RTFL-22 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arse Bag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Raworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph Raworth has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Arse Bag's chin.

Bag
vs
Raworth

225 cm
30
265 lbs
1 - 9 - 0

186 cm
26
265 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arse Bag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joseph Raworth!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Raworth shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Raworth was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Raworth is working to tighten his grip on Bag's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bag has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Raworth is really squeezing tight and eventually Bag passes out! Raworth breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joseph Raworth!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Nog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Cierzniak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nog
vs
Cierzniak

190 cm
30
265 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

195 cm
24
245 lbs
5 - 10 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Junior Nog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robert Cierzniak!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cierzniak on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cierzniak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nog defending well as Cierzniak loads up on a big left hand.
Nog is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

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

Nog breaks the clinch.
Cierzniak looks to clinch

and Nog counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cierzniak won't be happy with that.

Cierzniak throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nog shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cierzniak pinned against the cage. Cierzniak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Nog feints and as Cierzniak raises his hands in defense, Nog changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nog accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nog drops back looking for a leg! Cierzniak is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cierzniak manages to kick Nog off! Nog jumps back into Cierzniak's guard.
Nog trying to control but Cierzniak is working from the bottom.
Nog throws a big elbow that misses.
Nog 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.

Nog thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cierzniak told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Nog pushes down on Cierzniak's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Nog is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nog is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cierzniak looks like he's trying to stand up.

Nog is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cierzniak sees it coming and defends easily.

Nog is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cierzniak sees it coming and defends easily.
Nog is looking to take a break and control but Cierzniak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.

Nog is working for a kimura but Cierzniak is defending it quite comfortably.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nog is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cierzniak defends it well.

Nog seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Cierzniak is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Junior Nog!

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energy
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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 Dmitri Povetkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nykeem Barton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dmitri Povetkin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Povetkin
vs
Barton

201 cm
28
201 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

180 cm
25
216 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Dead Orbit (Laundry out of stock)

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitri Povetkin!
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, Nykeem Barton!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Povetkin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Povetkin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Barton wants to clinch up but Povetkin keeps it at a distance.
Povetkin fails with a takedown attempt.
Barton is looking to clinch but Povetkin is avoiding it.
Povetkin shoots in but Barton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Povetkin shoots in for a takedown but Barton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitri Povetkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Barton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Povetkin sprawls well initially but Barton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barton trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Povetkin is trying to stand up here but Barton is controlling him well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barton lands a nice short elbow.
Povetkin wants to get back to his feet.
Barton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Povetkin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barton sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Barton lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Povetkin down.
Barton working the ground and pound.
Povetkin trying to remain calm as Barton controls from the top position.
Povetkin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Povetkin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barton is pressing down on Povetkin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Povetkin is holding on for now.
Barton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Povetkin wants to get back to full guard.
Barton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Povetkin tries to get to full guard but Barton has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Povetkin works his way to full guard. Good work.

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.
Barton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barton throws a big elbow that misses.
Barton 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Povetkin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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

Povetkin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Povetkin is trying to get an arm triangle but Barton is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barton is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Povetkin rushes Barton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Povetkin manages to break the clinch.

Barton dives in and scores a takedown into Povetkin's guard.
Povetkin is trying to keep Barton in close.
Povetkin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Povetkin is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Barton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barton prevents Povetkin from getting back to his feet.

Barton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nykeem Barton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Barton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

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.
Barton landing with the ground and pound.
Barton stands up over Povetkin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barton slips nicely into half guard.
Barton winds up and cracks Povetkin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Povetkin wants to control but Barton is keeping busy.
Barton is taking a breather. Povetkin 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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barton connects with a nice short shot to Povetkin's temple.
Povetkin is looking to control Barton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Povetkin avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Povetkin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barton.
Barton is pressing down on Povetkin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Povetkin is holding on for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Povetkin keeps the fight on the outside.
Povetkin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Povetkin tries to clinch up.

