BMP 20 (Calypso vs Harlamov) PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orton has chosen Kanye West - No Church In The Wild . as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lewis
vs
Orton

193 cm
29
251 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

201 cm
34
226 lbs
27 - 12 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Orton!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis is looking to clinch but Orton is avoiding it.
Orton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lewis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lewis is looking to clinch but Orton is avoiding it.
Lewis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Orton momentarily.

It looks like Randy Orton has been cut.
Lewis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Orton darts in and clinches Lewis up against the cage.
Lewis goes for a takedown attempt but Orton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Orton fails with a takedown attempt.
Orton slips a jab and a cross from Lewis.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Orton misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lewis manages to pull guard.
Lewis wants to stand but Orton is controlling the position.

Orton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lewis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Orton has managed to get both his arms back between Lewis's legs - danger averted.
Orton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orton throwing strikes from guard but Lewis blocks nicely.
Lewis is looking to sweep but instead, Orton has passed into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orton is trying to control. Lewis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lewis is looking to escape.
Lewis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lewis works his way to full guard. Good work.

Lewis scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Orton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Orton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lewis is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Orton is looking for a kimura but Lewis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Orton to get the leverage.
Lewis wants to improve his position but Orton is controlling well.
Lewis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Orton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lewis is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Russian Fighting Community Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Orton prevents Lewis from improving his position.
Orton lands strikes from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orton is trying to control. Lewis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lewis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Orton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lewis defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lewis looking for submissions off his back.
Lewis wants to control but Orton is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Orton drops an elbow to the side of Lewis's head.
Lewis wants to get back to his feet.

Orton is working for a submission of some sort.

Lewis has one foot on Orton's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Lewis.
Orton wants to counter the offense by Lewis and move into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lewis.
Lewis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lewis missing with a left hand there. Orton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Orton.
Lewis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lewis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lewis throws a leg kick that misses.
Orton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lewis defends it well.
Nice takedown defense from Lewis. No joy for Orton on that attempt.
John Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Orton.
Lewis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Orton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lewis throws a series of punches but Orton avoids them all with ease.
Orton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lewis defends it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orton shoots in for a takedown but Lewis shows good takedown defense.
A slow jab from Lewis misses its intended target.
Lewis looks to land a right hand but Orton moved out of range.

Orton scores with a takedown into Lewis's guard.
Lewis throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Lewis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Orton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Orton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lewis as he avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Orton.
Lewis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lewis moves in looking to clinch but Orton pushes him off.
Orton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Orton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lewis is trying to defend but Orton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Randy Orton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Orton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lewis regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Orton.
Orton passes Lewis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
It looks like Orton is going to stand back up.
Orton drops an elbow to the side of Lewis's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lewis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Lewis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Orton defends well.
Orton lands a couple of elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lewis is on top in guard.

Lewis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Orton pulls Lewis in close to prevent any damage.

Orton pushes Lewis off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton shoots in for a takedown but Lewis shows good takedown defense.
Lewis misses with a hook. Orton ducked under it nicely.
Lewis misses with a leg kick

and Orton counters with a single leg into guard. Lewis didn't expect that.
Lewis wants to sweep here but Orton controlling him for the moment.
Lewis is working hard here to advance position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Orton puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Orton thows a huge punch but Lewis dodges it nicely.
Orton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lewis works his way to full guard. Good work.

Orton stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton shoots in for a double leg but Lewis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
John Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Orton.
Orton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Lewis darts in and clinches Orton up against the cage.
Orton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Orton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Orton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lewis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lewis swings away with a body shot that misses

and Orton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lewis!
Lewis is not content to let Orton control the position.
Lewis is pushing Orton's head away, looking to escape. Orton manages to hold on to the position though.
Lewis is trying to get back to half guard.
Orton scores with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton working the ground and pound.
Orton trying to control the position but Lewis is working away.
Lewis is looking for a sweep.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orton is working Lewis over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lewis pushes Orton away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Orton gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lewis looks to move to half guard but instead Orton has passed into mount! Damn!
Orton has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lewis's face.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lewis working to try and regain half guard.
Orton working Lewis over with strikes here.
Orton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lewis can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Orton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randy Orton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lewis misses with a straight left.
Orton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lewis tries a head kick but it misses.
Lewis throws a leg kick but Orton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lewis scores with a nice right hand.

