RFC 11: Sekish vs Gustaffson PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolay Ignatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Karelin
vs
Ignatov

200 cm
20
215 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

186 cm
23
198 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Karelin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolay Ignatov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Karelin.
Ignatov is looking to clinch but Karelin is avoiding it.
Ignatov misses with a takedown attempt

and Karelin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Karelin.
Karelin throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Karelin manages to break the clinch.
Karelin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ignatov's waist but Ignatov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Karelin off to one side.
Ignatov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ignatov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Karelin's waist but Karelin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ignatov off to one side.
Alex Karelin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolay Ignatov.
Ignatov closes the distance and clinches up with Karelin, looking for a takedown. Ignatov pushes Karelin against the cage but Karelin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ignatov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Karelin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ignatov defends it nicely.
Karelin fails to land the takedown.
Ignatov fails with the takedown

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatov wants to sweep here but Karelin controlling him for the moment.
Karelin trying to control but Ignatov is working from the bottom.
Karelin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Karelin scoring with some ground and pound.
Ignatov controls Karelin momentarily but Karelin frees himself.

Ignatov working for a triangle but Karelin defends it easily.
Karelin controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karelin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Alex Karelin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Karelin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ignatov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Karelin is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ignatov wants to clinch.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown but Ignatov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Karelin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Karelin is trying to control. Ignatov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Karelin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ignatov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Karelin.
Ignatov wants to get back to full guard.
Karelin is controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov is staying active underneath Karelin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Karelin seems to be working for a kimura but Ignatov defends the submission attempt.
Karelin trying to control from half guard but Ignatov is working away.
Karelin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ignatov actively working from the bottom here.
Ignatov trying to hold on to Karelin's head to control him but Karelin postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ignatov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karelin fails with the takedown.
Ignatov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ignatov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karelin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ignatov scores with a decent looking hook.
Ignatov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Karelin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ignatov pinned against the cage. Ignatov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alex Karelin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatov misses with a takedown attempt - Karelin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Karelin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Karelin. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ignatov tries to avoid it but Karelin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ignatov to the ground. Ignatov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ignatov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karelin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ignatov jabs Karelin right on the nose. Karelin blinks but takes it well.
Karelin shoots in and drives through. Ignatov sprawls well.
Ignatov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ignatov wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ignatov scores with a three punch combo!
Ignatov tries to clinch up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ignatov.
Ignatov dives in and grabs Karelin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Karelin pushes down on Ignatov's head and hops out.
Karelin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ignatov is fending him off so far but Karelin persists. Nope, Ignatov circles away and we're back to standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karelin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ignatov tries to avoid it but Karelin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ignatov to the ground. Ignatov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ignatov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin shoots for a takedown but Ignatov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Karelin leaves Ignatov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Karelin walks into a jab.
Ignatov shoots in but Karelin avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Ignatov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Karelin being controlled here momentarily.

Ignatov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ignatov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Karelin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Karelin is stalling in the full guard.
Ignatov keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Karelin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Karelin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Alex Karelin just wasn't active enough.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Karelin.
Nice takedown defense from Ignatov. No joy for Karelin on that attempt.
Ignatov shoots in looking for a takedown but Karelin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ignatov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ignatov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karelin shoots in looking for a takedown but Ignatov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Karelin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Karelin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ignatov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Ignatov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Karelin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ignatov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karelin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ignatov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Karelin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ignatov did well to prevent Karelin getting side control.
Ignatov is trying to stand back up but Karelin is controlling him
Karelin slows the pace down in half guard.
Karelin uses his free foot to push down on Ignatov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ignatov.
Ignatov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin unloads with some shots from mount but Ignatov bucks and avoids them well.
Ignatov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karelin content just to control the position here.

Karelin stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

Karelin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Karelin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ignatov is trying to control but can't.
Karelin trying to control the action but Ignatov is working from the bottom.

Karelin is working for a submission of some sort.
Karelin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatov is not content to let Karelin control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Karelin trying to control the pace.

