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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio D Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

D Cruz
vs
Richards

191 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Very confident

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergio D Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dick Richards!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Richards closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into D Cruz's guard.

D Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richards doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but D Cruz is tightening it up a little... Richards has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Richards reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Richards taps out! Nice BJJ there by D Cruz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sergio D Cruz!

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22%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Sepulveda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olliver Gullion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sepulveda comes to the cage accompanied by Bleed it out. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Sepulveda
vs
Gullion

188 cm
29
170 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

189 cm
23
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

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 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Justin Sepulveda !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olliver Gullion!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gullion lands a jab to the nose.
Sepulveda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gullion ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

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

It looks like Justin Sepulveda 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!
Gullion seems to be stalking Sepulveda here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Sepulveda drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Olliver Gullion!
A victorious Olliver Gullion thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stanislav Votava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Cerrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Votava kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I Stand Alone. Stanislav Votava has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Votava
vs
Cerrone

185 cm
31
180 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

180 cm
21
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

Good wrestler
World class boxer
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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stanislav Votava!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dominic Cerrone!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Cerrone misses.
Cerrone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Votava ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cerrone moves away.
Votava avoids the body shot from Cerrone.
Votava fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cerrone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cerrone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cerrone thuds a left hand into Votava's body.

Votava manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cerrone on his heels. He'll look to pass Cerrone's guard now, I'm sure.
Votava wants to stand but Cerrone is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cerrone wants to stand and escape but Votava is having none of it.
Votava wants to stand but Cerrone has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Votava stands up over Cerrone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Votava is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cerrone wants to stand and escape but Votava is having none of it.
Votava tries to stand but Cerrone is controlling from the bottom.
Cerrone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Votava working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Votava wants to stand but Cerrone has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Votava postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone wants to get back to his feet but Votava is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Votava stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Votava misses with a takedown attempt - Cerrone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Votava moves out of range as Cerrone strikes.
A combination from Cerrone does no damage.
A big right from Votava misses.
Votava throws a jab when Cerrone was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Cerrone. Those never looked like landing.
Cerrone throws a body shot but no joy.
Cerrone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cerrone takes one on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Votava tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cerrone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cerrone just misses with a punch to the body.
Cerrone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Votava misses.
Votava ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cerrone moves away.
Cerrone throws a nice looking combination but Votava bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dominic Cerrone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Votava throws a one two combo.
No joy there for Cerrone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Votava comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cerrone throws a lazy right hand but Votava sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Votava rushes Cerrone and presses him up against the cage.
Votava throws a head punch that misses.
Cerrone wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Votava has Cerrone pressed against the cage, preventing Cerrone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Votava goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Votava lands with a light punch inside.

Votava pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Votava scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Votava throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Votava misses with a wild body shot.
Cerrone throws a series of punches but Votava moves out of range.
Cerrone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cerrone tries to bum rush Votava with a series of wild strikes but Votava uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Votava looks to throw the jab but Cerrone is out of range.
A combination from Votava does no damage.

Votava gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice body kick from Votava.
Cerrone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cerrone misses with a wild body shot.
Cerrone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Votava tries to clinch there but Cerrone circles away.

Cerrone gets caught flat footed, as Votava shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Votava throws a big elbow that misses.
Votava wants to stand but Cerrone is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cerrone keeping moving, preventing Votava from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrone has a closed guard, preventing Votava from standing up.
Votava with a flurry of punches that miss.
Votava trying to control the position from guard on top but Cerrone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Votava tries to stand but Cerrone is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Stanislav Votava.
A combination from Cerrone does no damage.
Cerrone takes a swing at Votava's ribcage but misses.
Votava looks to score with a jab to the body but Cerrone is just out of range.
Cerrone lands an overhand right.
Cerrone steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Votava. That one must have hurt.
Votava just misses with a punch to the body.
Cerrone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Votava.
Votava tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cerrone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Votava.
Cerrone tries to move into range but Votava moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Votava defending well as Cerrone loads up on a big left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone lands with a shot to the body.
Cerrone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Votava.
Votava throws the left hand but Cerrone avoids the punch easily.
Votava moves out of range of the strikes.
Cerrone jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cerrone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cerrone displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Votava is rocked!
Cerrone tries to bum rush Votava with a series of wild strikes but Votava uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oh Votava is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A combination from Cerrone does no damage.
Cerrone throws a jab when Votava was well out of range.
Cerrone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dominic Cerrone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Votava tries to bum rush Cerrone with a series of wild strikes but Cerrone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Votava takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cerrone drops Votava with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Votava! Cerrone dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominic Cerrone!

