ROV 37 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Ruffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Angelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luiz Angelo will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Ruffin
vs
Angelo

174 cm
24
246 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kurt Ruffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luiz Angelo!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angelo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Angelo tries to clinch up.
Ruffin needs to keep his hands up - Angelo had a free shot at his head there.
Angelo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruffin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Angelo tries to clinch there but Ruffin circles away.
Angelo lands with an uppercut that bounces Ruffin off the ropes and back into range.
Angelo tries to clinch up.
Ruffin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ruffin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruffin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fight stays on the outside here - Angelo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ruffin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angelo tries to clinch but Ruffin moves out of range.
Ruffin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

It looks like Kurt Ruffin has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Angelo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruffin misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Angelo. Ruffin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Angelo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Ruffin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Ruffin clinches up against the ropes.
Ruffin looking to stall.
Angelo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ruffin is trying to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Angelo.
Ruffin jumps guard but Angelo stands there with Ruffin around his waist. Ruffin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ruffin is trying to pull guard but Angelo turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ruffin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Angelo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Ruffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelo effectively controlling the action here.
Angelo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Angelo pushes Ruffin back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Ruffin is breathing heavily.
Angelo lands a shot to the body.
Angelo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Angelo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ruffin backwards.
Angelo digs a right hand into Ruffin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ruffin's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Angelo.
A short uppercut from Angelo.
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!
Angelo pushes Ruffin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Angelo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruffin backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Angelo.
Angelo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Angelo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelo creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ruffin with a big uppercut! Ruffin tries to clinch up but Angelo pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Ruffin to the mat! Ruffin covers up and Angelo unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Luiz Angelo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason Bozzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Wightman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Bozzi
vs
Wightman

176 cm
21
154 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
20
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Bozzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blake Wightman!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wightman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wightman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been told by Bozzi's head coaches at Russian Fighting Community Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wightman misses with a two punch combination.
A leg kick checked by Bozzi.
Bozzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bozzi scores with a hook.
Wightman misses with a series of wild punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bozzi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bozzi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wightman.
Wightman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wightman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bozzi wants to slow Wightman down by chopping away at his legs.
Wightman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bozzi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wightman sprawls and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wightman avoids the body shot from Bozzi.
Wightman tries to counter with a clinch but Bozzi shakes him off and moves away.
Wightman tries to clinch but Bozzi moves out of range.
Bozzi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wightman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wightman throws a low kick but Bozzi moves out of range easily.
Wightman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Bozzi coming out on top.
Bozzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Wightman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bozzi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wightman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wightman looks to land a body kick but Bozzi moved away.
Wightman connects with an inside leg kick.
Bozzi avoids a kick to the body.
Wightman catches Bozzi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wightman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bozzi.
Bozzi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wightman sprawls and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi throws an overhand right that lands on Wightman's shoulder, as Wightman tries to avoid the shot.
Wightman scores with a jab.
Wightman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bozzi throws a hook but Wightman avoids it easily.
Wightman throws a right and a left that Bozzi avoids nicely.
A big right from Bozzi misses.
Wightman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wightman scores with a nice body kick.
Wightman ducks under a wild hook from Bozzi.
Wightman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bozzi.
Bozzi tries to bum rush Wightman with a series of wild strikes but Wightman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wightman moves out of range of the body kick from Bozzi.
Wightman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi lands a nice looking body shot.
Bozzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wightman lands a right hook to the body.
Wightman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bozzi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bozzi misses with a hook.
Wightman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Wightman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bozzi was covering up waiting for the punch and Wightman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wightman working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bozzi keeping full guard, as Wightman tries to pass.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wightman postures up and lands a big shot to Bozzi's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wightman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Bozzi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wightman wants to control from the top but Bozzi keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bozzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Bozzi, not yet.
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!
Wightman postures up.

Bozzi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wightman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wightman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bozzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Wightman 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.

Wightman cracks a nice hook into Bozzi's ribs.
Wightman stuns Bozzi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice body kick there by Wightman.
Bozzi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bozzi misses with a hook. Wightman ducked under it nicely.
Wightman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bozzi misses with a jab to the body
and Wightman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wightman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wightman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bozzi takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Bozzi misses.
Despite the aggression on Wightman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bozzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wightman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wightman tests Bozzi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bozzi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wightman misses with a body shot.
Bozzi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wightman takes a swing at Bozzi's ribcage but misses.
Wightman misses with a low kick as Bozzi jumps back.
Wightman connects with a jab.
Bozzi throws a lazy uppercut
and Wightman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bozzi throws a body punch but Wightman moves out of range.
Wightman is looking for the big counter here.
Wightman ducks under a wild hook from Bozzi.
Wightman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wightman jabs Bozzi to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Wightman finds it's target.
Wightman throws the kick towards the body but Bozzi avoids it.
Bozzi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wightman wants to slow Bozzi down by chopping away at his legs.
Wightman misses with a left hand

and Bozzi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wightman!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wightman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bozzi is looking to control Wightman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bozzi avoid being mounted?
Bozzi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wightman stopping the sweep attempt from Bozzi.
Wightman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Bozzi has his foot on Wightman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wightman works his way back into a safe position though.
Wightman trying to control but Bozzi is working from the bottom.
Bozzi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bozzi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wightman throws a big right hand that misses.
Bozzi looking to control.
Wightman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bozzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bozzi is trying to keep Wightman in close.

