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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Diego Silang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jammal Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silang kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Make it bun dem Skrillex. Roberts has chosen You're Going Down By Sick Puppies as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Silang
vs
Roberts

167 cm
23
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

165 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Diego Silang!
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, Jammal Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roberts throws a front kick that sends Silang stumbling back into the cage.
Roberts lands with a nice combination. Silang backs away looking to recover.

Roberts gets a double leg takedown into Silang's guard.
Silang wants to get back to his feet but Roberts is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Roberts sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jammal Roberts was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Roberts tries a head kick but it misses.
Silang avoids the head kick by Roberts.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

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.
Silang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roberts throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Roberts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts feints and then cracks Silang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Silang down.

Roberts changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silang looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Silang is trying to escape the position but Roberts is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silang wants to control but Roberts postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts taking a breather here.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jammal Roberts hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Roberts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silang has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Roberts.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses.
Roberts throws a head kick but Silang moves out of range.

Roberts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silang goes for a takedown attempt but Roberts pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Roberts fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jammal Roberts dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Roberts bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Silang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Roberts taking a breather here.
Let's hope that Roberts has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silang is trying to control Roberts's posture but Roberts avoids it.
Roberts controls the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jammal Roberts was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Silang takes a kick to the side of the head.

Roberts drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Silang is controlling Roberts's posture.
Roberts is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Roberts wants to pass the guard but Silang is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jammal Roberts was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roberts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silang manages to avoid it.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Roberts feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silang's calf.
Roberts misses with a head kick.
Silang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been informed that Roberts has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roberts misses with a double jab

and Silang counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Roberts!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Silang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Roberts, who protects the arm well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts is trying to get back to half guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silang stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Roberts gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jammal Roberts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Roberts shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Roberts is taking a breather. Silang 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Silang tries to kick Roberts off but Roberts keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jammal Roberts wasn't active enough on the ground.
Roberts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roberts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silang but Silang pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts tries a head kick but it misses.
Roberts misses with a head kick.
Roberts throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses

and Silang counters with a shoot takedown. Roberts fights it but they end up in guard.
Roberts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silang wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silang wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Diego Silang just wasn't active enough.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses.
Roberts throws a body punch but Silang moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts throws a push kick but Silang slaps the foot to one side.
Silang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Roberts throws a head kick that half lands.
Jammal Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roberts doesn't manage to clinch there - Silang circles away.

Roberts shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Diego Silang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jammal Roberts is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roberts is trying to control. Silang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jammal Roberts!
Jammal Roberts 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.
Diego Silang spoke after the fight, saying 'He's a Great Fighter. I will train harder..'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Law Less (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Less
vs
Wilson

172 cm
25
130 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

150 cm
22
136 lbs
3 - 9 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Law Less!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jerome Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wilson feints a jab promting Less to slip. Wilson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Less slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wilson lands a jab to Less's midsection.
Wilson connects with a leg kick. Less looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wilson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Wilson - just one landing.
Wilson tries to clinch up

and Less counters with a shoot takedown. Wilson fights it but they end up in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Less is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wilson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wilson has escaped and now he's on top!
Less wants to sweep here but Wilson controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Less working for a triangle but Wilson defends it easily.

Wilson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Less has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wilson has managed to get both his arms back between Less's legs - danger averted.
Less working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson trying to control but Less is working from the bottom.

Less is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Less is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wilson defends well.
Wilson 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.
Wilson trying to control but Less is working from the bottom.

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

Less working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wilson has passed into half guard!

Less is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wilson pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Less looking for submissions off his back.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Wilson has eaten all the pies!
Less is refusing to be controlled, as Wilson sits in half guard.

Less looking for submissions off his back.

Less actively working from the bottom here.
Less is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Less looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wilson prevents Less from improving his position.

Less looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Less on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Less tries to get out of the position.

Less looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson wants to take a breather but Less is having none of it.

Wilson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Less has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Law Less dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Wilson looks to clinch

and Less counters with a takedown into side control.

Less goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wilson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Less's guard! Nice work there by Wilson!

Less had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wilson defends it easily.

Less is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wilson is aware though and is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson wants to control from the top but Less keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wilson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wilson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Less is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Less throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wilson trying to control but Less is working from the bottom.
Less keeping full guard, as Wilson tries to pass.

Less looking for a guillotine here but Wilson defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson trying to control but Less is working from the bottom.

