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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between jose the phenom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taisto Kurmotus (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.

the phenom
vs
Kurmotus

190 cm
23
168 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, jose the phenom!
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, Taisto Kurmotus!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the phenom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kurmotus misses with a low kick.

Kurmotus instigates a clinch.

Kurmotus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
the phenom swats away the attempt to clinch by Kurmotus.
Kurmotus misses with a wild combination.
the phenom tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kurmotus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten the phenom somewhat.
Kurmotus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kurmotus throws a big shot that misses.
the phenom shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jose the phenom. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kurmotus lands a left and a right that sends the phenom crashing to the canvas! Kurmotus dives into mount looking to finish!

the phenom is rocked!

It looks like jose the phenom has been cut.
the phenom is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kurmotus looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Oh the phenom is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Kurmotus with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
the phenom wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kurmotus.
the phenom seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurmotus thowing shots but they're missing.

Kurmotus wants to finish this one by submission but the phenom is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kurmotus.
Kurmotus punching from mount but the phenom doing a good job of avoiding damage.

Kurmotus looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Kurmotus is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but the phenom is surviving well by controlling Kurmotus's body position as best he can.
Kurmotus trying to control but the phenom is having none of it.

Kurmotus has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! the phenom is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Taisto Kurmotus!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emil Costas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Survivor - Eye of the Tiger kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Costas
vs
Reis

190 cm
25
185 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

170 cm
22
184 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Emil Costas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricardo Reis!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costas looks to land a combination but Reis avoids it well.
Reis is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Reis.
Reis connects with a solid leg kick.
Reis misses with a low kick.
Costas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reis blocks the body kick.
Costas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reis. Reis obviously looking to wear him down.
Reis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
No joy there for Costas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reis misses with a body kick.
Costas misses with a wild body shot.
Costas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reis.
Reis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Costas looks to throw the jab but Reis is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Costas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An inside leg kick lands from Reis.
Reis throws a sloppy head kick and Costas moves out of range easily.
Reis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Costas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reis.
Reis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reis ducks right into an uppercut from Costas.
Reis connects with a solid leg kick.
Reis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Costas is breathing heavily.
Reis is looking to slow Costas down with leg kicks.
Costas avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Costas. Reis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Reis drops Costas with a beautiful combination! Costas stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Reis is looking for the KO!

Costas is rocked!
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!
A slapping leg kick lands for Reis.
Oh Costas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Costas seems to have got his legs back now.
Reis throws a right hand that Costas ducks under and follows up with a left that Costas also avoids with ease.
Reis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reis swats away the attempt to clinch by Costas.
Costas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Costas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Reis scores with a three punch combo!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Reis!
Costas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reis. Reis obviously looking to wear him down.
Reis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Costas. That did some damage!
Reis fails to land with a series of punches.
Costas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Reis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Reis is looking to slow Costas down with leg kicks.
Reis misses with a body shot.
Reis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Costas.
Emil Costas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costas looks to land a right hand but Reis moved out of range.
Costas tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reis. That's going to slow Costas down.
Reis feints and then cracks Costas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Costas down.
An inside leg kick lands from Reis.
Reis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Costas doesn't seem bothered though.
Reis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Costas counters with a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis misses with a body shot.
Costas misses with a hook.
Costas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Reis scores with a four punch combination!
Reis misses with a wild combination.
Reis feints and then cracks Costas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Costas down.
Costas walks into a jab.
Reis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Costas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reis.
Reis tries a head kick but it misses.
Costas slips a jab and a cross from Reis.
Reis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Costas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reis.
Costas misses with a wild combination.
Costas throws out a powerful jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costas blocks a head kick by Reis.
Costas throws a lazy right hand but Reis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Costas moves out of range of the strikes.
Costas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Costas tries to clinch up.
Reis scores with a kick to the body.
Reis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Costas misses
and Reis counters with a stiff right hand.
Costas misses with a wild combination.
Reis throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Costas misses
and Reis counters with a big head kick but Costas shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Costas takes one on the button.