Bozzi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bozzi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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.
Wightman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wightman lands a couple of elbows.
Bozzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wightman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Bozzi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wightman defends it easily.
Wightman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wightman lands a few punches from side control.
Bozzi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wightman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wightman trying to control from half guard but Bozzi is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Wightman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bozzi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wightman.
Wightman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wightman scores with a nice right hand.
Bozzi throws a body punch but Wightman moves out of range.
Wightman tried to score with a low kick but Bozzi checks it.
Bozzi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wightman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wightman wants to land a leg kick but Bozzi is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wightman moves out of range as Bozzi strikes.
Wightman misses with a leg kick.
Wightman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bozzi. Wightman does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bozzi misses with a straight left.
Bozzi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bozzi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bozzi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bozzi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wightman throws a low kick but Bozzi avoids it.
Bozzi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wightman sprawls and moves away.
Wightman slips a straight right by Bozzi.
Wightman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wightman looks for the body kick but Bozzi saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick from Wightman misses.
Bozzi throwing a counter right hand but Wightman manages to avoid it.
Bozzi avoids a kick to the body.
Wightman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wightman slips a jab from Bozzi.
Wightman fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi scores with a jab to the body.
Wightman throws a head kick that misses.
Wightman throws a leg kick which misses Bozzi's front leg but catches the back leg as Bozzi tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wightman misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Bozzi misses
and Wightman counters with a straight right hand.
Bozzi avoids the body shot from Wightman.
Wightman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bozzi slips under a jab from Wightman.
Bozzi tries to counter with a takedown but Wightman is quick to defend against it.
Wightman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wightman tries to clinch but Bozzi moves out of range.
A left lands for Wightman.
Bozzi misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Bozzi blocks the leg kick.
Bozzi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wightman is fending him off so far but Bozzi persists. Nope, Wightman circles away and we're back to standing.
Wightman takes a swing at Bozzi's ribcage but misses.
Wightman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bozzi avoids the body shot from Wightman.
Wightman stuffs the takedown attempt from Bozzi. Bozzi gets slowly back to his feet.
Bozzi backing away here, and Wightman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Blake Wightman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bozzi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bozzi tries to land a body kick
enabling Wightman to counter with a crisp jab.
Wightman avoids a kick to the body.
Wightman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wightman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blake Wightman seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wightman lands with an overhand left.
Nice straight punches there by Wightman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wightman.
A left lands for Wightman.
Bozzi throws a jab when Wightman was well out of range.
Wightman throws a leg kick but Bozzi checks it.
Jab by Wightman.
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!
Bozzi misses with a low kick.
Wightman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wightman misses with a hook.
Wightman connects with a leg kick. Bozzi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bozzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wightman was well out of range. Poor timing from Bozzi.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wightman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice body punch from Wightman.
Bozzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wightman lands with a kick to the temple. Bozzi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bozzi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bozzi throws the left hand but Wightman avoids the punch easily.
Wightman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bozzi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bozzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wightman manages to avoid it.
Wightman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bozzi is able to avoid easily.
Wightman blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Wightman misses.
Jab by Wightman.
Bozzi throws the left hand but Wightman avoids the punch easily.
Wightman pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wightman looks to land a combination but Bozzi avoids it well.
Bozzi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wightman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bozzi misses with an uppercut. Wightman saw that one coming.
Bozzi misses with a hook.
Wightman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wightman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wightman throws a right and a left that Bozzi avoids nicely.
Bozzi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wightman.
Wightman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wightman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bozzi.
A telegraphed right hand from Wightman misses the target.
Bozzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi swings for the body but Wightman moves out of range.
Bozzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wightman.
Bozzi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bozzi throws a big shot that misses.
Bozzi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bozzi backing away here, and Wightman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bozzi lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bozzi misses the shot to the body.
Wightman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bozzi.

Wightman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bozzi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bozzi tries to buck Wightman off but Wightman is having none of it.
Bozzi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bozzi is looking for a sweep.
Wightman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bozzi is looking to regain half guard here but Wightman keeps moving and retains side control.
Wightman lands some shots froms side control.
Wightman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Check out the look on Wightman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bozzi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wightman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wightman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bozzi keeps working.
Bozzi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi sneaks back into half guard.
Bozzi is looking to improve his position.
Wightman is trying to control the action in half guard but Bozzi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bozzi gets back to full guard.
Wightman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wightman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bozzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wightman is one step ahead there.
Wightman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Wightman dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bozzi misses with a body shot.
Wightman throws out a loose jab but Bozzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bozzi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wightman digs a good hook to Bozzi's body.
Bozzi blocks the body kick.
Wightman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wightman lands with a good body shot.
Wightman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bozzi checks it well.

Bozzi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wightman is controlling Bozzi's trapped leg to prevent Bozzi from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wightman wants to control but Bozzi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bozzi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wightman is looking to improve his position.
Bozzi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bozzi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bozzi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wightman manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wightman is on top in guard.

Wightman with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bozzi is on top in guard.

Wightman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bozzi wants to pass the guard but Wightman is keeping the position.
Wightman working a defensive guard here.
Bozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Wightman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wightman tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi throws a big right hand that misses.
Blake Wightman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wightman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bozzi's guard.

Bozzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wightman is one step ahead there.
Wightman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bozzi's head.
Wightman trying to control but Bozzi is working from the bottom.
Bozzi wants to sweep here but Wightman controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bozzi looking for a guillotine here but Wightman defends easily.
Bozzi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wightman manages to get himself to full guard.

There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wightman is on top in guard.

Bozzi is trying to control the position but Wightman postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bozzi wants to sweep here but Wightman controlling him for the moment.
Jason Bozzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wightman connects with a couple of short punches.

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 Jason Bozzi.
Well Wightman 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 46:50
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 46:49
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Wightman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Che Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah McAdoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McAdoo has chosen Honky Tonk Badonkadonk as his entrance music. Noah McAdoo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Campbell
vs
McAdoo

190 cm
21
182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
176 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Conviction
Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Che Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Noah McAdoo!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell shoots in looking for a takedown but McAdoo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Campbell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Campbell slips a jab from McAdoo.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McAdoo but McAdoo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A big left from Campbell misses.
McAdoo cracks Campbell with a good jab.
Campbell has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Campbell lands a head kick. McAdoo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Noah McAdoo has been cut.
McAdoo scores with a hook to the body. Campbell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McAdoo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Campbell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Che Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McAdoo avoids it really well and circles away.
Noah McAdoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAdoo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McAdoo throws a good cross that connects.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell shoots for a takedown but McAdoo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McAdoo avoids the body shot from Campbell.
McAdoo lands a body shot.
McAdoo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McAdoo lands a jab to Campbell's midsection.
McAdoo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Campbell.
McAdoo swings for the body but Campbell moves out of range.
McAdoo scores with a jab to the body.
McAdoo works Campbell's body with a nice hook.
Campbell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McAdoo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McAdoo connects with the punch.
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!
McAdoo swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Campbell or perhaps it was just good defense by McAdoo, which made it look bad.
McAdoo lands with a nice body punch.
McAdoo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Campbell rather than just go for the knockout.
McAdoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Campbell tries to clinch but McAdoo is having none of it.
McAdoo connects with a body shot that sends Campbell's belly button to the back.
Horrible takedown attempt by Campbell or perhaps it was just good defense by McAdoo, which made it look bad.
Campbell with a lazy takedown attempt
and McAdoo counters with a left to the body.
Campbell is breathing heavily.
McAdoo tests Campbell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McAdoo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McAdoo connects with a nice looking jab.
McAdoo jabs at Campbell's body.
McAdoo's coach down at Tosen's Home For Lost Boys was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McAdoo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAdoo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Campbell doesn't seem bothered though.
McAdoo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Campbell counters with a right hand to the body.

