QFC Tournament 161 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George StPierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaka Kuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

StPierre
vs
Kuka

180 cm
18
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, George StPierre!
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, Jaka Kuka!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
StPierre will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kuka shoots in for a double leg but StPierre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A looping hook to the body misses from StPierre. Kuka does a little dance to reset his feet.
StPierre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kuka.
Horrible takedown by Kuka or perhaps it was just good defense by StPierre which made him look bad.
George StPierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaka Kuka.
Kuka closes the distance and clinches up with StPierre, looking for a takedown. Kuka pushes StPierre against the cage but StPierre circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kuka shoots in and drives through. StPierre sprawls well.
Kuka fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Kuka or perhaps it was just good defense by StPierre which made him look bad.
StPierre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for Kuka with that takedown attempt.
Jaka Kuka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuka shoots in looking for a takedown. StPierre tries to sprawl out of it but Kuka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. StPierre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from StPierre.

StPierre drives through and clinches with Kuka against the cage.
Kuka goes for a takedown in the clinch but StPierre prevents it.

StPierre breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Kuka as StPierre shoots in.
StPierre misses with a body kick.
No luck for Kuka with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuka throws a series of punches but StPierre moves out of range.
Kuka shoots in looking for a takedown. StPierre tries to sprawl out of it but Kuka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. StPierre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuka looks winded!
Kuka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kuka wants to clinch.
StPierre misses with a few strikes there.
Kuka tries for a takedown but StPierre sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
StPierre thows a body shot but no joy.
Kuka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. StPierre tries to avoid it but Kuka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag StPierre to the ground. StPierre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kuka dives in and grabs StPierre's left leg, looking for a takedown. StPierre pushes down on Kuka's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from StPierre.
Horrible takedown by Kuka or perhaps it was just good defense by StPierre which made him look bad.
StPierre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

StPierre shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
StPierre engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
StPierre works over Kuka with some ground and pound from guard.
StPierre lands a couple of elbows.
Kuka 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.
StPierre postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
StPierre wants to stand but Kuka is controlling his posture from full guard.
StPierre might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
StPierre advances to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
StPierre works his way into full mount!
StPierre landing strikes from the mount and Kuka is in trouble!
StPierre controlling his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice takedown defense from StPierre. No joy for Kuka on that attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from StPierre misses the target.
StPierre leaves Kuka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kuka tries to score a power double leg takedown but StPierre sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuka somewhat.
George StPierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaka Kuka.
Kuka checks a leg kick nicely.
Kuka shoots in for a takedown but StPierre shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kuka shoots for a takedown but StPierre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

StPierre tries to sprawl but Kuka drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kuka is breathing heavily.
StPierre controlling the position well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
StPierre manages to get to full guard.
Kuka trying to control but StPierre is working from the bottom.
StPierre seems keen to control Kuka's posture.

Kuka drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but StPierre manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kuka has StPierre in his guard.
StPierre controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuka trying to control the position.
StPierre trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kuka's guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
StPierre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kuka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No luck for Kuka with that takedown attempt.
StPierre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuka shoots in and drives through. StPierre sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
StPierre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
George StPierre is winning the standup battle so far.
StPierre throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A leg kick checked by Kuka.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuka.
Kuka misses with a takedown attempt - StPierre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kuka slaps away a takedown attempt from StPierre, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kuka throws a body kick that misses.
Kuka shoots in but no luck this time.
StPierre fails with an attempt to clinch.
StPierre shoots in for a takedown but Kuka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
StPierre shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuka sprawls well. He's pushed StPierre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for StPierre with that takedown attempt.
Kuka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but StPierre avoids it really well and circles away.
Kuka tries to bum rush StPierre with a series of wild strikes but StPierre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
StPierre has a takedown stuffed.
StPierre missing with a left hand there. Kuka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
StPierre shoots in for a takedown but Kuka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Kuka closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
StPierre gets back to full guard.
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 George StPierre will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!

