VVT-46 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Conde Koma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kobroma Garvonin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Koma
vs
Garvonin

175 cm
18
181 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

174 cm
25
169 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Conde Koma!
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, Kobroma Garvonin!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garvonin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garvonin has a takedown stuffed.

Koma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Koma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Garvonin avoids it.
Koma trying to land knees to the body.
Koma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koma with a knee to the head.
Garvonin keeps control of Koma as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Garvonin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Koma walks away with a smile on his face. Garvonin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Garvonin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Koma but Koma pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Conde Koma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kobroma Garvonin.
Garvonin shoots in but Koma avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Garvonin goes for a double leg but Koma avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Koma continues to drive forward.
Garvonin tries for a takedown but Koma manages to get underhooks.
Koma tries to land a knee to the head but Garvonin blocks with his arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garvonin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koma.

Garvonin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Koma regains guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Garvonin prevents Koma from getting back to his feet.
Garvonin wants to pass the guard but Koma is keeping the position.
Koma is looking to stand up but Garvonin isn't so interested in that idea.
Garvonin pushes down on Koma's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Garvonin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Koma is trying to stand back up but Garvonin is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Garvonin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Koma is just riding it out for now. Garvonin eventually gives up the hold.
Koma pushes Garvonin off looking to stand but Garvonin dives back in and keeps control.
Garvonin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koma is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Garvonin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Garvonin wants to pass to mount but Koma is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garvonin trying to control the action but Koma is working from the bottom.
Koma knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Garvonin on the ground.
Garvonin stalling.
Koma is trying to stand up here but Garvonin is controlling him well.
Garvonin is trying to control. Koma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Kobroma Garvonin has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Koma stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Garvonin with that takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garvonin shoots in for a double leg but Koma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garvonin swats away the attempt to clinch by Koma.
Koma closes the distance but Garvonin moves to the side

and Garvonin counters by clinching up.
A left hand lands to the body for Koma.
A shot in the inside from Koma.
Koma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garvonin's elbow.
Garvonin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Koma is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Garvonin is keeping busy.
Garvonin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garvonin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Koma is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kobroma Garvonin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Oooooh!!! Koma has knocked Garvonin down with a huge combo! Koma steps away and waves a wobbly Garvonin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Garvonin is rocked!

It looks like Kobroma Garvonin has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koma wants to clinch up but Garvonin keeps it at a distance.
Garvonin is still on wobbly legs! Can Koma finish him?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garvonin.
Garvonin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Garvonin with a poor takedown
and Koma counters with a big left hand that crumples Garvonin! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conde Koma!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Esteban Procurator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominik Cyran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Procurator
vs
Cyran

179 cm
23
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 1

177 cm
23
170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

LOD: Affordable Quality

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Esteban Procurator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dominik Cyran!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cyran fails with the takedown
and Procurator counters with a nice uppercut.
Cyran with a poor takedown
and Procurator counters with a nice uppercut.
Cyran misses with a takedown
enabling Procurator to counter with a crisp jab.
Esteban Procurator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominik Cyran.
Cyran shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Procurator counters with a right hand to the body.
Cyran misses with a takedown attempt
and Procurator counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cyran with a lazy takedown attempt
and Procurator counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Procurator.
Procurator trying to control the action but Cyran is working from the bottom.
Cyran is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyran struggling a bit here.
Procurator wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cyran keeps working.