McAdoo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McAdoo trying to control the position but Campbell is working away.
McAdoo takes a little break here. Campbell wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Campbell is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McAdoo controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAdoo working away.
McAdoo is looking to take a break and control but Campbell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Campbell is being controlled here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McAdoo throws a body punch but Campbell moves out of range.
Campbell misses with a wild body shot.
McAdoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Campbell moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noah McAdoo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Noah McAdoo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

McAdoo scores with a hook to the body. Campbell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McAdoo clobbers Campbell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McAdoo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Campbell is defended easily by McAdoo.

A momentary lapse in concentration from McAdoo enables Campbell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McAdoo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McAdoo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McAdoo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAdoo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McAdoo keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Campbell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McAdoo wants to hit a switch here but Campbell passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McAdoo there!
McAdoo is squirming around, avoiding Campbell's attempts to control the action.
McAdoo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell trying to control the position.
McAdoo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McAdoo stopping the sweep attempt from Campbell.
McAdoo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Campbell looking for a sweep. Not yet Campbell, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell trying to control the position.
Campbell looking to hit a scissor sweep but McAdoo is one step ahead there.
Campbell throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McAdoo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Campbell.
McAdoo circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice side step and McAdoo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Campbell closes the distance but McAdoo moves to the side
and McAdoo counters with a stiff right hand.
Che Campbell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

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.
Campbell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice uppercut there from McAdoo.
Nice body punch from McAdoo.
Campbell misses with a wild combination.
McAdoo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Campbell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McAdoo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by McAdoo there.
Campbell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McAdoo takes a swing at Campbell's ribcage but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McAdoo scores with a decent looking hook.
McAdoo keeps the fight on the outside.
Campbell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McAdoo digs a good hook to Campbell's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noah McAdoo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Noah McAdoo's cut.
That's time! Campbell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Campbell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McAdoo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McAdoo swings for the body but Campbell moves out of range.
As McAdoo looks to move away, Campbell throws a big counter combo bu McAdoo just gets out of the way.
McAdoo with a jab.
Campbell closes this distance looking for a takedown but McAdoo circles away.
Campbell wants to clinch up but McAdoo keeps it at a distance.
McAdoo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McAdoo.
Campbell dives in for a single leg takedown but McAdoo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Campbell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell doesn't manage to clinch there - McAdoo circles away.
Campbell shoots in and drives through. McAdoo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Che Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McAdoo pinned against the ropes. McAdoo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. McAdoo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Campbell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Campbell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McAdoo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McAdoo lands with a nice body punch.
McAdoo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Campbell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McAdoo tries to avoid it but Campbell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McAdoo to the ground. McAdoo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from McAdoo.

Campbell is rocked!
Campbell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oh Campbell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McAdoo ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Campbell's jaw. Campbell's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! McAdoo does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noah McAdoo!
Our winner, Noah McAdoo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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pop
A | B

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FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antti Konna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Apollyon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Konna
vs
Apollyon

193 cm
21
255 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

188 cm
22
226 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Konna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Apollyon!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konna scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Konna lands a left and a right that send Apollyon crashing to the mat, dazed. Konna thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Apollyon is rocked!

It looks like Dante Apollyon has been cut.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Konna knocks Apollyon out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Antti Konna!
The defeated Dante Apollyon had this to say: 'You have won this battle, but I will win the war. After you have returned to the soil, you shall be dragged to the depths of hell, where I shall personally torment your soul for eternity. '.

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gaspard Wasp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Macari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Wasp
vs
Macari

170 cm
21
164 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

160 cm
28
180 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Spartan Nutrition
FJCP Healthy Nutrition

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gaspard Wasp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Macari!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Macari moves into the clinch successfully.
Wasp lands a nice uppercut.
Wasp pushes Macari back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Wasp lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Macari is trying to pull guard but Wasp has him pressed against the ropes.

Macari jumps into guard, dragging Wasp to the mat.
Macari has a closed guard, preventing Wasp from standing up.
We've been hearing that Wasp has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

Wasp avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wasp has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasp won't allow Macari to sweep him here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Macari is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macari tries to free his leg and advance position but Wasp is retaining full guard.
Wasp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Macari trying to control but Wasp is working from the bottom.
Macari won't allow Wasp to get back to his feet.
Macari postures up in Wasp's guard and throws a big left but Wasp blocks it.
Wasp trying to control the position.
Macari prevents Wasp from getting back to his feet.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wasp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Macari moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Wasp.
Macari jumps guard but Wasp turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Wasp makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wasp scores with an uppercut up the middle.

It looks like Thiago Macari has been cut.

Wasp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wasp looks to land a combination. Macari sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wasp lets loose with a powerful body kick. Macari will feel that in the morning.
Macari looks winded!

Wasp closes the distance and pushes Macari back into the ropes.
Wasp landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Wasp.
Macari tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gaspard Wasp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Macari.
A left hand lands to the body for Wasp.
Wasp lands a shoulder strike.
Macari tries to pull guard but Wasp forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Wasp lands a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Wasp scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wasp scores with a nice hook to the head.
Macari jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wasp walks away with a smile on his face. Macari gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wasp scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wasp scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wasp.
Macari has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wasp.

Wasp lands a big right hand that sends Macari crashing to the mat! Wasp stays standing though and waves Macari back to his feet!