Wilson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Less throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Law Less overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Less keeps moving.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Less has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wilson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Less utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Less looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Wilson is defending well. Less quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Wilson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Less celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Law Less!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Avery McCurnin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudolf Hinkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rudolf Hinkle has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Avery McCurnin's chin.

McCurnin
vs
Hinkle

161 cm
18
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

156 cm
20
134 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Avery McCurnin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rudolf Hinkle!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hinkle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Hinkle. Those never looked like landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCurnin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hinkle misses with a double jab
and McCurnin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hinkle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hinkle lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hinkle.
Hinkle looks to throw the jab but McCurnin is out of range.
Hinkle doesn't manage to clinch there - McCurnin circles away.
A combination from Hinkle does no damage.
Hinkle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hinkle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCurnin.
Hinkle closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hinkle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hinkle misses with a series of wild punches.
McCurnin tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinkle on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McCurnin tries to close the distance and clinch but Hinkle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCurnin, right into the meat.
Hinkle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCurnin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hinkle is looking to clinch but McCurnin is avoiding it.
McCurnin doesn't manage to clinch there - Hinkle circles away.
McCurnin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hinkle misses with a double jab
and McCurnin counters with a nice leg kick.
McCurnin goes for a double leg but Hinkle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hinkle continues to drive forward.
A frustrated look appears on Hinkle's face as he tries to break the clinch.

McCurnin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hinkle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

McCurnin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hinkle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hinkle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCurnin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McCurnin wants to sweep here but Hinkle controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hinkle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hinkle looking to pass the guard.
McCurnin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hinkle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hinkle is working McCurnin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hinkle chips away with some ground and pound.
Hinkle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hinkle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McCurnin's head.
Hinkle working some strikes from top position.
Hinkle landing with the ground and pound.
Hinkle is in close to McCurnin's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCurnin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McCurnin wants to stand and escape but Hinkle is having none of it.
McCurnin has momentary wrist control but Hinkle slips an elbow through the middle.
McCurnin working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hinkle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hinkle distracts McCurnin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hinkle throws a big elbow that misses.
Hinkle works over McCurnin with some ground and pound from guard.
McCurnin throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hinkle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCurnin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hinkle is one step ahead there.
Hinkle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hinkle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

McCurnin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hinkle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hinkle landing with the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hinkle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rudolf Hinkle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hinkle thows a body shot but no joy.
McCurnin has a takedown stuffed.
McCurnin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hinkle defends it nicely.
Hinkle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCurnin.
A combination from Hinkle does no damage.
Hinkle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCurnin.
Hinkle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hinkle throws a low kick but it's checked well by McCurnin.
Nice uppercut there from Hinkle.
McCurnin throws a series of punches but Hinkle moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Hinkle. Those never looked like landing.
McCurnin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hinkle instigates a clinch.
Hinkle stops a takedown attempt from McCurnin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avery McCurnin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hinkle keeps control of McCurnin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McCurnin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hinkle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hinkle is looking to break free of the clinch but McCurnin has double underhooks.
McCurnin keeps control of Hinkle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McCurnin prevents Hinkle from breaking the clinch.

McCurnin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCurnin slips a jab and a cross from Hinkle.
McCurnin scores with a shot to the body.
Rudolf Hinkle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from McCurnin. Those never looked like landing.
McCurnin wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hinkle looks for the body kick but McCurnin saw that one coming.
Hinkle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCurnin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hinkle avoids the head kick by McCurnin.
Rudolf Hinkle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hinkle darts in and clinches McCurnin up against the cage.
We've been informed that Hinkle has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hinkle has had enough of the clinch but McCurnin keeps him there for the moment.
McCurnin keeps control of Hinkle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hinkle is trying to break free.

McCurnin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCurnin is looking to clinch but Hinkle is avoiding it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCurnin fails in his attempt to clinch.

Hinkle closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McCurnin is trying to stand up here but Hinkle is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McCurnin actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCurnin wants to get back to his feet.
Hinkle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nice strikes from Hinkle there.
Hinkle stalling.

Hinkle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McCurnin has managed to free his arm - good work.
McCurnin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McCurnin is looking for a triangle but Hinkle pushes his legs off easily.
Hinkle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hinkle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hinkle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McCurnin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hinkle controls the pace.
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.
McCurnin looking to control.
Rudolf Hinkle has got the better of the ground game so far.