Barton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nykeem Barton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Povetkin goes for a double leg but Barton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barton continues to drive forward.
Povetkin dives in for a single leg takedown but Barton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Barton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Povetkin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barton is in Povetkin's guard.
Povetkin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barton tries to free his leg and advance position but Povetkin is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Povetkin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barton slips nicely into half guard.
Povetkin is trying to stand back up but Barton is controlling him
Povetkin wants to control but Barton is keeping busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

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.
Povetkin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Povetkin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitri Povetkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

Barton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Povetkin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barton's guard! Nice work there by Povetkin!
Povetkin wants to control from the top but Barton keeps moving.
Barton wants to get back to his feet but Povetkin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barton keeping moving, preventing Povetkin from controlling successfully.
Povetkin stops Barton from standing up.
Barton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Povetkin is one step ahead there.
Povetkin trying to control but Barton is working from the bottom.
Povetkin wanted to stand there but Barton had control of the position.

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

Barton has an active guard here but Povetkin has managed to pass into half guard.
Barton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barton wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Povetkin seems content to control.
Barton wants to control but Povetkin is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Povetkin wants to stand up but Barton has a hold of him and won't allow it.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nykeem Barton.
I've got Barton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nykeem Barton!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nykeem Barton made sure he mentioned Dead Orbit (Laundry out of stock), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Beebop Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morys Bankowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bankowski has chosen Rocket Man as his entrance music. Morys Bankowski will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Jackson
vs
Bankowski

179 cm
22
172 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

171 cm
30
170 lbs
9 - 10 - 2

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Fury Nutrition Inc.

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Beebop Jackson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, Morys Bankowski!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bankowski is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Bankowski circles away and we're back to standing.
Bankowski raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bankowski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bankowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bankowski slips under a jab.

Bankowski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bankowski is in Jackson 's guard.

Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bankowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bankowski wants to stand but Jackson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bankowski is fighting to break Jackson 's control of his arms but Jackson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Bankowski isn't so interested in that idea.

Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Bankowski defends easily.
Jackson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jackson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Bankowski postures up.
Jackson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bankowski has passed into side control.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson struggling a bit here.

Bankowski stands up.
A jab from Jackson misses.

Bankowski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jackson is trying to defend but Bankowski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Bankowski tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jackson controls his leg.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bankowski stands up out of the half guard.

Jackson pushes Bankowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Bankowski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Bankowski is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Bankowski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beebop Jackson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bankowski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bankowski moves into the clinch.
Bankowski gets underhooks to prevent Jackson 's takedown attempt.
Bankowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bankowski is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bankowski down to the mat. Bankowski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bankowski lands with a nice combination. Jackson backs away looking to recover.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Bankowski circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bankowski circles away.
Bankowski feints a counter leg kick.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bankowski avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bankowski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jackson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jackson tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bankowski is staying active underneath Jackson , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bankowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bankowski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson .
Bankowski is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
Jackson moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morys Bankowski dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bankowski as he avoids it easily.
Bankowski lands a nice hook to Jackson 's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Bankowski sprawls well.
Bankowski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jackson with a body shot.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Bankowski closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jackson quickly recovers to half guard.
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bankowski wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bankowski pulls his head out easily.
Jackson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bankowski pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bankowski wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson trying to control but Bankowski postures up.

Bankowski decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bankowski enables Jackson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bankowski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jackson prevents Bankowski from getting back to his feet.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bankowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson works over Bankowski with some ground and pound from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bankowski keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bankowski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Bankowski has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jackson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Bankowski manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beebop Jackson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bankowski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Bankowski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Bankowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson jabs Bankowski right on the nose. Bankowski blinks but takes it well.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bankowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.