We're going to have a standup here because Esteban Procurator wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cyran misses with a takedown
and Procurator counters with a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cyran changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Procurator looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cyran is working Procurator over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Procurator is looking to regain half guard here but Cyran keeps moving and retains side control.
Cyran cracks Procurator with a big elbow.
Cyran is putting a hurting on Procurator here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Procurator defending against the ground and pound.
Cyran looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Procurator is avoiding damage well.
Cyran throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Procurator works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Procurator is not content to let Cyran control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Procurator wants to control but Cyran is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cyran trying to control from half guard but Procurator is working away.
Procurator is looking to control Cyran's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Procurator avoid being mounted?
Cyran wants to take a breather but Procurator is having none of it.
Cyran has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Dominik Cyran hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Cyran tries for a takedown but Procurator circles away easily
and Procurator counters with a three punch combo that has Cyran backing up. Cyran nods at Procurator to acknowledge the strikes.
Cyran has his takedown stuffed
and Procurator counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyran has his takedown stuffed
and Procurator counters with a left to the body.
Procurator looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cyran doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Procurator counters with a body kick that stops Cyran in his tracks momentarily.
Cyran has his takedown stuffed
and Procurator counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've been informed that Cyran has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cyran misses with a takedown attempt
and Procurator counters with a straight right hand.
Cyran with a poor takedown
enabling Procurator to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cyran fails with the takedown
and Procurator counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cyran looks winded!
Jab, jab by Procurator - just one landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cyran shoots and misses
and Procurator counters with a straight right hand.
Cyran doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Procurator counters with a crisp hook 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 Esteban Procurator will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Cyran misses with a takedown
and Procurator counters with a stiff right hand.

Cyran changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Procurator looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Procurator manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Procurator sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cyran blocking the ground and pound attempt from Procurator.
Procurator looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Esteban Procurator wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cyran gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Procurator counters with a left to the body.
Cyran tries for a takedown but Procurator circles away easily
and Procurator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Esteban Procurator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominik Cyran.
Cyran misses with a takedown attempt
and Cyran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cyran shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Procurator counters with a right hand to the body.
Cyran is breathing heavily.
Cyran shoots and misses
and Procurator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cyran has his takedown stuffed
letting Procurator counter with a right hand.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Cyran enables Procurator to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cyran manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Procurator with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Procurator is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

We're going to have a standup here because Esteban Procurator wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cyran with a poor takedown
and Procurator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cyran shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Procurator counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cyran with a lazy takedown attempt
and Procurator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cyran shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Procurator counters with a straight right hand.

Procurator closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Esteban Procurator overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Procurator in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Procurator wants to stand but Cyran is controlling his arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyran is not content to let Procurator control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Esteban Procurator has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cyran shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Procurator counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cyran tries for a takedown but Procurator circles away easily
enabling Procurator to counter with a crisp jab.
Cyran has his takedown stuffed
and Procurator counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cyran is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Cyran misses with a takedown
and Procurator counters with a stiff right hand.
Cyran fails with the takedown
and Procurator connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cyran misses with a takedown attempt
and Procurator counters with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cyran with a lazy takedown attempt
and Procurator counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cyran avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cyran fails with the takedown
and Cyran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esteban Procurator dominated that second round.
That's time! Procurator's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Procurator has taken the fight to the clinch.
Procurator lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Procurator.
Cyran has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cyran goes for a takedown in the clinch but Procurator prevents it.
Procurator is leaning against Cyran and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cyran wants to take the fight to the mat but Procurator manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cyran being controlled against the ropes.
Cyran drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Esteban Procurator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominik Cyran.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Procurator is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Procurator misses with a punch to the body.
Procurator throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cyran blocks it with crossed arms.
Cyran tries for a takedown but Procurator manages to get underhooks.
The referee calls for Procurator to work.
Procurator unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cyran lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cyran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Procurator stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Procurator lands a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Procurator breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Procurator misses with a wild body shot.
Cyran doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Procurator counters with a right hand to the body.
Cyran with a poor takedown
and Procurator counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cyran fails with the takedown
and Procurator counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cyran has his takedown stuffed
letting Procurator counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheers as Procurator lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cyran doesn't seem phased though.
Cyran misses with a takedown
and Procurator counters with a stiff right hand.

Procurator gets a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Procurator is stalling here.
A body shot lands from Procurator.
Procurator works on Cyran's body with a couple of short punches.
Procurator taking a breather.
Procurator lands a left hand.

