RMF 4: Battle of the Bulge PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bob Blackboots (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RONNIE FAIRPLAY (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackboots comes to the cage accompanied by Blood Red Summer. RONNIE FAIRPLAY struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Blackboots
vs
FAIRPLAY

180 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
184 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bob Blackboots!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, RONNIE FAIRPLAY!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
FAIRPLAY fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Blackboots clinches up with FAIRPLAY and pushes him back against the cage.
FAIRPLAY looking for a takedown.

FAIRPLAY pulls Blackboots into guard.
FAIRPLAY striking off his back but it's not causing Blackboots any problems.
Blackboots tries to free his leg and advance position but FAIRPLAY is retaining full guard.
Blackboots is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
FAIRPLAY throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
FAIRPLAY trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Blackboots wants to stand but FAIRPLAY has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
FAIRPLAY really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blackboots. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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

Blackboots gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
FAIRPLAY throwing strikes but missing.
Blackboots manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. FAIRPLAY manages to get himself to full guard.
Blackboots pushes down on FAIRPLAY's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Blackboots gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Blackboots fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blackboots gets caught flat footed, as FAIRPLAY shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
FAIRPLAY working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
FAIRPLAY keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blackboots's head.
FAIRPLAY keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blackboots's head.
Blackboots keeping full guard, as FAIRPLAY tries to pass.
FAIRPLAY looks gassed!
FAIRPLAY trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
FAIRPLAY trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
FAIRPLAY passes into half guard.
Blackboots slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blackboots looking for a sweep. Not yet Blackboots, not yet.

Blackboots looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
FAIRPLAY content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
FAIRPLAY postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
FAIRPLAY working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
FAIRPLAY trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
FAIRPLAY throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
FAIRPLAY makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Blackboots is rocked!
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.
Blackboots has a closed guard, preventing FAIRPLAY from standing up.
FAIRPLAY works over Blackboots with some ground and pound from guard.
Oh Blackboots is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blackboots has momentary wrist control but FAIRPLAY slips an elbow through the middle.
FAIRPLAY keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blackboots's head.
FAIRPLAY scoring with some ground and pound.
FAIRPLAY scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
FAIRPLAY distracts Blackboots with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
FAIRPLAY cracks Blackboots with a solid left hand.
FAIRPLAY stands up over Blackboots, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
FAIRPLAY distracts Blackboots with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blackboots bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in FAIRPLAY's guard.
Blackboots wants to control from the top but FAIRPLAY keeps moving.

Blackboots stands and steps away. FAIRPLAY gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
RONNIE FAIRPLAY seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

FAIRPLAY closes the distance looking for a takedown. FAIRPLAY picks Blackboots up and slams him brutally to the floor. Blackboots is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). RONNIE FAIRPLAY!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Timo I Eat Iron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Samsonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I Eat Iron comes to the cage accompanied by Black Sabbath - Ironman. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

I Eat Iron
vs
Samsonov

188 cm
22
189 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
192 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timo I Eat Iron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Samsonov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from I Eat Iron.
A head kick misses from I Eat Iron.
A cross from I Eat Iron lands.
Timo I Eat Iron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samsonov throws a head kick that misses
and I Eat Iron counters with an inside leg kick.
Samsonov doesn't succeed with the takedown

and I Eat Iron counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

I Eat Iron postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Samsonov to stand up.
Samsonov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and I Eat Iron counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
I Eat Iron wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Samsonov has him pressed against the cage.
Samsonov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. I Eat Iron is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

I Eat Iron works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Samsonov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
I Eat Iron stopping the sweep attempt from Samsonov.
I Eat Iron postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Samsonov looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
I Eat Iron wants to stand but Samsonov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
I Eat Iron trying to control but Samsonov is working from the bottom.
Samsonov controls I Eat Iron momentarily but I Eat Iron frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I Eat Iron cracks Samsonov with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Samsonov has his foot on I Eat Iron's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. I Eat Iron works his way back into a safe position though.
Samsonov looks gassed!

I Eat Iron gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
I Eat Iron throws a low kick, looking for Samsonov's leg but Samsonov calmly moves out of range.

