RTFL-7 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mason Porous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Porous
vs
Clark

150 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

200 cm
23
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mason Porous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andy Clark!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark throws a body kick that misses.
Clark shoots for a takedown but Porous saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Porous darts in looking for a takedown but Clark gets double underhooks and turns Porous into the cage.
Porous slaps away a takedown attempt from Clark, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Porous really is a fat lump.
Porous feints a jab promting Clark to slip. Porous then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Clark slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Andy Clark has been cut.
Porous fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Porous misses with a leg kick.
Clark appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porous throws a head kick that misses.
Clark shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Porous pinned against the cage. Porous gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mason Porous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Clark.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark fails with the takedown
and Porous counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Porous clinches up against the cage.
Porous has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clark avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Porous on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Clark working aggressively here.
Porous wants to break the clinch but can't.

Porous escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Porous lands a glancing blow to the side of Clark's head.
Porous stuffs the takedown attempt from Clark. Clark gets slowly back to his feet.
Porous stuffs the takedown attempt from Clark. Clark gets slowly back to his feet.
Porous lands a nice looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Porous closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Clark quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Porous is looking to take a break and control but Clark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clark keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porous is keen to just control but Clark is a slippery customer.
Porous throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Porous wants to take a breather but Clark is having none of it.
Porous knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clark on the ground.
Porous wants to stand but Clark has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Porous is looking for a kimura but Clark is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Porous to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porous is looking to take a break and control but Clark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Porous throws a head kick but Clark moves out of range.
Clark shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Porous pinned against the cage. Porous gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Porous half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Porous shoots in looking for a takedown. Clark tries to sprawl out of it but Porous keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Porous misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Clark throws a lazy body kick
and Porous counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clark is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown attempt by Porous or perhaps it was just good defense by Clark, which made it look bad.

Porous darts in and clinches Clark up against the cage.
Porous drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Porous has had enough of the clinch but Clark keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Clark's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clark looking for a takedown.
Clark takes a shot to the head.
Porous lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Porous dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andy Clark's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Clark stuffs the takedown.
Clark has his takedown stuffed

and Porous moves into the clinch.

Porous pulls guard effortlessly.
Porous working a defensive guard here.

Porous looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Clark passes into side control.
Porous is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porous is trying to buck Clark off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Porous is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Porous is trying to improve his position.
Porous wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Porous is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clark can do to turn this around?
You can see the frustration on Porous's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Porous wants to get back to his feet but Clark is dominant here and he's now got Porous's back!
Porous might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
I really don't envy Porous right now.

Clark working for a choke but Porous is defending well.

Clark is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Porous has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Porous is trying to get back to his feet but Clark has full control of the position and if anything, Porous has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Clark has good solid back control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porous tries to break free.
Porous is working hard here to advance position.
Clark controls the action.

Clark working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Clark avoiding Porous 's attempts to control his hands.
A lull in the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Clark is trying to stick to Porous's back but Porous is turning into Clark. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Clark's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Porous.
Porous not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Clark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Porous trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Clark wants to stand and escape but Porous is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clark lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

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

Andy Clark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andy Clark's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Clark darts in and clinches Porous up against the cage.
Clark has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Porous seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Clark can turn it around.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Clark has had enough of the clinch but Porous keeps him there for the moment.
Porous tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clark avoids it.

Porous tightens his grip and picks Clark up, before dumping him to the ground. Clark manages to land in guard.
Mason Porous overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Porous is looking to stand up but Clark won't let him.
Porous 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.

Clark scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Porous shoots in for a takedown but Clark shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Clark darts in looking for a takedown but Porous gets double underhooks and turns Clark into the cage.
Porous closes the distance and clinches up with Clark, looking for a takedown. Porous pushes Clark against the cage but Clark circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark goes for a double leg but Porous avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Porous continues to drive forward.
Clark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Porous swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clark fails with the takedown.
Mason Porous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Clark.