Procurator breaks from the clinch.
Cyran has his takedown stuffed
letting Procurator counter with a right hand.
Cyran doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Procurator counters with a series of strikes. Cyran will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cyran with a lazy takedown attempt
and Procurator counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Cyran is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Procurator connects with a looping right hand.
Cyran is still on wobbly legs! Can Procurator finish him?
Procurator misses with a low kick.
Cyran has his takedown stuffed
and Procurator counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cyran checks a leg kick.
Cyran seems to have recovered his senses.

Procurator closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Procurator lands in his opponent's guard.
Procurator 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.
Dominik Cyran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Esteban Procurator just wasn't active enough.
Cyran misses with a takedown attempt
and Procurator counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cyran shoots and misses
and Procurator counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban Procurator showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Procurator 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Esteban Procurator!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Esteban Procurator!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Esteban Procurator!

Esteban Procurator wins by unanimous decision!
Esteban Procurator bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hedrig Pokousha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven NZonzi (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!

Pokousha
vs
NZonzi

189 cm
24
180 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

176 cm
32
160 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hedrig Pokousha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steven NZonzi!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NZonzi just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for NZonzi.
Pokousha keeps the fight on the outside.
NZonzi needs to keep his hands up - Pokousha had a free shot at his head there.
Pokousha moves out of range of the body kick from NZonzi.
NZonzi tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Pokousha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
NZonzi misses with a body shot.

Pokousha clinches with his opponent.
NZonzi blocks an uppercut.
Pokousha wants a takedown but no success here.
NZonzi cracks Pokousha with a nice body shot.
Pokousha has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by NZonzi after a bit of a struggle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

NZonzi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
NZonzi throws a quick inside leg kick.
NZonzi digs a good body shot into Pokousha's ribs.
NZonzi lands an overhand right.
Pokousha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. NZonzi tries to avoid it but Pokousha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag NZonzi to the ground. NZonzi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hedrig Pokousha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
NZonzi pushes Pokousha away with a front kick.
Pokousha is breathing heavily.
NZonzi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
NZonzi throws a leg kick which misses Pokousha's front leg but catches the back leg as Pokousha tries to avoid it.
Pokousha takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Horrible takedown by NZonzi or perhaps it was just good defense by Pokousha which made him look bad.
NZonzi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
NZonzi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pokousha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Pokousha drives through and clinches with NZonzi against the ropes.
NZonzi can't find room to land a body shot as Pokousha controls the action.

NZonzi tightens his grip and picks Pokousha up, before dumping him to the ground. Pokousha manages to land in guard.
NZonzi sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
NZonzi wants to control from the top but Pokousha keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw NZonzi working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pokousha 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.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Steven NZonzi wasn't active enough on the ground.
NZonzi shoots in for a double leg but Pokousha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Pokousha clinches.
NZonzi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pokousha smiles and moves away.

Pokousha fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with NZonzi, pushing him back against the ropes.
Pokousha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

NZonzi breaks from the clinch.
Pokousha shoots in for a takedown but NZonzi shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pokousha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Pokousha clinches with his opponent.

NZonzi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pokousha fails with a takedown attempt.

Pokousha moves into the clinch successfully.
Pokousha misses with a hook from the clinch.
NZonzi prevents the takedown attempt.

NZonzi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Pokousha forces NZonzi back against the ropes and clinches.
NZonzi is trying to force a seperation but Pokousha has the dominant position.

Pokousha has clasped his hands together around NZonzi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Pokousha working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
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!
Pokousha fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Pokousha tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
NZonzi is trying to control Pokousha's posture but Pokousha avoids it.
NZonzi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
NZonzi dodges the ground and pound from Pokousha.
Pokousha in side control lands a decent elbow.
Pokousha will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
NZonzi wants to control but Pokousha postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pokousha trying to control the position but NZonzi is working away.
NZonzi is trying to control Pokousha's posture but Pokousha avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

NZonzi shoots in for a double leg but Pokousha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
NZonzi lands a leg kick that knocks Pokousha off balance momentarily.