McCurnin looking for a guillotine here but Hinkle defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rudolf Hinkle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hinkle fails to land with a series of punches.
Hinkle with a hook.
McCurnin swats away the attempt to clinch by Hinkle.
Hinkle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCurnin.
Hinkle pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Hinkle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McCurnin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hinkle landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hinkle distracts McCurnin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McCurnin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hinkle defends well.
Hinkle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McCurnin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hinkle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rudolf Hinkle.
Hinkle throws a right hand that McCurnin ducks under and follows up with a left that McCurnin also avoids with ease.
McCurnin tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hinkle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCurnin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hinkle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hinkle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Hinkle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McCurnin did well to prevent Hinkle getting side control.

Hinkle 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.
McCurnin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hinkle is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCurnin is pressing down on Hinkle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McCurnin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hinkle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hinkle won't allow McCurnin to get back to his feet.
Hinkle 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.

Hinkle stands up from McCurnin's guard - Hinkle perhaps looking for a knockout.
Avery McCurnin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hinkle throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McCurnin counters with a series of strikes. Hinkle will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hinkle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McCurnin wants to clinch up but Hinkle keeps it at a distance.
Hinkle throws a left and a right that both miss
and McCurnin counters with a thumping low kick.
Hinkle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rudolf Hinkle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCurnin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hinkle throws a big shot that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hinkle moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hinkle working hard to break the clinch.
McCurnin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hinkle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudolf Hinkle!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Dibra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musfa Caparzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dibra comes to the cage accompanied by The Gaslamp Killer - Nissim. Caparzo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Moving Units (MLB 06 The Show Soundtrack) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Musfa Caparzo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dibra
vs
Caparzo

167 cm
25
142 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

166 cm
24
138 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Pavel Dibra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Musfa Caparzo!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dibra fails with a takedown attempt.
Dibra wants to clinch.
Dibra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dibra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dibra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Caparzo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dibra tries to clinch up.

Caparzo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dibra's 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.
Caparzo trying to control but Dibra is working from the bottom.
Dibra has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Caparzo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dibra is trying to get back to half guard.

Caparzo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dibra is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Caparzo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dibra sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dibra can't do much from the bottom here.
Dibra on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dibra tries to get out of the position.
Caparzo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dibra is avoiding damage well.
Caparzo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Caparzo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dibra, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dibra is looking to reverse the position.
Caparzo tries to stand but Dibra is controlling his head.
Caparzo trying to control the action but Dibra is working from the bottom.
Dibra defending against the ground and pound.
Dibra taking a bit of punishment here - Caparzo scoring with strikes.
Dibra can't do much from the bottom here.
Caparzo throwing strikes but Dibra manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dibra is putting a hurting on Caparzo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dibra cracks Caparzo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Caparzo is trying to control Dibra's posture but Dibra avoids it.

Dibra working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Caparzo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dibra.
Dibra lands an elbow.
Dibra working away.
Caparzo is looking to regain half guard here but Dibra keeps moving and retains side control.

Dibra tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dibra has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dibra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caparzo keeps working.
Caparzo regains half guard.
Dibra is keen to just control but Caparzo is a slippery customer.
Caparzo is trying to stand up here but Dibra is controlling him well.
Dibra wants to take a breather but Caparzo is having none of it.

Caparzo manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dibra keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Caparzo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dibra clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dibra has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musfa Caparzo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dibra tries to clinch but Caparzo is having none of it.
Caparzo misses with a takedown attempt - Dibra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dibra is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Caparzo.
Caparzo tries to clinch up.
No luck for Caparzo with that takedown attempt.
Caparzo shoots in and drives through. Dibra sprawls well.
Pavel Dibra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Musfa Caparzo.
Caparzo misses with a low kick.

Dibra takes the fight into the clinch.
Caparzo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Caparzo misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caparzo looking to throw knees to the head but Dibra is blocking nicely.
Caparzo misses with an elbow strike.

Dibra breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dibra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Caparzo swats away the attempt to clinch by Dibra.
Caparzo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Dibra counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Caparzo is breathing heavily.
Dibra working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dibra is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Caparzo keeping moving, preventing Dibra from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dibra is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dibra has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Caparzo is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dibra trying to control but Caparzo is working from the bottom.
Dibra missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dibra sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Caparzo keeping moving, preventing Dibra from controlling successfully.
Dibra is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Pavel Dibra wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Dibra fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Caparzo, pushing him back against the cage.
Caparzo is struggling to control the position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dibra has closed the distance and engaged Caparzo in a clinch.
Caparzo tries for a takedown. No joy.

