Militia Dei II PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pitter Mount Pitter Mount (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tolya Kozakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolya Kozakov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Mount Pitter Mount
vs
Kozakov

195 cm
20
240 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

203 cm
18
278 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozakov throws a nice inside leg kick.

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

It looks like Pitter Mount Pitter Mount has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kozakov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pitter Mount avoids the head kick by Kozakov.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Kozakov knocks Pitter Mount out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tolya Kozakov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borris Khalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitri Kliment (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dimitri Kliment has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Borris Khalidov's chin.

Khalidov
vs
Kliment

190 cm
18
217 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

217 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Borris Khalidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimitri Kliment!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kliment tries to clinch but Khalidov moves out of range.
Kliment throws a sloppy head kick and Khalidov moves out of range easily.

Khalidov gets a clinch.

Khalidov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kliment can't fight it off and eventually Khalidov manages to take the fight to the floor. Kliment looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kliment looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khalidov is one step ahead there.
Kliment working a defensive guard here.
Khalidov looking to sit in guard and control but Kliment gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kliment looking to pass the guard.
Khalidov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kliment on the ground.
Khalidov looking for a sweep. Not yet Khalidov, not yet.
Kliment content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kliment drops back looking for a leg! Khalidov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khalidov manages to kick Kliment off! Kliment jumps back into Khalidov's guard.
Kliment wants to control from the top but Khalidov keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kliment connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Kliment gets caught flat footed, as Khalidov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Khalidov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kliment looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khalidov is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khalidov is pushing down on Kliment's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kliment is fighting to maintain full guard but Khalidov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Khalidov lands strikes from half guard.
Kliment is trying to maintain the position but Khalidov is very close to passing his half guard.
Khalidov controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kliment with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kliment is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kliment trying to hold on to Khalidov's head to control him but Khalidov postures up.
Khalidov trying to control the pace.
Khalidov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kliment does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kliment actively working from the bottom here.
Kliment looks gassed!
Khalidov is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Khalidov seems to be working for a kimura but Kliment defends the submission attempt.
Khalidov trying to mount his opponent but Kliment defends it.

Kliment is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khalidov pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Khalidov tries to pass to full mount but Kliment defends it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Khalidov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Khalidov clinches.
Khalidov tries to work over Kliment's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Khalidov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kliment regains guard immediately.
Khalidov wants to get up but he can't break Kliment's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Khalidov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kliment's guard.
Khalidov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borris Khalidov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Khalidov wants to clinch.
Kliment throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Khalidov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kliment misses with a two punch combination.
Kliment looks to land a combination but Khalidov avoids it well.

Khalidov moves into the clinch.

Khalidov drags the fight down to the ground.
Khalidov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Khalidov uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Khalidov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Khalidov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kliment is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidov controlling his opponent.
Khalidov looking to control but Kliment is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Khalidov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kliment is squirming around, avoiding Khalidov's attempts to control the action.

That's two 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.

Khalidov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kliment is on top in guard.
Kliment preventing the sweep.
Khalidov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kliment wants to control from the top but Khalidov keeps moving.
Khalidov seems keen to control Kliment's posture.
Khalidov wants to stand and escape but Kliment is having none of it.
Kliment tries to free his leg and advance position but Khalidov is retaining full guard.
Khalidov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Khalidov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Khalidov tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Khalidov shoots in and bounces Kliment off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Kliment looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Khalidov is pushing down on Kliment's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kliment is fighting to maintain full guard but Khalidov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Khalidov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Khalidov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kliment for as long as he can get away with.
Khalidov wants to pass the guard but Kliment is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov lands with a punch from half guard.
Kliment is refusing to be controlled, as Khalidov sits in half guard.
Khalidov slips a nice elbow through Kliment's hands, connecting with Kliment's forehead.
Kliment tries to get to full guard but Khalidov has control of the leg.
Khalidov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Khalidov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kliment tries to clinch but Khalidov is having none of it.
Khalidov swats away the attempt to clinch by Kliment.
Kliment throws a head kick but Khalidov moves out of range.
Kliment dives in and grabs Khalidov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Khalidov pushes down on Kliment's head and hops out.

