg kick from Kane.
A head kick misses from Kane.
Kane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Perqelez circles away quickly and effectively.
Kane connects with a single shot there.

Perqelez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Perqelez gets to his feet. Kane looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A head kick misses from Kane.
Kane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Perqelez gets a clinch.
Kane is looking to break free of the clinch but Perqelez has double underhooks.
Kane is looking to break free of the clinch but Perqelez has double underhooks.
Kane wants to get back to striking at distance but Perqelez won't allow it.

Perqelez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kane regains guard.
Perqelez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Perqelez won't allow Kane to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perqelez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane trying to control here.
Perqelez prevents Kane from standing back up.
Kane is looking for a sweep. Perqelez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Perqelez is looking to take a break and control but Kane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Perqelez tries for a takedown but Kane sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Perqelez shoots in for a double leg but Kane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Andrew Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Perqelez.

Perqelez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kane napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Perqelez on the ground.
Perqelez remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
I looks like Perqelez might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kane prevents Perqelez from moving into mount.
Kane keeping his opponent close.
Kane is trying to control Perqelez's posture but Perqelez avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perqelez trying to control the position but Kane is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane tries to improve position but can't.
Kane struggling a bit here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Perqelez moves into the clinch.
Kane is trying to break the clinch but Perqelez is controlling him.

Perqelez tightens his grip and picks Kane up, before dumping him to the ground. Kane manages to land in guard.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Perqelez from controlling successfully.
Kane is trying to keep Perqelez in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perqelez thows a big elbow that misses.
Perqelez chips away with some ground and pound.
Kane wants to sweep but no luck.

Perqelez stands and steps away. Kane gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Perqelez looks gassed!
Perqelez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kane circles away.
Perqelez slips a jab and a cross from Kane.
Kane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kane goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kane throws a body kick that misses.
Perqelez avoids the head kick by Kane.
Kane circles away from the clinch attempt.

Perqelez moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kane connects with a solid leg kick.
Perqelez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Perqelez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Perqelez stands up and beckons Kane to his feet.
Kane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kane misses with a head kick.
Kane throws a head kick but Perqelez moves out of range.
Kane throws a quick inside leg kick.
Perqelez looks for a takedown but Kane sprawls well.
Perqelez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kane avoids it really well and circles away.
Kane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perqelez is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane looks to land a combination. Perqelez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Andrew Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kane misses with a head kick.
Perqelez fails to land with a series of punches.
Perqelez avoids the head kick by Kane.
Kane throws a head kick that misses.
Kane throws a series of strikes that have Perqelez backpedaling.
Kane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kane throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Perqelez's head.
Kane scores with a push kick.
Perqelez avoids the head kick by Kane.
Perqelez tries to clinch there but Kane circles away.
Kane looks to land a combination but Perqelez avoids it well.

Perqelez clinches with his opponent.

Perqelez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kane misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane misses with a head kick.
Kane goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kane throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Perqelez's head.
Kane tries to work over Perqelez's front leg with a kick but Perqelez checks it.
Perqelez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Perqelez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Perqelez scores with a hook to the body. Kane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kane throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Kane.
Kane misses with a combination

and Perqelez counters with a shoot takedown. Kane fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Perqelez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Perqelez.
Andrew Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Perqelez.
Kane throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane throws a sloppy head kick and Perqelez moves out of range easily.
Perqelez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kane misses with a combination

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

Kane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Perqelez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Perqelez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Perqelez pushes down on Kane's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Perqelez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kane is trying to control but Perqelez manages to pass to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane is working to get back to half guard.
Perqelez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kane hang on?
Kane wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Kane preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Perqelez.

Kane is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kane throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Perqelez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Perqelez avoids the head kick by Kane.

Kane tries to keep at a distance but Perqelez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Perqelez wants a takedown but no success here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Perqelez manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Perqelez.
Kane throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Kane lands but Perqelez takes it in his stride.
Perqelez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kane's waist but Kane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Perqelez off to one side.
Andrew Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Perqelez.
Kane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Perqelez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kane throws a combination that misses

and Perqelez counters with a shoot takedown. Kane fights it but they end up in guard.
Perqelez postures up in Kane's guard and throws a big left but Kane blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane wants to sweep here but Perqelez controlling him for the moment.
Kane throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kane keeping full guard, as Perqelez tries to pass.
Kane working a defensive guard here.
Jesus Perqelez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Perqelez trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.

Kane looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Perqelez passes into half guard.
Andrew Kane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kane is not content to let Perqelez control the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kane lands with a nice combination. Perqelez backs away looking to recover.
Andrew Kane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Perqelez's sensitive parts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Perqelez is defended easily by Kane.
Perqelez shoots in for a takedown but Kane shows good takedown defense.
Kane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kane lands with a shot to the body.
Kane with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perqelez avoids the head kick by Kane.
Kane misses with a hook. Perqelez ducked under it nicely.
Kane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Perqelez's sensitive parts.
Perqelez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kane avoids it really well and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kane.
Perqelez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jesus Perqelez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Perqelez blocks a head kick by Kane.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kane.
Perqelez takes one on the button.
Kane feints and then cracks Perqelez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Perqelez down.
Kane throws a right hand that Perqelez ducks under and follows up with a left that Perqelez also avoids with ease.
Perqelez looks for a takedown but Kane sprawls well.
Kane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Perqelez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Perqelez.
Perqelez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Perqelez trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.