I Eat Iron clinches.
I Eat Iron lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Samsonov or not.
I Eat Iron lands a body punch.

I Eat Iron breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

I Eat Iron moves into range and clinches up with Samsonov.
I Eat Iron wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

I Eat Iron decides to pull guard.
Samsonov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. I Eat Iron is keeping the position for now.

I Eat Iron throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Samsonov stands up over I Eat Iron, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Samsonov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Samsonov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

I Eat Iron kicks Samsonov off and gets to his feet.
I Eat Iron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samsonov throws a head kick that misses.
I Eat Iron tries to clinch but Samsonov is having none of it.

I Eat Iron has closed the distance and engaged Samsonov in a clinch.
I Eat Iron lands a nice uppercut.

I Eat Iron has picked Samsonov up - he's going for a ride! I Eat Iron dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
I Eat Iron is taking a breather. Samsonov 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.
I Eat Iron is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Samsonov!
I Eat Iron lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
I Eat Iron content just to control the position here.
I Eat Iron lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
I Eat Iron controlling his opponent.

I Eat Iron is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Samsonov is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Samsonov flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. I Eat Iron anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Samsonov and secures both hooks! This could be bad! I Eat Iron slips an arm under Samsonov chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. I Eat Iron has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. I Eat Iron is squeezing on Samsonov like an anaconda would it's prey. Samsonov fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Timo I Eat Iron!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Bengtsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bengtsson has chosen Flat Beat - Mr Oizo as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Jones
vs
Bengtsson

188 cm
18
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
217 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bubba Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kalle Bengtsson!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bengtsson misses with an uppercut.

Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bengtsson's guard.
Bengtsson keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones 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.
Bengtsson looking to control.

Bengtsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones postures up.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones wants to control from the top but Bengtsson keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bengtsson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Bengtsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jones seems keen to control Bengtsson's posture.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bengtsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones is trying to keep Bengtsson in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bengtsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bengtsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.

Bengtsson gets to his feet - Jones follows without any prompting.

Jones feints and as Bengtsson raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bengtsson looks gassed!
Jones wants to control from the top but Bengtsson keeps moving.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bengtsson's guard.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bengtsson wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones content to stall in guard here.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Bengtsson is retaining full guard.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Bengtsson blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bengtsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Bengtsson is keeping the position.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Bengtsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Bengtsson is keeping the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bengtsson moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bengtsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kalle Bengtsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Jones is looking for a triangle but Bengtsson pushes his legs off easily.
Bengtsson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bengtsson trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones pulls Bengtsson in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there.
Jones stalling away here and it's allowed Bengtsson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Bengtsson is keeping the position.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Bengtsson.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones postures up in Bengtsson's guard and throws a big left but Bengtsson blocks it.
Jones 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jones won't allow Bengtsson to sweep him here.
Jones content to stall in guard here.
Bengtsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jones trying to control the action but Bengtsson is working from the bottom.
Jones moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

Jones has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Bengtsson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Bengtsson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bengtsson is just content to waste time from the top position. Jones takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bengtsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones keeping full guard, as Bengtsson tries to pass.
Bengtsson scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Bengtsson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bengtsson tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Bubba Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones wants to control but Bengtsson is keeping busy.
Jones wants to sweep but Bengtsson has passed to side control!
Jones defending against the ground and pound.
Jones taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bengtsson grinds an elbow into Jones's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bengtsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jones to his feet.
Bengtsson with a lazy takedown attempt

so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Bengtsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Bengtsson stands up and waves to Jones to follow him.
Jones wants to clinch up but Bengtsson keeps it at a distance.
Bengtsson darts in trying to clinch

so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jones stands and steps away. Bengtsson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bengtsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones tries to clinch but Bengtsson moves out of range.