Pokousha has NZonzi up against the ropes in a clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for NZonzi. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A short right from Pokousha.
Pokousha blocks the elbow strike.

NZonzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
NZonzi scores with a push kick.
NZonzi shoots for a double leg takedown but Pokousha sprawls well. He's pushed NZonzi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pokousha darts in looking for a takedown but NZonzi gets double underhooks and turns Pokousha into the ropes.
Pokousha is trying to stall.
NZonzi wants to stall.
NZonzi tries to land knees in the clinch but Pokousha avoids the damage to the body.
NZonzi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pokousha blocks it with crossed arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pokousha stalling the fight.
Pokousha taking a breather.
NZonzi misses with a short punch on the inside.

NZonzi breaks from the clinch.
NZonzi loads up on a big right hand but Pokousha slips the punch.
NZonzi tries a low kick but Pokousha avoids it.
Pokousha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pokousha needs to keep his hands up - NZonzi had a free shot at his head there.

Pokousha takes the fight into the clinch.
Pokousha looking to stall.
NZonzi landing knees to the body.
Pokousha tries to stall but NZonzi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
NZonzi wants to break free but Pokousha has control.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
NZonzi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
NZonzi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pokousha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

NZonzi has Pokousha up against the ropes in a clinch.
Pokousha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of NZonzi backwards.

Pokousha has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but NZonzi regains guard immediately.
Pokousha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. NZonzi is keeping the position for now.
NZonzi 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.
Pokousha missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pokousha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pokousha is looking to work some ground and pound but NZonzi has wrist control.
NZonzi is trying to control the position but Pokousha postures up.
NZonzi seems keen to control Pokousha's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pokousha trying to control the position from guard on top but NZonzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hedrig Pokousha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pokousha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. NZonzi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
NZonzi keeping moving, preventing Pokousha from controlling successfully.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pokousha has taken the fight to the clinch.
NZonzi trying to stall but Pokousha improves his position.
Pokousha drops to a knee looking for a takedown but NZonzi gets the underhooks and prevents it.

NZonzi breaks from the clinch.
NZonzi throws an off balance right hand
and Pokousha counters with a nice uppercut.
Horrible takedown by NZonzi or perhaps it was just good defense by Pokousha which made him look bad.
Hedrig Pokousha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven NZonzi.
Pokousha shoots in for a takedown but NZonzi shows good takedown defense.

Pokousha shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pokousha not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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 Hedrig Pokousha 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!

NZonzi tries to work over Pokousha's front leg with a kick but Pokousha checks it.
NZonzi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
NZonzi throws a wild body kick that Pokousha sees coming a mile off.

Pokousha moves into range and clinches up with NZonzi.
NZonzi tries to break the clinch but Pokousha is controlling the position.
NZonzi throws an elbow but it misses.

NZonzi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
NZonzi throws a solid leg kick but Pokousha takes the impact on his shin and smiles at NZonzi.
Pokousha moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Pokousha has managed to clinch.
NZonzi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pokousha just stands there and leans against the ropes.
NZonzi is trying to pull guard but Pokousha has him pressed against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from NZonzi fails to land.
NZonzi struggles to land a body shot inside as Pokousha controls his hands.
Pokousha managing to block the knees to the body from NZonzi.
Pokousha looking to stall.
Pokousha tries to break the clinch but NZonzi is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