Orton gets the takedown into side control.
Orton landing a few strikes.
Lewis is looking to regain half guard here but Orton keeps moving and retains side control.
Orton trying to control the action but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Orton grinds an elbow into Lewis's temple.
Lewis avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Orton.
Lewis misses with a strike from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton advances to full mount.
Lewis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Orton with the ground and pound from mount.
Lewis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Orton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orton landing strikes from the mount and Lewis is in trouble!
Lewis tries to hold on but Orton postures up.
Orton breaks from Lewis's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Lewis is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lewis?
Oh Lewis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orton connects with a bit shot that sees Lewis covering up! More strikes from Orton and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Orton is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Orton!
After winning the bout, Randy Orton 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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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimon Boets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Boets might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Штиль. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mario Eikmeyer enters the cage!

Boets
vs
Eikmeyer

195 cm
38
245 lbs
24 - 29 - 0

190 cm
25
272 lbs
7 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 29 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimon Boets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Eikmeyer!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boets misses with a series of wild punches.

Boets closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Boets is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Eikmeyer can't fight it off and eventually Boets manages to take the fight to the floor. Eikmeyer looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Eikmeyer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Eikmeyer is looking for a triangle but Boets pushes his legs off easily.
Eikmeyer looking for a sweep. Not yet Eikmeyer, not yet.

Boets drops back looking for a leg! Eikmeyer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Eikmeyer manages to kick Boets off! Boets jumps back into Eikmeyer's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boets being controlled here momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boets throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Eikmeyer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boets can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boets postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Eikmeyer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boets wants to control from the top but Eikmeyer keeps moving.
Boets working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boets trying to control but Eikmeyer is working from the bottom.
Boets distracts Eikmeyer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Eikmeyer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boets defends well.
Eikmeyer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boets working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boets scoring with some ground and pound.
Boets makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Eikmeyer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Boets is posturing up here but Eikmeyer has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Boets tries to roll out but it's too tight and Boets has to tap! Slick submission there by Eikmeyer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mario Eikmeyer!
After the fight, Mario Eikmeyer was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ong Bak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rami Kottari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bak comes to the cage accompanied by you've lost that loving feeling. 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.

Bak
vs
Kottari

225 cm
36
289 lbs
20 - 21 - 0

188 cm
36
255 lbs
17 - 20 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ong Bak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rami Kottari!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bak throws a right hand that misses
and Kottari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bak really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kottari.
Bak tries to move into range but Kottari moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bak wants to clinch up but Kottari keeps it at a distance.
Bak moves in looking to clinch but Kottari pushes him off.
Kottari changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kottari throws a hook but Bak avoids it easily.

Kottari manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bak on his heels. He'll look to pass Bak's guard now, I'm sure.
Kottari with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kottari stops Bak from standing up.
Kottari looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bak trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Kottari's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Kottari 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.
Bak is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kottari looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bak wants to stand up but Kottari is controlling him.
Bak keeping moving, preventing Kottari from controlling successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A swing and a miss from Kottari.
Bak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kottari tries for a takedown but Bak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bak is looking to clinch but Kottari is avoiding it.
Kottari throws a hook but Bak blocks it.

Bak clinches up with Kottari and pushes him back against the cage.
Bak with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Rami Kottari has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bak landing knees to the head.
Bak connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kottari's face.
Bak creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kottari's defenses.
Bak connects with a knee to the head.
Bak tries to land a knee to the head but Kottari blocks with his arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bak with a knee to the head.
Kottari managing to block the knees to the body from Bak.
Kottari avoids a wild elbow strike from Bak.