Macari is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Wasp clinches up with Macari and pushes him back against the ropes.
Macari is still on wobbly legs! Can Wasp finish him?
Wasp creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Macari with a big uppercut! Macari tries to clinch up but Wasp pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Macari to the mat! Macari covers up and Wasp unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gaspard Wasp!
Gaspard Wasp took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FJCP Healthy Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Youngblood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyriakos Seikkeris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Youngblood kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Linkin Park - Numb. Matt Youngblood had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Youngblood
vs
Seikkeris

183 cm
34
214 lbs
28 - 19 - 0

180 cm
36
210 lbs
16 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Youngblood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyriakos Seikkeris!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seikkeris misses with a head kick.
Youngblood throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Seikkeris's waist but Seikkeris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Youngblood off to one side.
Seikkeris pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Youngblood avoids the head kick by Seikkeris.
Seikkeris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Youngblood.

Seikkeris drives through and clinches with Youngblood against the ropes.
Seikkeris throws an elbow but it misses.
We've been hearing reports that Youngblood has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Seikkeris pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Seikkeris misses with an elbow strike.
Youngblood fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Youngblood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Youngblood is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Seikkeris pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Youngblood wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seikkeris creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Youngblood's defenses.
Seikkeris throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Youngblood is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Seikkeris to keep the fight standing.
Seikkeris misses with a knee strike.
Youngblood is trying to break free.
Youngblood jumps guard but Seikkeris stands there with Youngblood around his waist. Youngblood gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Youngblood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Seikkeris backwards.
Seikkeris pushes off an throws an elbow but Youngblood leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Seikkeris tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Youngblood avoids it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Seikkeris throws an elbow but it misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Seikkeris.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Seikkeris.
Youngblood is trying to break free.
A short right from Seikkeris.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Youngblood.
Youngblood takes an elbow to the forehead.
Youngblood has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Seikkeris is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Seikkeris looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Youngblood is looking to break free of the clinch but Seikkeris has double underhooks.

Youngblood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Youngblood has his takedown stuffed
and Seikkeris makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

Youngblood feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Youngblood is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seikkeris is controlling Youngblood's posture.
Seikkeris is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Seikkeris lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Seikkeris is looking to work some ground and pound but Youngblood has wrist control.
Seikkeris must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Youngblood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Seikkeris lands a couple of elbows.
Youngblood trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Seikkeris trying to control but Youngblood is working from the bottom.
Seikkeris looking to sit in guard and control but Youngblood gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seikkeris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Youngblood is one step ahead there.
Seikkeris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Youngblood throwing strikes but missing.
Youngblood connects with a couple of short punches.
Seikkeris working a defensive guard but Youngblood manages to pass into side control anyway.
Seikkeris is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Youngblood asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Youngblood in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood working the head and body with strikes.
Youngblood looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Seikkeris is avoiding damage well.
Seikkeris is looking to reverse the position.
Youngblood creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Seikkeris is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Youngblood off and has taken his back!
Seikkeris lands a shot to the head.
Youngblood prevents Seikkeris from getting a body triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The referee is taking a good look at Youngblood as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Seikkeris!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Youngblood shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Seikkeris napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Seikkeris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Youngblood throws a strike aimed at the side of Seikkeris's head but Seikkeris avoids it well.
Matt Youngblood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Seikkeris is looking to reverse the position.
Youngblood throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Seikkeris defending against the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seikkeris sneaks back into half guard.
Seikkeris wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seikkeris trying to control but Youngblood postures up.
Seikkeris is looking to improve his position.
Youngblood missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Youngblood working the head and body with strikes.
Youngblood sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Seikkeris is trying to maintain the position but Youngblood is very close to passing his half guard.
Youngblood sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Seikkeris defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Seikkeris is trying to stand up here but Youngblood is controlling him well.

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

Seikkeris forces Youngblood back against the ropes and clinches.
Seikkeris can't find room to land a body shot as Youngblood controls the action.
Youngblood wants to get back to striking at distance but Seikkeris won't allow it.
Seikkeris throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Seikkeris looking to stall.
Youngblood is looking to break free of the clinch but Seikkeris has double underhooks.
Seikkeris is looking to control Youngblood's arms but Youngblood gets an underhook and turns him. Now Seikkeris has his back to the ropes.
Youngblood wants a takedown but no success here.
Seikkeris is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Youngblood avoiding damage as Seikkeris throws knees to the body.
Seikkeris lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Matt Youngblood has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood goes for a takedown in the clinch but Seikkeris prevents it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Seikkeris.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Youngblood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Youngblood takes an elbow to the temple.
Youngblood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Youngblood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Seikkeris tries to work over Youngblood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seikkeris creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Youngblood's defenses.
Youngblood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Seikkeris swings wildly with an uppercut but Youngblood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seikkeris lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Youngblood can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Youngblood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seikkeris lands an elbow just above Youngblood 's eye.
Youngblood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Youngblood is trying to pull guard but Seikkeris turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seikkeris using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Youngblood has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Youngblood blocks an elbow strike.

Youngblood drags the fight down to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Youngblood keeping moving, preventing Seikkeris from controlling successfully.
Seikkeris looking to sit in guard and control but Youngblood gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Seikkeris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Youngblood stops Seikkeris from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Youngblood missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Youngblood's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Seikkeris wants to get back to his feet but Youngblood is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kyriakos Seikkeris will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Matt Youngblood's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Seikkeris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Youngblood.
Matt Youngblood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seikkeris misses with a head kick.
Seikkeris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Seikkeris misses with a body kick.
Youngblood shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Seikkeris but Seikkeris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Seikkeris is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Seikkeris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Youngblood avoids the head kick by Seikkeris.
Seikkeris throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Seikkeris clinches up with Youngblood and pushes him back against the ropes.
Youngblood is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Seikkeris pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Youngblood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Youngblood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Seikkeris comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Seikkeris utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Youngblood can't get the takedown.
Youngblood blocks an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seikkeris lands a right hand.
Seikkeris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Youngblood changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Seikkeris fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Seikkeris darts in and clinches Youngblood up against the ropes.
Seikkeris lands a nice knee to the body.
Seikkeris lands a damaging elbow.
Seikkeris lands an elbow that stopped Youngblood in his tracks for a moment.
Seikkeris lands an elbow inside that Youngblood shrugs off.
Seikkeris trying to land knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Seikkeris.
Knees in the clinch landing for Seikkeris.
Seikkeris tries to stall but Youngblood uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Seikkeris lands an elbow inside.
Seikkeris tries a body shot but Youngblood blocks it.
Seikkeris misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Youngblood.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seikkeris missing with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Seikkeris just misses with a elbow thrown towards Youngblood's brow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Seikkeris with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Youngblood is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Seikkeris pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Seikkeris is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kyriakos Seikkeris seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Youngblood avoids a wild elbow strike from Seikkeris.
Seikkeris stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Seikkeris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Seikkeris misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Youngblood.
Youngblood tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Seikkeris smiles and moves away.