NZonzi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
NZonzi shoots in for a takedown but Pokousha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hedrig Pokousha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven NZonzi.
That kick from NZonzi tenderised Pokousha's leg. Pokousha is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pokousha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
NZonzi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Pokousha clinches with his opponent.
NZonzi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
NZonzi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pokousha's face.
NZonzi is trying to break free.
NZonzi is trying to pull guard but Pokousha turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Pokousha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pokousha is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Pokousha breaks the clinch.
NZonzi fails with a takedown attempt.
Steven NZonzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pokousha drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pokousha in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
NZonzi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pokousha misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Sloppy strikes there by Pokousha.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pokousha advances nicely into full mount.
Pokousha misses with a head shot.
Pokousha landing strikes from the mount.
Pokousha tries to control but NZonzi wriggling away.
Pokousha connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
NZonzi is squirming around, avoiding Pokousha's attempts to control the action.
Pokousha connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pokousha content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pokousha throwing strikes here but NZonzi is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Pokousha lands a big shot there that rocks NZonzi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pokousha raining down hammerfists from mount.
Pokousha looking to finish NZonzi with some ground and pound. This is bad for NZonzi!
Pokousha scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish NZonzi?
Pokousha controlling the pace for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pokousha can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as NZonzi is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hedrig Pokousha showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pokousha has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Hedrig Pokousha!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Hedrig Pokousha!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Hedrig Pokousha!

Hedrig Pokousha wins by unanimous decision!
Hedrig Pokousha decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Sotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arthur Green could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vic Sotto's chin.

Green
vs
Sotto

177 cm
32
180 lbs
14 - 17 - 1

180 cm
25
155 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

No Contest Clothing

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 14 - 17 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arthur Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vic Sotto!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green misses with a combination
and Sotto counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sotto, as that shot connected.
Green fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Green misses with a two punch combination.
Sotto throws a right hand that Green ducks under and follows up with a left that Green also avoids with ease.

Green drops Sotto with a nice combination! Green dives into Sotto's guard, looking to finish!

Sotto is rocked!

It looks like Vic Sotto has been cut.
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!
Green in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sotto is still in real trouble! Can Green finish him?
Sotto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Green is one step ahead there.
Green wants to stand and escape but instead Sotto has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Green is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sotto seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Green is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sotto has his hands clasped together but Green extends and breaks Sotto's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Green.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arthur Green!
Our winner, Arthur Green, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buakaw Por Pramuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buakaw Por Pramuki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Por Pramuki
vs
James

174 cm
29
176 lbs
15 - 16 - 0

183 cm
25
182 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $140

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 15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buakaw Por Pramuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesse James!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
James misses with a looping left.
We've been hearing reports that Por Pramuki has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Por Pramuki swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Por Pramuki swinging wildly here.
Por Pramuki throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
Por Pramuki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Por Pramuki lands a jab-cross combination.
Por Pramuki misses with a wild combination.
Por Pramuki looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
James misses with the combination.
James is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James on the wrong end of a nice jab.
James looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Por Pramuki throws a left that rocks James and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Por Pramuki dives into side control, looking to finish! Can James regain composure!

James is rocked!
James wants to get back to his feet.
James is still in real trouble! Can Por Pramuki finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Por Pramuki tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

Por Pramuki decides to stand back up.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Por Pramuki lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks James out cold! James is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the ropes! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Buakaw Por Pramuki!
Buakaw Por Pramuki was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tiger JonesJr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

JonesJr
vs
Dempsey

183 cm
29
184 lbs
15 - 18 - 0

175 cm
24
180 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tiger JonesJr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Dempsey!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dempsey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Dempsey moves into the clinch.
JonesJr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dempsey has him pressed against the ropes.
Dempsey with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
JonesJr wants to break free but Dempsey has control.
JonesJr tries to break free but Dempsey pushes him back against the ropes.
Dempsey tries a body shot but JonesJr blocks it.
Dempsey keeps control of JonesJr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dempsey lands an uppercut.
Dempsey lands a shoulder strike.
JonesJr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
JonesJr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
JonesJr is looking to break free of the clinch but Dempsey has double underhooks.
JonesJr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
JonesJr can't break the clinch.
JonesJr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dempsey scores a nice knee to the body.
JonesJr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dempsey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dempsey keeps control of JonesJr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
JonesJr wants to break the clinch but can't.
JonesJr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
JonesJr wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
JonesJr is trying to push Dempsey away but Dempsey has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Dempsey misses with a body punch.
JonesJr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dempsey gets through JonesJr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dempsey scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Tiger JonesJr has been cut.
JonesJr is trying to break free.
A short right from Dempsey.