StPierre looks to land a right hand but Kuka moved out of range.
StPierre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kuka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
StPierre leaves Kuka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
StPierre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuka.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting StPierre here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
StPierre tries to clinch but Kuka is having none of it.
George StPierre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says StPierre as he avoids it easily.
StPierre stuffs the takedown.
George StPierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaka Kuka.
Kuka shoots in for a double leg but StPierre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
StPierre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kuka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
StPierre misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kuka wants it to stay on the feet.
Kuka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuka shoots in for a takedown but StPierre shows good takedown defense.
Kuka dodges the punch combination from StPierre.
Kuka fails with a takedown attempt.
StPierre fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kuka avoids it really well and circles away.
StPierre shoots in but no luck this time.
Kuka staying out of range there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kuka is defended easily by StPierre.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for StPierre with that takedown attempt.

StPierre has taken the fight to the clinch.
StPierre is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kuka has StPierre pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. StPierre manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

StPierre pulls guard.
Kuka throwing strikes but missing.
StPierre thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kuka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. StPierre is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
StPierre is looking to stand up but Kuka isn't so interested in that idea.

StPierre working for a triangle but Kuka defends it easily.
StPierre throws a couple of heel strikes.
StPierre is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
StPierre is taking a breather. Kuka says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuka is trying to maintain the position but StPierre is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

StPierre is working for a kimura but Kuka is defending it quite comfortably.
StPierre looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kuka tries to get to full guard but StPierre has control of the leg.
StPierre frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kuka is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuka taking shots to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
George StPierre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well StPierre has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for George StPierre!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for George StPierre!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for George StPierre!

George StPierre wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Winke Tygesen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Risketo French (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Tygesen
vs
French

178 cm
21
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
24
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Likes musicals

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Winke Tygesen!
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, Risketo French!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

French shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than French was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tygesen is looking to reverse the position.
French wants to stand but Tygesen has his arm trapped.
Tygesen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tygesen is trying to control French's posture but French avoids it.
French tries to stand but Tygesen is controlling his head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
French advances to mount.
Tygesen is working to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tygesen is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
French putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
French punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tygesen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
French tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

French is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
French is thwarting Tygesen's attempts to control the position.
French frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tygesen working to try and regain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BOOM! French connects with a massive shot to the dome!
French working Tygesen over with strikes here.
Tygesen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
French punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tygesen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tygesen tries to hold on but French postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
French lands a heavy elbow.
Tygesen tries to reverse the position but French maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tygesen is breathing heavily.
Tygesen wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Tygesen is looking to get to half guard.
Tygesen tries to lock up and control but French gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tygesen is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

French looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
French avoids the attempt from Tygesen to control.
French scores with a couple of good head shots there.
French prevents Tygesen from getting the reversal.
Tygesen tries to hold on but French pushes him away.
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!
French working Tygesen over with strikes here.
Tygesen tries to hold on but French pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tygesen working to try and regain half guard.
French landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Risketo French dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

French looks for the body kick but Tygesen saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for French.

French is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tygesen's half guard.
French trying to pass the guard but Tygesen defending well.
Tygesen tries to roll over but French keeps him under control.
French looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tygesen manages to get to full guard.
French has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tygesen is proving hard to escape from.
French is breathing heavily.

Tygesen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and French defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tygesen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
French working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tygesen trying to control the position.
French wants to stand but Tygesen is controlling his posture from full guard.

French avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
French working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
French must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
French pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tygesen is keeping the position for now.
Tygesen can't keep his opponent in guard - French advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tygesen tries to roll over but French keeps him under control.
Tygesen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tygesen.
French wants to get up but he can't break Tygesen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
French advances position into side control!
Tygesen tries to improve position but can't.
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!
French looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tygesen is avoiding damage well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tygesen struggling a bit here.
Tygesen is trying to buck French off.
French blocks the strikes from Tygesen.
Tygesen is looking for a sweep.
Tygesen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tygesen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of French's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take French's back!

French defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tygesen's arms.
French looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Tygesen is looking to control French but French is wriggling around and keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tygesen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Risketo French has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
French trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
French is keeping busy.
Tygesen controlling from the back.
Tygesen struggling to land strikes to the head as French covers up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
French turns into Tygesen and is now in his guard.
French is fighting to break Tygesen's control of his arms but Tygesen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Tygesen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Winke Tygesen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

French closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tygesen did well to prevent French getting side control.
Tygesen wants to control but French is keeping busy.
French thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tygesen's head.
Tygesen tries to roll over but French keeps him under control.
Tygesen is pressing down on French's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
French has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tygesen is proving hard to escape from.