We're going to have a standup here because Alex Karelin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Karelin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ignatov.
Karelin shoots in looking for a takedown but Ignatov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Karelin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Karelin keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ignatov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ignatov tries for a takedown but Karelin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karelin as he jumps to the side.
Alex Karelin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolay Ignatov.
Karelin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ignatov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Karelin somewhat.
Ignatov shoots in for a double leg but Karelin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Ignatov. No joy for Karelin on that attempt.
Ignatov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Karelin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ignatov pinned against the cage. Ignatov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karelin shoots in but no luck this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Karelin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Karelin 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 Konstantin Menshow 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... Alex Karelin!
A very excited looking Alex Karelin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jojo Monchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Triple Hhh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Monchi
vs
Hhh

170 cm
25
194 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

185 cm
26
195 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jojo Monchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Triple Hhh!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monchi shoots in but no luck this time.
Hhh fails with the takedown.
Hhh has his takedown stuffed

and Monchi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hhh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hhh 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.
Hhh trying to keep a closed guard but Monchi is proving a slippery customer.
Monchi landing some decent shots from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hhh has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Monchi has passed into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hhh taking a bit of punishment here - Monchi scoring with strikes.
Monchi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hhh prevents Monchi from improving position.
Monchi 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.
Hhh is working to avoid the ground and pound but Monchi connects with a decent elbow.
Monchi working away.
Hhh takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Monchi trying to control the position but Hhh is working away.
Hhh is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Monchi off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monchi turns into Hhh and is now in his guard.

Hhh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Monchi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monchi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Monchi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Monchi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Monchi is working Hhh over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hhh is trying to keep Monchi in close.

Monchi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Monchi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Monchi lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Monchi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Monchi passes Hhh's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Monchi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hhh defends it well.
Monchi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Monchi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Monchi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hhh wants to get back to full guard but Monchi has passed into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Monchi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Monchi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hhh is trying to improve his position.
Monchi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monchi staying calm.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monchi looking to control but instead Hhh has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hhh connects with a high kick.
Jojo Monchi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monchi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Monchi avoids the head kick by Hhh.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Monchi.
Triple Hhh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Monchi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hhh to the mat! Hhh manages to get full guard.
Monchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hhh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hhh looking for a sweep. Not yet Hhh, not yet.
Hhh is trying to hold Monchi in close to prevent damage but Monchi has managed to pass into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monchi drops an elbow to the side of Hhh's head.
Monchi working Hhh over with strikes.
Monchi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Monchi lands a nice short elbow.
Monchi trying to control from half guard but Hhh is working away.
Monchi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Monchi lands a nice short elbow.
Monchi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hhh looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Monchi lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Monchi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hhh defends it well.
Monchi winds up and cracks Hhh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hhh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Monchi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hhh is looking to get back to full guard here but Monchi has managed to pass to side control instead.

Monchi is trying to get an arm triangle but Hhh is defending well.
Hhh takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Monchi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Monchi scores with punches from side control.

Monchi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hhh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Monchi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Monchi is working Hhh over with some ground and pound from side control.

Monchi tries for a kimura but Hhh is defending well.
Hhh takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monchi trying to control the action but Hhh is working from the bottom.
Monchi works to advance to full mount. Hhh defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Monchi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Monchi breaks from Hhh's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Hhh is rocked!
Hhh is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hhh is still in real trouble! Can Monchi finish him?
Monchi working Hhh over with strikes here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monchi with a couple of short strikes.
Monchi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jojo Monchi dominated that second round.
That's time! Monchi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hhh tries to clinch but Monchi moves out of range.
Monchi walks into a jab.
Hhh seems to have recovered his senses.
Hhh closes the distance and clinches up with Monchi, looking for a takedown. Hhh pushes Monchi against the cage but Monchi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Monchi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Monchi tries for a kimura but Hhh is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monchi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hhh manages to get back to half guard.
Monchi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hhh wants to get back to full guard.
Monchi is pressing down on Hhh's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hhh is holding on for now.
Monchi trying to control the action but Hhh is working from the bottom.
Monchi working Hhh over with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monchi lands strikes from half guard.

Monchi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hhh is in trouble now - Monchi has advanced to mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monchi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Monchi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hhh is wriggling around trying to escape.
Monchi looking to finish Hhh with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hhh!
Monchi postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Hhh badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Monchi around the waist but Monchi pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Monchi is the winner by TKO! Monchi jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jojo Monchi!