Kane looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Perqelez tries to free his leg and advance position but Kane is retaining full guard.
Perqelez is pushing down on Kane's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kane is fighting to maintain full guard but Perqelez has managed to sneak the leg through.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Perqelez!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dane ONeill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jhrgryn Raedwulfson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ONeill comes to the cage accompanied by Ninja Turtles. Jhrgryn Raedwulfson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

ONeill
vs
Raedwulfson

190 cm
23
273 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

198 cm
19
275 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dane ONeill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jhrgryn Raedwulfson!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raedwulfson scores with a sloppy right hand. ONeill should have avoided that one.

ONeill closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
ONeill winds up and cracks Raedwulfson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

ONeill decides to stand and escape the position.
Raedwulfson misses with a wild body shot.
ONeill fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Raedwulfson lands a jab to ONeill's midsection.
ONeill is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raedwulfson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raedwulfson lands a nice hook to ONeill's body. ONeill takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
ONeill on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

It looks like Dane ONeill has been cut.
ONeill misses with a two punch combination.
ONeill takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jhrgryn Raedwulfson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raedwulfson sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through ONeill's defenses. It connects perfectly with ONeill's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jhrgryn Raedwulfson!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Artem Graf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shin Kujaku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Artem Graf has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Graf
vs
Kujaku

178 cm
19
155 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

166 cm
18
159 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Graf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shin Kujaku!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kujaku swats away the attempt to clinch by Graf.
Nice shot lands for Graf.
Graf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kujaku avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Kujaku closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kujaku lands in his opponent's guard.
Kujaku looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Graf holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kujaku preventing the sweep.
Graf wants to get back to his feet but Kujaku is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kujaku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graf swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Kujaku avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kujaku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Graf throws a right hand that Kujaku ducks under and follows up with a left that Kujaku also avoids with ease.
Kujaku showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Graf.
Graf displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graf throws a series of punches but Kujaku avoids them all with ease.
A right-left combo lands from Graf.
Graf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kujaku paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Graf lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Graf misses with a series of wild punches.
Graf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Kujaku closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Graf to the mat! Graf manages to get full guard.
Kujaku sitting in guard, not really doing much.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Graf is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kujaku wants to control the position but Graf says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Graf passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kujaku!

Graf has control of Kujaku's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kujaku regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Graf will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A nice elbow there by Graf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kujaku changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Graf tries to avoid it but Kujaku manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Graf to the ground. Graf escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Graf works over Kujaku's head and body with a nice combination.
Artem Graf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graf is looking to clinch.
Graf is looking to clinch.
Graf tries to close the distance and clinch but Kujaku swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kujaku keeps the fight on the outside.
Graf stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Graf wants it to stay on the feet.
Graf shoots in looking for a takedown. Kujaku tries to sprawl out of it but Graf keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kujaku manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Graf throws a nice looking combination but Kujaku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Graf tries to clinch there but Kujaku circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graf throws a nice looking combination but Kujaku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Graf tries to bum rush Kujaku with a series of wild strikes but Kujaku uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kujaku shoots and misses

and Graf counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Graf.
Artem Graf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shin Kujaku.

Graf stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Graf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kujaku circles away from the clinch attempt.
Graf misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Graf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Graf tries to close the distance and clinch but Kujaku swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graf misses with the combination.
Graf jabs Kujaku right on the nose. Kujaku blinks but takes it well.
Graf tries to clinch up but Kujaku circles away and keeps his distance.
Kujaku 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.
A combination from Graf does no damage.
Artem Graf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graf doesn't manage to clinch there - Kujaku circles away.
Kujaku gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Graf doesn't manage to clinch there - Kujaku circles away.
Graf is looking to clinch.
Graf tries for a takedown but Kujaku circles away easily

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graf is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kujaku seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Kujaku postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Graf is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kujaku, into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Graf lands a couple of elbows.
Graf passes Kujaku's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Graf slows the pace down in half guard.
Kujaku trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kujaku looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Graf is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artem Graf dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Graf.
Graf gets to mount! Kujaku was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kujaku is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kujaku takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Graf sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kujaku is desperately trying to improve his position but Graf has a good base and remains in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graf landing punches.
Artem Graf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kujaku is wriggling around trying to escape.
Graf punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kujaku keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kujaku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kujaku taking shots to the head.
Graf controlling the position easily from mount.
Kujaku is trying desperately to improve position.
Graf landing strikes from the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graf tries to control but Kujaku wriggling away.
BOOM! Graf connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Graf controlling from mount.
Graf lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Graf controlling from mount.
Graf landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kujaku tries to hold on but Graf pushes him away.
Graf in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Graf content just to control the position here.
Graf trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kujaku bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kujaku trying to control but Graf is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Graf scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Graf misses with a takedown

and Kujaku counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Graf's guard now.
Kujaku preventing the sweep.
Kujaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Graf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shin Kujaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Artem Graf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Graf looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Artem Graf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Graf 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artem Graf!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Branko Dalibor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasputin has chosen TURISAS - Rasputin as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dalibor
vs
Yefimovich Rasputin