Tygesen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. French defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tygesen has a closed guard, preventing French from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
French postures up and lands a big shot to Tygesen's brow.
Tygesen is trying to keep French in close.

French thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
French trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
French is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tygesen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

French is sitting in close to Tygesen's body. Tygesen has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! French is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, French is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Tygesen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Winke Tygesen!

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 Junber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marthin Puffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Junber
vs
Puffin

180 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bob Junber!
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, Marthin Puffin!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junber throws a right and a left that Puffin avoids nicely.
Junber looks to land a combination but Puffin avoids it well.

Puffin has taken the fight to the clinch.

Junber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Puffin pushes Junber up against the cage in a clinch.

Junber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Junber throws a sloppy head kick and Puffin moves out of range easily.

Puffin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Junber manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Puffin wants to pass the guard but Junber is keeping the position.
Puffin won't allow Junber to get back to his feet.
Puffin trying to control but Junber is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puffin sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Marthin Puffin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Junber lands a jab-cross combination.
Puffin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Junber sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Junber closes the distance and pushes Puffin back into the cage.

Puffin pulls guard.
Puffin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Puffin has a closed guard, preventing Junber from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puffin controls Junber momentarily but Junber frees himself.
Junber wants to stand but Puffin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Junber controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Junber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bob Junber.

Puffin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Junber is trying to push Puffin away but Puffin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Puffin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Junber pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Junber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Puffin fails to land the takedown.
Bob Junber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marthin Puffin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puffin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Junber counters by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puffin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Puffin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Puffin looks winded!

Junber manages to break the clinch.
Junber fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Junber jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Puffin misses with a hook.
Junber connects with an inside leg kick.
Puffin misses with a wild combination.

Puffin clinches up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puffin goes for a takedown attempt but Junber pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Junber leaves Puffin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Puffin clinches up against the cage.

Junber breaks from the clinch.
Puffin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Junber scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junber scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junber misses with a kick to the body.
Puffin takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bob Junber will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A left and a right from Junber both land. Nice combination.

Puffin closes the distance and pushes Junber back into the cage.

Junber manages to break the clinch.
Puffin misses with a kick to the body.
Junber lands with a kick to the temple. Puffin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Puffin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Junber moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Puffin instigates a clinch.
Puffin keeps control of Junber as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Junber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Junber rushes Puffin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Puffin working hard to break the clinch.

Junber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Puffin rushes Junber and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puffin wants to break free but Junber has control.
Puffin tries to pull guard but Junber holds him up against the cage and eventually Puffin drops back down to his feet.

Junber breaks the clinch.

Junber moves into range and clinches up with Puffin.

Junber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Junber has Puffin up against the cage in a clinch.

Puffin breaks from the clinch.
Junber will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Puffin throws a head kick but Junber moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Puffin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Junber, pushing him back against the cage.

Puffin gets control of Junber's arms and successfully pulls guard. Puffin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Puffin is trying to keep Junber in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puffin is breathing heavily.
Junber tries to stand but Puffin is controlling from the bottom.
Puffin looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Marthin Puffin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Puffin takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puffin throws a head kick that misses.

Puffin rushes Junber and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Junber tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Junber keeps control of Puffin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Junber struggles to land a body shot inside as Puffin controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Puffin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Junber's brow.

Junber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Puffin has closed the distance and engaged Junber in a clinch.
Puffin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Junber prevents it.
Puffin is trying to break the clinch but Junber is controlling him.
Junber prevents the takedown attempt.
Bob Junber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marthin Puffin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Junber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bob Junber is winning the standup battle so far.
Junber lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Junber throws a head kick but Puffin moves out of range.
Junber scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Junber clinches up with Puffin and pushes him back against the cage.

Junber breaks from the clinch.