Jones shoots in and bounces Bengtsson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bengtsson keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Bengtsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bengtsson looking to control.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bengtsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bengtsson keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones postures up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bengtsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Jones counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee asks Jones politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jones prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jones's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bengtsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bengtsson keeps working.
Bengtsson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bengtsson trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bengtsson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Bengtsson scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
Bengtsson landing with the ground and pound.
Bengtsson preventing the sweep.
Bengtsson wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bengtsson trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bengtsson wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bengtsson is now in half guard.
Jones wants to control but Bengtsson is keeping busy.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Bengtsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Bengtsson is proving a slippery customer.
Jones keeping full guard, as Bengtsson tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Bengtsson from controlling successfully.
Bengtsson wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bengtsson pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bengtsson is looking to stall here but Jones recovers full guard.
Jones wants to sweep here but Bengtsson controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bubba Jones.
Well Jones 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sandro Zito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Lennox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Lennox is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Zito
vs
Lennox

186 cm
20
194 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
197 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Caveman's Meals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sandro Zito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobby Lennox!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lennox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zito avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lennox tries to clinch there but Zito circles away.
Lennox is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zito circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zito lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
No joy there for Lennox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lennox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lennox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lennox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zito swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bobby Lennox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lennox tries to close the distance and clinch but Zito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zito lands a right hook to the body.
Zito lands a jab to the nose.
Zito tests Lennox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zito lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Lennox is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zito measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Lennox! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Sandro Zito!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bam Bam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Gregory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bam's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Military Soviet Hymn . Noah Gregory told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Bam
vs
Gregory

190 cm
20
250 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Firebird Designs
Drago's Choice

Firebird Designs

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bam Bam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Noah Gregory!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Bam 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.
Gregory trying to control the position.

Bam has gone for a leg lock! Gregory slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bam's guard.
Gregory is looking to stand up but Bam won't let him.
Bam on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bam tries to get out of the position.
Gregory trying to control the position from guard on top but Bam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gregory passes into half guard.
Gregory not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bam is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Gregory pulls his head out easily.
Gregory should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gregory seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bam does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bam shoots in for a takedown but Gregory shows good takedown defense.
Bam is breathing heavily.
Gregory throws a nice looking combination but Bam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gregory keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bam Bam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bam looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gregory is fending him off so far but Bam persists. Nope, Gregory circles away and we're back to standing.

Gregory closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gregory stalling.
Bam is staying active underneath Gregory, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bam tries to roll over but Gregory keeps him under control.
Gregory uses his free foot to push down on Bam's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bam.
Gregory controlling from mount.
Bam prevents Gregory from taking his back.
Gregory looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gregory looking to control but Bam is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bam has given up his back here. Will Gregory look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Gregory tries to get the hooks in deep but Bam pushed the leg off.
Bam is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bam is working hard here to advance position.
Gregory is trying to stick to Bam's back but Bam is turning into Gregory. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gregory's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bam.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregory trying to control but Bam is working from the bottom.
Bam wants to sweep here but Gregory controlling him for the moment.
Gregory trying to control but Bam is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bam shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Gregory counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Bam looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gregory wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bam keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bam misses with a takedown attempt

so Gregory counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gregory won't allow Bam to sweep him here.

Bam has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gregory can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gregory loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bam keeping moving, preventing Gregory from controlling successfully.

Bam working for a triangle but Gregory defends it easily.
Gregory sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gregory looking to pass the guard.
Gregory is breathing heavily.

Bam isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gregory stacks Bam on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gregory!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bam gets back to half guard.
Gregory trying to control the action but Bam is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bam manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gregory passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Gregory working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bam is trying to improve his position.
Gregory trying to control the position but Bam is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gregory tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gregory wants to control but Bam is keeping him busy.
Bam misses with a strike from the bottom.
Noah Gregory has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bam is not content to let Gregory control the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Bam with a lazy takedown attempt

and Gregory counters with a shoot takedown. Bam fights it but they end up in guard.
Gregory controlling from the top position.
Bam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bam utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

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

Bam is looking for a triangle but Gregory pushes his legs off easily.
Gregory is pushing down on Bam's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bam is fighting to maintain full guard but Gregory has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gregory is stalling here. Bam is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gregory seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bam has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Bam is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gregory has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gregory can't do much from the bottom here.
Gregory regains half guard.
Gregory is looking to control Bam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gregory avoid being mounted?

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bam is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Gregory has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gregory makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gregory.
Bam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bam pushing down on Gregory's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Bam seems to be working for a kimura but Gregory defends the submission attempt.
Bam is keen to just control but Gregory is a slippery customer.

Bam is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gregory is just riding it out for now. Bam eventually gives up the hold.