191 cm
25
290 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

225 cm
24
300 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Branko Dalibor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dalibor but Dalibor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dalibor loads up on a big right hand but Rasputin slips the punch.

Dalibor cracks Rasputin with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dalibor has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rasputin to stand back up!

Rasputin is rocked!

It looks like Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dalibor throws out a loose jab but Rasputin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dalibor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rasputin looks gassed!
Rasputin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dalibor throws a pinpoint strike between Rasputin's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Rasputin crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Dalibor scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Branko Dalibor!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodolfo Gusman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gusman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: La sonora santanera - El santo, el cavernario. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Hardy
vs
Gusman

185 cm
23
195 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

180 cm
24
191 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dan Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rodolfo Gusman!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gusman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hardy defends it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gusman.
Nice straight punches there by Hardy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hardy.
Hardy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hardy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gusman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Gusman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

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

Hardy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Hardy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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

Hardy looking for a guillotine here but Gusman defends easily.
Gusman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hardy is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hardy wants to stand up but Gusman is controlling him.
Gusman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hardy's head.
Gusman advances position into side control!

Gusman stands up and beckons Hardy to his feet.

Gusman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gusman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Hardy is looking for a triangle but Gusman pushes his legs off easily.
Hardy is breathing heavily.

Hardy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gusman advances position into side control!
Gusman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusman lands a few punches from side control.

Gusman has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Gusman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hardy tries to get to full guard but Gusman has control of the leg.

Gusman stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Hardy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dan Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodolfo Gusman.
Hardy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hardy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gusman.
Hardy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gusman backs up against the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gusman ducks right into an uppercut from Hardy.
Hardy digs a good hook to Gusman's body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gusman.
Hardy stuffs the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hardy lunges at Gusman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gusman's hand.

Hardy has Gusman up against the cage in a clinch.
Hardy connects with a knee to the head.

Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gusman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hardy finds it's way round the side to connect with Gusman's head.
Hardy scores with a leg kick.
Hardy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gusman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardy as he avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Hardy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good exchange - Hardy coming out on top.
Hardy scores with a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hardy.
Hardy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gusman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hardy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gusman somewhat.
Danga de danga de dang - Hardy scores with a four punch combination!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy lands a high kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hardy lands a jab to the head.
Hardy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gusman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hardy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gusman. That did some damage!
A jab from Hardy does it's job there.

Hardy moves into range and clinches up with Gusman.
Hardy tries to circle away but Gusman has him pinned against the cage.
Gusman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hardy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Hardy manages to break the clinch.
Gusman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gusman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gusman wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gusman can't get the takedown.
Gusman avoids the elbow strike from Hardy, against the cage.
Gusman looking for a takedown.
Hardy lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Hardy 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.

Gusman shoots in and drives through. Hardy sprawls well.
A good leg kick by Hardy.
Gusman ducks right into an uppercut from Hardy.
Gusman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hardy can pounce on him.
Hardy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hardy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Hardy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gusman, pushing him back against the cage.
Gusman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hardy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hardy tries to land knees in the clinch but Gusman avoids the damage to the body.
Hardy lands an elbow inside that Gusman shrugs off.
Gusman tries for a takedown but Hardy manages to get underhooks.
Dan Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodolfo Gusman.
Nice elbow from Hardy.

It looks like Rodolfo Gusman has been cut.
Gusman looking for a takedown.
Hardy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hardy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gusman is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Hardy - that landed with a thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gusman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hardy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gusman is working for takedown but Hardy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hardy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hardy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gusman dodges an elbow strike from Hardy.
Gusman can't get the takedown.
Hardy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gusman's face.
Hardy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gusman tries for a takedown but Hardy manages to get underhooks.
Gusman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hardy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hardy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gusman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gusman.
Gusman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gusman goes for a takedown attempt but Hardy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hardy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rodolfo Gusman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Hardy.
Hardy slaps away a takedown attempt from Gusman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gusman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardy.
Hardy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gusman's hands.
Gusman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hardy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dan Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Hardy closes the distance and clinches.
Gusman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hardy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the head but Gusman blocks with his arms.
Hardy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gusman has Hardy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hardy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hardy lands a damaging elbow.
A short uppercut from Hardy.
Hardy lands an elbow inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hardy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Gusman is rocked!
Hardy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gusman is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardy finish him?
Hardy lands a big right hand that drops Gusman! The killer instinct kicks in and Hardy finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Hardy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Hardy!

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