Junber takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Junber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Junber rushes Puffin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Puffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Puffin clinches.
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 Bob Junber will probably get the nod.
That's time! Junber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Junber scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Junber throws a nice head kick!
A nice combination there by Junber.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Puffin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Junber - the referee stops the clock and Puffin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Junber. Puffin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bob Junber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Puffin shoots and misses
and Junber counters with a straight right hand.
Junber slaps away a takedown attempt from Puffin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A nice combination there by Junber.
A combination from Junber does no damage.
Puffin avoids the head kick by Junber.
Puffin blocks a head kick by Junber.
Puffin shoots in for a double leg but Junber sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bob Junber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marthin Puffin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junber throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Junber tries to clinch there but Puffin circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Junber throws a half hearted mid kick.
Puffin fails with a takedown attempt.
Junber chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Puffin has managed to clinch.

Junber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Puffin shoots in looking for a takedown but Junber manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Puffin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sloppy strikes from Junber. Those never looked like landing.

Puffin moves into the clinch successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Junber manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Puffin.
Junber with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Junber rushes Puffin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Puffin working hard to break the clinch.
Junber misses with a knee to the head.

Junber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Junber scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junber is looking to clinch but Puffin is avoiding it.

Puffin closes the distance and pushes Junber back into the cage.

Junber manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puffin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Puffin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Junber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Puffin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Junber lands with a kick to the temple. Puffin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Puffin with a poor takedown
and Junber counters with a good low kick that Puffin was not able to check.

Junber takes the fight into the clinch.

Junber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Junber throws a head kick that misses.
Puffin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Junber's waist but Junber gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Puffin off to one side.
Junber cracks a nice hook into Puffin's ribs.
Junber lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Puffin backs up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puffin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Puffin dives in and grabs Junber's left leg, looking for a takedown. Junber pushes down on Puffin's head and hops out.
Junber lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Puffin shoots in and gets a takedown into Junber's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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

Puffin darts in and clinches Junber up against the cage.
Junber with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Puffin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Junber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Junber displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Puffin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Junber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Junber, 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Bob Junber!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Bob Junber!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Bob Junber!

Bob Junber wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mich Van Hyllen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conrad Cobra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Van Hyllen
vs
Cobra

188 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

162 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mich Van Hyllen!
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, Conrad Cobra!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cobra clinches up with Van Hyllen and pushes him back against the cage.
Cobra lands an elbow that stopped Van Hyllen in his tracks for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cobra - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Cobra has hold of one of Van Hyllen's legs. Van Hyllen is fighting the takedown attempt but Cobra gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Cobra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Hyllen is keeping the position for now.

Cobra decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Cobra moves into the clinch.
Cobra has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Van Hyllen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Van Hyllen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Cobra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Cobra has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Hyllen wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobra tries to pull guard but Van Hyllen holds him up against the cage and eventually Cobra drops back down to his feet.
Van Hyllen can't break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Van Hyllen.
Cobra tries to pull guard but Van Hyllen won't allow it.
Mich Van Hyllen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conrad Cobra.
Cobra content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cobra is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Van Hyllen to keep the fight standing.
Van Hyllen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cobra backwards.
Van Hyllen is looking to control Cobra's arms but Cobra gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Hyllen has his back to the cage.
Van Hyllen working hard to break the clinch.
Cobra jumps guard but Van Hyllen stands there with Cobra around his waist. Cobra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cobra is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Van Hyllen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Van Hyllen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cobra blocks it with crossed arms.
Van Hyllen wants to get back to striking at distance but Cobra won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobra drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cobra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Hyllen tries to circle away but Cobra has him pinned against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Van Hyllen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cobra tries to pull guard but Van Hyllen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Cobra has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Van Hyllen uses from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cobra can do anything to dispel that myth.
Van Hyllen wants to stand and escape but instead Cobra has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobra is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Hyllen has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Hyllen is looking to stand up but Cobra isn't so interested in that idea.
Cobra seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Van Hyllen wants to stand but Cobra is controlling the position.
Cobra engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mich Van Hyllen.
Danga de danga de dang - Van Hyllen scores with a four punch combination!
Van Hyllen connects with a high kick.
Van Hyllen throws a series of punches but Cobra avoids them all with ease.

Cobra takes the fight into the clinch.
Cobra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Hyllen is defending well for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cobra breaks from the clinch.

