SBFC 8 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bocco Badz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berkut Rain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Badz comes into the arena with e-dubble - Be A King blaring out of the sound system. Berkut Rain struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Berkut Rain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Badz
vs
Rain

188 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

185 cm
20
180 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Powerful

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bocco Badz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Berkut Rain!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Badz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Badz pushes down on Rain's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Badz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Badz moves into full mount! Rain won't be happy about that!
Badz dominating with strikes here.
Badz works his way to his opponent's back.

Rain is trying to defend against the choke here but Badz has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Badz Tightens the hold and Rain taps out furiously! Badz displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bocco Badz!

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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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jax Kutts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kris Imman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Imman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bezimienni - Walka. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kutts
vs
Imman

180 cm
19
195 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

198 cm
21
184 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jax Kutts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kris Imman!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Imman. No joy for Kutts on that attempt.
Kutts misses with the combination.
Kutts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Imman.
Imman's corner calls for a 1-2. Imman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kutts misses with a looping left.
Kutts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kutts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Imman circles away quickly and effectively.
Imman thuds his right hand into Kutts's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Imman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kutts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Imman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kutts throws a right and a left that Imman avoids nicely.
Imman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kutts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Imman blocks a head kick by Kutts.
Kutts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

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

Kutts is rocked!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Imman! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kris Imman!
Kris Imman 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

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perry Straps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristijan Kljajic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Straps comes to the cage accompanied by Oldies Rap. This should be a great matchup!

Straps
vs
Kljajic

175 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
210 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Perry Straps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kristijan Kljajic!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kljajic shoots in looking for a takedown. Straps tries to sprawl out of it but Kljajic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Straps manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kljajic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Straps defends it nicely.
Straps fails to land the takedown.
Straps shoots in looking for a takedown. Kljajic tries to sprawl out of it but Straps keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kljajic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Straps fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Perry Straps. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Straps defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kljajic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Straps leaves Kljajic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Straps shoots for a double leg takedown but Kljajic sprawls well. He's pushed Straps's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kljajic motions for Straps to come forward. Kljajic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Straps misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Straps closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kljajic's guard.
Straps wants to pass the guard but Kljajic is keeping the position.

Straps avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kljajic looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Straps is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Straps advances to half guard.
Straps thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kljajic's head.
Straps wants to free his trapped foot but Kljajic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kljajic trying to control but Straps postures up.
Nice strikes from Straps there.
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!
Straps wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kljajic keeps working.
Straps frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Straps controlling from mount.
Straps raining down shots from the mount!
Kljajic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Straps trying to control but Kljajic is having none of it.
The referee warns Kljajic that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Straps goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kljajic turns into him and now he's in Straps's guard.
Straps has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kljajic being controlled here momentarily.
Straps lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kljajic!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kljajic is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Perry Straps 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.

Kljajic leaves Straps with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kljajic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kljajic fails with a takedown attempt.
Kljajic tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Straps counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kljajic's guard now.
Straps slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Straps wants to control from the top but Kljajic keeps moving.
Straps throws a strike but Kljajic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kljajic is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Straps looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kljajic is one step ahead there.
Kljajic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kljajic trying to control but Straps is working from the bottom.
Straps wants to sweep here but Kljajic controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kljajic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Straps is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kljajic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Straps dives on top into guard.
Straps trying to control the position from guard on top but Kljajic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Straps sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kljajic's guard.
Straps drops an elbow to the side of Kljajic's head.
Straps is trying to control. Kljajic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Straps looks to land a strike but Kljajic avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Straps throws a big right hand that misses.
Straps is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Straps trying to control the position from guard on top but Kljajic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Straps is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kljajic controlling Straps's posture.
Straps is stalling in the full guard.
Straps is pushing down on Kljajic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kljajic is fighting to maintain full guard but Straps has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Straps is trying to control the action in half guard but Kljajic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Straps trying to mount his opponent but Kljajic defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Straps is looking to take a break and control but Kljajic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Perry Straps just wasn't active enough.
Kljajic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Straps fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Straps shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kljajic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Perry Straps dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kljajic shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Straps napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Straps taking a bit of punishment here - Kljajic scoring with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Kljajic.
Kljajic is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Straps will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kljajic landing a few strikes.
Kljajic trying to control the position but Straps is working away.
Kljajic tries to advance to mount but Straps denies him.
Kljajic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Straps is trying to control Kljajic's posture but Kljajic avoids it.
Straps tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kljajic working the ground and pound but Straps is defending the strikes.
Straps is looking for a sweep.