Kottari has picked Bak up - he's going for a ride! Kottari dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kottari winds up and cracks Bak with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kottari is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kottari wants to pass to mount but Bak is defending the position.
Bak is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Elite Fighting Temple that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kottari is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kottari is keen to just control but Bak is a slippery customer.
Bak pushes Kottari off looking to stand but Kottari dives back in and keeps control.
Kottari keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bak tries to kick Kottari off but Kottari keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kottari working the head and body with strikes.
Bak wants to get back to his feet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Bak rushes Kottari and presses him up against the cage.
Bak with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bak with a knee to the head.
Bak connects with a knee to the head.
Kottari stalling against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bak trying to land knees to the body.
Bak throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bak tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kottari is struggling to control the position.
Kottari stalling against the cage.
Kottari receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Bak trying to land knees to the body.
Bak misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Bak.
Kottari avoiding damage as Bak throws knees to the body.
Bak lands a damaging elbow.

That has opened up Rami Kottari's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kottari leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ong Bak will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rami Kottari's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kottari paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kottari circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kottari misses with a straight right.
And Bak counters with a quick kick to the body but Kottari blocks it.
Bak wants to clinch up but Kottari keeps it at a distance.
Ong Bak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bak wants to clinch up but Kottari keeps it at a distance.
Bak is looking to clinch but Kottari is avoiding it.
Bak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kottari avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bak wants to clinch up but Kottari keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bak moves away from the strike by Kottari.
Bak closes the distance looking to clinch

and Kottari counters with a takedown into side control.
Kottari trying to control the position but Bak is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Kottari stalls from top position.
Kottari has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kottari is continuing to stall.
Bak wants to get back to his feet but Kottari drags him back down.
Kottari wants to control but Bak is keeping him busy.
Bak takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kottari is working Bak over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kottari landing strikes.
Bak is pushing Kottari's head away, looking to escape. Kottari manages to hold on to the position though.
Rami Kottari has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bak is trying to escape the position but Kottari is controlling the position.
Kottari cracks Bak with a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bak wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kottari landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kottari connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bak some visible discomfort.
Bak is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kottari trying to control the action but Bak is working from the bottom.
Kottari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kottari prevents Bak from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bak slips a straight right by Kottari.
Ong Bak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kottari misses with a looping right.
Bak fails with an attempt to clinch.

Kottari cracks Bak with an uppercut from hell and Bak crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Kottari's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!

Bak is rocked!

It looks like Ong Bak has been cut.
Bak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kottari loads up on a big left hand. Bak felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Kottari looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Bak can't hide his disappointment, as Kottari celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rami Kottari!
During a confident post fight interview, Rami Kottari thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Ong Bak spoke after the fight, saying 'Osssss'.

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doomsday Drost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Hearns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drost comes to the cage accompanied by Kilpi - Sielut Iskee Tulta. Hearns has chosen Black Eyed Bruiser as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Drost
vs
Hearns

205 cm
34
280 lbs
26 - 14 - 0

204 cm
35
275 lbs
21 - 21 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Namunamu Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Doomsday Drost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Hearns!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hearns, as that shot connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hearns.
Hearns finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Drost wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hearns throws a right and a left that Drost avoids nicely.
Hearns swings widly with a right hand
and Drost counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Thomas Hearns has been cut.
Drost comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Hearns closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hearns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hearns misses with a knee to the head.
Drost manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
I was talking to Drost's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hearns prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hearns wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hearns misses with an elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Drost on the inside.
Hearns pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drost is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hearns pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Drost avoids a wild elbow strike from Hearns.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hearns.

It looks like Doomsday Drost has been cut.
Drost is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hearns is keeping busy.
Hearns throws an elbow but it misses.

Hearns manages to break the clinch.