Bam is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gregory is just riding it out for now. Bam eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noah Gregory 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bam has his takedown stuffed

and Gregory counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bam keeping moving, preventing Gregory from controlling successfully.
Gregory is stalling in the full guard.
Gregory stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bam swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Bam looking for a guillotine here but Gregory defends easily.
Gregory wants to control from the top but Bam keeps moving.

Bam has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gregory can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gregory trying to control but Bam is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Bam has his foot on Gregory's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gregory works his way back into a safe position though.
Gregory wants to control from the top but Bam keeps moving.

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

Bam had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gregory is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Bam Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gregory's back instead.
Gregory tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gregory tries to hold on but Bam postures up.
Gregory holds of for dear life.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gregory tries to hold on but Bam pushes him away.
Gregory prevents Bam from taking his back.
Gregory is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gregory has given up his back.
Bam is trying to stick to Gregory's back but Gregory is turning into Bam. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bam's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gregory.

Bam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gregory is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Bam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gregory sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregory trying to control the position from guard on top but Bam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Despite being in the dominant position, Noah Gregory just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bam shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Gregory counters with a single leg into guard. Bam didn't expect that.
Gregory trying to control the position from guard on top but Bam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gregory pushes down on Bam's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gregory is keen to just control but Bam is a slippery customer.
Gregory sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bam is staying active underneath Gregory, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gregory slows the pace down in half guard.
Gregory wants to take a breather but Bam is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Noah Gregory just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gregory rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bam moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bam fails with the takedown

and Gregory counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bam Bam. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bam working for submissions but it's allowed Gregory to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bam tries to roll over but Gregory keeps him under control.

Bam is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Gregory pulls his head out easily.
Gregory moves nicely into side control.
Gregory wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bam keeps working.
Bam Bam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bam is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gregory off and has taken his back!

And that's the end of the fight!
Noah Gregory comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gregory 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noah Gregory!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between JOSSIE MAYS (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samu Voutilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Voutilainen's choice of entrance music: Girls wanna have fun. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

MAYS
vs
Voutilainen

164 cm
22
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, JOSSIE MAYS!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Samu Voutilainen!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MAYS tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Voutilainen staying out of range there.
Voutilainen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
MAYS goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A kick lands to the mid section there for MAYS.
MAYS throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MAYS is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
JOSSIE MAYS seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MAYS darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Voutilainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Voutilainen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MAYS pinned against the cage. MAYS gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
MAYS tries to close the distance and clinch up but Voutilainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Voutilainen blocks the body kick.

MAYS fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Voutilainen sprawls well initially but MAYS persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
MAYS is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
MAYS scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Voutilainen moves into full guard.
MAYS postures up in Voutilainen's guard and throws a big left but Voutilainen blocks it.
MAYS loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MAYS loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Voutilainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MAYS landing some decent shots from guard.
MAYS stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Voutilainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Voutilainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MAYS gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Voutilainen looks gassed!
MAYS advances position into side control!
Voutilainen is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

MAYS tries for a kimura but Voutilainen is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MAYS cracks Voutilainen with a big right hand but Voutilainen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
MAYS scores with a couple of short elbows.
Voutilainen looking for a sweep but MAYS has passed into full mount! Oh no!
MAYS fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
MAYS lands a nice shot to the head.
Voutilainen can't escape the position.
Voutilainen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
MAYS putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
MAYS punching from mount but Voutilainen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Voutilainen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Voutilainen tries to hold on but MAYS postures up.
Voutilainen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voutilainen wants to control but MAYS is having none of it.
Voutilainen is bucking up trying to escape but MAYS cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Voutilainen tries to lock up and control but MAYS gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MAYS prevents Voutilainen from getting the reversal.
Voutilainen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Voutilainen is trying to get back to full guard.
MAYS working Voutilainen over with strikes.
Voutilainen tries to roll over but MAYS keeps him under control.
MAYS is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Voutilainen!
Voutilainen is trying to escape the mount.
MAYS scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voutilainen regains half guard.
Voutilainen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MAYS is working away from the top position though.
MAYS prevents Voutilainen from improving his position.
Voutilainen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Voutilainen.