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FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Havener (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Clifton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Havener might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to My Dick: Mickey Avalon. This should be fireworks!

Havener
vs
Clifton

179 cm
31
164 lbs
14 - 17 - 3

179 cm
22
176 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrew Havener!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Craig Clifton!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Havener does it's job there.

It looks like Craig Clifton has been cut.

Havener drops Clifton with a beautiful combination! Clifton stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Havener is looking for the KO!
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!
Havener fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Havener circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Clifton drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Havener follows Clifton to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Havener!
Andrew Havener really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bellum Dominum logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Louis Terry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ushman Haszan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Terry
vs
Haszan

180 cm
28
170 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

175 cm
28
167 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Louis Terry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ushman Haszan!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haszan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ushman Haszan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haszan throws a right hand that misses

and Terry counters with a single leg into guard. Haszan didn't expect that.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Terry throwing strikes from guard but Haszan blocks nicely.
Haszan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Terry.
Haszan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Terry is one step ahead there.
Our spies down at at Ironfist Athletics inform us that Haszan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Terry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Terry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haszan is keeping the position for now.
Terry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Terry landing some decent shots from guard.
Terry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Haszan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Terry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Terry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Terry trying to control the position from guard on top but Haszan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Terry throws a big elbow that misses.
Terry passes Haszan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Haszan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Terry has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Terry wants to control the pace but Haszan is squirming around nicely.
A nice elbow there by Terry.
Terry lands a big elbow.
Haszan wants to hold on but Terry pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haszan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Terry haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Terry prevents Haszan from getting the reversal.
Terry working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Terry looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Terry looking to control but Haszan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Haszan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Haszan trying to hold on to Terry's head to control him but Terry postures up.
Terry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Terry sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Haszan defending well though.
Terry trying to control the action but Haszan is working from the bottom.
Terry is pressing down on Haszan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Haszan is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haszan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Terry is working away from the top position though.

Terry is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haszan defends it well.

Terry 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.
Terry is trying to control. Haszan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Terry throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Haszan is staying active underneath Terry, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haszan is trying to maintain the position but Terry is very close to passing his half guard.
Terry has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Haszan is trying to get back to full guard.
Terry throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Terry thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Terry is trying to control the action in half guard but Haszan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Terry trying to control from Haszan's half guard. Haszan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Terry is in close to Haszan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Haszan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Terry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haszan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Terry looking to sit in guard and control but Haszan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Terry dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Terry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haszan swings away with a body shot that misses

and Terry decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Haszan's guard.
Haszan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Terry pushes down on Haszan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Terry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Terry thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Terry misses with a head shot. Haszan uses the momentum to regain guard.
Haszan keeping full guard, as Terry tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Terry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Terry looking to pass the guard.

Terry drops back looking for a leg! Haszan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Haszan manages to kick Terry off! Terry jumps back into Haszan's guard.
Haszan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Haszan wants to sweep but no luck.
Terry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Haszan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Terry.
Terry throws a big elbow that misses.
Terry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Terry passes Haszan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terry looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Haszan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Terry is trying to control the action in half guard but Haszan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Terry seems to be looking for submissions.
Haszan wants to get back to full guard.
Haszan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Terry is working away from the top position though.
Haszan wants to get back to full guard.
Haszan has hold of Terry's hands but Terry slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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!

Terry is trying to work for a kimura but Haszan is defending well.

Terry seems to be looking for submissions.
Haszan is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terry scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Terry 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.
Terry seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Haszan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Terry seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Haszan has recovered full guard.
Terry wants to control from the top but Haszan keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haszan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Terry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Terry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Haszan trying to control the position here.
Terry trying to control the position from guard on top but Haszan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Haszan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Terry dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Haszan falls off balance throwing a combination

and Terry counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Terry 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.
Terry trying to control the position from guard on top but Haszan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haszan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Terry is looking to work some ground and pound but Haszan has wrist control.
Haszan wants to sweep but no luck.
Terry throwing strikes but missing.
Haszan working a defensive guard here.
Terry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haszan can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Terry wants to control from the top but Haszan keeps moving.
Haszan 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.
Terry wants to pass the guard but Haszan is keeping the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Terry has his takedown stuffed
enabling Haszan to counter with a crisp jab.
Haszan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Terry moves out of range as Haszan strikes.
Haszan cracks a nice hook into Terry's ribs.
Haszan throws a poor cross that misses

and Terry counters with a takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haszan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Terry connects with a decent elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haszan wants to control but Terry postures up.
Haszan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Terry is putting a hurting on Haszan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Terry working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Terry misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Terry tries for a kimura but Haszan is defending well.
Terry landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Terry tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terry working the ground and pound from side control.
Terry working away.
Haszan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Terry cracks Haszan with an elbow. That is naaassty.