Bankowski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jackson napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Bankowski stands up and beckons Jackson to his feet.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to drag Bankowski to the mat but Bankowski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bankowski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Bankowski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bankowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Bankowski manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bankowski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bankowski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bankowski duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bankowski tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bankowski to the ground. Bankowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bankowski throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bankowski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bankowski throws a series of strikes that have Jackson backpedaling.
Jackson takes a swing at Bankowski's ribcage but misses.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Bankowski counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beebop Jackson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bankowski gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bankowski is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bankowski stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Jackson pushes Bankowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson wants to take the fight to the mat but Bankowski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bankowski gets underhooks to prevent Jackson 's takedown attempt.

Bankowski has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jackson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Bankowski stands up.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Bankowski counters with a one-two to the body.

Bankowski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bankowski lands in his opponent's guard.

Jackson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson looking for a takedown.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bankowski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Bankowski.
Bankowski is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bankowski down to the mat. Bankowski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Bankowski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackson to the mat! Jackson manages to get full guard.
Bankowski tries to stand but Jackson is controlling from the bottom.
Jackson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bankowski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Morys Bankowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bankowski checks a leg kick.

Jackson forces Bankowski back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bankowski after a bit of a struggle.
Bankowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bankowski is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bankowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Bankowski has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jackson is trying to keep an underhook but Bankowski manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Morys Bankowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bankowski is working away from the top position though.

Bankowski stands up and beckons Jackson to join him on the feet.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Bankowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bankowski feints and as Jackson raises his hands in defense, Bankowski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bankowski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson , not yet.

Bankowski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jackson , up you get!
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Bankowski moved out of range.

Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into Bankowski's guard.

Bankowski wriggles free and stands up.
Beebop Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

And that's the end of the fight!
Morys Bankowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bankowski 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morys Bankowski!
Morys Bankowski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Beebop Jackson had this to say: 'I will be back, faster and stronger, and ready to fight for the win!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Showtime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Showtime has chosen Old Toms Hut as his entrance music. Rick Showtime will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Henry
vs
Showtime

185 cm
28
180 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

170 cm
32
180 lbs
10 - 23 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrew Henry !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 23 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rick Showtime!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Showtime lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henry circles away quickly and effectively.

Henry moves into range and clinches up with Showtime.
Henry throws a knee to the head but misses.
Henry throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Showtime blocks it with crossed arms.
Henry landing knees to the head.
Henry keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Showtime's efforts to push away.
Henry definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Showtime is trying to break free.
Henry misses with an elbow over the top.
Henry misses with a knee strike.
Henry misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry throws a head punch that misses.
Henry tries to work over Showtime's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henry tries to land a knee to the head but Showtime blocks with his arms.
Henry scores with a knee to the head.
Henry lands a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Showtime blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henry keeps control of Showtime as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Henry throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Showtime is trying to break the clinch but Henry is controlling him.
Showtime blocks a body shot from Henry .
Henry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Henry tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Showtime avoids it.
Henry connects with a knee to the head.
Showtime is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Henry looking to throw knees to the head but Showtime is blocking nicely.
Henry misses with a knee strike.
Henry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice elbow from Henry .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Showtime blocks the elbow strike.
Henry lands an elbow that stopped Showtime in his tracks for a moment.
Henry lands a knee to the head.
Showtime tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Henry smiles and moves away.
Showtime tries to land a front kick but Henry steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Henry slaps away a takedown attempt from Showtime, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Henry has closed the distance and engaged Showtime in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henry throws a knee to the head but misses.
Henry throws an elbow but it misses.
Showtime tries to circle away but Henry has him pinned against the cage.
Showtime on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Showtime wants to get back to striking at distance but Henry won't allow it.
Showtime managing to block the knees to the body from Henry .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry trying to land knees to the body.
Showtime on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henry tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Showtime managing to block the knees to the body from Henry .
Showtime wants to break free but Henry has control.
Showtime wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Henry has him pressed against the cage.
Showtime has had enough of the clinch but Henry keeps him there for the moment.