Voutilainen working for a triangle but MAYS defends it easily.
Voutilainen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Voutilainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Voutilainen controls MAYS momentarily but MAYS frees himself.
MAYS 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.
Voutilainen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Voutilainen with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JOSSIE MAYS dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

MAYS fails in his attempt to clinch.
MAYS avoids the head kick by Voutilainen.
A right-left combo lands from Voutilainen.
Voutilainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

MAYS scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
MAYS moves into full mount! Voutilainen won't be happy about that!
Voutilainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee warns Voutilainen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
MAYS prevents Voutilainen from getting the reversal.
Voutilainen throwing hammer fists to the chest of MAYS. What's that going to do exactly?
Voutilainen is trying to escape the mount.
Voutilainen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Voutilainen regains half guard.
Voutilainen wants to improve his position but MAYS is controlling well.
MAYS could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Voutilainen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MAYS might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Voutilainen 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.
MAYS prevents Voutilainen from getting back to his feet.
Voutilainen striking off his back, scoring a few points.
JOSSIE MAYS overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Voutilainen wants to sweep here but MAYS controlling him for the moment.
Voutilainen trying to control the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
A slapping body kick lands there for Voutilainen.
MAYS takes a kick to the side of the head.

Voutilainen has closed the distance and engaged MAYS in a clinch.
MAYS gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Voutilainen.
MAYS gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Voutilainen.
MAYS fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MAYS tries to pull guard but Voutilainen won't allow it.

Voutilainen pulls MAYS into guard.

Voutilainen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MAYS landing some decent shots from guard.

Voutilainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MAYS gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Voutilainen keeping full guard, as MAYS tries to pass.
MAYS trying to control the position from guard on top but Voutilainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MAYS is in close to Voutilainen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
MAYS is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

MAYS thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Voutilainen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voutilainen trying to control from half guard but MAYS is working away.
MAYS flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
MAYS is looking to control Voutilainen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MAYS avoid being mounted?
Voutilainen stops MAYS from getting back to his feet.
Voutilainen uses his free foot to push down on MAYS's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for MAYS.
Voutilainen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
MAYS tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Voutilainen dominating with strikes here.
Voutilainen looking to control and managing it successfully.

Voutilainen get's back to his feet.
Voutilainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by MAYS.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by MAYS.
MAYS throws out a loose jab but Voutilainen uses good head movement to avoid it.

MAYS clinches up against the cage.
Voutilainen goes for a takedown in the clinch but MAYS prevents it.
JOSSIE MAYS has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samu Voutilainen.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Voutilainen just misses with a elbow thrown towards MAYS's brow.
Voutilainen wants to break the clinch but can't.
MAYS changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Voutilainen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Voutilainen scores with a head kick.

MAYS is rocked!

Voutilainen moves into the clinch.
Oh MAYS is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Voutilainen lands a damaging elbow.

Voutilainen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Voutilainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MAYS gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Voutilainen had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. MAYS is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Voutilainen Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take MAYS's back instead.
MAYS seems to have got his legs back now.
Voutilainen is trying to stick to MAYS's back but MAYS is turning into Voutilainen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Voutilainen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by MAYS.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samu Voutilainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

MAYS tries to clinch
and Voutilainen counters with a big head kick but MAYS shrugs it off.
Voutilainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
MAYS wants to clinch.
MAYS throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Voutilainen.
MAYS tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Voutilainen counters with a solid body kick.
MAYS tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Voutilainen counters with a thumping low kick.
MAYS goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Voutilainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Voutilainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Voutilainen keeps the fight on the outside.
MAYS tries to clinch up but Voutilainen circles away and keeps his distance.
MAYS throws an off balance right hand

and Voutilainen counters with a single leg into guard. MAYS didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Voutilainen is looking to stand up but MAYS won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Voutilainen wants to control from the top but MAYS keeps moving.
Voutilainen cracks MAYS with a solid left hand.
Voutilainen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

MAYS looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Voutilainen works over MAYS with some ground and pound from guard.
Voutilainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MAYS swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MAYS keeping moving, preventing Voutilainen from controlling successfully.
Voutilainen wants to pass the guard but MAYS is keeping the position.
Voutilainen with a nice head shot there.