Costas clinches up with Reis and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Reis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Reis lands a front kick.
Costas has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A good leg kick by Reis.
Reis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Costas throws a series of punches but Reis avoids them all with ease.
Costas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reis misses with a combination
and Costas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Costas might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Costas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Reis scores with a leg kick.
Reis thuds his shin into the meat of Costas's side.
Reis misses with a body kick.
Costas throws a sloppy head kick and Reis moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Costas misses
and Reis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Costas's knee momentarily.
Reis scores with a head kick.
Reis thumps Costas with a low kick.
Reis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis throws a lazy head kick
and Costas counters with a nice body kick.
Emil Costas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reis tries a head kick but it misses.
Reis feints and then cracks Costas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Costas down.
Reis throws a nice head kick!
Costas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Reis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Costas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reis misses with a kick to the body.
Reis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Costas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Costas misses with a two punch combination.
Costas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reis stalks Costas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Costas's face. Costas staggers backwards, shaken.
Reis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ricardo Reis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Reis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reis misses with a double jab.
Costas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reis can pounce on him.
Costas misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reis.
Costas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reis can pounce on him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reis.
Costas takes a kick to the side of the head.
Costas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Costas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reis counters with a good low kick that Costas was not able to check.
Reis throws a leg kick which misses Costas's front leg but catches the back leg as Costas tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reis pushes Costas away with a front kick.
Reis throws a nice inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Reis.
Reis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Costas wants to land a leg kick but Reis is out of range.
Reis misses with a double jab.
Reis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reis throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reis, right into the meat.
Nice defenses there by Costas.
Costas avoids the head kick by Reis.
Reis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Costas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Reis scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Reis.

Costas clinches up against the cage.
Costas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reis scores with a knee to the head.
Costas misses with a knee to the head.
Costas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reis.
Reis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Reis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Reis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Reis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Costas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reis connects with a solid leg kick.
Costas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reis. Reis obviously looking to wear him down.
Costas misses with a series of wild punches.
Costas tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice shot lands for Costas.
Costas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Reis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Reis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reis lands a head shot.
Reis thuds his shin into the meat of Costas's side.
Both fighters circling a little - Reis finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reis.
Costas throws a series of punches but Reis moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reis.
A good leg kick by Reis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Reis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Costas counters with a series of strikes. Reis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Reis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good leg kick by Reis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Reis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Costas looks to land a body kick but Reis moved away.
Reis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Reis.
Reis tried to score with a low kick but Costas checks it.
Reis slips a jab and a cross from Costas.
Costas misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Costas.
Costas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Reis.
Costas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reis throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Costas to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Costas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reis. Reis obviously looking to wear him down.
Reis feints and then cracks Costas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Costas down.
Costas misses with a head kick.
Reis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Reis throws a head kick that half lands.
Costas blocks the body kick.
A head kick by Reis misses
and Costas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reis scores with a nice body kick.
Costas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reis circles away quickly and effectively.
Reis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Costas.
Reis lands a high kick!
Reis scoring well with a low kick there.
Reis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Reis throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick by Reis misses
and Costas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Costas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costas blocks the body kick.
Costas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reis counters with a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Reis misses
and Costas counters with a good, hard body kick but Reis shrugs it off.
Reis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Costas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Costas looks to throw a body kick
and Reis counters with a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reis, right into the meat.
Costas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reis moves out of range of the strikes.
Reis throws a sloppy head kick and Costas moves out of range easily.
Costas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Costas misses with a wild combination.
Reis defending well as Costas loads up on a big left hand.
Reis tries a low kick but Costas avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Reis.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Costas.
Good work by Costas as he checks the leg kick.
Reis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reis throws a push kick but Costas slaps the foot to one side.
Costas avoids a kick to the body.
Costas tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reis throws a chopping leg kick but Costas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Reis misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice straight punches there by Costas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Costas.
Costas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Costas throws a head kick but Reis moves out of range.
Costas cracks Reis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Costas is able to avoid easily.
Costas wants to slow Reis down by chopping away at his legs.
Reis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Costas avoids the head kick by Reis.
Costas throws a big shot that misses.
Good shot there by Costas.
Reis 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.
Ricardo Reis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Costas tries to land a front kick but Reis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Costas lunges at Reis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reis's hand.
Reis misses with a body kick.
Costas thows a body shot but no joy.
Reis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Costas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Reis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Costas checks it well.
Reis fakes the leg kick and cracks Costas in the body.
Costas throws a series of strikes that have Reis backpedaling.
Costas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Emil Costas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reis throws a series of punches but Costas moves out of range.