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 Bob Dillian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Nedlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Dillian
vs
Nedlov

180 cm
21
189 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

169 cm
24
205 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bob Dillian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Nedlov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nedlov stuffs the takedown attempt from Dillian. Dillian gets slowly back to his feet.
Nedlov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nedlov throws a low kick but Dillian moves out of range easily.

Nedlov gets caught flat footed, as Dillian shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dillian forces his way into half guard.

Dillian is looking for a kimura here.
Dillian will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nedlov is trying to control but can't.

Dillian looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nedlov is in trouble now - Dillian has advanced to mount!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Nedlov has eaten all the pies!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillian content just to control the position here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nedlov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dillian is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dillian looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dillian working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Dillian is working for a guillotine from mount but Nedlov frees his head quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillian trying to control but Nedlov is having none of it.
Dillian is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Dillian looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Dillian looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dillian can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nedlov is looking to escape.
Nedlov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dillian. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Dillian is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nedlov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nedlov shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dillian looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Dillian wants to finish this one by submission but Nedlov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dillian.
Dillian controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dillian tries to control but Nedlov wriggling away.
Dillian fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nedlov tries to lock up and control but Dillian gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillian in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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!
Nedlov is squirming around, avoiding Dillian's attempts to control the action.
Nedlov tries to hold on but Dillian pushes him away.
Dillian can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nedlov is looking to escape.
Nedlov is in a horrible position here. Dillian smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nedlov can't escape the position.

Dillian is working for a guillotine from mount but Nedlov frees his head quite easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nedlov tries to hold on but Dillian pushes him away.
Nedlov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Dillian. What's that going to do exactly?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nedlov stuffs the takedown attempt from Dillian. Dillian gets slowly back to his feet.
Dillian has a takedown stuffed.
Dillian throws a jab when Nedlov was well out of range.

Dillian throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nedlov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dillian is in Nedlov's guard.
Nedlov keeping moving, preventing Dillian from controlling successfully.
Nedlov pulls Dillian in close to prevent any damage.

Nedlov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dillian postures up and lands a big shot to Nedlov's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillian trying to control the position from guard on top but Nedlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dillian is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dillian wants to control from the top but Nedlov keeps moving.
Bob Dillian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Dillian drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dillian jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dillian advances to half guard.
Nedlov has hold of Dillian's hands but Dillian slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nedlov tries to roll over but Dillian keeps him under control.

Dillian is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nedlov has managed to free his arm - good work.

Dillian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillian lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dillian throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nedlov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

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

Dillian is looking for a kimura but Nedlov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dillian to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillian controlling the action here.

Dillian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nedlov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dillian.
Dillian is looking to take a break and control but Nedlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nedlov wants to get back to full guard.
Nedlov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Dillian trying to control from half guard but Nedlov is working away.

Dillian is trying to work for a kimura but Nedlov is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillian frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nedlov is in a horrible position here. Dillian smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nedlov taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Dillian.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dillian punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dillian scoring with strikes but Nedlov is staying in there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Nedlov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dillian.
Dillian landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Dillian dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Nedlov stuffs the takedown attempt from Dillian. Dillian gets slowly back to his feet.
Nedlov closes the distance and clinches up with Dillian, looking for a takedown. Nedlov pushes Dillian against the cage but Dillian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ivan Nedlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nedlov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dillian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nedlov throws a right hand that Dillian ducks under and follows up with a left that Dillian also avoids with ease.
Bob Dillian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Nedlov. Those never looked like landing.

Nedlov moves into the clinch successfully.
Nedlov wants to break the clinch but can't.

Dillian pulls guard successfully.
Nedlov throws an elbow that misses. Dillian uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nedlov's guard. Nice move by Dillian!
Nedlov being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillian passes into half guard.

Dillian is working for a kimura but Nedlov is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Dillian wants to work for an arm triangle but Nedlov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Dillian is trying to work for a kimura but Nedlov is defending well.
Nedlov trying to control from the bottom.
Dillian 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dillian is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nedlov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dillian tries to pass to full mount but Nedlov defends it.
Nedlov is refusing to be controlled, as Dillian sits in half guard.
Dillian works his way into side control.
Check out the look on Dillian's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Dillian thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dillian lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nedlov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

Dillian thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Dillian looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nedlov is trying to control Dillian's posture but Dillian avoids it.
Dillian is looking to take a break and control but Nedlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Dillian working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dillian in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Nedlov is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bob Dillian!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phat Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cuvaj Glavu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glavu is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Born to be Wild. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Berry
vs
Glavu