MAYS has his feet on Voutilainen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
An inside leg kick lands from Voutilainen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MAYS lands with a kick to the temple. Voutilainen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Voutilainen.
Voutilainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MAYS tries to clinch but Voutilainen is having none of it.
MAYS misses with an uppercut. Voutilainen saw that one coming.

MAYS moves into range and clinches up with Voutilainen.

MAYS jumps into guard, dragging Voutilainen to the mat.
Voutilainen stopping the sweep attempt from MAYS.
Voutilainen scoring with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Voutilainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Voutilainen lands a couple of digs.

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

Voutilainen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but MAYS manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Voutilainen has MAYS in his guard.
MAYS scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voutilainen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Voutilainen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Voutilainen 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.
Voutilainen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst MAYS is controlling him.
MAYS with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Voutilainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
MAYS tries to close the distance and clinch up but Voutilainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MAYS swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Voutilainen moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Voutilainen tries to land a knee to the head but MAYS blocks with his arms.

Voutilainen manages to break the clinch.
MAYS throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MAYS throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Voutilainen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts MAYS as he jumps to the side.
JOSSIE MAYS is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Voutilainen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Voutilainen clinches.
MAYS drops down looking for an ankle pick but Voutilainen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Voutilainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MAYS takes a swing at Voutilainen's ribcage but misses.
JOSSIE MAYS is winning the standup battle so far.
Voutilainen shoots in and drives through. MAYS sprawls well.
JOSSIE MAYS has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samu Voutilainen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MAYS fails with the takedown

and Voutilainen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for MAYS!
Voutilainen controlling from mount.

Voutilainen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. MAYS can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Samu Voutilainen.
I think Voutilainen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samu Voutilainen!

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Ungowa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greco Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ungowa comes to the cage accompanied by Black No. 1. The key to victory for Jamal Ungowa has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Ungowa
vs
Roman

200 cm
19
275 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

KRRO Wear
Drago's Choice

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jamal Ungowa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Greco Roman!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ungowa throws a right and a left that Roman avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Ungowa.
Ungowa misses with the combination.
Ungowa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Roman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Ungowa pushes Roman up against the cage in a clinch.
Ungowa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Roman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ungowa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Roman swats away the attempt to clinch by Ungowa.
Ungowa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ungowa misses with a double jab.
Ungowa fails to land with a series of punches.
Ungowa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ungowa with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman keeps the fight on the outside.
Jamal Ungowa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Roman dodges the punch combination from Ungowa.

Roman gets the takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

Roman decides to stand back up. Roman steps back and let's Ungowa get back to his feet.
Jamal Ungowa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ungowa throws a low kick but Roman avoids it.
Ungowa throws a series of punches but Roman avoids them all with ease.
Roman fails to land the takedown.
Ungowa throws a right hand that Roman ducks under and follows up with a left that Roman also avoids with ease.
Ungowa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Ungowa.
Ungowa is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ungowa misses with the combination.

Roman moves into range and clinches up with Ungowa.

Roman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ungowa is trying to keep an underhook but Roman manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ungowa tries to get to full guard but Roman has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Roman prevents Ungowa from improving his position.
Ungowa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Roman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Roman's back!

Ungowa looking for the RNC.
Ungowa doesn't have the hooks in and Roman manages to turn into his guard.

Ungowa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman won't allow Ungowa to sweep him here.

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

Ungowa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Roman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Roman shoots for a takedown but Ungowa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jamal Ungowa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greco Roman.
Roman keeps the fight on the outside.
Ungowa looks to land a combination but Roman avoids it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ungowa.

Ungowa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ungowa has had enough of the clinch but Roman keeps him there for the moment.
Ungowa misses with a knee strike.
Roman has Ungowa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ungowa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ungowa trying to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Roman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ungowa regains guard immediately.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Roman slows the pace down.

Roman has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ungowa pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Roman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ungowa!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ungowa is looking to escape.
Ungowa tries to reverse the position but Roman maintains control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ungowa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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 Jamal Ungowa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nice takedown defense from Ungowa. No joy for Roman on that attempt.
Ungowa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Roman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ungowa throws a combination. Roman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ungowa connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Roman tumbling to the canvas! Ungowa pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Roman was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jamal Ungowa!