Costas moves into the clinch successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Reis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reis winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 26:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 26:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Reis!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Hasselhoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Mallorca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hasselhoff kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Love Gun. Mallorca has chosen I Can Talk as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hasselhoff
vs
Mallorca

188 cm
24
192 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

189 cm
20
199 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dirk Hasselhoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miguel Mallorca!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hasselhoff shoots in but no luck this time.
Hasselhoff walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mallorca checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hasselhoff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hasselhoff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mallorca.

Hasselhoff shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hasselhoff showed some decent athleticism there.
Hasselhoff not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mallorca wants to get back to his feet.

Hasselhoff 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mallorca wants to get back to his feet.
Hasselhoff is pressing down on Mallorca's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mallorca is holding on for now.

Hasselhoff is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hasselhoff trying to control from Mallorca's half guard. Mallorca has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hasselhoff stops Mallorca from standing up.
Mallorca really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hasselhoff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mallorca misses the jab.
Mallorca just misses with a punch to the body.
Mallorca takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mallorca misses with the combination.
Mallorca throws a right hand that Hasselhoff ducks under and follows up with a left that Hasselhoff also avoids with ease.
Mallorca scores with a sloppy right hand. Hasselhoff should have avoided that one.
Hasselhoff walks into a jab.
Hasselhoff takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Hasselhoff shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mallorca is trying to defend but Hasselhoff finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hasselhoff sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mallorca defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mallorca is staying active underneath Hasselhoff, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hasselhoff missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mallorca is trying to stand up here but Hasselhoff is controlling him well.

Hasselhoff is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mallorca is just riding it out for now. Hasselhoff eventually gives up the hold.
Hasselhoff is breathing heavily.
Hasselhoff is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
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 Dirk Hasselhoff will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mallorca lands with a nice combination. Hasselhoff backs away looking to recover.
Hasselhoff takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mallorca scores with a jab to the body.
Mallorca bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hasselhoff's head backwards.
Mallorca throws a series of punches but Hasselhoff moves out of range.
Mallorca lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hasselhoff backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hasselhoff shoots in but no luck this time.
Mallorca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mallorca darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dirk Hasselhoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mallorca.
Miguel Mallorca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasselhoff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mallorca paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mallorca lands a nice shot to the body.
Mallorca throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hasselhoff on the side of the head.
Hasselhoff needs to keep his hands up - Mallorca had a free shot at his head there.
Jab from Mallorca.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hasselhoff looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mallorca lands a nice hook to Hasselhoff's body. Hasselhoff takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hasselhoff doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to de liver by Mallorca. Beautiful body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mallorca.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhoff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mallorca tries to avoid it but Hasselhoff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mallorca to the ground. Mallorca escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hasselhoff ducks right into an uppercut from Mallorca.
Mallorca lands a nice hook to Hasselhoff's body. Hasselhoff takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mallorca connects with a crisp jab.
Hasselhoff drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good exchange - Mallorca coming out on top.
Hasselhoff takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hasselhoff gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mallorca works the jab nicely.
Mallorca fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Mallorca.
Mallorca has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mallorca moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mallorca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mallorca fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hasselhoff looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A punch lands to the side of Hasselhoff 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mallorca cracks Hasselhoff with an open hand slap.
Hasselhoff with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mallorca to score with a decent uppercut.
Mallorca lands with a shot to the body.
Mallorca scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Dirk Hasselhoff has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhoff slips a jab and a cross from Mallorca.
Dirk Hasselhoff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mallorca throws a right hand that Hasselhoff ducks under and follows up with a left that Hasselhoff also avoids with ease.
Mallorca takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Mallorca drops Hasselhoff with a beautiful combination! Hasselhoff stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mallorca is looking for the KO!
Mallorca looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hasselhoff throws a sloppy body shot
and Mallorca counters with a straight right hand.
Hasselhoff looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mallorca connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mallorca swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff fails with the takedown
and Mallorca counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Mallorca showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dirk Hasselhoff's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Mallorca lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hasselhoff with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Mallorca counter with a right hand.
Mallorca looks to score with a jab to the body but Hasselhoff is just out of range.
Hasselhoff misses with a takedown attempt
and Mallorca counters with a left to the body.
Miguel Mallorca seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - Mallorca coming out on top.
Mallorca connects with a right hand. Hasselhoff shakes it 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!
Mallorca scores with a nice strike.
Mallorca tests Hasselhoff's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mallorca connects with a right hand. Hasselhoff shakes it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mallorca misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mallorca throws a lazy right hand but Hasselhoff sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hasselhoff dodges the punch combination from Mallorca.
Mallorca fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mallorca lands a body shot.
Mallorca jabs Hasselhoff right on the nose. Hasselhoff blinks but takes it well.
Mallorca's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mallorca duly obliges.
Mallorca throws a lazy right hand but Hasselhoff sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhoff takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mallorca stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hasselhoff takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mallorca lands a really nice looking cross but Hasselhoff seems unphased.
Mallorca connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hasselhoff. Hasselhoff circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mallorca scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A left lands for Mallorca.
Hasselhoff slips under a jab.
Mallorca changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhoff dodges the punch combination from Mallorca.
Mallorca connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Mallorca finds it's way through Hasselhoff's defenses.
Hasselhoff takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mallorca's corner calls for a 1-2. Mallorca obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mallorca cracks a nice hook into Hasselhoff's ribs.
Hasselhoff with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mallorca to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Mallorca jabs Hasselhoff right on the nose. Hasselhoff blinks but takes it well.