193 cm
18
250 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
226 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phat Berry!
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, Cuvaj Glavu!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glavu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Phat Berry has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Berry.
No joy there for Berry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Berry throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Glavu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Berry tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Glavu counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Berry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Glavu.
Glavu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Berry.
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!
Glavu dodges the punch combination from Berry.
Berry tries to clinch but Glavu is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Berry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Berry!
Berry tries to clinch there but Glavu circles away.
Berry misses with the combination.
Berry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Glavu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Glavu avoids the body shot from Berry.
Berry tries to clinch up but Glavu circles away and keeps his distance.
Berry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glavu.
Cuvaj Glavu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Glavu scores with a decent looking hook.
Berry takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berry scores with a punch to the head.
Glavu scores with a three punch combo!
Berry misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glavu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Berry throws a hook but Glavu blocks it.
Glavu scores with a jab to the body.
Berry takes a swing at Glavu's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Glavu, as that shot connected.
Berry tries to clinch but Glavu moves out of range.
Berry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berry takes a swing at Glavu's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glavu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Berry cracks Glavu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Berry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Glavu swivels and escapes.
Berry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Berry is breathing heavily.
Berry darts in trying to clinch
and Glavu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Berry has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Glavu.
Glavu slaps away a takedown attempt from Berry, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Glavu lunges at Berry with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Berry's hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berry has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Glavu.
Glavu dodges the punch combination from Berry.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Berry.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phat Berry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice jab there from Glavu.
Glavu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Glavu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berry closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Berry is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Glavu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cuvaj Glavu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phat Berry's cut.
That's time! Berry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Berry throws a left and a right that both miss

and Glavu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Glavu breaks the clinch.
Glavu swinging wildly here.
Phat Berry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glavu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Berry misses the shot to the body.
Glavu cracks Berry with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Glavu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Berry shoots in looking for a takedown. Glavu tries to sprawl out of it but Berry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Glavu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Berry misses with a takedown attempt
and Glavu counters with an inside leg kick.
Glavu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berry walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Glavu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Glavu lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Glavu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Berry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice sprawl there from Glavu as Berry shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phat Berry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glavu clobbers Berry with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Glavu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Berry.
Berry tries to close the distance and clinch but Glavu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Glavu lands with a cross.
Berry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Glavu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glavu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Glavu avoids the body shot from Berry.
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!
Berry wants to clinch.
Glavu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Berry.
Glavu scores with a three punch combo!
Glavu cracks a nice hook into Berry's ribs.
Berry throws a jab but it's blocked by Glavu.
Glavu connects with the punch.
No luck for Berry with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Berry misses with the combination.
Glavu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Berry's calf.
Glavu connects with a single shot there.
Glavu feints a jab promting Berry to slip. Glavu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Berry slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Berry shoots in but no luck this time.
Berry is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Glavu.
Berry with a lazy takedown attempt
and Glavu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glavu connects with the punch.
No luck for Berry with that takedown attempt.
Glavu cracks Berry with a good jab.
Glavu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berry throws a right hand that misses
and Glavu counters with a big head kick but Berry shrugs it off.
Berry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Glavu counters with a straight right hand.
Glavu throws a shot to the body.
Glavu connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cuvaj Glavu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Phat Berry's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Glavu looks to land a combination. Berry sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Berry. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Berry uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cuvaj Glavu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A bone on bone clash there as Berry blocks the leg kick.
Glavu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Berry in his tracks.
A shot to the liver by Glavu. Beautiful body shot.
Berry checks a leg kick.
Berry misses with a shot to the body
and Glavu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Glavu cracks the inside of Berry's front leg.
Glavu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Berry has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Berry tries to clinch there but Glavu circles away.
Berry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berry throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Glavu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Glavu drives through and clinches with Berry against the cage.
Berry is trying to pull guard but Glavu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Glavu is trying to stall.
Glavu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Berry changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Glavu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Berry looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Berry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berry shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phat Berry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glavu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Glavu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice cross by Glavu.
Glavu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Berry tries to clinch up but Glavu circles away and keeps his distance.
Glavu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Berry's head backwards.
Berry misses with a hook
and Glavu counters with a stiff right hand.
Berry misses with a jab to the body
and Glavu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Berry's knee momentarily.
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!
Glavu closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Berry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Glavu works Berry's body with a nice hook.
Phat Berry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Glavu cracks Berry with an open hand slap.
Berry takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Berry on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Glavu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Berry.
Berry takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Berry is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Berry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glavu moves away.
Cuvaj Glavu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berry sizes up Glavu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Berry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glavu.
Berry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Glavu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Glavu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Glavu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Berry.
Glavu lands a nice shot to the body.
Glavu moves out of range as Berry strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berry walks forward, straight into a front kick from Glavu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glavu scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cuvaj Glavu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Glavu 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cuvaj Glavu!
During a confident post fight interview, Cuvaj Glavu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johan Gunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gunter
vs
Cage