Youngblood instigates a clinch.
Youngblood dodges an elbow strike from Seikkeris.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Youngblood jumps guard and drags Seikkeris to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Youngblood keeping full guard, as Seikkeris tries to pass.
Seikkeris wants to control from the top but Youngblood keeps moving.
Seikkeris tries to free his leg and advance position but Youngblood is retaining full guard.
Seikkeris chips away with some ground and pound.
Youngblood keeping moving, preventing Seikkeris from controlling successfully.
Seikkeris sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Youngblood keeping moving, preventing Seikkeris from controlling successfully.

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.
Youngblood pulls Seikkeris in to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kyriakos Seikkeris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seikkeris slaps away a takedown attempt from Youngblood, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Seikkeris stuffs the takedown attempt from Youngblood. Youngblood gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Seikkeris.
Youngblood fails with the takedown.
Youngblood circles away from the clinch attempt.

Seikkeris closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Seikkeris on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyriakos Seikkeris really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Youngblood's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Seikkeris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Seikkeris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Youngblood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Seikkeris wants to clinch up but Youngblood keeps it at a distance.
Seikkeris is looking to clinch but Youngblood is avoiding it.
Seikkeris tries to clinch there but Youngblood circles away.
Kyriakos Seikkeris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Seikkeris wants to clinch.

Youngblood darts in and clinches Seikkeris up against the ropes.
Seikkeris is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Youngblood pulls Seikkeris into guard.
Youngblood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Youngblood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Seikkeris.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seikkeris postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Youngblood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Seikkeris.
Youngblood keeping moving, preventing Seikkeris from controlling successfully.
Seikkeris 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.
Seikkeris throwing strikes but missing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Youngblood keeping moving, preventing Seikkeris from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

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.
Seikkeris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Youngblood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Youngblood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Seikkeris.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Seikkeris leaves Youngblood with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Seikkeris moves into range and clinches up with Youngblood.
Nice elbow from Seikkeris.
Nice elbow from Seikkeris.
Youngblood is looking for a takedown.
Youngblood is trying to drag Seikkeris to the mat but Seikkeris just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Youngblood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seikkeris comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Youngblood pulls Seikkeris into guard.
Seikkeris wants to control from the top but Youngblood keeps moving.
Seikkeris showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seikkeris wants to control from the top but Youngblood keeps moving.
Seikkeris throws a strike but Youngblood rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Seikkeris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Youngblood is one step ahead there.
Youngblood wanted to stand there but Seikkeris had control of the position.

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.
Youngblood preventing the sweep.
Seikkeris manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Youngblood manages to get himself to full guard.

Seikkeris throwing strikes from guard but Youngblood blocks nicely.
Seikkeris working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Youngblood's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Seikkeris throws a big right hand that misses.
Seikkeris throws an elbow that misses. Youngblood uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Seikkeris's guard. Nice move by Youngblood!

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

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Matt Youngblood will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matt Youngblood's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Seikkeris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Seikkeris blocks a head kick by Youngblood.
Youngblood circles away from the clinch attempt.

Seikkeris darts in and clinches Youngblood up against the ropes.
Seikkeris landing knees to the head.

Seikkeris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Youngblood connects with the punch.
Youngblood shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Seikkeris but Seikkeris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matt Youngblood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Seikkeris pushes Youngblood up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Youngblood avoids a wild elbow strike from Seikkeris.
Seikkeris creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Youngblood's defenses.
Youngblood is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Seikkeris pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Youngblood blocks the elbow strike.
Youngblood is looking to break free of the clinch but Seikkeris has double underhooks.
Seikkeris working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Youngblood takes an elbow to the forehead.
Youngblood is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Seikkeris pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Youngblood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Seikkeris tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Youngblood avoids it.
Seikkeris lands an elbow inside.

Youngblood gets control of Seikkeris's arms and successfully pulls guard. Youngblood will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Seikkeris trying to control the position from guard on top but Youngblood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seikkeris postures up in Youngblood's guard and throws a big left but Youngblood blocks it.
Seikkeris wants to control from the top but Youngblood keeps moving.
Youngblood thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Seikkeris trying to control the position from guard on top but Youngblood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seikkeris stays in close to Youngblood's body and controls the position.
Youngblood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seikkeris is one step ahead there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Seikkeris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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

Seikkeris has closed the distance and engaged Youngblood in a clinch.
Matt Youngblood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Youngblood drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Seikkeris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood managing to block the knees to the body from Seikkeris.
Youngblood jumps guard but Seikkeris stands there with Youngblood around his waist. Youngblood gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Youngblood is looking for a takedown.
Youngblood is trying to push Seikkeris away but Seikkeris has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Seikkeris lands a knee to the body.
Seikkeris lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Seikkeris lands a good knee to the midsection. Youngblood won't want to take too many of those.
Seikkeris with a knee to the head.
Seikkeris lands an elbow inside that Youngblood shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Seikkeris.
Seikkeris gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Seikkeris missing with knees to the body.
Seikkeris is looking to control Youngblood's arms but Youngblood gets an underhook and turns him. Now Seikkeris has his back to the ropes.
Seikkeris lands a right hand.
Youngblood has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seikkeris with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Youngblood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seikkeris misses with a punch to the body.

Youngblood pulls Seikkeris into guard.
Seikkeris postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Seikkeris trying to control the position from guard on top but Youngblood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seikkeris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Seikkeris landing some decent shots from guard.
Seikkeris throwing strikes from guard but Youngblood blocks nicely.
Youngblood keeping moving, preventing Seikkeris from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyriakos Seikkeris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Seikkeris 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyriakos Seikkeris!
Kyriakos Seikkeris took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Maximum Vitality for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Matt Youngblood had this to say: 'I`ll be BACK'.