Mallorca drops Hasselhoff with a beautiful combination! Hasselhoff stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mallorca is looking for the KO!

Hasselhoff is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Mallorca.
Oh Hasselhoff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mallorca scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hasselhoff seems to have got his legs back now.
Mallorca lands a hook that stumbles Hasselhoff back into the cage. Mallorca follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Hasselhoff to the canvas! Mallorca pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Hasselhoff has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Miguel Mallorca!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fumando Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez has chosen "Shake Da Spot" King T as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Jason Ellis has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jason Ellis seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Ellis
vs
Sanchez

187 cm
20
195 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

193 cm
20
201 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Ellis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fumando Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Ellis defends it.
Ellis punching from the bottom.
Sanchez wants to pass to mount but Ellis is defending the position.
Ground and pound from Sanchez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ellis is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sanchez is looking to pass Ellis's guard but actually Ellis recovers to full guard.
Sanchez trying to control but Ellis is working from the bottom.
Sanchez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sanchez trying to control the position but Ellis is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez cracks Ellis with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ellis pushes Sanchez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sanchez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ellis is letting Sanchez control him for a moment.
Sanchez misses with the ground and pound.
Sanchez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ellis down.
A lull in the action here as Sanchez stalls from top position.
Sanchez scoring with punches and elbows.
Ellis is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez tries for a kimura but Ellis is defending well.

Sanchez swings around for an armbar but Ellis sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez trying to control the position here.

Sanchez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ellis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ellis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Sanchez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ellis defends well.
Ellis trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ellis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.

Sanchez scores a takedown into full mount!
Ellis tries to hold on but Sanchez postures up.
Ellis throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Ellis is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is landing with some decent strikes but Ellis is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sanchez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sanchez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sanchez looking to finish Ellis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ellis!
Ellis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sanchez lands a big shot there that rocks Ellis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sanchez looking to control and managing it successfully.

Sanchez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ellis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Sanchez closes the distance and clinches.

Sanchez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sanchez lands with a punch from half guard.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ellis keeps working.
Sanchez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ellis trying to control here.
Sanchez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sanchez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Sanchez seems content to control.
Sanchez moves nicely into side control.
Ellis sneaks back into half guard.
Ellis punching from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sanchez wants to free his trapped foot but Ellis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sanchez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sanchez stops Ellis from getting back to his feet.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Ellis is defending well.

Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura but Ellis is defending well.
Sanchez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ellis is trying to control but Sanchez passes into side control!
Sanchez scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ellis on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ellis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sanchez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ellis's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sanchez working the ground and pound.
Sanchez looks up at the clock and then as Ellis takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sanchez smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ellis takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sanchez wants to control but Ellis is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sanchez landing strikes.
Ellis wants to control but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ellis keeps working.
Sanchez works to advance to full mount. Ellis defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sanchez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fumando Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Sanchez is looking to slow Ellis down with leg kicks.

Sanchez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ellis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sanchez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ellis tries to improve position but can't.
Fumando Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

Sanchez tries for a kimura but Ellis is defending well.
Sanchez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ellis struggling a bit here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sanchez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ellis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ellis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Sanchez decides to stand back up. Sanchez steps back and let's Ellis get back to his feet.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown. Ellis tries to sprawl out of it but Sanchez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ellis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Ellis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ellis doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Sanchez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Ellis is keeping the position.
Sanchez is pushing down on Ellis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ellis is fighting to maintain full guard but Sanchez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sanchez is keen to just control but Ellis is a slippery customer.
Ellis wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ellis is pressing down on Sanchez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sanchez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ellis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ellis keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.