193 cm
22
210 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

190 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johan Gunter!
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, Johny Cage!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Cage.

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

It looks like Johan Gunter has been cut.
Gunter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gunter tries to get out of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gunter has control of Cage's left arm, preventing Cage from doing any damage.
Cage throws an elbow that misses. Gunter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cage's guard. Nice move by Gunter!
Gunter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gunter stopping the sweep attempt from Cage.
Gunter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gunter.
Gunter pushing down on Cage's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cage trying to control from the bottom.
Gunter is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage tries to kick Gunter off but Gunter keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cage throws a shot from downtown. Gunter moves away and avoids it.
Johny Cage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cage misses with a right hand
and Gunter counters with a nice uppercut.
Cage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cage misses with a looping left.
Cage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Gunter closes the distance and pushes Cage back into the cage.
Gunter controlling the action here for a moment.
Gunter seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Cage is trying to force a seperation but Gunter has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunter has Cage pressed against the cage.
Cage is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gunter is pushing Cage up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cage is looking to break free of the clinch but Gunter has double underhooks.
Cage has had enough of the clinch but Gunter keeps him there for the moment.
Cage wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gunter has Cage pressed against the cage, preventing Cage from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gunter takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cage is trying to break free.
Gunter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cage backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunter looking for a takedown.
Gunter has Cage pushed against the cage.
Cage tries to break free but Gunter pushes him back against the cage.
Cage wants to get back to striking at distance but Gunter won't allow it.
Stalling in the clinch from Gunter.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Johan Gunter.
Cage misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Cage.
Cage swinging wildly here.
Cage tries to bum rush Gunter with a series of wild strikes but Gunter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cage looks to land a combination but Gunter avoids it well.
Cage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gunter counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Cage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johan Gunter's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Cage misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Cage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cage misses with a few strikes there.
Cage misses with a series of wild punches.
Gunter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johny Cage seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Cage gets caught flat footed, as Gunter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gunter postures up in Cage's guard and throws a big left but Cage blocks it.
Gunter throws a big elbow that misses.
Gunter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gunter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gunter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gunter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Johan Gunter wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cage scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Gunter closes the distance and pushes Cage back into the cage.
Gunter stalling the fight.
Cage tries to break free but Gunter pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunter scores with a hook to the body.
Gunter taking a breather.
Cage is trying to break the clinch but Gunter is controlling him.
Gunter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cage backwards.
Gunter keeps control of Cage as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cage has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gunter throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gunter has him pressed against the cage.
Gunter is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gunter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cage wants to get back to striking at distance but Gunter won't allow it.
Cage is trying to push Gunter away but Gunter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cage is looking to break free of the clinch but Gunter has double underhooks.
Cage avoids a wild elbow strike from Gunter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunter has Cage pressed against the cage.
Cage is trying to force a seperation but Gunter has the dominant position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gunter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cage can't break the clinch.
Cage is trying to break free.
Cage wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gunter lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Gunter.
Johan Gunter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cage has had enough of the clinch but Gunter keeps him there for the moment.
Gunter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cage fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cage looks to throw the jab but Gunter is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Cage.
Cage tries to bum rush Gunter with a series of wild strikes but Gunter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gunter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cage throws a right hand that Gunter ducks under and follows up with a left that Gunter also avoids with ease.
Cage is breathing heavily.
Cage looks to land a combination but Gunter avoids it well.
Gunter dodges the punch combination from Cage.
A big right from Cage misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes from Cage. Those never looked like landing.
Gunter misses with a body shot.
Cage misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Gunter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johan Gunter's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Cage misses with a double jab