Cobra darts in and clinches Van Hyllen up against the cage.
Van Hyllen tries to circle away but Cobra has him pinned against the cage.

Cobra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Cobra dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Van Hyllen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Hyllen.

Van Hyllen rushes Cobra and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van Hyllen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cobra.
Van Hyllen wants to break free but Cobra has control.

Cobra pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Hyllen wanted to stand there but Cobra had control of the position.
Cobra controlling Van Hyllen's posture.
Cobra has a closed guard, preventing Van Hyllen from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cobra working for a triangle but Van Hyllen defends it easily.
Van Hyllen wanted to stand there but Cobra had control of the position.
Cobra trying to keep a closed guard but Van Hyllen is proving a slippery customer.
Cobra is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Van Hyllen is controlling him.
Van Hyllen preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Hyllen is looking to stand up but Cobra won't let him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

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

Van Hyllen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cobra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Hyllen.
Van Hyllen trying to land knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cobra as Van Hyllen tries to tie him up.
Van Hyllen letting Cobra take a breather here.
Cobra is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Van Hyllen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cobra tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mich Van Hyllen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conrad Cobra.
Van Hyllen wants to get back to striking at distance but Cobra won't allow it.
Van Hyllen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Van Hyllen is trying to push Cobra away but Cobra has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Van Hyllen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobra tries for a takedown but Van Hyllen manages to get underhooks.
Van Hyllen gets underhooks to prevent Cobra's takedown attempt.
Cobra is breathing heavily.
Van Hyllen has had enough of the clinch but Cobra keeps him there for the moment.

Cobra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Hyllen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Cobra forces Van Hyllen back against the cage and clinches.
Cobra keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Hyllen's efforts to push away.

Cobra breaks the clinch.
Van Hyllen works over Cobra's head and body with a nice combination.
Van Hyllen throws a combination. Cobra tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Van Hyllen lands a nice shot to the body.
Mich Van Hyllen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cobra takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Hyllen throws a head kick that half lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Van Hyllen instigates a clinch.
Conrad Cobra seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Hyllen is trying to push Cobra away but Cobra has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cobra tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Hyllen just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Cobra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Hyllen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Van Hyllen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Van Hyllen throws a head kick that half lands.
Both fighters circling a little - Van Hyllen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Cobra gets tackled into the cage by Van Hyllen. Van Hyllen maintains the clinch.
Cobra effectively controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cobra gets control of Van Hyllen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cobra will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Cobra has his foot on Van Hyllen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Hyllen works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mich Van Hyllen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Van Hyllen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cobra's head.
Van Hyllen jabs Cobra to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Hyllen leaves Cobra with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice body kick from Van Hyllen.
Van Hyllen throws a series of strikes that have Cobra backpedaling.

Van Hyllen drives through and clinches with Cobra against the cage.
Cobra holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Van Hyllen tries to circle away but Cobra has him pinned against the cage.

Cobra ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cobra no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cobra wants to sweep here but Van Hyllen controlling him for the moment.
Van Hyllen wants to stand but Cobra has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Van Hyllen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Hyllen is fighting to break Cobra's control of his arms but Cobra is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Van Hyllen.
Van Hyllen lands a head kick. Cobra smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Van Hyllen fakes the leg kick and cracks Cobra in the body.
Cobra shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Hyllen sprawls well. He's pushed Cobra's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cobra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cobra moves into the clinch successfully.

Cobra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Cobra fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Hyllen, pushing him back against the cage.
Van Hyllen is trying to force a seperation but Cobra has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Van Hyllen's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Cobra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Hyllen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cobra's head.

Van Hyllen forces Cobra back against the cage and clinches.
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!

Cobra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Hyllen misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Hyllen connects with a high kick.
Van Hyllen looks to land a combination but Cobra avoids it well.

Cobra moves into range and clinches up with Van Hyllen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Hyllen avoiding damage as Cobra throws knees to the body.

Cobra decides to pull guard.

Cobra is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Van Hyllen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Cobra pushes Van Hyllen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Van Hyllen clinches with his opponent.
Van Hyllen is trying to force a seperation but Cobra has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Van Hyllen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cobra slowing the pace effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Hyllen working hard to break the clinch.