Ellis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sanchez passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sanchez passes to full mount!
Sanchez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ellis is bucking up trying to escape but Sanchez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sanchez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ellis can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sanchez prevents Ellis from getting the reversal.
Sanchez working the ground and pound effectively.
Sanchez breaks from Ellis's wrist control and lands an elbow.

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.
Ellis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sanchez controlling his opponent.
Sanchez dominating with strikes here.
Ellis tries to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
Sanchez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sanchez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ellis looks a forlorn figure.
Sanchez controlling from mount.
Ellis tries to hold on but Sanchez postures up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fumando Sanchez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sterling French (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ro Nin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think French might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cemetery Gates-Pantera. Ro Nin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

French
vs
Nin

175 cm
22
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
150 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good in bed

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sterling French!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ro Nin!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nin shoots in but French avoids the takedown attempt easily.

French instigates a clinch.

French pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nin shoots in and drives through. French sprawls well.
Nin shoots in for a takedown but French shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sterling French has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ro Nin.

Nin shoots in and bounces French off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. French swivels though and keeps the full guard.

French looking for a guillotine here but Nin defends easily.
Nin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. French swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
French looking for a sweep. Not yet French, not yet.
Nin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. French is keeping the position for now.
Nin trying to control but French is working from the bottom.
Nin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. French swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
French keeping moving, preventing Nin from controlling successfully.

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

Nin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Nin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but French is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
French struggling a bit here.
Nin is looking to take a break and control but French is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nin moves into full mount!
French tries to lock up and control but Nin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Nin swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and French is now in Nin's guard. A big mistake from Nin there, giving up the dominant position!
French throws a big right hand that misses.
French wants to control from the top but Nin keeps moving.
French tries to free his leg and advance position but Nin is retaining full guard.
French won't allow Nin to sweep him here.
French pushes down on Nin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nin wants to control but French is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nin is refusing to be controlled, as French sits in half guard.
French is pressing down on Nin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nin is holding on for now.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nin misses with a takedown attempt - French sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
French keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Nin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Nin got a little sloppy there for a moment and French has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nin has managed to get both his arms back between French's legs - danger averted.
French keeping full guard, as Nin tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nin tries to score a power double leg takedown but French sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nin somewhat.

French gets caught flat footed, as Nin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
French keeping full guard, as Nin tries to pass.
Nin trying to control but French is working from the bottom.
Nin passes French's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nin sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nin seems to be working for a kimura but French defends the submission attempt.

Nin is working for a kimura here but French manages to reverse the position and he's now in Nin's guard.
Nin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
French is looking to improve his position but Nin isn't that keen on the idea.
French really wants to buck Nin off and get back to his feet.

French defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nin.
French sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nin wants to work for an arm triangle but French is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Nin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, French has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nin is breathing heavily.
Nin trying to control the action but French is working from the bottom.
Nin wants to pass to mount but French is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

French actively working from the bottom here.
Nin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for French!

Nin has control of French's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and French regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Nin has hold of French's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and French manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ro Nin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

French moves into the clinch successfully.

French breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as French sprawls well. French wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nin gets slowly back to his feet.

Nin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Nin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, French has worked his arm free - good work by French!
Nin has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Nin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Nin working for a submission but French is keeping him at bay.

That's one minute gone in the round.
French working to try and regain half guard.
French is squirming around, avoiding Nin's attempts to control the action.

Nin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, French has worked his arm free - good work by French!
Nin is looking to take a break and control but French is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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.
Nin laying and praying for a moment but French takes advantage and regains half guard.
Nin blocks the strikes from French.

French actively working from the bottom here.
Nin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nin trying to mount his opponent but French defends it.

Nin is trying to work for a kimura but French is defending well.