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pop
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abed Nadir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Victorio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nadir comes to the ring accompanied by M.A.S.H Theme. Victorio has chosen Nightingale - The Glory Days as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nadir
vs
Victorio

188 cm
33
217 lbs
20 - 17 - 1

197 cm
32
204 lbs
19 - 16 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Abed Nadir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Victorio!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Victorio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nadir ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nadir misses with a hook to the body
and Victorio counters with a straight right hand.
Nadir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Victorio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Victorio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tommy Victorio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nadir scoring well with a low kick there.
Victorio wants to land a leg kick but Nadir is out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Victorio is defended easily by Nadir.
Victorio throws a push kick but Nadir slaps the foot to one side.
Nadir lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Victorio at a distance.
Victorio lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Victorio circles away from the clinch attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nadir.
Nadir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nadir is looking to wear down Victorio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nadir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Victorio drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nadir defends it well.
Victorio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nadir's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Nadir as Victorio shoots in.
Nadir takes a swing at Victorio's ribcage but misses.
Victorio throws a big shot that misses.
Victorio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nadir counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nadir tries to clinch but Victorio is having none of it.
Nadir fails to land the takedown.

Nadir drops Victorio with a left and a right! Oh, Victorio is hurt - Nadir dives into side control looking to finish!
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!
Nadir fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Victorio is trying to get back to half guard.
Victorio keeps trying to improve his position.
Nadir landing a few strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Victorio is looking to regain half guard here but Nadir keeps moving and retains side control.
Nadir advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Victorio bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Nadir trying to keep a closed guard but Victorio is proving a slippery customer.
Victorio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nadir is keeping the position for now.
Nadir pulls Victorio in close to prevent any damage.
Victorio is working Nadir over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nadir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victorio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Victorio scoring with some ground and pound.
Victorio throwing strikes from guard but Nadir blocks nicely.
Nadir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nadir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Victorio.
Victorio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nadir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Victorio throws an elbow that misses. Nadir uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Victorio's guard. Nice move by Nadir!

There's a bit of a scramble here and now Victorio is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Victorio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Victorio throws an elbow that misses. Nadir uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Victorio's guard. Nice move by Nadir!

Nadir lands a couple of digs.
Nadir wants to control from the top but Victorio keeps moving.
Victorio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nadir is one step ahead there.
Nadir passes Victorio's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nadir throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Victorio is trying to get back to full guard.
Victorio gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nadir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nadir, right into the meat.
Victorio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nadir throws a series of punches but Victorio moves out of range.
Victorio motions for Nadir to come forward. Victorio throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Victorio looks to land a right hand but Nadir moved out of range.
Victorio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Victorio ducks right into an uppercut from Nadir.
Victorio thows a leg kick but Nadir checks it
and Nadir counters with a nice uppercut.
Nadir throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Victorio.
Victorio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Victorio lands a jab to the nose.
Victorio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nadir.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Victorio lands a head shot.
Nadir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Victorio. Nadir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abed Nadir is winning the standup battle so far.

Nadir feints and as Victorio raises his hands in defense, Nadir changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Victorio trying to keep a closed guard but Nadir is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadir throws an elbow that misses. Victorio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nadir's guard. Nice move by Victorio!

Nadir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nadir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Victorio.
Nadir is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nadir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Victorio.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Victorio wants to stand and escape but instead Nadir has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Victorio is trying to keep Nadir in close.
Nadir throwing strikes but missing.
Nadir postures up in Victorio's guard and throws a big left but Victorio blocks it.
Nadir wants to control from the top but Victorio keeps moving.
Abed Nadir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nadir postures up.
Nadir trying to control but Victorio is working from the bottom.
Nadir lands a couple of digs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victorio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Victorio is trying to keep Nadir in close.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Victorio tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nadir. Victorio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Victorio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Victorio takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nadir throws a body punch but Victorio moves out of range.
Nadir goes for a double leg but Victorio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Victorio continues to drive forward.
Victorio misses with a leg kick
and Nadir counters with a low kick, right behind Victorio 's knee.
Victorio cracks Nadir with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Abed Nadir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nadir throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Victorio.
Nadir tries to bum rush Victorio with a series of wild strikes but Victorio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nadir 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.
Victorio throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nadir takes a swing at Victorio's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Victorio dips to his left and cracks Nadir with an uppercut!
Victorio lands a nice shot that snaps Nadir's head back.
Victorio lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good shot there by Victorio.
Nadir fails to land the takedown.
Victorio flicks out a counter leg kick but Nadir steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abed Nadir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Victorio works Nadir's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Victorio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nadir throws a body shot but no joy.
Nadir avoids the body shot from Victorio.
Victorio misses with a body kick.
Victorio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nadir misses with a body shot.
Victorio with a nice cross.

Victorio gets caught flat footed, as Nadir shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Abed Nadir will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Victorio walks into a stiff left hand from Nadir.
Victorio scores with a jab.
Nadir works Victorio's body with a nice hook.
Victorio throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Nadir to counter with a crisp jab.
Victorio throws a lazy head kick
and Nadir makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A combination from Nadir does no damage.
Nadir lands a slapping body shot.
Victorio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nadir lands with a shot to the body.
Nadir throws a predictable looking body shot
and Victorio counters with a low kick, right behind Nadir 's knee.
Victorio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Victorio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Victorio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Victorio dodges the punch combination from Nadir.
Victorio is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nadir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nadir with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Victorio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Victorio lands with a cross.

Nadir drives through with a takedown into Victorio's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nadir trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nadir throws a big elbow that misses.
Victorio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nadir postures up.
Victorio keeping moving, preventing Nadir from controlling successfully.
Victorio pulls Nadir in close to prevent any damage.
Nadir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Victorio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nadir defends well.
Victorio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Victorio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nadir's guard.

Victorio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nadir works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Victorio pushing down on Nadir's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Victorio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Victorio is working for a kimura here but Nadir manages to reverse the position and he's now in Victorio's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Victorio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nadir with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nadir wants to control from the top but Victorio keeps moving.
Victorio trying to control the position here.
Nadir makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Victorio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Victorio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nadir.
Nadir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Victorio can do to turn this around?
Victorio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nadir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nadir connects with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nadir trying to control the position from guard on top but Victorio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nadir has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Victorio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nadir throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Victorio controls Nadir momentarily but Nadir frees himself.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by Nadir.
You can see the frustration on Victorio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Victorio takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Victorio can't do much from the bottom here.
Nadir tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abed Nadir clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Victorio throws a lazy head kick
and Nadir counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Victorio cracks Nadir with a right hand to the side of the head.