Cobra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cobra shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Hyllen tries to sprawl out of it but Cobra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Hyllen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mich Van Hyllen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conrad Cobra.
Van Hyllen works over Cobra's head and body with a nice combination.
Cobra fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Hyllen scores with a head kick. Cobra tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Van Hyllen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Hyllen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Hyllen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Van Hyllen scores with a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mich Van Hyllen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Van Hyllen 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 for Mich Van Hyllen!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Mich Van Hyllen!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Mich Van Hyllen!

Mich Van Hyllen wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Litt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Barnes
vs
Litt

197 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dave Barnes!
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, Louis Litt!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Litt works the jab nicely.
Barnes takes one on the button.
Barnes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Litt tries to avoid it but Barnes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Litt to the ground. Litt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barnes lands a high kick!

It looks like Louis Litt has been cut.
Barnes throws a head kick but Litt moves out of range.
Barnes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Litt swivels and escapes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Litt.
Litt tries to land a leg kick but Barnes saw it coming and moves away.
Litt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barnes moves out of range as Litt strikes.
Litt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
Barnes wants to clinch but Litt slips to the side
and Litt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Litt.
Litt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Litt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barnes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Litt swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnes.
Litt misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Litt misses.
Barnes closes the distance and clinches up with Litt, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes Litt against the cage but Litt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Barnes or perhaps it was just good defense by Litt which made him look bad.
Litt misses the jab.
Litt works the jab nicely.
Litt with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Barnes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Litt was covering up waiting for the punch and Barnes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Barnes is breathing heavily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Litt is controlling Barnes's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Litt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.

Barnes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Litt pushes Barnes off and scrambles back to his feet.
Litt misses with a hook

and Barnes moves into the clinch.
Litt tries to break the clinch but Barnes is controlling the position.
Barnes keeps control of Litt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Litt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Litt working hard to break the clinch.
Litt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Litt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Litt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Louis Litt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Litt lands a jab to the head.
Litt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Litt looks to land a combination but Barnes avoids it well.
Litt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Litt dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Litt but Litt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnes looks for a takedown but Litt sprawls well.
Litt misses with a straight right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Litt tries a low kick but Barnes avoids it.
Louis Litt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Litt lands a nice shot that snaps Barnes's head back.
Litt scores with a sloppy right hand. Barnes should have avoided that one.
Jab by Litt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Barnes gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Litt gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Barnes is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Louis Litt!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neal Briges Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Briges Iii
vs
Garcia

200 cm
18
211 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Neal Briges Iii!
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, Mario Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia has a takedown stuffed.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garcia shoots for a double leg takedown but Briges Iii sprawls well. He's pushed Garcia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Garcia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Briges Iii sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Neal Briges Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Garcia.
Briges Iii tries to clinch up but Garcia circles away and keeps his distance.
Briges Iii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice sprawl there from Garcia as Briges Iii shoots in.

Briges Iii drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Briges Iii from controlling successfully.
Briges Iii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.

Garcia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Briges Iii stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Briges Iii knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Garcia on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Briges Iii being controlled here momentarily.

Briges Iii got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Briges Iii has managed to get both his arms back between Garcia's legs - danger averted.
Briges Iii will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Briges Iii wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
Briges Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Briges Iii!
Garcia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Garcia thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Garcia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Briges Iii avoids a series of strikes thrown by Garcia.
Garcia looking to control and managing it successfully.
Briges Iii is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Garcia content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briges Iii tries to hold on but Garcia postures up.
Garcia looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Garcia dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Garcia shoots in but no luck this time.
Garcia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Briges Iii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garcia scrambles back to his feet.
Briges Iii tries for a takedown but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Garcia is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Briges Iii gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Briges Iii is trying to drag Garcia to the mat but Garcia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Garcia ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Garcia no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Garcia holds on and takes a little breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Garcia looking for a guillotine here but Briges Iii defends easily.
Garcia trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Garcia trying to control the position here.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Garcia. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Garcia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Briges Iii manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Briges Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Garcia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Briges Iii is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garcia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Garcia seems to be working for a kimura but Briges Iii defends the submission attempt.
Briges Iii blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garcia.
Briges Iii blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garcia.
Garcia performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Garcia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Briges Iii sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Garcia is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Briges Iii is looking to get back to is feet but Garcia passes into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia lands a nice forearm strike.