Showtime gets control of Henry 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Showtime will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Henry has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Showtime is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry wants to stand and escape but instead Showtime has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Henry on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Henry tries to get out of the position.
Showtime slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Henry dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Henry moves out of range of the body kick.
Showtime throws a series of punches but Henry moves out of range.
Showtime throws a sloppy head kick and Henry moves out of range easily.
Showtime pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Henry moves into the clinch successfully.
Knees to the body from Henry .
Andrew Henry has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Henry looking to throw knees to the head but Showtime is blocking nicely.
Henry with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Henry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Henry .
Henry tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Showtime avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Henry working Showtime over with knees to the body.
Henry misses with a knee to the head.
Henry tries to land knees in the clinch but Showtime avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Showtime has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Showtime prevents a body shot from Henry .
Henry is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Showtime is defending well for now.
Showtime wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Henry tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Showtime avoids it.
Henry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Showtime can do to turn this around?
Showtime wants to get back to striking at distance but Henry won't allow it.
Henry lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Showtime has had enough of the clinch but Henry keeps him there for the moment.
Henry missing with knees to the body.
Henry is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Showtime pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Henry lands a nice elbow.
Showtime tries to break free but Henry pushes him back against the cage.
Showtime avoiding damage as Henry throws knees to the body.
Henry throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Showtime wants to break the clinch but can't.
Henry tries to land a knee to the head but Showtime blocks with his arms.
A frustrated look appears on Showtime's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Henry landing knees to the body.
Henry tries to work over Showtime's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henry trying to land knees to the body.
Henry with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Showtime has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Henry throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Showtime blocks it with crossed arms.
Showtime wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Henry has him pressed against the cage.
Showtime wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Showtime blocks an elbow strike.
Showtime managing to block the knees to the body from Henry .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Showtime on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Showtime tries to circle away but Henry has him pinned against the cage.
Showtime is trying to break the clinch but Henry has him pressed against the cage.
Showtime managing to block the knees to the body from Henry .
Showtime tries to pull guard but Henry holds him up against the cage and eventually Showtime drops back down to his feet.
Henry connects with a nasty looking knee right to Showtime's face.
Henry tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Showtime looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Henry lands a knee to the head.
Showtime on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henry with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Henry creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Showtime takes an elbow to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Showtime takes a knee right on the jaw!
Showtime tries to pull guard but Henry won't allow it.
Showtime avoiding damage as Henry throws knees to the body.
Henry looking to throw knees to the head but Showtime is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henry utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Henry using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Showtime has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
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!
Henry is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Showtime is defending well for now.
Showtime wants to get back to striking at distance but Henry won't allow it.

Showtime escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Showtime fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rick Showtime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Showtime lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Henry at a distance.
Showtime's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Showtime duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Henry dominated that second round.
That's time! Henry 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Nice body punch from Showtime.
Showtime throws a series of punches but Henry avoids them all with ease.
Showtime displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Henry tries to clinch up.
A combination from Showtime does no damage.
Henry takes one to the chin there.
Henry has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Showtime throws a one two combo.
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!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Henry tries to land knees in the clinch but Showtime avoids the damage to the body.
Showtime is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Henry tries to land a knee to the head but Showtime blocks with his arms.
Showtime avoids the elbow strike from Henry , against the cage.
Henry with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry pushes off an throws an elbow but Showtime leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Henry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Henry has Showtime pressed against the cage, preventing Showtime from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A knee to the head by Henry .
Henry using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Henry tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Showtime avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henry prevents Showtime from breaking the clinch.
Henry missing with knees to the body.
Showtime avoiding damage as Henry throws knees to the body.
Henry unloads a knee to the mid-section. Showtime lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Henry misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Showtime.
Showtime tries to break free but Henry pushes him back against the cage.
Showtime managing to block the knees to the body from Henry .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Showtime takes a knee right on the jaw!
Henry has Showtime pressed against the cage, preventing Showtime from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Showtime has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Henry uses from the top position.
Henry wants to stand but Showtime has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Showtime pulls Henry in close to prevent any damage.
Henry wanted to stand there but Showtime had control of the position.
Showtime lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Showtime's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Showtime stops Henry from standing up.
Rick Showtime has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

Showtime gets to his feet. Henry looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Showtime swinging wildly here.