Drost scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Drost prevents Hearns from escaping the position.
The strikes coming from Drost are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Drost grinds an elbow into Hearns's temple.
Drost throws an elbow but Hearns slips to the side and avoids it well.
Drost wants to control but Hearns is keeping him busy.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearns is not content to let Drost control the position.
Drost in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Drost in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Drost has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drost misses with some ground and pound and Hearns recovers position to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearns wants to get back to his feet.
Drost throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Drost looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Drost thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hearns's head.
Hearns tries to roll over but Drost keeps him under control.
Drost seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Drost looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Hearns is rocked!
Drost lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Hearns quite badly. Hearns pulls Drost in close trying to recover. Drost postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Hearns on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Hearns doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doomsday Drost!
In his post fight interview, Doomsday Drost started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethelbart Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Hall (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.

Takahashi
vs
Hall

190 cm
34
243 lbs
32 - 15 - 0

186 cm
35
221 lbs
19 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Hellbent
DC Unrivaled

KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethelbart Takahashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonathan Hall!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Takahashi avoids the head kick by Hall.
Takahashi needs to keep his hands up - Hall had a free shot at his head there.
Takahashi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hall at a distance.
Hall has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big right from Hall misses.
Takahashi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hall is able to avoid easily.
Takahashi wants to slow Hall down by chopping away at his legs.
Hall throws a wild body kick that Takahashi sees coming a mile off.
Takahashi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Takahashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hall throws a right and a left that Takahashi avoids nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Hall blocks the leg kick.
Hall tries to land a front kick but Takahashi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Takahashi avoids a kick to the body.
Hall throws a leg kick but Takahashi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hall avoids a kick to the body.
Hall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takahashi tried to counter with a leg kick but Hall avoided it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hall throws a low kick, looking for Takahashi's leg but Takahashi calmly moves out of range.
Takahashi checks the leg kick.
Hall misses with a few strikes there.
Ethelbart Takahashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall fails to land with a series of punches.
Takahashi tries to land a leg kick but Hall saw it coming and moves away.
Takahashi moves out of range as Hall throws a body kick.
Takahashi slips a straight right by Hall.
It looked like Takahashi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hall.
Hall misses with an uppercut. Takahashi saw that one coming.
Hall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takahashi.
Ethelbart Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall misses with a head kick.
Hall getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hall throws a right and a left that Takahashi avoids nicely.
Takahashi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hall.
Hall throws a low kick but Takahashi moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Takahashi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi misses with a low kick.
Hall moves out of range of the leg kick from Takahashi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takahashi. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takahashi, right into the meat.
Takahashi needs to keep his hands up - Hall had a free shot at his head there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takahashi. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takahashi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hall has a takedown stuffed.
Nice uppercut there from Takahashi.

It looks like Jonathan Hall has been cut.
Takahashi scores with a jab to the head.
Takahashi misses with a low kick.
Hall shoots in and drives through. Takahashi sprawls well.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall throws a head kick that misses
and Takahashi counters with an outside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Takahashi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hall will feel that in the morning.
Takahashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Takahashi connects with a solid leg kick.
Takahashi moves out of range of the body kick.
Hall fails to land with a series of punches.
Takahashi tried to counter with a leg kick but Hall avoided it.
Takahashi throws a low kick but Hall avoids it.
Takahashi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hall looks winded!
Takahashi works Hall's body with a nice hook.
Hall throws a leg kick but Takahashi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Takahashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
Takahashi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hall tries to bum rush Takahashi with a series of wild strikes but Takahashi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Takahashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Takahashi lands with a thumping leg kick.
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!
Takahashi misses with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Takahashi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hall's calf.
A head kick misses from Hall.
Takahashi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Hall is rocked!
Hall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hall is still on wobbly legs! Can Takahashi finish him?
Takahashi thuds a left hand into Hall's body.
Hall leaves his chin hanging out and Takahashi seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Hall crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ethelbart Takahashi!
After winning the bout, Ethelbart Takahashi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitka Boycheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Proctor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boycheck's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Парус. 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.