French looking for submissions off his back.
French wants to get back to full guard but Nin has passed into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Nin is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! French is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ro Nin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between vrach psixiatr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akhmed The Big T (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Big T comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bad kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! vrach psixiatr had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 207.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

psixiatr
vs
The Big T

210 cm
22
222 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

193 cm
22
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, vrach psixiatr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Akhmed The Big T!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Big T shoots in for a takedown but psixiatr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Big T fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
psixiatr fails with the takedown

and The Big T counters with a single leg into guard. psixiatr didn't expect that.
psixiatr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Big T trying to control the position from guard on top but psixiatr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

psixiatr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Big T defends it easily.
The Big T wants to control from the top but psixiatr keeps moving.
The Big T landing some decent shots from guard.

psixiatr has his foot on The Big T's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Big T works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Big T is stalling in the full guard.

The Big T got a little sloppy there for a moment and psixiatr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Big T has managed to get both his arms back between psixiatr's legs - danger averted.
The Big T wants to control from the top but psixiatr keeps moving.

psixiatr has his foot on The Big T's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Big T works his way back into a safe position though.
psixiatr is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

psixiatr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Big T is aware though and is defending well.
The Big T controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

psixiatr has his foot on The Big T's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Big T works his way back into a safe position though.
psixiatr has momentary wrist control but The Big T slips an elbow through the middle.
The Big T tries to free his leg and advance position but psixiatr is retaining full guard.

psixiatr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Big T wants to control from the top but psixiatr keeps moving.
The Big T tries to free his leg and advance position but psixiatr is retaining full guard.
The Big T is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Big T avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The Big T sitting in guard here, content to control.
The Big T wants to control from the top but psixiatr keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Big T has his takedown stuffed

and psixiatr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by psixiatr.
vrach psixiatr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akhmed The Big T.
The Big T is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
psixiatr trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but The Big T manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

psixiatr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

psixiatr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Big T defends it easily.
The Big T sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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 vrach psixiatr will probably get the nod.
That's time! psixiatr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The Big T looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The Big T controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
psixiatr keeping moving, preventing The Big T from controlling successfully.
psixiatr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Big T is working psixiatr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Big T postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Big T wants to control from the top but psixiatr keeps moving.
psixiatr keeping full guard, as The Big T tries to pass.

psixiatr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Big T can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Big T trying to control but psixiatr is working from the bottom.
The Big T trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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.
The Big T wants to control from the top but psixiatr keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The Big T tries for a takedown but psixiatr circles away easily

and psixiatr counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for The Big T!
psixiatr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

psixiatr jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… The Big T is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by The Big T and psixiatr has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
psixiatr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
psixiatr trying to control the position but The Big T is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Big T can do anything to dispel that myth.

psixiatr goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, The Big T rolls with the submission and now he's on top in psixiatr's guard! Nice work there by The Big T!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Big T wants to control from the top but psixiatr keeps moving.
The Big T is stalling in the full guard.
The Big T trying to control the position from guard on top but psixiatr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four 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.

psixiatr throws his legs up looking for a submission but The Big T uses it to pass to side control.
The Big T tries to advance to mount but can't.
psixiatr is trying to work for a sweep but The Big T has mounted him!
The Big T controlling from the full mount.
Akhmed The Big T has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Big T can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as psixiatr is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Akhmed The Big T will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

psixiatr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akhmed The Big T seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

The Big T shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The Big T is looking to stall here but psixiatr recovers full guard.

psixiatr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Big T is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Big T avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The Big T landing some decent shots from guard.

psixiatr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Big T passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
psixiatr is staying active underneath The Big T, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The Big T is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Despite being in the dominant position, Akhmed The Big T just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

The Big T feints and as psixiatr raises his hands in defense, The Big T changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The Big T controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
psixiatr keeping moving, preventing The Big T from controlling successfully.

The Big T avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

psixiatr has his foot on The Big T's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Big T works his way back into a safe position though.

psixiatr has his foot on The Big T's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Big T works his way back into a safe position though.
psixiatr wants to sweep here but The Big T controlling him for the moment.
The Big T trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

psixiatr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Big T shoots and misses

and psixiatr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The Big T preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
psixiatr connects with a couple of short punches.
psixiatr trying to control but The Big T is working from the bottom.
psixiatr is looking to work some ground and pound but The Big T has wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to vrach psixiatr.
I think psixiatr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Pointek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferreira's entrance music is Drop the World. A fine choice. Pointek comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sevendust - Enemy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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.