Henry closes the distance and pushes Showtime back into the cage.
Henry keeps control of Showtime as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Henry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Henry tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Henry lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Showtime tries to break free but Henry pushes him back against the cage.
Henry using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Showtime has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Andrew Henry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Showtime.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rick Showtime.
I think Henry 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Henry !
Our winner, Andrew Henry , 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Badger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Henry (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.

Badger
vs
Henry

180 cm
23
162 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

183 cm
26
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Intelligent

Max Octane Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Badger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Curtis Henry!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Badger has Henry up against the cage in a clinch.
Henry scores with a knee to the head.
Henry using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Henry.
Badger is breathing heavily.
Henry putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Badger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Henry.
A knee to the head by Henry.
Badger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Henry connects with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henry landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Henry is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Henry lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Henry obliges.
Henry utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Henry with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry misses with a knee to the head.
Henry lands a damaging elbow.
Henry working Badger over with knees to the body.
Henry lands an elbow just above Badger 's eye.
A knee to the head by Henry.
Henry utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Henry with a knee to the head.
Henry looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A knee to the head by Henry.

Badger is rocked!
Henry has Badger pressed against the cage. He pushes Badger back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Henry throws a beautiful elbow that sends Badger crashing to the floor! Henry piles on the pressure with more strikes! Badger is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Curtis Henry!
During a confident post fight interview, Curtis Henry thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Buru Doragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Adams (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.

Doragon
vs
Adams

170 cm
26
160 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

178 cm
25
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Zenith Nutrition (160q)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buru Doragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vincent Adams!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams swinging wildly here.
Doragon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Some wild striking there from Adams.
Doragon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Adams.
Adams lunges at Doragon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Doragon's hand.

Doragon looking to score a takedown here. Adams is defending well but Doragon drives through and ends up in Adams's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doragon wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Adams has momentary wrist control but Doragon slips an elbow through the middle.
Doragon passes into half guard.
Adams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams wants to get back to his feet.

Doragon is working for a submission of some sort.
Doragon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Adams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Doragon is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Doragon extends the arm and Adams is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buru Doragon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Kota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kota has chosen Airplanes - B.o.B ft Hayley Williams as his entrance music. Vladimir Petrov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Petrov
vs
Kota

220 cm
23
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
31
214 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Kota!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Petrov tries to sprawl but Kota drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Petrov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kota throwing strikes from guard but Petrov blocks nicely.
Petrov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kota won't allow Petrov to get back to his feet.

Petrov is looking for a triangle but Kota pushes his legs off easily.
Kota throwing strikes from guard but Petrov blocks nicely.
Kota throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Petrov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov controls Kota momentarily but Kota frees himself.
Kota trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kota postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kota postures up in Petrov's guard and throws a big left but Petrov blocks it.
Kota throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kota chips away with some ground and pound.
Kota throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Petrov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Petrov tries to get out of the position.
Kota chips away with some ground and pound.
Petrov tries to strike from the bottom.
Kota trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Kota with a nice head shot there.
Kota missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Petrov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kota throws a big right hand that misses.
Kota looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kota stopping the sweep attempt from Petrov.
Kota lands a couple of digs.
Petrov 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.
Kota throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Petrov working for a triangle but Kota defends it easily.
Kota content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kota wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kota throws a big right hand that misses.
Petrov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kota postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Petrov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kota wants to pass the guard but Petrov is keeping the position.
Petrov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kota throws a big elbow that misses.
Kota throws a big right hand that misses.
Kota throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kota is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kota trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kota loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Petrov pulls Kota in to control the position.