Kljajic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Straps sneaks back into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kljajic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Straps has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kljajic is working away from the top position though.
Straps keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Straps wants to improve his position but Kljajic is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kljajic trying to control from half guard but Straps is working away.
Straps trying to control here.
Kljajic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Straps is trying to get back to full guard.
Straps wants to control but Kljajic is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kljajic is keen to just control but Straps is a slippery customer.
Kljajic not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kljajic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kristijan Kljajic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kljajic throws a low kick but Straps avoids it.
Straps blocks a leg kick.
Perry Straps is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Straps looks for a takedown but Kljajic sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Straps.
Perry Straps is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kljajic throws a half hearted mid kick.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Perry Straps!
Perry Straps tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Zaitsef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zaitsef comes to the cage accompanied by Mother Puncher - Mastodon. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Zaitsef
vs
Anderson

194 cm
25
275 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

195 cm
27
300 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Knockout power

CEC Nutrition Q160 *Christmas Sale*

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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitali Zaitsef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaitsef scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

It looks like Jack Anderson has been cut.
Zaitsef dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!

Zaitsef throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Anderson tumbling to the canvas!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zaitsef trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zaitsef wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zaitsef has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zaitsef trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zaitsef engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zaitsef throws an elbow that misses. Anderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zaitsef's guard. Nice move by Anderson!
Anderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zaitsef swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zaitsef trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Zaitsef looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Anderson is defending well. Zaitsef quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Anderson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Zaitsef celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vitali Zaitsef!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Savicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Slayter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Slayter will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Savicki
vs
Slayter

180 cm
21
193 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

187 cm
21
185 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robert Savicki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Slayter!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savicki shoots in for a takedown but Slayter shows good takedown defense.
Slayter cracks Savicki with an open hand slap.
Savicki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Slayter connects with a body shot that sends Savicki's belly button to the back.
Savicki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Slayter's waist but Slayter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Savicki off to one side.
Savicki misses the jab.
Slayter jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Savicki needs to keep his hands up - Slayter had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whack! Slayter lands a heavy head kick that drops Savicki. The ref tackles Slayter to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Savicki was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Jack Slayter!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Almaz Method (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hall
vs
Method

180 cm
23
161 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
21
161 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scott Hall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Almaz Method!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Method tries to avoid it but Hall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Method to the ground. Method escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Hall drives through with a takedown into Method's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Method looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hall is one step ahead there.
Hall working some strikes from top position.
Method avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Method is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Method is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Method seems to be working for a kimura but Hall defends the submission attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Method throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Method passes into side control, despite Hall's attempt to control the position.

Method is trying to get an arm triangle but Hall is defending well.
Method working away.
Hall tries to bench press Method off him but Method keeps the position.
Method prevents Hall from escaping the position.
Hall is not content to let Method control the position.

Method has hold of Hall's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hall tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Method cranks the arm and Hall screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hall, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Almaz Method! Almaz Method retains his lightweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Naga Moriz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Moriz
vs
Patterson

179 cm
22
179 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

175 cm
26
175 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Naga Moriz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rocky Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moriz misses with a series of wild punches.
Moriz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moriz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Patterson throws a combination that misses
and Moriz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moriz looks to throw the jab but Patterson is out of range.
Moriz with a nice cross.
Moriz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Patterson drops his hands momentarily and Moriz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson misses with a looping right.
Moriz stuffs the takedown attempt from Patterson. Patterson gets slowly back to his feet.
Patterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moriz.
Moriz misses with a straight left.
Moriz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Moriz lunges at Patterson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Patterson's hand.
Moriz misses with a combination

and Patterson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Moriz's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Moriz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Patterson is controlling him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moriz is on top in guard.
Patterson trying to control the position.
Patterson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moriz is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson is pulling down on Moriz's head to control his posture.