Khalidov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Khalidov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Khalidov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kliment takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Borris Khalidov just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Kliment fails with the takedown

and Khalidov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kliment tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Khalidov in particular looking to stall.
Kliment trying to control but Khalidov postures up.
Khalidov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Khalidov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Khalidov is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kliment trying to control but Khalidov postures up.
Khalidov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Khalidov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kliment knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Khalidov wants to take a breather but Kliment is having none of it.
Kliment trying to hold on to Khalidov's head to control him but Khalidov postures up.
Borris Khalidov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khalidov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kliment is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Khalidov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kliment taking some punishment here, with Khalidov in his half guard.
Khalidov slows the pace down in half guard.
Khalidov lands with a punch from half guard.
Khalidov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Khalidov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dimitri Kliment has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Khalidov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kliment trying to control here.
Khalidov controlling the action here.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Borris Khalidov just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Khalidov tried to score with a low kick but Kliment checks it.
Borris Khalidov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Khalidov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Khalidov lands in his opponent's guard.
Khalidov controls from within his opponent's guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borris Khalidov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorj Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bhody Guthrie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park - Bleed It Out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Anderson
vs
Guthrie

190 cm
20
240 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
20
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jorj Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bhody Guthrie!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Anderson closes the distance and pushes Guthrie back into the cage.
Guthrie looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Anderson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Guthrie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Anderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Guthrie prevents it.
Guthrie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Guthrie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorj Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guthrie's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Anderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Guthrie is controlling him.
Anderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Guthrie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Guthrie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guthrie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guthrie wants it to stay on the feet.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Guthrie as he jumps to the side.

Anderson feints and as Guthrie raises his hands in defense, Anderson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Guthrie trying to control the position.
Anderson stays in close to Guthrie's body and controls the position.
Guthrie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anderson is controlling him.
Guthrie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.
Anderson stands and throws Guthrie's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anderson advances nicely into full mount.
Anderson content just to control the position here.
Guthrie tries to lock up and control but Anderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anderson looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guthrie is trying to escape the mount.
Anderson misses with a head shot.
Anderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Anderson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

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.
Anderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anderson prevents Guthrie from getting the reversal.
Anderson misses with a head shot.
Guthrie tries to hold on but Anderson postures up.
Anderson controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guthrie tries to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorj Anderson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Anderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Anderson content to control rather than advance.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Jorj Anderson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Anderson tries to clinch but Guthrie moves out of range.
Anderson tries to clinch but Guthrie is having none of it.
Anderson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Anderson lands the left hand.
Anderson throws a right hand that Guthrie ducks under and follows up with a left that Guthrie also avoids with ease.
Anderson throws a right and a left that Guthrie avoids nicely.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Guthrie but Guthrie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Guthrie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson has a hand on Guthrie's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Guthrie takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Guthrie landing strikes from the mount and Anderson is in trouble!
Guthrie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
Guthrie wants to get back to his feet but Anderson is holding on tight.
Guthrie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anderson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding Guthrie's attempts to control the action.
Anderson regains half guard.
Anderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anderson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

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

Anderson is looking for a triangle but Guthrie pushes his legs off easily.
Guthrie tries to stand but Anderson is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guthrie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anderson.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Guthrie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorj Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guthrie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Guthrie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Anderson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guthrie trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.

Anderson working for a triangle but Guthrie defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guthrie is aware though and is defending well.
Guthrie lands a couple of digs.
Guthrie preventing the sweep.
Guthrie wants to stand but Anderson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Anderson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Guthrie puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Anderson pushes Guthrie off and gets back to his feet.
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 Jorj Anderson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Guthrie is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Guthrie circles away and we're back to standing.
Guthrie keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Guthrie but Guthrie pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Anderson gets caught flat footed, as Guthrie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Anderson looking for a guillotine here but Guthrie defends easily.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Anderson looking for a guillotine here but Guthrie defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guthrie controlling from the top position.
Guthrie wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.

Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guthrie is aware though and is defending well.

Anderson wriggles free and stands up.
Guthrie tries to clinch up.
Anderson misses with a takedown

and Guthrie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorj Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Guthrie pulls guard effortlessly.
Guthrie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Guthrie working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily.
Jorj Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guthrie keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Guthrie keeps moving.
Guthrie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Guthrie shows good takedown defense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Guthrie scores with a three punch combo!
Guthrie misses with a double jab
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guthrie.
A jab from Anderson finds it's way through Guthrie's defenses.
Jorj Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Anderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Guthrie swivels and escapes.

Guthrie takes the fight into the clinch.

Guthrie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bhody Guthrie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson throws a combination that misses

and Guthrie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Guthrie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jorj Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A right hook to the body lands for Guthrie.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bhody Guthrie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Anderson 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lylan Mitchikin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and johnny turk (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.