Nadir manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Victorio on his heels. He'll look to pass Victorio's guard now, I'm sure.
Victorio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Victorio wants to sweep but no luck.
Nadir throws a big elbow that misses.
Nadir won't allow Victorio to sweep him here.
Nadir loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nadir wants to control from the top but Victorio keeps moving.
Nadir throwing strikes from guard but Victorio blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Victorio is on top in guard.

Nadir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Victorio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Victorio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nadir keeping moving, preventing Victorio from controlling successfully.
Victorio lands a couple of elbows.
Nadir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Victorio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nadir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nadir closes the distance and clinches up with Victorio, looking for a takedown. Nadir pushes Victorio against the ropes but Victorio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Victorio is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Victorio sizes up Nadir with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Victorio pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nadir is out of range and Victorio settles back down.
Nadir lands a nice looking body shot.
Nadir takes a swing at Victorio's ribcage but misses.
Victorio misses with an uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Victorio, right into the meat.
Victorio has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Victorio lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nadir takes a step back to recover.
Nadir takes a swing at Victorio's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Victorio.
Nadir on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Victorio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nadir looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Victorio avoids a punch combination nicely.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Victorio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nadir moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victorio throws a poor cross that misses
letting Nadir counter with a right hand.
Victorio misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Nadir.
Victorio takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nadir throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nadir. Victorio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nadir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nadir throws a looping overhand right but Victorio ducks down to avoid it.
Victorio tries a quick counter leg kick but Nadir is wise to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Victorio. That's going to slow Nadir down.
Victorio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nadir.
Nadir fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Victorio is out of range.
Victorio tries to bum rush Nadir with a series of wild strikes but Nadir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good standup being displayed there by Victorio as he connects with a hook.
Victorio leaves Nadir with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Victorio lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Victorio tries a head kick but it misses.
Victorio misses with a head kick.
Nadir swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Victorio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Victorio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Victorio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nadir.
Nadir misses with the combination.
Nadir tries to clinch but Victorio is having none of it.
Nadir turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nadir looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

Nadir looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nadir lands with a punch from half guard.
Nadir throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Tommy Victorio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Nadir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Victorio.
Nadir shoots in looking for a takedown. Victorio tries to sprawl out of it but Nadir keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Victorio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Victorio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Victorio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nadir tries to clinch but Victorio is having none of it.
Nadir shoots in but Victorio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Nadir does no damage.
Nadir shoots in and drives through. Victorio sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abed Nadir. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Victorio decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Victorio wants to control but Nadir is keeping him busy.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadir blocking the ground and pound attempt from Victorio.
Victorio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Victorio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Victorio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Victorio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nadir defending well though.
Victorio throwing shots but Nadir is blocking nicely.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Victorio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nadir circles away.
Nadir fails with the takedown.
Victorio moves out of range as Nadir throws a body kick.
Victorio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Victorio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tommy Victorio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nadir misses with a two punch combination.
Victorio throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jab by Victorio.

Victorio connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Nadir to the floor! Victorio dives in looking for the finish!

Nadir is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Victorio thows a huge punch but Nadir dodges it nicely.
Oh Nadir is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Victorio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nadir's head.
Nadir seems to have got his legs back now.
Victorio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Victorio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Victorio takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Victorio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victorio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nadir works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Victorio lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Victorio lands a head shot.
Nadir is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Nadir takes the fight into the clinch.
Victorio effectively controlling the action here.
Nadir throws a knee to the head but misses.
Victorio works on Nadir's body with a couple of short punches.
Nadir keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Victorio's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Victorio's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Victorio manages to pull guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nadir trying to control but Victorio is working from the bottom.
Nadir working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nadir trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Victorio throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Abed Nadir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Victorio lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Nadir trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Victorio keeping moving, preventing Nadir from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Victorio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nadir 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 48:47
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Abed Nadir!
Abed Nadir took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rapen Murder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Cabral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rapen Murder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Murder
vs
Cabral

165 cm
25
148 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

169 cm
21
145 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rapen Murder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodrigo Cabral!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabral throws an overhand right that lands on Murder's shoulder, as Murder tries to avoid the shot.
A nice combination there by Cabral.
Cabral lands a nice hook to Murder's body. Murder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cabral throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cabral throws a sloppy head kick and Murder moves out of range easily.
Murder attempts a counter takedown but Cabral avoids it well and moves away.

Murder shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Murder is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cabral has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Murder is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cabral really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Murder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Murder is just content to waste time from the top position. Cabral takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabral controls Murder momentarily but Murder frees himself.
Cabral is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Murder wants to control from the top but Cabral keeps moving.
Cabral is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cabral controlling the position.

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.
Murder trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabral is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Cabral as he connects with a hook.
Cabral throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cabral throws a leg kick which misses Murder's front leg but catches the back leg as Murder tries to avoid it.
A jab from Cabral finds it's way through Murder's defenses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murder. Cabral does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murder lands with a good body shot.
Murder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cabral.
Cabral with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murder stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cabral.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murder is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murder takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A head kick from Cabral lands but Murder takes it in his stride.
Murder needs to keep his hands up - Cabral had a free shot at his head there.
Murder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murder misses with a double jab.
Cabral throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Murder avoids the head kick by Cabral.
Rodrigo Cabral is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabral scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabral.
Rodrigo Cabral seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murder throws out a loose jab but Cabral uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabral throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murder.
Murder is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murder takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cabral sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabral misses with a straight left.
Cabral scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No joy there for Cabral, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cabral loads up on a big right hand but Murder slips the punch.
Cabral scores with a head kick.
Cabral slips under a jab.
It seemed like Cabral was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murder avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Decent striking displayed by Cabral there.
Cabral throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Murder's head.
Cabral throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murder on the side of the head.
Cabral misses with a head kick.
Murder takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabral.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cabral! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Cabral dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Murder misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cabral connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murder on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murder throws out a powerful jab.
Cabral is looking to land body kicks.
Murder walks into a left hand.
Rodrigo Cabral seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cabral lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cabral avoids the body shot from Murder.
A countering left hand to the body from Cabral misses.
Cabral swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabral with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murder gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A good leg kick by Cabral.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Cabral finds it's way through Murder's defenses.
Cabral throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murder avoids a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Cabral as he connects with a hook.
Cabral lands a slapping body shot.
Cabral lands with a kick to the temple. Murder shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cabral lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cabral scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Murder is rocked!
Cabral drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Murder right on the button. Murder goes down! Cabral follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Cabral gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Cabral!
An out of breath Rodrigo Cabral thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jax Briggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buliwyf Christianson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christianson has chosen Cradel to the Grave as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Briggs
vs
Buliwyf Christianson