Dibra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dibra takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dibra looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Caparzo circles away from the clinch attempt

and Caparzo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Dibra tightens his grip and picks Caparzo up, before dumping him to the ground. Caparzo manages to land in guard.
Dibra trying to control the position from guard on top but Caparzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dibra is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Caparzo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caparzo trying to keep a closed guard but Dibra is proving a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Pavel Dibra just wasn't active enough.
Dibra wants to clinch.
Caparzo stuffs the takedown attempt from Dibra. Dibra gets slowly back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dibra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Caparzo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caparzo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Caparzo lands a right hook to the body.
Caparzo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dibra sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Dibra 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!

Caparzo feints and as Dibra raises his hands in defense, Caparzo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dibra looking to control.

Caparzo 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.
Caparzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dibra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dibra is adopting a defensive guard.
Caparzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Caparzo throwing strikes but missing.
Dibra trying to keep a closed guard but Caparzo is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dibra wants to stand but Caparzo is controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Pavel Dibra just wasn't active enough.
Caparzo swats away the attempt to clinch by Dibra.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dibra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dibra keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Caparzo shoots in for a takedown but Dibra shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Caparzo shoots and misses

and Dibra counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Caparzo's guard now.
Pavel Dibra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Musfa Caparzo.
Caparzo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dibra looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dibra working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dibra has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caparzo looking to control.
Dibra stands up over Caparzo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pavel Dibra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Dibra trying to control the position from guard on top but Caparzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Caparzo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dibra is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Pavel Dibra has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Caparzo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dibra is trying to stand back up but Caparzo is controlling him
Dibra is trying to maintain the position but Caparzo is very close to passing his half guard.
Caparzo trying to pass the guard but Dibra defending well.
Dibra trying to hold on to Caparzo's head to control him but Caparzo postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dibra manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dibra is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Caparzo tries to roll over but Dibra keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dibra trying to control from half guard but Caparzo is working away.
Dibra prevents Caparzo from improving his position.
Caparzo wants to control but Dibra is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dibra keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dibra lands a nice short elbow.
Dibra performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caparzo is pressing down on Dibra's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Dibra showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dibra 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Dibra!
A very excited looking Pavel Dibra made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Umba Matumba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Matumba
vs
Nash

173 cm
20
140 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

150 cm
19
135 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Merciless Gladiators
GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Umba Matumba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Robin Nash!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matumba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matumba avoids the head kick by Nash.
Nash throws a head kick that misses.
Matumba lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Matumba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nash tries a head kick but it misses.
Nash avoids the body shot from Matumba.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matumba fails to land with a series of punches.
Matumba moves out of range as Nash throws a body kick.
Nash throws out a leg kick but Matumba moves out of range and Nash only half commits.
Nash walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

It looks like Robin Nash has been cut.
Matumba steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Nash is out on his feet! Matumba sets himself and nearly takes Nash's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Umba Matumba!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Demetrious Johnson Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahmed Babilon Mamed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Johnson Jr
vs
Babilon Mamed

160 cm
28
135 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

175 cm
21
140 lbs
2 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Demetrious Johnson Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ahmed Babilon Mamed!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mamed tries to sprawl but Johnson Jr drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mamed keeping hold of Johnson Jr's head, controlling as best he can.
Johnson Jr controlling the action here.
Johnson Jr wants to pass the guard but Mamed is defending well.
Mamed works his way to full guard. Good work.
Johnson Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Mamed has wrist control.
Mamed is looking to sweep but instead, Johnson Jr has passed into half guard.
Johnson Jr thows a huge punch but Mamed dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Mamed defends the submission attempt.
Mamed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson Jr is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamed gets back to full guard.
Johnson Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Johnson Jr postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mamed uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mamed fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mamed circles away from the clinch attempt

and Mamed counters by moving into the clinch.

Mamed jumps guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson Jr preventing the sweep.
Mamed trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Johnson Jr stays in close to Mamed's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Johnson Jr stands and steps away. Mamed gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Johnson Jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mamed tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnson Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johnson Jr prevents Mamed from escaping the position.

Johnson Jr stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mamed moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Johnson Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mamed on his heels. He'll look to pass Mamed's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamed keeping moving, preventing Johnson Jr from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mamed throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Johnson Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.

We're going to have a standup here because Demetrious Johnson Jr wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Johnson Jr throws a head kick but Mamed moves out of range.

Johnson Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mamed looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mamed pushes Johnson Jr off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demetrious Johnson Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Johnson Jr drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson Jr preventing the sweep.
Johnson Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mamed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Demetrious Johnson Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Mamed is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson Jr defends well.
Johnson Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson Jr wants to control from the top but Mamed keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Demetrious Johnson Jr just wasn't active enough.
Mamed tries to clinch but Johnson Jr is having none of it.