Terry is trying to get an arm triangle but Haszan is defending well.

Terry is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Haszan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Terry postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ushman Haszan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haszan keeps working.
Haszan is looking to reverse the position.

Terry looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Terry tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Terry tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Terry has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Haszan parries the strikes from Terry easily there. Terry is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Haszan to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Terry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Terry, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Terry!
A relieved looking Louis Terry thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Mackintosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Schelokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schelokov has chosen Sirens as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mackintosh
vs
Schelokov

185 cm
25
168 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

175 cm
23
185 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Mackintosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Schelokov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Schelokov.
Schelokov looks to score with a jab to the body but Mackintosh is just out of range.
Schelokov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mackintosh.
Mackintosh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schelokov circles away quickly and effectively.
Mackintosh misses with a low kick.
Mackintosh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Schelokov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mackintosh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schelokov scores with a jab to the head.

Mackintosh is rocked!
Schelokov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Schelokov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mackintosh circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Schelokov. Mackintosh falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Schelokov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Schelokov!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Schelokov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Saul Tigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Lapis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Once Solemn . Saul Tigh is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Tigh
vs
Lapis

182 cm
25
180 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

178 cm
23
185 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Saul Tigh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Lapis!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lapis misses with a wild combination.
Lapis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tigh tries for a takedown but Lapis circles away easily

and Lapis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lapis is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Tigh manages to get to full guard.
Lapis wants to pass the guard but Tigh is keeping the position.
Lapis wants to stand and escape but instead Tigh has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Tigh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lapis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tigh is working hard here to advance position.
Lapis trying to keep a closed guard but Tigh is proving a slippery customer.
Our spies down at at St Petersburg MMA Gym inform us that Lapis has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
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!
Tigh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lapis's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tigh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lapis is keeping the position for now.
Lapis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Lapis has an active guard here but Tigh has managed to pass into half guard.
Lapis tries to kick Tigh off but Tigh keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Tigh is working for a kimura but Lapis is defending it quite comfortably.
Lapis is trying to stand back up but Tigh is controlling him
Tigh sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tigh is looking to stall here but Lapis recovers full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tigh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lapis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tigh has managed to get both his arms back between Lapis's legs - danger averted.
Lapis trying to keep a closed guard but Tigh is proving a slippery customer.
Tigh trying to control but Lapis is working from the bottom.
Tigh slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lapis is looking for a sweep.

Tigh is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lapis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lapis regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tigh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tigh's back!
Tigh prevents Lapis from getting a body triangle.
Tigh is in bad spot here.
Tigh turns into Lapis and is now in his guard.
Tigh won't allow Lapis to sweep him here.
Tigh tries to free his leg and advance position but Lapis is retaining full guard.
Lapis wants to stand and escape but Tigh is having none of it.
Lapis is trying to control the position but Tigh postures up.
Lapis is looking to stand up but Tigh isn't so interested in that idea.
Lapis can't keep his opponent in guard - Tigh advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tigh is trying to control. Lapis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lapis won't allow Tigh to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapis tries to kick Tigh off in order to stand up. Tigh Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Tigh taking a breather here.

Tigh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lapis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tigh trying to control the position but Lapis is working away.
Lapis is trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lapis regains half guard.

Lapis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andrey Lapis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lapis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tigh.
Tigh darts in looking for a takedown but Lapis gets double underhooks and turns Tigh into the cage.

Lapis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lapis throws a one two combo.

It looks like Saul Tigh has been cut.
Lapis tries to clinch

and Tigh counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tigh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lapis wants to control but Tigh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tigh trying to mount his opponent but Lapis defends it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tigh passes into side control, despite Lapis's attempt to control the position.
Lapis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Saul Tigh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tigh moves into full mount! Lapis won't be happy about that!
Tigh looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapis gets back to half guard.
Tigh working Lapis over with strikes.
Lapis is trying to control but can't.
Tigh stops Lapis from getting back to his feet.
Lapis scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Tigh manages to mount him!
Tigh working Lapis over with strikes here.
Tigh putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lapis is trying to stand.