193 cm
21
279 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

200 cm
21
265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

The Empire Clothing and Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jax Briggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Buliwyf Christianson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christianson looks for the body kick but Briggs saw that one coming.
Briggs has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Christianson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Christianson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Briggs is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Christianson misses the shot to the body.

Briggs tries to sprawl but Christianson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Christianson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Christianson trying to advance position but Briggs counters by regaining guard.
Christianson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Briggs is keeping the position for now.
Briggs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Briggs trying to control but Christianson is working from the bottom.
Christianson is trying to hold Briggs in close to prevent damage but Briggs has managed to pass into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Christianson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Christianson is not content to let Briggs control the position.
Briggs prevents Christianson from improving his position.
Christianson missing with punches from the bottom.
Christianson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Christianson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Briggs is controlling Christianson's trapped leg to prevent Christianson from advancing to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briggs is trying to maintain the position but Christianson is very close to passing his half guard.
Briggs is not content to let Christianson control the position.
Christianson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Briggs defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christianson tries to pass to full mount but Briggs defends it.
Christianson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Christianson trying to control the action but Briggs is working from the bottom.
Briggs tries to get to full guard but Christianson has control of the leg.
Christianson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Christianson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Christianson passes to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Christianson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Briggs sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Christianson working the ground and pound.

It looks like Jax Briggs has been cut.
Christianson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Briggs defending against the ground and pound.
Christianson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Christianson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Briggs sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Briggs wants to control but Christianson postures up.
Christianson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Briggs dodges the ground and pound from Christianson.
Christianson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Christianson throws an elbow but Briggs slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buliwyf Christianson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jax Briggs's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Briggs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

It looks like Buliwyf Christianson has been cut.
Briggs thuds his right hand into Christianson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Briggs slips a straight right by Christianson.
Briggs digs a good body shot into Christianson's ribs.
Briggs lands a jab to Christianson's midsection.

Briggs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Christianson, pushing him back against the ropes.
Christianson digs a right hand underneath Briggs's ribcage. Briggs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Briggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Briggs misses with some punches.
Briggs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Christianson backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Briggs fails to land.
Briggs prevents a body shot from Christianson.
A short right from Briggs on the inside.
Briggs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Christianson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Briggs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Christiansons head.
Christianson can't find room to land a body shot as Briggs controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Briggs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christianson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Briggs pulls his leg out and moves away.
Christianson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Christianson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Briggs swings for the body but Christianson moves out of range.
Briggs misses with a shot to the body
and Christianson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A left lands for Christianson.
Christianson scores with a push kick.
Briggs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Briggs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Christianson counters with a body kick that stops Briggs in his tracks momentarily.
Christianson just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Briggs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

Christianson feints and as Briggs raises his hands in defense, Christianson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christianson cracks Briggs with a solid left hand.
Christianson looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christianson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Christianson throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christianson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Christianson throws an elbow that misses. Briggs uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Christianson's guard. Nice move by Briggs!

Buliwyf Christianson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Briggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Christianson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christianson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Briggs is one step ahead there.
Christianson is looking to sweep but instead, Briggs has passed into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christianson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Christianson is pressing down on Briggs's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Christianson keeping moving, preventing Briggs from controlling successfully.
Christianson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Christianson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Briggs is one step ahead there.
Christianson is trying to control the position but Briggs postures up.
Briggs won't allow Christianson to sweep him here.
Briggs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Briggs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Briggs stopping the sweep attempt from Christianson.
Briggs postures up in Christianson's guard and throws a big left but Christianson blocks it.
Briggs looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Christianson is trying to control the position but Briggs postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Christianson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Christianson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Briggs looking to control.
Christianson won't allow Briggs to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christianson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Christianson passes into half guard.
Briggs wants to control but Christianson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jax Briggs will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Briggs takes a swing at Christianson's ribcage but misses.
Briggs cracks a nice hook into Christianson's ribs.
Briggs lands a two punch combo.
Briggs misses the shot to the body.

Briggs has managed to clinch.
Briggs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Christianson backwards.
Christianson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Briggs gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christianson.
Christianson lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Briggs.
Christianson throws a head punch that misses.
Briggs lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Briggs.

That has opened up Buliwyf Christianson's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Briggs misses with some punches.
Briggs blocks a body shot from Christianson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Christianson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Briggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Christianson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Briggs's elbow.
Briggs misses with a punch to the body.
Briggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Briggs scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Briggs.
Christianson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Briggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Briggs lands with a light punch inside.
Christianson has a couple of punches blocked by Briggs.
Jax Briggs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Christianson tries for a takedown but Briggs manages to get underhooks.
Christianson blocks a body shot from Briggs.
Christianson misses with some punches.
Christianson can't find room to land a body shot as Briggs controls the action.
Briggs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Briggs.
A short left from Christianson.
Briggs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Briggs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Briggs misses with a punch to the body.
Briggs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Briggs pushes Christianson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.

Briggs lands a takedown into guard.
Briggs landing with the ground and pound.
Briggs trying to control but Christianson is working from the bottom.
Christianson wants to sweep here but Briggs controlling him for the moment.
Briggs lands a couple of digs.
Christianson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs won't allow Christianson to sweep him here.
Briggs wants to control from the top but Christianson keeps moving.
Briggs makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Briggs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Briggs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Christianson working a defensive guard here.
Christianson wants to sweep but no luck.
Christianson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Briggs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

The cut above Buliwyf Christianson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jax Briggs!
Jax Briggs thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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