JonesJr is rocked!
JonesJr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oh JonesJr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
JonesJr blocks an uppercut.
Dempsey lands a big knee to the head and JonesJr goes down! Dempsey pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Dempsey!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Ewell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Yauch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ewell might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to White Dude. The crowd seem to be enjoying Yauch's choice of entrance music: Fight For Your Right To Party. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Ewell
vs
Yauch

187 cm
26
181 lbs
7 - 3 - 1

184 cm
24
179 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158

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 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steve Ewell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adam Yauch!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yauch throws a leg kick but Ewell sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yauch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yauch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ewell doesn't seem bothered though.
A leg kick checked by Ewell.
Ewell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yauch thows a leg kick but Ewell checks it
and Ewell counters with a head kick. That will keep Yauch thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Yauch throws an ugly left hook that misses

so Ewell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Ewell wants to control from the top but Yauch keeps moving.
Ewell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yauch wants to get back to his feet but Ewell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ewell trying to control but Yauch is working from the bottom.
Ewell stops Yauch from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ewell sitting in guard here, content to control.

We're going to have a standup here because Steve Ewell wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Yauch throws a head kick that misses.
Ewell tries to close the distance and clinch but Yauch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yauch misses with a hook.

Ewell clinches.
Ewell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Adam Yauch has been cut.
Yauch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yauch looking to throw knees to the head but Ewell is blocking nicely.
Ewell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yauch is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Ewell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yauch wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ewell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yauch is defending well for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ewell obliges.
Yauch takes a knee to the side of the body.
Yauch looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ewell throws an elbow but it misses.
Ewell blocks an uppercut.
Yauch blocks an elbow strike.
Ewell trying to land knees to the body.
Yauch throws a head punch that misses.
Yauch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ewell landing knees to the head.
Ewell lands an elbow just above Yauch 's eye.
Ewell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yauch managing to block the knees to the body from Ewell.
Ewell missing with knees to the body.
Ewell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yauch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ewell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ewell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yauch avoids it.
Ewell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yauch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ewell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ewell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yauch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yauch takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ewell misses with an elbow strike.
Yauch working aggressively here.
Ewell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ewell throws an elbow but misses.
Yauch lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Ewell.
A shot in the inside from Yauch.
Ewell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ewell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ewell is trying to maintain a safe position but Yauch gets an underhook and turns Ewell into the ropes.
Yauch blocks the elbow strike.
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!
Ewell tries to land knees in the clinch but Yauch avoids the damage to the body.
Ewell lands an elbow that stopped Yauch in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Yauch fails to land.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ewell throws an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ewell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Our sources have told us that Ewell has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Ewell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yauch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Yauch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yauch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yauch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ewell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yauch misses with a leg kick
and Ewell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Ewell forces Yauch back against the ropes and clinches.
Ewell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yauch throws a head punch that misses.
Yauch avoiding damage as Ewell throws knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ewell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Yauch avoids a wild elbow strike from Ewell.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ewell obliges.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yauch swings wildly with an uppercut but Ewell uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Ewell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Yauch's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Yauch tries to keep at a distance but Ewell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yauch stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yauch blocks the elbow strike.
Ewell lands an elbow that stopped Yauch in his tracks for a moment.
Ewell tries to land knees in the clinch but Yauch avoids the damage to the body.
Steve Ewell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ewell tries to stall but Yauch uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ewell misses with an elbow strike.
Ewell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yauch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yauch gets through Ewell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ewell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ewell lands a nice elbow.
Ewell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yauch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yauch dodges an elbow strike from Ewell.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yauch tries to throw a body punch but Ewell avoids it by throwing Yauch back against the ropes.
Ewell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yauch.
Yauch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yauch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yauch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ewell backwards.
Ewell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ewell lands an elbow inside.
Yauch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ewell trying to control the position but instead, Yauch has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ewell into the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ewell obliges.
Ewell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Yauch lands with a short shot to the head.
Yauch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ewell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Yauch is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ewell leaning against his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Yauch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yauch has a couple of punches blocked by Ewell.
Come on Ewell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice elbow from Ewell.
Ewell scores with a knee to the head.
Yauch avoiding damage as Ewell throws knees to the body.
Ewell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yauch is defending well for now.
Yauch misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yauch.