Boycheck
vs
Proctor

180 cm
40
204 lbs
23 - 25 - 0

195 cm
29
285 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 25 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mitka Boycheck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Proctor!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Proctor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boycheck throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mitka Boycheck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boycheck lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Proctor circles away quickly and effectively.
Proctor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

Boycheck darts in and clinches Proctor up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Proctor.
Boycheck blocks an uppercut.
Proctor has Boycheck pushed against the cage.
Boycheck tries to score a body lock takedown but Proctor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Proctor has a couple of punches blocked by Boycheck.
Boycheck tries to score a body lock takedown but Proctor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Boycheck is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitka Boycheck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Proctor lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Boycheck drags the fight down to the ground.
Proctor stays in close to Boycheck's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Proctor wants to get up but he can't break Boycheck's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boycheck wants to sweep here but Proctor controlling him for the moment.
Proctor content to stall in guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Proctor wants to stand but Boycheck has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boycheck throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Proctor counters with a crisp right hand that drops Boycheck! Proctor lets Boycheck back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

It looks like Mitka Boycheck has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boycheck shoots in looking for a takedown. Proctor tries to sprawl out of it but Boycheck keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Proctor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boycheck is defended easily by Proctor.
Boycheck doesn't manage to clinch there - Proctor circles away.
Boycheck misses with a takedown attempt
and Proctor counters with a big right hand! Oh Boycheck is in trouble here! Proctor follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Proctor!
An out of breath Michael Proctor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimas Boykiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christiano Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boykiy comes to the cage accompanied by Перемен. Smokeleaf is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Clawfinger Biggest & the Best. Christiano Smokeleaf has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Boykiy
vs
Smokeleaf

190 cm
33
220 lbs
23 - 22 - 0

200 cm
35
242 lbs
29 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 22 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimas Boykiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Christiano Smokeleaf!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smokeleaf throws a hook but Boykiy blocks it.
Boykiy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smokeleaf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boykiy tried to counter with a leg kick but Smokeleaf avoided it.
Smokeleaf swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dimas Boykiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smokeleaf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Boykiy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smokeleaf tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Smokeleaf.
Boykiy misses with a straight left.
Boykiy misses with a two punch combination.
Boykiy lands a head kick. Smokeleaf smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Boykiy throws a head kick that misses.
Smokeleaf feints the counter takedown.
Smokeleaf scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boykiy being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smokeleaf trying to control but Boykiy is working from the bottom.

Boykiy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boykiy keeping moving, preventing Smokeleaf from controlling successfully.
Smokeleaf throwing strikes from guard but Boykiy blocks nicely.
Smokeleaf is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

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

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.

Boykiy is looking for a triangle but Smokeleaf pushes his legs off easily.
Boykiy looking to control.
Smokeleaf loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Boykiy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smokeleaf defends it easily.

Boykiy looking for a guillotine here but Smokeleaf defends easily.
Smokeleaf is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf tries to free his leg and advance position but Boykiy is retaining full guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boykiy tries to land a body kick

and Smokeleaf counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smokeleaf is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boykiy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smokeleaf trying to control but Boykiy is working from the bottom.
Smokeleaf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boykiy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smokeleaf lands a couple of digs.
Smokeleaf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf trying to control but Boykiy is working from the bottom.

Smokeleaf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smokeleaf sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boykiy's guard.
Boykiy is refusing to be controlled, as Smokeleaf sits in half guard.

Boykiy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boykiy is staying active underneath Smokeleaf, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boykiy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boykiy wants to sweep here but Smokeleaf controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christiano Smokeleaf 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.

Smokeleaf closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smokeleaf lands in his opponent's guard.
Smokeleaf wants to control from the top but Boykiy keeps moving.
Christiano Smokeleaf has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boykiy keeping full guard, as Smokeleaf tries to pass.
Smokeleaf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boykiy working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smokeleaf tries to free his leg and advance position but Boykiy is retaining full guard.
Smokeleaf 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boykiy looking to control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boykiy throws a head kick that misses.
Smokeleaf changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smokeleaf just misses with a punch to the body.
Boykiy throws a sloppy head kick and Smokeleaf moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smokeleaf. Boykiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boykiy has a takedown stuffed.
Boykiy pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Smokeleaf throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Boykiy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smokeleaf is in Boykiy's guard.
Smokeleaf trying to control the position from guard on top but Boykiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boykiy keeping full guard, as Smokeleaf tries to pass.
Smokeleaf wants to control from the top but Boykiy keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boykiy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smokeleaf is aware though and is defending well.
Smokeleaf slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boykiy tries to bench press Smokeleaf off him but Smokeleaf keeps the position.
Smokeleaf working the ground and pound.
Boykiy is trying to escape the position but Smokeleaf is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf working away.
Boykiy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boykiy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smokeleaf scores with a couple of nice shots.

Boykiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smokeleaf pulls his head out easily.
Boykiy trying to get back to full guard but Smokeleaf takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Smokeleaf tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boykiy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

It looks like Dimas Boykiy has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf lands a heavy elbow.
Boykiy is squirming around, avoiding Smokeleaf's attempts to control the action.
Smokeleaf prevents Boykiy from getting the reversal.
Boykiy is working hard here to advance position.
Boykiy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
BOOM! Smokeleaf connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Dimas Boykiy's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smokeleaf scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Boykiy?

Dimas Boykiy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Smokeleaf tries to control but Boykiy wriggling away.
Smokeleaf fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Boykiy is rocked!

Jeez, Dimas Boykiy's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dimas Boykiy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Christiano Smokeleaf!
A very excited looking Christiano Smokeleaf 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
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimentiy Boykin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Kessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boykin comes to the cage accompanied by Пересмотри. Kessler has chosen Yattering - Chase of Thoughts as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Dimentiy Boykin has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dimentiy Boykin seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Boykin
vs
Kessler

197 cm
37
275 lbs
29 - 25 - 0

185 cm
31
203 lbs
20 - 15 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 25 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimentiy Boykin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Kessler!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kessler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boykin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Boykin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boykin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kessler sprawls well. Kessler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boykin gets slowly back to his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kessler 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.
Kessler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boykin.
Kessler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boykin tries to close the distance and clinch but Kessler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Kessler gets a double leg takedown into Boykin's guard.

Boykin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kessler stacks Boykin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kessler!
Boykin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kessler preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kessler wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boykin wants to pass the guard but Kessler is defending well.

Boykin is working for a kimura but Kessler is defending it quite comfortably.
Kessler regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boykin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boykin postures up.
Kessler 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.
Kessler keeping full guard, as Boykin tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boykin postures up in Kessler's guard and throws a big left but Kessler blocks it.
Boykin wants to control from the top but Kessler keeps moving.

Kessler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kessler is controlling Boykin's posture.
Boykin slips nicely into half guard.
Boykin is looking to take a break and control but Kessler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kessler is defending against the submission attempts here by Boykin.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kessler wants to control but Boykin is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kessler misses with a body kick.

Boykin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've been hearing that Boykin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Boykin postures up.
Boykin forces his way into half guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kessler is looking to control Boykin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kessler avoid being mounted?

Boykin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kessler sees it coming and defends easily.

Boykin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kessler wants to control but Boykin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boykin blocks the strikes from Kessler.
Kessler is controlling Boykin's trapped leg to prevent Boykin from advancing to side control.

Boykin seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Kessler has recovered full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dimentiy Boykin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Boykin fails with a takedown attempt.
Kessler cracks Boykin with an open hand slap.
Boykin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kessler.
Despite the aggression on Kessler's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boykin 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kessler. That's going to slow Boykin down.
Kessler tries to land a front kick but Boykin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Kessler tries to sprawl but Boykin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Boykin is keen to just control but Kessler is a slippery customer.
Boykin prevents Kessler from improving his position.

Boykin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kessler is just riding it out for now. Boykin eventually gives up the hold.
Kessler wants to control but Boykin is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boykin is looking for a kimura here.
Kessler trying to control but Boykin postures up.
Kessler tries to roll over but Boykin keeps him under control.

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.
Boykin is keen to just control but Kessler is a slippery customer.
Boykin is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kessler reverses the position - he's now on top in Boykin's guard.
Boykin keeping moving, preventing Kessler from controlling successfully.
Kessler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kessler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kessler chips away with some ground and pound.