Patterson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Moriz is trying to break the clinch but Patterson is controlling him.
Moriz is trying to break free.
Patterson tries to pull guard but Moriz holds him up against the cage and eventually Patterson drops back down to his feet.
Moriz is trying to break the clinch but Patterson is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson keeps control of Moriz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Patterson manages to break the clinch.

Patterson has managed to clinch.
Moriz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Patterson as Moriz tries to tie him up.
Maybe Moriz would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Patterson stalling in the clinch.
Patterson tries to score a body lock takedown but Moriz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Naga Moriz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Patterson.
Moriz wants to break free but Patterson has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Moriz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moriz wants it to stay on the feet.
Moriz misses with a looping left.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Moriz!
Moriz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Patterson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moriz.
Rocky Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson slips a straight right by Moriz.
Naga Moriz is winning the standup battle so far.
Moriz stuffs the takedown attempt from Patterson. Patterson gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moriz throws a lazy right hand but Patterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Patterson drives through and clinches with Moriz against the cage.
Moriz taking a breather.
Patterson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Moriz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Naga Moriz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Patterson.
Patterson keeps control of Moriz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Moriz is trying to maintain a safe position but Patterson gets an underhook and turns Moriz into the cage.
Moriz working hard to break the clinch.

Patterson gets control of Moriz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Patterson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Moriz wants to control from the top but Patterson keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Moriz is controlling him.
Moriz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Naga Moriz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Patterson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moriz but Moriz pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson fails with an attempt to clinch.

Patterson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Patterson lands in his opponent's guard.
Patterson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Moriz trying to control the position.
Patterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moriz swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moriz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Moriz is working an open guard so Patterson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Patterson on the wrong end of a nice hook.

It looks like Rocky Patterson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Patterson.
Moriz stuffs the takedown attempt from Patterson. Patterson gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moriz swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Naga Moriz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rocky Patterson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Moriz!
Patterson shoots for a takedown but Moriz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moriz scores with a nice strike.
Patterson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moriz throws out the jab.

Patterson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Moriz to the ground. Patterson is now in Moriz's guard.
Moriz trying to keep a closed guard but Patterson is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moriz keeping moving, preventing Patterson from controlling successfully.
Patterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moriz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moriz is looking to stand up but Patterson isn't so interested in that idea.
Patterson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Moriz's guard.
Ground and pound from Patterson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Patterson wants to work for an arm triangle but Moriz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moriz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Patterson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moriz is looking to control Patterson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moriz avoid being mounted?

Patterson decides to stand up.
Patterson fails to land the takedown.
Patterson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Naga Moriz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Patterson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson moves out of range of the strikes.

Patterson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Moriz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Moriz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Naga Moriz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moriz keeping moving, preventing Patterson from controlling successfully.
Moriz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Patterson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moriz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Moriz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Patterson!
Moriz trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson wants to hold on but Moriz pushes him away.
Moriz tries to control but Patterson wriggling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patterson wants to control but Moriz is having none of it.
Rocky Patterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moriz wants to control the pace but Patterson is squirming around nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rocky Patterson.
I think Moriz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naga Moriz!
Naga Moriz retains his welterweight title!

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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Shevchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Shevchenko
vs
James

186 cm
25
184 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
21
182 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

CEC Nutrition Q160 *Christmas Sale*

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksander Shevchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesse James!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James misses with a two punch combination.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jesse James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shevchenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
Shevchenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
James gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shevchenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James throws a nice looking combination but Shevchenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James throws a lazy uppercut
and Shevchenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shevchenko!
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shevchenko feints a jab promting James to slip. Shevchenko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. James slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
James throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shevchenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Shevchenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shevchenko slips a jab from James.
A combination from James does no damage.
James's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and James duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shevchenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
James takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shevchenko moves away.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James dodges the punch combination from Shevchenko.
James works over Shevchenko's head and body with a nice combination.
James cracks Shevchenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Shevchenko is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oh Shevchenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shevchenko throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
Shevchenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Shevchenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shevchenko is breathing heavily.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! James has cracked Shevchenko with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! James lands another huge swinging hook and Shevchenko tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Shevchenko, before James can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jesse James!
A relieved looking Jesse James thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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48%

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