Mamed moves into the clinch.

Johnson Jr has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mamed regains guard immediately.

Johnson Jr stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mamed misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Johnson Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamed is looking to improve his position.
Mamed is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson Jr sits in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Johnson Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Mamed is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mamed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mamed tries to roll over but Johnson Jr keeps him under control.
Mamed is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson Jr's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson Jr looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mamed.
Good control from Mamed.
Johnson Jr staying busy and making it hard for Mamed to control.
Mamed throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Johnson Jr tries to break free.
Johnson Jr controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Mamed has the hooks in. Johnson Jr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson Jr trying to control the hands but Mamed won't let him.
Johnson Jr is trying to break free.
Mamed keeps control of the position easily here as Johnson Jr tries to buck him off.
Mamed missing with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demetrious Johnson Jr dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Mamed.
Johnson Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson Jr moves in looking to clinch but Mamed pushes him off.

Johnson Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mamed was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mamed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Johnson Jr postures up.

Mamed throws his legs up looking for a submission but Johnson Jr uses it to pass to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mamed keeps working.
Mamed trying to control but Johnson Jr flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Mamed is trying to get back to his feet but Johnson Jr has full control of the position and if anything, Mamed has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mamed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mamed avoids the strikes from Johnson Jr.
Johnson Jr avoiding Mamed 's attempts to control his hands.
Johnson Jr biding his time, controlling Mamed.
Mamed staying busy and making it hard for Johnson Jr to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamed trying to control the hands but Johnson Jr breaks the grip.
Johnson Jr wants to control but Mamed is keeping busy.
Johnson Jr softening up his opponent with strikes here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Johnson Jr controlling the positon.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Demetrious Johnson Jr!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Victor Frolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Lawnmoer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frolov comes to the cage accompanied by Manowar - Holy War. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Frolov
vs
Lawnmoer

175 cm
29
136 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

190 cm
25
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Rush Supplements 160Q-STEEL PENN

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Frolov!
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, Sid Lawnmoer!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawnmoer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Lawnmoer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Frolov!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Frolov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lawnmoer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Frolov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lawnmoer cracks Frolov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lawnmoer working the head and body with strikes.
Lawnmoer scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lawnmoer throws a strike aimed at the side of Frolov's head but Frolov avoids it well.
Frolov's coaches at Academy of Combat have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Lawnmoer looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Frolov is avoiding damage well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawnmoer scores with a couple of short elbows.

Frolov is rocked!

Lawnmoer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Frolov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lawnmoer's guard! Nice work there by Frolov!
Oh Frolov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lawnmoer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Frolov seems to have got his legs back now.
Lawnmoer lands with some strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawnmoer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Frolov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Frolov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lawnmoer moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Frolov has worked his arm free - good work by Frolov!
Lawnmoer is working Frolov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lawnmoer in side control, throwing shots but Frolov defends.
Frolov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Lawnmoer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lawnmoer is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frolov tries to improve position but can't.
Frolov struggling a bit here.

Lawnmoer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Frolov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Lawnmoer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Frolov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawnmoer working the ground and pound but Frolov is defending the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frolov is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawnmoer lands a few punches from side control.
Lawnmoer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Frolov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
An elbow from Lawnmoer crashes against the mat.
Lawnmoer wants to control but Frolov is keeping him busy.

Lawnmoer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lawnmoer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lawnmoer working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawnmoer throwing strikes but Frolov manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

Frolov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lawnmoer, who protects the arm well.

Frolov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lawnmoer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lawnmoer can't do much from the bottom here.
Frolov working the head and body with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frolov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lawnmoer keeps working.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Frolov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sid Lawnmoer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lawnmoer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frolov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Frolov misses with an uppercut.
Lawnmoer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Frolov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lawnmoer moves away.
Lawnmoer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lawnmoer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Frolov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Frolov cracks Lawnmoer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lawnmoer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lawnmoer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frolov throws a hook to the side of Lawnmoer's head but Lawnmoer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lawnmoer checks a leg kick nicely.
Frolov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Frolov misses with a wild body shot.
Lawnmoer fails with a takedown attempt.
Frolov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawnmoer was well out of range. Poor timing from Frolov.
Frolov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lawnmoer slaps away a takedown attempt from Frolov, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Lawnmoer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Frolov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lawnmoer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frolov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Frolov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lawnmoer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Lawnmoer stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Frolov has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Lawnmoer manages to get his head free but now Frolov has transitioned to an armbar! Lawnmoer grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Frolov! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Victor Frolov!

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