Porous closes the distance and clinches.
Clark wants to take the fight to the mat but Porous manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Clark is pressed up against the cage. Porous has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Clark down to the mat. Clark avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Clark gets tackled into the cage by Porous. Porous maintains the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porous lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Porous manages to break the clinch.
Clark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Porous counters with a three punch combo that has Clark backing up. Clark nods at Porous to acknowledge the strikes.
Clark tries to clinch up.

Clark tries to keep at a distance but Porous has taken the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Porous just leaning against Clark, taking a breather.
Porous jumps guard but Clark turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Porous jumps guard but Clark stands there with Porous around his waist. Porous gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Clark is trying to push Porous away but Porous has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Porous breaks the clinch.
Clark defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Porous.
Sloppy strikes from Clark. Those never looked like landing.
Clark tries to clinch but Porous is having none of it.

Porous closes the distance and clinches.

Clark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clark avoids the head kick by Porous.

Porous clinches with his opponent.

Clark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clark leaves Porous 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.
Porous throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice takedown defense from Clark. No joy for Porous on that attempt.
Clark shoots in looking for a takedown. Porous tries to sprawl out of it but Clark keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Porous manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Clark shoots for a double leg takedown but Porous sprawls well. He's pushed Clark's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Porous misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Clark fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Porous avoids it really well and circles away.
Porous connects with a single shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Porous showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Porous has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Porous!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick Showtime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoel Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Showtime comes to the cage accompanied by Old Toms Hut. This should be a great matchup!

Showtime
vs
Romero

170 cm
30
185 lbs
7 - 20 - 0

190 cm
23
195 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rick Showtime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yoel Romero!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Showtime scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Showtime fails to land with a series of punches.
Showtime dives in and grabs Romero's left leg, looking for a takedown. Romero pushes down on Showtime's head and hops out.
Romero tries to counter with a clinch but Showtime shakes him off and moves away.
Showtime cracks Romero with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Showtime moves into range and clinches up with Romero.
Romero is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Showtime is defending well.

Showtime breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Romero tries to clinch but Showtime is having none of it.
Showtime throws a sloppy head kick and Romero moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Showtime misses.
Showtime just misses with a punch to the body.
Romero feints the counter takedown.
Showtime doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Romero counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Romero scores with punches from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Showtime is looking for a sweep.
Romero landing a few strikes.
Showtime might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The strikes coming from Romero are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Romero 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.
Romero working the strikes but Showtime uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Showtime wants to get back to his feet.
Romero lands with a punch from half guard.

Romero is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Showtime sees it coming and defends easily.
Showtime regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Showtime working a defensive guard here.
Showtime wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Showtime shoots in for a double leg but Romero sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Showtime backs off Romero throws a huge counter combo but Showtime manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Showtime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero avoids the body shot from Showtime.
Despite the aggression on Romero's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Showtime misses with a takedown attempt - Romero sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Showtime connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Showtime will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Romero drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Romero gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Romero tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Showtime is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Romero buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Romero!! Romero is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Showtime throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Showtime!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Natty Light (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Polo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Light
vs
Polo

185 cm
26
215 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
220 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Natty Light!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marko Polo!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Polo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Light's head.
Polo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Polo leaves Light with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Polo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Light counters by moving into the clinch.

Light has clasped his hands together around Polo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Light scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Polo to see if he's OK.
Light working away.
Light is putting a hurting on Polo here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Light creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Light decides to stand up, so the ref orders Polo to his feet.
A big left from Polo misses.
Light looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Marko Polo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Light shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Polo is working an open guard so Light takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Polo tries to sprawl but Light drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Light passes to full mount!
Light sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Light 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.
Light pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Light controlling the pace for now.
Light landing strikes from the mount.

It looks like Marko Polo has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Light content just to control the position here.

Light looking to isolate an arm here. Polo doesn't see it coming and as Light extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Light!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Natty Light!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Oleynik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Ilyich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oleynik kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gustavo Lima – Balada Boa. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Oleynik
vs
Ilyich

190 cm
24
205 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

190 cm
25
218 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Oleynik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruslan Ilyich!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oleynik throws a nice looking combination but Ilyich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ilyich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oleynik manages to avoid it.
Oleynik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oleynik throws a series of punches but Ilyich avoids them all with ease.
It seemed like Ilyich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oleynik misses with a wild combination.
Oleynik scores with a sloppy right hand. Ilyich should have avoided that one.
Ilyich works Oleynik's body with a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Oleynik - just one landing.