Mitchikin
vs
turk

200 cm
18
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

199 cm
18
235 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lylan Mitchikin!
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, johnny turk!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

turk tries to keep at a distance but Mitchikin has taken the fight into the clinch.
turk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mitchikin prevents it.
Mitchikin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. turk just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mitchikin stops a takedown attempt from turk.
Mitchikin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
turk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mitchikin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lylan Mitchikin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of johnny turk.
Mitchikin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with turk but turk pushes him off and we're back to square one.
turk has his takedown stuffed
and Mitchikin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps turk thinking.

Mitchikin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mitchikin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
turk looks gassed!
Mitchikin lands a big elbow.
turk wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mitchikin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchikin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Mitchikin working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. turk turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Mitchikin off and cradles turk's limp body as Mitchikin celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Lylan Mitchikin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Swoigteair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erik Swoigteair struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.5lbs 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. 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.

Penn
vs
Swoigteair

184 cm
22
169 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, BJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Erik Swoigteair!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Penn gets the takedown into side control.
Swoigteair looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Penn trying to control the position but Swoigteair is working away.
Swoigteair taking punishment in the form of punches.
Swoigteair tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Swoigteair takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Penn lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Penn just content to control the position.
Penn wants to control but Swoigteair is keeping him busy.
Penn landing a few strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Penn decides to stand up, so the ref orders Swoigteair to his feet.
Penn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Swoigteair pinned against the cage. Swoigteair gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Danga de danga de dang - Penn scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Erik Swoigteair has been cut.
Penn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Swoigteair avoids it really well and circles away.
Penn tries to clinch but Swoigteair is having none of it.
Swoigteair swats away the attempt to clinch by Penn.
Penn fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Penn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Penn lands with a kick to the temple. Swoigteair shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Penn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Swoigteair circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Swoigteair as Penn shoots in.

Penn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Swoigteair's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Penn stands up from Swoigteair's guard - Penn perhaps looking for a knockout.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Swoigteair.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swoigteair tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Swoigteair trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Who's going to make the next move?
You can see the frustration on Penn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Swoigteair throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Penn wants to control but Swoigteair postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Penn tries to get to full guard but Swoigteair has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn is pressing down on Swoigteair's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Penn looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BJ Penn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erik Swoigteair's cut.
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.

Swoigteair is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Penn.
Penn tries to clinch there but Swoigteair circles away.
Penn misses with a head kick.
Swoigteair takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Swoigteair throws a combination that misses
and Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Penn fails with the takedown

and Swoigteair counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Penn's guard now.
Swoigteair trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Swoigteair being controlled here momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Penn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Swoigteair doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Penn is tightening it up a little... Swoigteair has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Swoigteair reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Swoigteair taps out! nice BJJ there by Penn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). BJ Penn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Minio Deathdragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Triton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Deathdragon
vs
Triton

180 cm
19
189 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

169 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Minio Deathdragon!
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, Jack Triton!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deathdragon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Deathdragon takes one to the side of the head.
Triton connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Triton thumps Deathdragon with a low kick.
Deathdragon is breathing heavily.
Triton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Triton feints and then cracks Deathdragon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Deathdragon down.
Triton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Triton sends Deathdragon crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Triton is motioning to the referee to let Deathdragon up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Deathdragon is rocked!
Triton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Triton lands with a right and another and another! Deathdragon is in big trouble! Triton lands again and this time it's lights out for Deathdragon! A quality knockout there for Triton.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Triton!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Helsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helsson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Devils March kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Lashley
vs
Helsson

190 cm
22
264 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

201 cm
21
240 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobby Lashley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thor Helsson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lashley swats away the attempt to clinch by Helsson.
Lashley looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Nice body kick there by Helsson.
Lashley shoots in looking for a takedown. Helsson tries to sprawl out of it but Lashley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Helsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Lashley tries to keep at a distance but Helsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Helsson is struggling to control the position.
Lashley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Helsson goes for a takedown attempt but Lashley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Helsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lashley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Helsson looking to secure an arm triangle but Lashley defends it well.
Helsson landing strikes from the mount and Lashley is in trouble!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Helsson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lashley's face.

Helsson is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lashley crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Helsson - the referee stops the clock and Lashley gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Helsson. Lashley manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Helsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lashley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Helsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bobby Lashley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Helsson.

Helsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Helsson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lashley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lashley gets underhooks to prevent Helsson's takedown attempt.

Helsson is trying to trip Lashley. He has hold of a leg but Lashley is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Helsson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Lashley is working an open guard so Helsson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helsson shoots in for a takedown but Lashley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lashley misses with a takedown attempt

so Helsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lashley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Helsson postures up in Lashley's guard and throws a big left but Lashley blocks it.
Helsson throwing strikes but missing.

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

Helsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lashley pushes Helsson off looking to stand but Helsson dives back in and keeps control.
Lashley is looking to improve his position.
Lashley trying to control but Helsson postures up.
Helsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lashley defending well though.
Helsson moves nicely into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Helsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Helsson lands a nice forearm strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Helsson stands up.
Helsson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Lashley counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Helsson!
Lashley with the ground and pound from mount.
Helsson working to try and regain half guard.
Lashley with a couple of short strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lashley punching from mount but Helsson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Helsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Helsson misses with a head kick.
Helsson tries to clinch up but Lashley circles away and keeps his distance.
Lashley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Lashley darts in and clinches Helsson up against the cage.
Helsson is trying to drag Lashley to the mat but Lashley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Helsson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lashley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bobby Lashley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Helsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helsson can't get the takedown.
Helsson looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Lashley works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Lashley passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Helsson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Helsson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Helsson looking for submissions off his back.
Lashley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Lashley stands up from half guard.
Bobby Lashley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Helsson misses with a takedown

and Lashley counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Helsson's guard now.
Lashley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lashley wanted to stand there but Helsson had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helsson wants to sweep here but Lashley controlling him for the moment.
Helsson keeping moving, preventing Lashley from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lashley stopping the sweep attempt from Helsson.
Lashley prevents Helsson from getting back to his feet.
Helsson keeping moving, preventing Lashley from controlling successfully.
Helsson wants to sweep here but Lashley controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Helsson scores with a leg kick.
Helsson closes the distance and clinches up with Lashley, looking for a takedown. Helsson pushes Lashley against the cage but Lashley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Helsson has managed to clinch.

Helsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Helsson is looking to clinch.

Helsson pushes Lashley up against the cage in a clinch.
Lashley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Helsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Helsson is pressed up against the cage. Lashley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Helsson down to the mat. Helsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Helsson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lashley is looking to control Helsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lashley avoid being mounted?
Helsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Lashley dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Helsson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lashley throws a lazy head kick

and Helsson counters with a shoot takedown. Lashley fights it but they end up in guard.
Lashley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Helsson distracts Lashley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Helsson passes Lashley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Helsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Lashley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lashley is pressing down on Helsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Helsson stands and steps away. Lashley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lashley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lashley trying to control but Helsson is working from the bottom.

Helsson is looking for a triangle but Lashley pushes his legs off easily.
Helsson wants to stand up but Lashley is controlling him.
Lashley stays in close to Helsson's body and controls the position.
Lashley slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Helsson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helsson tries to get to full guard but Lashley has control of the leg.
Helsson is refusing to be controlled, as Lashley sits in half guard.
Helsson pushes Lashley off looking to stand but Lashley dives back in and keeps control.
Lashley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Helsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lashley is trying to control the action in half guard but Helsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Helsson wants to get back to his feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Helsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
A shot to the body from Lashley misses

and Helsson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Helsson.
Helsson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Helsson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Lashley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Helsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lashley has managed to get both his arms back between Helsson's legs - danger averted.
Helsson controls Lashley momentarily but Lashley frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lashley controlling from the top position.
Lashley trying to control but Helsson is working from the bottom.

Helsson has his foot on Lashley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lashley works his way back into a safe position though.
Helsson wants to stand but Lashley is controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thor Helsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Helsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Helsson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Millar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helio Gracie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Darren Millar's chin.

Gracie
vs
Millar

175 cm
21
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
215 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Helio Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Darren Millar!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.

Millar closes the distance and clinches.

Gracie jumps into guard, dragging Millar to the mat.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Millar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Millar gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Millar. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Gracie could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Millar fails with the takedown

and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Millar slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.
Millar 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Millar advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Millar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Millar decides to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Millar with a poor takedown

and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gracie passes into half guard.

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

Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Millar still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Millar has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for a sweep but Millar has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Millar cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Millar lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

It looks like Helio Gracie has been cut.
Millar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Millar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Millar drops a big elbow. That's hurt Gracie! More shots from Millar and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Millar!