Tigh is working for a guillotine from mount but Lapis frees his head quite easily.
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!
Lapis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lapis regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tigh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tigh is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Tigh 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.
Tigh working Lapis over with strikes.
Lapis is pressing down on Tigh's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Lapis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tigh throws a big elbow that misses.
Tigh landing some decent shots from guard.
Lapis controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lapis wants to sweep here but Tigh controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tigh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lapis working a defensive guard here.
Tigh slips nicely into half guard.

Lapis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lapis is refusing to be controlled, as Tigh sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Tigh there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lapis is looking to improve his position.
Lapis has hold of Tigh's hands but Tigh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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!
Lapis is in trouble now - Tigh has advanced to mount!
Lapis is just holding on here. Tigh manages to take his back.
Lapis covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lapis trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Tigh seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Lapis's chin but Lapis turns very nicely into Tigh's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Lapis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Tigh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Saul Tigh's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Tigh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tigh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lapis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lapis misses with a double jab.
Lapis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lapis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tigh's head.
Lapis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lapis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lapis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tigh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Tigh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab lands there for Lapis.
Tigh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tigh takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lapis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tigh paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapis digs a good body shot into Tigh's ribs.
Lapis is looking to clinch.
Lapis connects with the punch.
Tigh shoots in and drives through. Lapis sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lapis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tigh on the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tigh.
Lapis tries to bum rush Tigh with a series of wild strikes but Tigh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tigh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lapis pinned against the cage. Lapis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tigh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lapis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lapis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tigh has a takedown stuffed.
Lapis's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lapis duly obliges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Lapis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tigh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tigh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Lapis to counter with a crisp jab.
Lapis lands a glancing blow to the side of Tigh's head.
Tigh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lapis cracks Tigh with a right hand to the side of the head.

Lapis darts in and clinches Tigh up against the cage.
Lapis tries a body shot but Tigh blocks it.
Lapis misses with a punch to the body.

Lapis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andrey Lapis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lapis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tigh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tigh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lapis scores with the left hand. Tigh knows he should have avoided that one.
Tigh shoots for a double leg takedown but Lapis sprawls well. He's pushed Tigh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tigh shoots in but no luck this time.
No joy there for Lapis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lapis throws a series of punches but Tigh moves out of range.
Lapis works over Tigh's head and body with a nice combination.
Tigh misses with a takedown attempt - Lapis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lapis misses with a wild combination.
Andrey Lapis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lapis throws a good cross that connects.
Lapis stuffs the takedown.
Lapis lands a glancing blow to the side of Tigh's head.
Lapis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lapis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice straight punches there by Lapis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lapis.
Tigh shoots for a double leg takedown but Lapis sprawls well. He's pushed Tigh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lapis.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lapis throws a series of punches but Tigh moves out of range.
Tigh is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lapis.
Tigh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lapis but Lapis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tigh misses with a takedown

and Lapis counters by moving into the clinch.

Lapis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lapis tries to clinch but Tigh moves out of range.
Tigh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lapis tries to avoid it but Tigh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lapis to the ground. Lapis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lapis looks to land a combination but Tigh avoids it well.
Nice cross by Lapis.
Tigh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lapis's waist but Lapis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tigh off to one side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tigh shoots in and drives through. Lapis sprawls well.
Lapis catches Tigh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lapis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lapis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Lapis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lapis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Lapis!
After winning the bout, Andrey Lapis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vasiliy Khrapov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Griffiths (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khrapov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rocky road to Dublin (RUS). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Khrapov
vs
Griffiths

178 cm
32
170 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

170 cm
23
175 lbs
13 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasiliy Khrapov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen Griffiths!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffiths takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Khrapov thumps Griffiths with a low kick.
Nice shot by Khrapov.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Griffiths has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Khrapov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Griffiths.
Griffiths thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Khrapov if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice uppercut lands for Khrapov. That snapped Griffiths's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khrapov misses with a wild body shot.
Khrapov cracks Griffiths with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Khrapov misses.
Khrapov misses with a looping left.
Khrapov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Khrapov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griffiths lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Griffiths buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Khrapov throws the left hand but Griffiths avoids the punch easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Griffiths, right into the meat.
Griffiths connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Griffiths slips under a jab from Khrapov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khrapov tries to move into range but Griffiths moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Khrapov throws the left hand but Griffiths avoids the punch easily.

Khrapov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Khrapov wants to sweep but no luck.
Griffiths content to stall in guard here.
Khrapov keeping moving, preventing Griffiths from controlling successfully.

Griffiths has gone for a leg lock! Khrapov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Griffiths's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khrapov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stephen Griffiths!
Stephen Griffiths is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Stephen Griffiths, 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.