Yauch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yauch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ewell tries to clinch but Yauch moves out of range.
Yauch connects with a single shot there.
Yauch pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ewell is out of range and Yauch settles back down.
Yauch throws a sloppy head kick and Ewell moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ewell tries to close the distance and clinch but Yauch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adam Yauch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yauch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yauch throws a shot from downtown. Ewell moves away and avoids it.
Ewell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yauch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yauch, right into the meat.
Yauch scores with a hook to the body. Ewell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yauch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yauch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yauch swats away the attempt to clinch by Ewell.
Yauch misses with a right hand
and Ewell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ewell wants to clinch.
Ewell lands a head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ewell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ewell tries to close the distance and clinch but Yauch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yauch misses with a right hand

and Ewell counters with a head kick that drops Yauch to the mat! Yauch scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Yauch is rocked!
Ewell slips under a jab.
Yauch is still on wobbly legs! Can Ewell finish him?
Steve Ewell is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ewell avoids the body shot from Yauch.
Yauch seems to have recovered his senses.
Ewell tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Yauch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yauch misses with a hook to the body
and Ewell counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Ewell looks at the referee who does nothing so Ewell lands a crushing right that sends Yauch to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Ewell!
Our winner, Steve Ewell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Barker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tauno Palo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barker comes to the ring accompanied by The Way of the Fist - Five Finger Death Punch. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Barker
vs
Palo

180 cm
34
182 lbs
24 - 14 - 0

183 cm
35
182 lbs
40 - 24 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

TWGC Champion
World class MT
Good gas tank

Perkele!

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 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, William Barker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 24 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tauno Palo!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barker swats away the attempt to clinch by Palo.
Palo misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Palo.
Barker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Palo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barker somewhat.
Barker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nice jab there from Palo.
Palo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Palo.
Barker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab, jab by Palo - just one landing.
Palo swats away the attempt to clinch by Barker.
Barker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Palo as he jumps to the side.
Barker thows a leg kick but Palo checks it
and Palo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barker's knee momentarily.
Barker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Palo.
Palo lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palo misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Palo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Palo.
Barker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Palo is looking to slow Barker down with leg kicks.
Palo wants to clinch.
Barker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Barker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Palo tries to clinch up but Barker circles away and keeps his distance.
Barker walks into a stiff left hand from Palo.
Palo stalks Barker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barker's face. Barker staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Palo.
Barker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Palo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barker was well out of range. Poor timing from Palo.
Palo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Palo pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Palo.
Palo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Palo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Palo scores with a nice head shot.
Palo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice jab there from Palo.
Nice jab there from Palo.
Palo swings for the body but Barker moves out of range.
Barker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barker fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Barker. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Palo gets tackled into the ropes by Barker. Barker maintains the clinch.
Palo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Barker. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A head punch on the inside from Barker fails to land.
Palo stalling against the ropes.
Palo has Barker pressed up against the ropes in a tight Thai clinch. Barker is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Palo - that's hurt Barker badly! Oh, another knee lands and Barker is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Barker doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Tauno Palo!
A relieved looking Tauno Palo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.