Boykin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kessler has picked Boykin up and slammed him! Boykin can't keep hold of the triangle and Kessler manages to pass to side control!
Boykin sneaks back into half guard.
Boykin is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boykin controlling the position for now.

Boykin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kessler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boykin keeps working.
Boykin trying to control but Kessler postures up.
Kessler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boykin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boykin is looking to control Kessler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boykin avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Boykin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kessler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Boykin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kessler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boykin is trying to keep Kessler in close.
Kessler throws a big elbow that misses.
Kessler throwing strikes but missing.
Kessler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Boykin is looking for a triangle but Kessler pushes his legs off easily.
Kessler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kessler trying to control but Boykin is working from the bottom.
Kessler is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack Kessler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Boykin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Boykin tries to sprawl but Kessler drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kessler passes to side control.
Boykin is looking to regain half guard here but Kessler keeps moving and retains side control.
Kessler is chipping away with strikes.
Kessler grinds an elbow into Boykin's temple.
Jack Kessler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boykin is looking to regain half guard here but Kessler keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kessler lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kessler trying to control the action but Boykin is working from the bottom.

Kessler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boykin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kessler is looking to take a break and control but Boykin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boykin defending against the ground and pound.
Boykin manages to get back to half guard.
Boykin is trying to control but can't.
Boykin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kessler.
Boykin has hold of Kessler's hands but Kessler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boykin moves into full guard.
Kessler trying to control the position from guard on top but Boykin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Boykin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kessler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kessler postures up and lands a big shot to Boykin's brow.

Kessler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kessler slips nicely into half guard.
Kessler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boykin defending well though.
Boykin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boykin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boykin trying to control but Kessler postures up.
Boykin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Kessler.
Kessler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kessler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boykin's head.

Boykin actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boykin is refusing to be controlled, as Kessler sits in half guard.
Kessler is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boykin trying to control from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kessler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Boykin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kessler won't allow Boykin to pass to mount.
Kessler is pressing down on Boykin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boykin trying to control but Kessler is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boykin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kessler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kessler keeping moving, preventing Boykin from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Kessler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kessler 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Kessler!
After winning the bout, Jack Kessler 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
28%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kovalenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenalemodisa Mabogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mabogo's choice of entrance music: 3 Doors Down - Duck and Run. 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.

Kovalenko
vs
Mabogo

205 cm
37
260 lbs
44 - 23 - 0

190 cm
23
215 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 44 - 23 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kovalenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kenalemodisa Mabogo!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mabogo throws a sloppy head kick

and Kovalenko counters with a crisp one two that drops Mabogo! Kovalenko thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mabogo to his feet! Mabogo is in big trouble!

Mabogo is rocked!
Crack! Kovalenko connects with the perfect overhand right and Mabogo falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Kovalenko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikolai Kovalenko!
An out of breath Nikolai Kovalenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Calypso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garik Harlamov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calypso comes to the cage accompanied by Jedi Mind Tricks - Genghis Khan . Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Calypso
vs
Harlamov

225 cm
39
300 lbs
25 - 10 - 0

206 cm
36
275 lbs
29 - 14 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Calypso!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Garik Harlamov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harlamov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Calypso. Calypso circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Harlamov misses with an uppercut. Calypso saw that one coming.

Calypso dives in and scores a takedown into Harlamov's guard.
Calypso lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harlamov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Calypso controlling from the top position.
Calypso throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Calypso with a flurry of punches that miss.
Calypso with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calypso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harlamov keeping moving, preventing Calypso from controlling successfully.
Harlamov looking to control.

Harlamov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Calypso will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Harlamov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Calypso is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calypso trying to control but Harlamov is working from the bottom.
Calypso 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.

Calypso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Harlamov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Calypso rolls with it to try and escape but Harlamov cranks on the arm and Calypso is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Garik Harlamov!
Garik Harlamov is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Garik Harlamov 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.