It looks like Ruslan Ilyich has been cut.
Oleynik scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oleynik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ilyich.
Ilyich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ilyich looks to land a right hand but Oleynik moved out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Oleynik.
Oleynik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilyich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oleynik.
Ilyich misses with a shot to the body
and Oleynik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ilyich moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oleynik lands with an overhand left.
Ruslan Ilyich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

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

It looks like Alexey Oleynik has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ilyich misses with a wild body shot.
Ilyich scores with a hook to the body. Oleynik takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oleynik tries to close the distance and clinch but Ilyich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ilyich takes a swing at Oleynik's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Ilyich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oleynik lands with a hook. Ilyich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oleynik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Oleynik takes the fight into the clinch.
Oleynik leaning against his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilyich can't find room to land a body shot as Oleynik controls the action.

Ilyich jumps guard.
Oleynik sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ilyich's guard.
Oleynik seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ilyich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Oleynik is working for a kimura but Ilyich is defending it quite comfortably.
Ilyich wants to get back to full guard.
Oleynik tries to pass to full mount but Ilyich defends it.

Oleynik seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilyich is refusing to be controlled, as Oleynik sits in half guard.
Oleynik trying to mount his opponent but Ilyich defends it.

Oleynik is working for a submission of some sort.
Oleynik looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

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.
Oleynik prevents Ilyich from improving his position.

Ilyich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Oleynik is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oleynik looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ilyich is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ruslan Ilyich will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.

Oleynik rushes Ilyich and presses him up against the cage.
Oleynik trying to land knees to the body.
Oleynik lands with a left to the head.
Oleynik stalls.
Oleynik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Oleynik gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Oleynik is taking a breather. Ilyich says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ilyich is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Oleynik is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ilyich sees it coming and defends easily.
Oleynik wants to pass to mount but Ilyich is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilyich wants to control but Oleynik is keeping busy.
Ilyich tries to get to full guard but Oleynik has control of the leg.
Ilyich wants to control but Oleynik is keeping busy.

Oleynik is looking for a kimura but Ilyich is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oleynik to get the leverage.
Oleynik moves into full mount! Ilyich won't be happy about that!
Oleynik trying to control but Ilyich is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ilyich tries to hold on but Oleynik postures up.

Oleynik is working for a guillotine from mount but Ilyich frees his head quite easily.

Oleynik has hold of Ilyich's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ilyich manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oleynik trying to control but Ilyich is having none of it.
Ilyich sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ilyich is not content to let Oleynik control the position.

Oleynik is trying to work for a kimura but Ilyich is defending well.
Ilyich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oleynik is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.

Ilyich makes his way to full guard, as Oleynik worked for a kimura.
Oleynik sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ilyich's guard.
Oleynik looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ilyich tries to roll over but Oleynik keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ilyich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oleynik is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Oleynik dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ilyich taking a breather.
Oleynik misses with a body punch.
Oleynik taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ilyich avoids the elbow strike from Oleynik, against the cage.
Ilyich is pushing Oleynik up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ilyich is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oleynik creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
I was talking to Oleynik's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ilyich tries to break the clinch but Oleynik is controlling the position.
Ilyich blocks an elbow strike.
Oleynik manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Oleynik effectively controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilyich tries to pull guard but Oleynik won't allow it.

Oleynik pulls guard successfully.
Oleynik looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Oleynik looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Oleynik is looking for a triangle but Ilyich pushes his legs off easily.

Ilyich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilyich trying to control the position from guard on top but Oleynik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Oleynik working for a triangle but Ilyich defends it easily.
Ilyich preventing the sweep.
Ilyich looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oleynik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oleynik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ilyich can do to turn this around?
Oleynik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oleynik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ilyich manages to get himself to full guard.