and Gunter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gunter.
Gunter lands a shoulder strike.
Gunter taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cage wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gunter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gunter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cage's efforts to push away.
Cage has had enough of the clinch but Gunter keeps him there for the moment.
Gunter misses with an elbow strike.
Gunter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cage is trying to push Gunter away but Gunter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunter holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gunter lands with a short shot to the head.
Gunter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cage backwards.
Cage is trying to break the clinch but Gunter is controlling him.
Cage takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gunter controlling the action here for a moment.
Cage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gunter has him pressed against the cage.
Cage is trying to break free.
Gunter lands an uppercut.
Cage is trying to break the clinch but Gunter is controlling him.
Gunter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cages head.
Cage working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cage wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cage is looking to break free of the clinch but Gunter has double underhooks.
Gunter is stalling here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunter lands a body shot.
Gunter is stalling here.
Gunter keeps control of Cage as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gunter can't get the takedown.
Gunter is struggling to control the position.
Gunter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cage's efforts to push away.
Gunter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cage has had enough of the clinch but Gunter keeps him there for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunter has Cage pushed against the cage.
Cage wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cage has had enough of the clinch but Gunter keeps him there for the moment.
Cage is looking to break free of the clinch but Gunter has double underhooks.
Gunter pushes off an throws an elbow but Cage leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gunter lands with a short shot to the head.
Gunter throws an elbow that misses.
Gunter wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice left hand lands by Gunter.
Gunter prevents Cage from breaking the clinch.
Cage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gunter has him pressed against the cage.
Gunter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cage's efforts to push away.
Still in the clinch, Gunter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gunter has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage tries to circle away but Gunter has him pinned against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gunter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Gunter turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gunter tries to score with some ground and pound. Cage controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
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!
Gunter in side control, throwing shots but Cage defends.
Cage wants to control but Gunter postures up.
Gunter is working Cage over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gunter controls the position from side control.
Gunter throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johan Gunter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gunter 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johan Gunter!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Johan Gunter waved his t-shirt featuring [CBK] LEGAL HIGHS « ONI ↑ 5x160Q's logo in front of the cameras.

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Stojnic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Pupkoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Stojnic
vs
Pupkoff

182 cm
19
247 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
26
225 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Stojnic!
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, Ivan Pupkoff!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

It looks like Igor Stojnic has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pupkoff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pupkoff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stojnic.
Stojnic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stojnic swinging wildly here.
Stojnic misses with a double jab.
Stojnic looks to land a combination but Pupkoff avoids it well.
Pupkoff feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stojnic's calf.
Pupkoff looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pupkoff keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stojnic.
Pupkoff lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stojnic's sensitive parts.
Stojnic is breathing heavily.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Pupkoff! Stojnic is out on his feet! Pupkoff rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Stojnic is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Stojnic is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Pupkoff!
Ivan Pupkoff 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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Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwight Garry Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson Silva has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Silva
vs
Garry Jr

188 cm
26
195 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

175 cm
19
186 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Pirates Powder

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anderson Silva!
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, Dwight Garry Jr!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silva cracks Garry Jr with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Garry Jr looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Silva finish him?

It looks like Dwight Garry Jr has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva throws an overhand right that has Garry Jr reeling! Silva follows up with more punches and Garry Jr is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anderson Silva!

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mustafa Sekish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joakim Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Sekish
vs
Gustafsson

188 cm
22
203 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
220 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mustafa Sekish!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joakim Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson shoots in for a double leg but Sekish sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sekish defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gustafsson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gustafsson.
Mustafa Sekish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joakim Gustafsson.
Sekish smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Sekish lands a big uppercut and Gustafsson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gustafsson looks OK. Sekish waves Gustafsson back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Sekish drops Gustafsson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gustafsson looks back up at him and smiles so Sekish waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Gustafsson is rocked!
No luck for Gustafsson with that takedown attempt.
Gustafsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Sekish finish him?
Gustafsson switches off momentarily and Sekish cracks him with a monster right hand! Gustafsson topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Sekish dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Sekish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mustafa Sekish!
Mustafa Sekish retains his light heavyweight title!
Mustafa Sekish thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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