Ferreira
vs
Pointek

180 cm
26
191 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

186 cm
25
199 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Garra Suplementos [Q150 only $15]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mauricio Ferreira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Pointek!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pointek throws a head kick that misses.
Ferreira shoots in for a takedown but Pointek shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferreira fails to land the takedown.
The fighters circling - Pointek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horrible takedown by Ferreira or perhaps it was just good defense by Pointek which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Ferreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferreira checks the leg kick.
Pointek defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ferreira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pointek looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferreira is just out of range.
Ferreira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pointek circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pointek jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

It looks like Mauricio Ferreira has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pointek stuffs the takedown.
Pointek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pointek throws a push kick but Ferreira slaps the foot to one side.
Ferreira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pointek sprawls well. Pointek wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ferreira gets slowly back to his feet.
Ferreira scoring well with a low kick there.
Pointek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pointek keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pointek defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ferreira.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ferreira drops his hands momentarily and Pointek takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pointek throws a leg kick

and Ferreira counters with a takedown into side control.
Pointek tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Ferreira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pointek gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pointek makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pointek.
Pointek wants to stand and escape but Ferreira is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pointek is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferreira is trying to get back to half guard.
Pointek controlling the position from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Pointek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Ferreira's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Horrible takedown by Ferreira or perhaps it was just good defense by Pointek which made him look bad.

Ferreira feints and as Pointek raises his hands in defense, Ferreira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pointek is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ferreira is controlling him.
Ferreira wants to pass the guard but Pointek is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ferreira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pointek manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ferreira has Pointek in his guard.

Ferreira working for submissions but it's allowed Pointek to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pointek tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ferreira controls his leg.
Ferreira works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pointek has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ferreira is proving hard to escape from.

Ferreira looking for a guillotine here but Pointek defends easily.

Pointek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ferreira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pointek has managed to get both his arms back between Ferreira's legs - danger averted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pointek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four 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.

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

Mauricio Ferreira dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Ferreira's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ferreira checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ferreira moves out of range as Pointek strikes.
Nice body punch from Pointek.
Ferreira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Ferreira fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pointek sprawls well initially but Ferreira persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pointek pushes Ferreira off looking to stand but Ferreira dives back in and keeps control.

Ferreira is looking for a kimura here.
Pointek is concentrating on defense, preventing Ferreira from advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pointek tries to kick Ferreira off but Ferreira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ferreira wants to advance to full mount but Pointek doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ferreira passes Pointek's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ferreira thows a huge punch but Pointek dodges it nicely.

Ferreira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pointek has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pointek wants to control but Ferreira is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ferreira wants to pass to mount but Pointek is defending the position.

Ferreira trying to work for an americana but Pointek has managed to regain full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Ferreira drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pointek dives on top into guard.
Pointek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferreira swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pointek wants to control from the top but Ferreira keeps moving.
Ferreira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pointek manages to get himself to full guard.
Ferreira tries to free his leg and advance position but Pointek is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Ferreira drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pointek looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pointek looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pointek!
Ferreira is looking for a sweep.
Pointek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferreira keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferreira is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pointek off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Mike Pointek just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Ferreira's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Pointek keeps the fight on the outside.
Pointek attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ferreira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pointek stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pointek wants it to stay on the feet.
Good leg kick by Pointek there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mauricio Ferreira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferreira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferreira tries to clinch there but Pointek circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pointek.
Pointek misses with an uppercut.
Ferreira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pointek tries to avoid it but Ferreira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pointek to the ground. Pointek escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ferreira tries to clinch but Pointek is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Ferreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pointek misses with a head kick.
Ferreira throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pointek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferreira.
Ferreira has a takedown stuffed.

Pointek clinches up with Ferreira and pushes him back against the cage.
Ferreira looking for a takedown.
Ferreira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pointek gets underhooks to prevent Ferreira's takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pointek.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Ferreira jumps into guard, dragging Pointek to the mat.
Pointek throws a strike but Ferreira rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pointek looking for a sweep. Not yet Pointek, not yet.
Pointek wants to stand up but Ferreira is controlling him.
Ferreira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pointek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pointek can't keep his opponent in guard - Ferreira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ferreira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Pointek is defending against the submission attempts here by Ferreira.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira trying to pass the guard but Pointek defending well.

Ferreira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ferreira is thwarting Pointek's attempts to control the position.