Ilyich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Oleynik drops back looking for a leg! Ilyich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ilyich manages to kick Oleynik off! Oleynik jumps back into Ilyich's guard.
Oleynik postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oleynik slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Oleynik wants to control but Ilyich is keeping him busy.
Ilyich looks to move to half guard but instead Oleynik has passed into mount! Damn!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Oleynik wants to finish this one by submission but Ilyich is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Oleynik.
Ilyich has given up his back. Will we see Oleynik going for some submissions?

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Oleynik showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Oleynik has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Oleynik!
Alexey Oleynik took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Dissolution Fight Wear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dane Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Garkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergei Garkov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Kane
vs
Garkov

190 cm
26
210 lbs
8 - 18 - 0

197 cm
34
210 lbs
9 - 21 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dane Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 21 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Garkov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garkov wants to get back to striking at distance but Kane won't allow it.

Kane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Garkov throws a left and a right that both miss

and Kane decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Garkov's guard.
Garkov wants to sweep here but Kane controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garkov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kane trying to control but Garkov is working from the bottom.
Kane has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Garkov is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane wants to control from the top but Garkov keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Garkov wants to stand but Kane is controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Garkov tries to bum rush Kane with a series of wild strikes but Kane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kane dives in and grabs Garkov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garkov pushes down on Kane's head and hops out.
Garkov cracks Kane with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

It looks like Dane Kane has been cut.
Garkov throws a left and a right that both miss

and Kane counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kane.

Kane pulls Garkov into guard.
Garkov wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
Garkov works over Kane with some ground and pound from guard.
Kane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garkov is one step ahead there.
Garkov wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kane is retaining full guard.
Kane controlling the position.
Kane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garkov.
Kane wants to sweep but no luck.
Garkov wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
Kane on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kane tries to get out of the position.
Garkov postures up in Kane's guard and throws a big left but Kane blocks it.
Kane is adopting a defensive guard.

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

Garkov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kane looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Garkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
An elbow from Garkov crashes against the mat.
Garkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kane keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garkov working the body and head with strikes.
Garkov wants to control but Kane is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Garkov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kane avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Garkov.
Kane is looking to regain half guard here but Garkov keeps moving and retains side control.
Garkov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kane sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garkov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kane sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kane is trying to get back to half guard.
Kane avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Garkov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Garkov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Garkov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Garkov cracks Kane with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kane is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kane is working hard here to advance position.
Kane prevents Garkov from moving into mount.
Garkov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Garkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dane Kane's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Garkov misses with a two punch combination.

Garkov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Garkov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Garkov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Garkov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kane holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Garkov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kane wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Garkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garkov looking to ground and pound but Kane is blocking nicely.
Garkov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kane is desperately trying to improve his position but Garkov has a good base and remains in mount.
Garkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Garkov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
BOOM! Garkov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Garkov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kane is looking to escape.
Kane is desperately trying to improve his position but Garkov has a good base and remains in mount.
Kane avoids a series of strikes thrown by Garkov.
Garkov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kane wants to hold on but Garkov pushes him away.
Garkov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kane tries to hold on but Garkov postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garkov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Garkov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Garkov punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Garkov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kane is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Garkov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kane tries to hold on but Garkov postures up.
Kane regains half guard.
Kane wants to improve his position but Garkov is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garkov wants to take a breather but Kane is having none of it.
Garkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Garkov is keen to just control but Kane is a slippery customer.
Garkov is pressing down on Kane's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kane is holding on for now.
Kane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Garkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Garkov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kane with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Garkov is looking to advance position but Kane won't allow it.
Garkov controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garkov is looking to take a break and control but Kane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garkov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kane is trying to control but can't.
Garkov throwing shots but Kane is blocking nicely.

Kane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garkov misses with the combination.
A combination from Garkov does no damage.

Garkov has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Garkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dane Kane's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Garkov misses with a wild combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kane lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Garkov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Garkov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

Garkov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kane, pushing him back against the cage.

Kane gets control of Garkov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kane will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Garkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Kane has wrist control.
Garkov throwing strikes from guard but Kane blocks nicely.

Garkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Garkov is controlling him.
Garkov throwing strikes from guard but Kane blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Garkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Garkov from controlling successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kane throws a head kick that misses.
Sergei Garkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garkov misses with a double jab.

Garkov drives through and clinches with Kane against the cage.
Garkov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kane has him pressed against the cage.

Kane pulls guard successfully.
Kane has a closed guard, preventing Garkov from standing up.
Garkov throwing strikes from guard but Kane blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garkov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Garkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kane trying to strike off his back.
Kane is adopting a defensive guard.
Garkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kane shoots in for a takedown but Garkov shows good takedown defense.
Garkov throws a combination that misses

and Kane counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kane.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garkov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Garkov wants to break the clinch but can't.

Kane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garkov lands a two punch combo.

Kane is rocked!

Garkov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Garkov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kane tries to land knees in the clinch but Garkov avoids the damage to the body.

Kane pulls guard successfully.
Garkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garkov trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.
Garkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garkov lands a couple of elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garkov.
Garkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Garkov throwing strikes from guard but Kane blocks nicely.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Garkov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kane's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kane tries to kick Garkov off but Garkov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dane Kane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sergei Garkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Garkov controlling the action here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Garkov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spartak Yuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Yuri
vs
Petrov

193 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

220 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Spartak Yuri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Petrov scores with a takedown into Yuri's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yuri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Petrov chips away with some ground and pound.
Petrov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Petrov stands up over Yuri, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yuri trying to control the position.
Petrov working some strikes from top position.
Petrov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yuri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov is stalling in the full guard.
Petrov is pushing down on Yuri's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yuri is fighting to maintain full guard but Petrov has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yuri trying to control here.

Petrov is working for a kimura but Yuri is defending it quite comfortably.
Petrov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yuri with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Yuri definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Petrov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Yuri wants to get back to full guard.
Petrov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yuri trying to control but Petrov postures up.
Petrov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petrov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Petrov controlling the pace for now.
Yuri is bucking up trying to escape but Petrov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Yuri is in a horrible position here. Petrov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Petrov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Yuri?
Petrov controlling the position easily from mount.

Petrov is standing up, even though he is in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Petrov moves out of range as Yuri throws a body kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yuri connects with a jab.
Yuri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spartak Yuri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrov blocks a leg kick.
Yuri throws a leg kick that misses.
Yuri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yuri.
Yuri misses with a wild body shot.
Yuri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yuri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spartak Yuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Petrov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yuri was covering up waiting for the punch and Petrov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Petrov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yuri swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuri is trying to control the position but Petrov postures up.
Yuri is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Petrov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Petrov stays in close to Yuri's body and controls the position.

Petrov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Yuri tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Petrov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yuri's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petrov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Yuri knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Petrov on the ground.
It looks like Petrov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Petrov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Vladimir Petrov has been cut.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
A shot to the liver by Yuri. Beautiful body shot.
Yuri misses with a low kick.
Yuri sets himself, and Petrov steps forward looking for the clinch! Yuri avoids it this time.

Petrov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yuri manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yuri 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.
Petrov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yuri's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Petrov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Petrov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov uses his free foot to push down on Yuri's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Yuri.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuri is bucking up trying to escape but Petrov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Petrov controlling his opponent.
Yuri is bucking up trying to escape but Petrov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Petrov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yuri keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yuri tries to lock up and control but Petrov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Petrov lands a big shot there that rocks Yuri but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Petrov quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Petrov but it's paid off an Yuri is forced to tap! Nice work by Petrov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vladimir Petrov!
After the fight, Vladimir Petrov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Vsevolod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasily Demchenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boris Vsevolod has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Vsevolod
vs
Demchenkov