Garcia stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Garcia moves into the clinch successfully.
Garcia lands a nice shot to the body.
Briges Iii fails to pull guard.

Garcia jumps guard and drags Briges Iii to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Garcia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Briges Iii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Briges Iii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Garcia pulls Briges Iii in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garcia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Briges Iii's guard.
Briges Iii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia is pushing down on Briges Iii's leg trying to pass to half guard. Briges Iii is fighting to maintain full guard but Garcia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Garcia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Briges Iii's head.
Garcia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Garcia moves nicely into side control.

Garcia stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Garcia tries a head kick but it misses.
Garcia dives in and grabs Briges Iii's left leg, looking for a takedown. Briges Iii pushes down on Garcia's head and hops out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briges Iii darts in trying to clinch

and Garcia moves into the clinch.
Garcia wants to get back to striking at distance but Briges Iii won't allow it.
Briges Iii wants to break the clinch but can't.
Briges Iii is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Briges Iii is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Garcia to keep the fight standing.

Garcia has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Briges Iii uses from the top position.

Garcia working for a triangle but Briges Iii defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Garcia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Briges Iii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Briges Iii's guard.

Garcia gets to his feet. Briges Iii looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Garcia misses with a double jab.
Garcia tests Briges Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garcia misses with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Garcia!
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Briges Iii as he jumps to the side.
Neal Briges Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Garcia.
Garcia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Briges Iii tries to avoid it but Garcia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Briges Iii to the ground. Briges Iii escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Briges Iii is looking to chop away at Garcia's legs.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt.
Garcia slips a jab and a cross from Briges Iii.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Briges Iii stuffs the takedown attempt from Garcia. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.

Briges Iii feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Garcia 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Mario Garcia!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Mario Garcia!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Mario Garcia!

Mario Garcia wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Macedo Soares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Nolter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Macedo Soares
vs
Nolter

185 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonardo Macedo Soares!
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, Nick Nolter!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Macedo Soares shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nolter's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Macedo Soares wants to control from the top but Nolter keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nolter pulls Macedo Soares in close to prevent any damage.

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

Nolter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Macedo Soares defends well.
Macedo Soares is fighting to break Nolter's control of his arms but Nolter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Nolter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Nolter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Macedo Soares gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macedo Soares trying to control the position from guard on top but Nolter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macedo Soares will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nolter wants to sweep but no luck.
Macedo Soares wants to control from the top but Nolter keeps moving.
Macedo Soares 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.

Leonardo Macedo Soares has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nolter shoots in but no luck this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nolter circles away from the clinch attempt

and Nolter counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Macedo Soares's guard now.

Nolter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Macedo Soares working a defensive guard here.
Macedo Soares knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nolter on the ground.

Nolter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Nolter drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Macedo Soares manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nolter has Macedo Soares in his guard.
Nolter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nolter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Macedo Soares trying to control the position from guard on top but Nolter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nolter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nolter wants to sweep but no luck.
Nolter trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nolter keeping full guard, as Macedo Soares tries to pass.

Nolter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Macedo Soares defends well.
Macedo Soares tries to free his leg and advance position but Nolter is retaining full guard.
Macedo Soares preventing the sweep.

Nolter has his foot on Macedo Soares's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Macedo Soares works his way back into a safe position though.
Nolter lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Macedo Soares!
Nolter raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nolter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Macedo Soares is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nolter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nolter lands a nice short elbow.
Nolter is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nolter landing strikes from the mount.
Macedo Soares srikes from the bottom but he's lost position and has given up his back.
Macedo Soares is trying to get back to his feet but Nolter has full control of the position and if anything, Macedo Soares has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Macedo Soares fending off the submission attempt from Nolter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Nolter is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Macedo Soares is defending well though. Nolter let's go of the attempt for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nolter is working for a rear naked choke. Macedo Soares is not defending it well and Nolter has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Macedo Soares refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Macedo Soares's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Nolter!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

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