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

Kota shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Petrov is trying to defend but Kota finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Kota is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kota looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Petrov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Petrov moves in looking to clinch but Kota pushes him off.
A nice side step and Kota releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

Kota looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kota is nestled in close to Petrov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

It looks like Vladimir Petrov has been cut.
Nice strikes from Kota there.
Petrov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kota thows a huge punch but Petrov dodges it nicely.
Petrov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kota.
Petrov pushes Kota off looking to stand but Kota dives back in and keeps control.
Kota missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Petrov tries to roll over but Kota keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kota is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Petrov is just riding it out for now. Kota eventually gives up the hold.
Kota not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kota lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kota throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kota throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kota is looking to stall here but Petrov recovers full guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov working away.
Kota tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Petrov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Petrov working away.
Kota is trying to get back to half guard.
Kota takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kota tries to buck Petrov off but Petrov is having none of it.
Petrov tries to stand but Kota is controlling his head.
Kota is trying to improve his position.
Kota has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kota sneaks back into half guard.

Kota looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kota is trying to control but can't.

Kota actively working from the bottom here.

Kota looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kota is breathing heavily.
Kota taking some punishment here, with Petrov in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Petrov trying to mount his opponent but Kota defends it.
Kota is looking to improve his position.
Petrov slips a nice elbow through Kota's hands, connecting with Kota's forehead.
Kota moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kota wants to hit a switch here but Petrov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kota there!
Petrov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Petrov avoids the attempt from Kota to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrov content just to control the position here.
Kota wants to hold on but Petrov pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Charles Kota will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Petrov's cut.
That's time! Petrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Petrov tries to bum rush Kota with a series of wild strikes but Kota uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kota shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrov tries to sprawl out of it but Kota keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petrov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrov is looking to clinch.
Kota fails with the takedown.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kota but Kota pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kota is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Petrov's half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Petrov.
Petrov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kota stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kota content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kota preventing the sweep.
Kota throws a big right hand that misses.
Kota sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Petrov's guard.
Kota with the ground and pound but Petrov uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov trying to control the position.
Kota prevents Petrov from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kota postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kota is working Petrov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Petrov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Petrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Kota from controlling successfully.
Kota lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kota postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kota wants to pass the guard but Petrov is keeping the position.
Kota postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Kota drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kota jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kota scoring with some ground and pound.
Kota postures up in Petrov's guard and throws a big left but Petrov blocks it.
Kota wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Petrov is trying to control the position but Kota postures up.

Kota avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

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.
Petrov tries a head kick but it misses.

Kota decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Kota is working for a submission of some sort.
Kota works his way into side control.
Kota working the ground and pound.
Charles Kota is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kota is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Petrov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vladimir Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petrov taking punishment in the form of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Kota comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kota winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Kota!
Our winner, Charles Kota, 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.
Vladimir Petrov spoke after the fight, saying 'The judges were unfair'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between L Manning Hines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Gasanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gasanov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Salif Keita - Tomorrow (Muhammad Ali). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Manning Hines
vs
Gasanov

168 cm
25
151 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

173 cm
28
154 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Bullet Proof System

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, L Manning Hines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mamed Gasanov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gasanov digs a good hook to Hines's body.
Gasanov misses with a hook.
Gasanov misses with a body punch

and Hines decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gasanov's guard.
Hines postures up.
Hines is pushing down on Gasanov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gasanov is fighting to maintain full guard but Hines has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hines looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hines is working hard here to advance position.

Hines looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hines prevents Gasanov from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hines is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gasanov sees it coming and defends easily.
Hines throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hines working Gasanov over with strikes.
Hines trying to control the action but Gasanov is working from the bottom.
Hines prevents Gasanov from improving his position.
Gasanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hines. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Hines is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hines slows the pace down in half guard.

Hines is trying for a kimura here. Gasanov looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hines wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). L Manning Hines!