225 cm
25
278 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

176 cm
26
237 lbs
3 - 5 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Vsevolod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasily Demchenkov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demchenkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Demchenkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Vsevolod drops down looking for a counter takedown but Demchenkov sprawls and moves away.
Demchenkov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vsevolod throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Vsevolod. No joy for Demchenkov on that attempt.
Boris Vsevolod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasily Demchenkov.
Vsevolod stuffs the takedown.
Vsevolod throws a head kick that misses.
Vsevolod looks to score with a jab to the body but Demchenkov is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Demchenkov is defended easily by Vsevolod.
Boris Vsevolod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vsevolod throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vsevolod will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vsevolod is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Demchenkov wants to improve his position but Vsevolod is controlling well.
Vsevolod lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vsevolod throwing shots but Demchenkov is blocking nicely.
Demchenkov is trying to maintain the position but Vsevolod is very close to passing his half guard.
Demchenkov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vsevolod working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vsevolod connects with a couple of short punches.
Demchenkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vsevolod's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vsevolod missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vsevolod postures up in Demchenkov's guard and throws a big left but Demchenkov blocks it.
Vsevolod throws a big elbow that misses.
Demchenkov managing to control the position.
Demchenkov has momentary wrist control but Vsevolod slips an elbow through the middle.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Demchenkov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Demchenkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vsevolod postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vsevolod throwing strikes from guard but Demchenkov blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vsevolod landing with the ground and pound.
Vsevolod postures up in Demchenkov's guard and throws a big left but Demchenkov blocks it.
Vsevolod stopping the sweep attempt from Demchenkov.
Vsevolod throwing strikes but missing.
Vsevolod throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vsevolod accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vsevolod works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Demchenkov wants to control but Vsevolod is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Demchenkov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vsevolod 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.
Vsevolod working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vsevolod trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vsevolod sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Demchenkov's guard.
Vsevolod lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vsevolod takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vsevolod throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Demchenkov tries to roll over but Vsevolod keeps him under control.
Demchenkov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Demchenkov working a defensive guard here.
Vsevolod really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vsevolod scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demchenkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vsevolod.
Vsevolod lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Demchenkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vsevolod tries to avoid it but Demchenkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vsevolod to the ground. Vsevolod escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vsevolod tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Demchenkov manages to circle out of the way.
Demchenkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vsevolod defends well and Demchenkov ends up having to push Vsevolod into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Vsevolod closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Demchenkov to the mat! Demchenkov manages to get full guard.
Vsevolod is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Demchenkov can do to turn this around?
Demchenkov has momentary wrist control but Vsevolod slips an elbow through the middle.
Vsevolod throws a big elbow that misses.
Vsevolod working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vsevolod stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Demchenkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vsevolod is working hard here to advance position.
Boris Vsevolod overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Demchenkov working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vsevolod missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vsevolod in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vsevolod working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vsevolod working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Demchenkov's head.
Vsevolod postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vsevolod postures up in Demchenkov's guard and throws a big left but Demchenkov blocks it.
Vsevolod throws a big right hand that misses.
Demchenkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Vsevolod pushes a forearm under Demchenkov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Demchenkov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Vsevolod!

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Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Avery McCurnin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

McCurnin
vs
Mendes

161 cm
24
142 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

173 cm
32
157 lbs
14 - 14 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Avery McCurnin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes lands a slapping body shot.
Jake Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mendes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McCurnin trying to land knees to the body.
McCurnin jumps guard but Mendes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McCurnin has a couple of punches blocked by Mendes.
A short right from McCurnin on the inside.

Mendes successfully pulls guard.
McCurnin wants to stand but Mendes has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mendes has control of McCurnin's left arm, preventing McCurnin from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCurnin throwing strikes from guard but Mendes blocks nicely.
Mendes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCurnin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mendes pulls McCurnin in to control the position.

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

Mendes moves into the clinch.
Mendes prevents a body shot from McCurnin.
Mendes blocks an uppercut.
Mendes's coach down at Bobby B's Gem was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mendes's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mendes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McCurnin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mendes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mendes wants a takedown but no success here.
Avery McCurnin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Mendes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mendes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
McCurnin keeping hold of Mendes's head, controlling as best he can.
McCurnin is trying to control but Mendes manages to pass to mount!
McCurnin is working to get back to half guard.
Mendes controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is continuing to stall.
Mendes prevents McCurnin from getting the reversal.
McCurnin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Mendes get's back to his feet.
McCurnin walks into a straight right hand from Mendes.
Mendes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mendes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Mendes has McCurnin up against the cage in a clinch.