Ferreira is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Pointek still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Pointek has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Ferreira on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ferreira tries to buck Pointek off but Pointek is having none of it.
Pointek takes a little break here. Ferreira wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Pointek dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Ferreira's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Pointek connects with a single shot there.
Nice shot by Ferreira.
Ferreira closes the distance and clinches up with Pointek, looking for a takedown. Ferreira pushes Pointek against the cage but Pointek circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ferreira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pointek pinned against the cage. Pointek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ferreira dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pointek. That did some damage!

Ferreira moves into range and clinches up with Pointek.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pointek prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Ferreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pointek lands an uppercut.
Ferreira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pointek smiles and moves away.
A jab from Pointek finds it's way through Ferreira's defenses.
Pointek thows a leg kick but Ferreira checks it

and Ferreira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Ferreira seems to be looking for submissions.

Ferreira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pointek sees it coming and defends easily.
Ferreira tries to pass to full mount but Pointek defends it.
Pointek tries to kick Ferreira off but Ferreira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ferreira 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.
Mauricio Ferreira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Ferreira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pointek doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ferreira.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pointek looks to throw the jab but Ferreira is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira moves out of range as Pointek strikes.
Ferreira moves out of range of the body kick.
Ferreira wants to clinch.
Ferreira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pointek as he jumps to the side.
Mike Pointek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.

Ferreira scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ferreira connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pointek some visible discomfort.

Ferreira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pointek knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ferreira working away.

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

Ferreira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mauricio Ferreira showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pointek 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 47:48
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 47:48
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mike Pointek!
Mike Pointek is the new middleweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antero Vipunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vipunen has chosen Onward to Victory as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Diggler
vs
Vipunen

180 cm
21
189 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

182 cm
26
195 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Garra Suplementos [Q150 only $15]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dirk Diggler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antero Vipunen!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vipunen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vipunen lands in his opponent's guard.
Vipunen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Vipunen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Diggler looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Diggler looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Diggler!

Diggler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Diggler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vipunen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vipunen is trying to control Diggler's posture but Diggler avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vipunen tries to bench press Diggler off him but Diggler keeps the position.
Diggler working away.
Vipunen tries to bench press Diggler off him but Diggler keeps the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Diggler looks to land a left hand but Vipunen moved out of range nicely.
Diggler swings for the body but Vipunen moves out of range.
Diggler wants to land a leg kick but Vipunen is out of range.
Diggler lands a jab to the head.
Dirk Diggler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vipunen moves out of range as Diggler strikes.
Diggler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Vipunen gets a takedown into half guard.

Diggler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vipunen pulls his head out easily.
Vipunen slips a nice elbow through Diggler's hands, connecting with Diggler's forehead.
Vipunen trying to control from half guard but Diggler is working away.
Vipunen winds up and cracks Diggler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vipunen prevents Diggler from improving his position.
Diggler has hold of Vipunen's hands but Vipunen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Diggler looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vipunen not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vipunen winds up and cracks Diggler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vipunen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Vipunen there.
Vipunen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Diggler wants to get back to full guard.

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

Diggler actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vipunen connects with a nice short shot to Diggler's temple.
Vipunen wants to control but Diggler is keeping him busy.
Diggler is looking to improve his position.
Vipunen is nestled in close to Diggler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Diggler is looking for a sweep. Vipunen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Diggler is defending against the submission attempts here by Vipunen.
Diggler is trying to control but Vipunen passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antero Vipunen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Vipunen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vipunen staying out of range there.
Diggler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vipunen.
Diggler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown by Vipunen or perhaps it was just good defense by Diggler which made him look bad.
Dirk Diggler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Vipunen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vipunen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vipunen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diggler.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vipunen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diggler but Diggler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Antero Vipunen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diggler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Diggler.
Diggler with a poor takedown

and Vipunen counters with a takedown into side control.
Vipunen cracks Diggler with a big right hand but Diggler just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Vipunen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Diggler some visible discomfort.
Diggler tries to buck Vipunen off but Vipunen is having none of it.
Diggler sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vipunen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vipunen.
Vipunen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Diggler trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vipunen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diggler wants to get back to full guard.
Vipunen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vipunen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Diggler is pressing down on Vipunen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Diggler looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vipunen has picked Diggler up and slammed him! Diggler can't keep hold of the triangle and Vipunen manages to pass to side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vipunen is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Diggler is trying to escape and Vipunen transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Diggler is forced to tap! Nice work there by Vipunen! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antero Vipunen!