Mendes turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Mendes has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCurnin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCurnin is looking to clinch.

Mendes moves into range and clinches up with McCurnin.
Mendes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McCurnin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McCurnin tries to break free but Mendes pushes him back against the cage.
McCurnin is trying to force a seperation but Mendes has the dominant position.
McCurnin tries to break the clinch but Mendes is controlling the position.
Mendes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCurnin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McCurnin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mendes is looking to take this one to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendes has McCurnin pressed against the cage, preventing McCurnin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McCurnin tries to break the clinch but Mendes is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McCurnin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCurnin throws the kick towards the body but Mendes avoids it.
Mendes tries to close the distance and clinch but McCurnin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCurnin circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCurnin tries to close the distance and clinch but Mendes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mendes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCurnin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mendes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCurnin counters with a nice body shot.
McCurnin swats away the attempt to clinch by Mendes.

Mendes moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes wants a takedown but no success here.

Mendes gets a trip takedown into half guard.
McCurnin scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Mendes manages to mount him!
McCurnin tries to hold on but Mendes postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCurnin is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Mendes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Mendes get's back to his feet.
McCurnin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Mendes moves into the clinch.
McCurnin prevents the takedown attempt.
Mendes has McCurnin pressed against the cage, preventing McCurnin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Mendes has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McCurnin uses from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is adopting a defensive guard.
McCurnin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCurnin postures up in Mendes's guard and throws a big left but Mendes blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCurnin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mendes's guard.
McCurnin trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCurnin throwing strikes from guard but Mendes blocks nicely.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
McCurnin gets underhooks to prevent Mendes's takedown attempt.
Avery McCurnin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Mendes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes prevents McCurnin from breaking the clinch.
Mendes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mendes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Mendes turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mendes manages to end up in side control.
McCurnin is trying to buck Mendes off.
Mendes working away.
Mendes controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on McCurnin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McCurnin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab, jab by McCurnin - just one landing.
McCurnin avoids the body shot from Mendes.
McCurnin wants to clinch up but Mendes keeps it at a distance.
Mendes throws a fast counter high kick but McCurnin manages to duck under it in time.
McCurnin misses with a wild body shot.
Mendes throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendes throws a body shot but no joy.
McCurnin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Mendes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCurnin, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCurnin can't break the clinch.
McCurnin misses with a knee to the head.
Mendes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Mendes manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jake Mendes has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCurnin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCurnin is looking to stand up but Mendes won't let him.
McCurnin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McCurnin trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendes controlling McCurnin's posture.
Let's hope that Mendes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Mendes.

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

Mendes moves into the clinch.
Mendes drops down looking for an ankle pick but McCurnin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mendes wants to clinch up but McCurnin keeps it at a distance.
Avery McCurnin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mendes. McCurnin does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCurnin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mendes counters with a body kick.
Jake Mendes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendes scores with a shot to the body.
McCurnin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCurnin missing with a left hand there. Mendes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mendes avoids a kick to the body.
Mendes misses with an uppercut. McCurnin saw that one coming.
McCurnin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCurnin swats away the attempt to clinch by Mendes.
Mendes throws a leg kick which misses McCurnin's front leg but catches the back leg as McCurnin tries to avoid it.
Mendes keeps the fight on the outside.

Mendes has closed the distance and engaged McCurnin in a clinch.
Mendes is pressed up against the cage. McCurnin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mendes down to the mat. Mendes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mendes is looking to clinch.
McCurnin tries to clinch up but Mendes circles away and keeps his distance.
Mendes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McCurnin rather than just go for the knockout.
Mendes tries to clinch up but McCurnin circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mendes moves into the clinch.
McCurnin wants to get back to striking at distance but Mendes won't allow it.

Mendes manages to pull guard.
McCurnin is fighting to break Mendes's control of his arms but Mendes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The adventures of Mendes the control monster continue. Boring.
Mendes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendes controlling the position.
Avery McCurnin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Mendes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCurnin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Mendes!
During a confident post fight interview, Jake Mendes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
33%

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