Militia Dei VII PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Whos Now (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Pingshaw jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pingshaw jr has chosen Heart of a Champion as his entrance music. Whos Now has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Now
vs
Pingshaw jr

192 cm
18
156 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

190 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Whos Now!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ian Pingshaw jr!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Now looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Pingshaw jr!
You get the feeling that Pingshaw jr really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Now throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Now there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Now landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pingshaw jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Now working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Pingshaw jr slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Now performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pingshaw jr trying to control here.

Now stands up out of the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pingshaw jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Now.

Now darts in and clinches Pingshaw jr up against the cage.

Now gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pingshaw jr regains guard.
Now works over Pingshaw jr with some ground and pound from guard.
Now in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Now 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.
Now wants to stand but Pingshaw jr has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Now wants to pass the guard but Pingshaw jr is keeping the position.

Now stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Now sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Now is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pingshaw jr has his takedown stuffed

and Now counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Pingshaw jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Now.
Now with the ground and pound but Pingshaw jr uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Now trying to control the position from guard on top but Pingshaw jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Now stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Now takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Now takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Now circles away from the clinch attempt.
Now misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pingshaw jr throws a nice head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pingshaw jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Now counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pingshaw jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Now is standing up over Pingshaw jr. Pingshaw jr looks to escape but Now dives into side control.
Now looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pingshaw jr is avoiding damage well.
Now looks up at the clock and then as Pingshaw jr takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Now smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Now fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Pingshaw jr regains half guard, as Now was trying to land strikes.
Now is keen to just control but Pingshaw jr is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Now stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Now pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pingshaw jr throws a nice head kick!
Now misses with a wild combination.
Pingshaw jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Now counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Whos Now has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Pingshaw jr.
Now lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pingshaw jr backs up against the cage.
Pingshaw jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pingshaw jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Now keeps the fight on the outside.
Now tries to clinch but Pingshaw jr is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Now throws a head kick that misses.
Pingshaw jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Now momentarily.
Pingshaw jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pingshaw jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Pingshaw jr misses with a takedown

and Now counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Now.
Now is looking to stand up but Pingshaw jr won't let him.
Now wants to control from the top but Pingshaw jr keeps moving.
Now landing some decent shots from guard.
Whos Now overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Now thows a big elbow that misses.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Now wants to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Now's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Now is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Pingshaw jr advances nicely into full mount.
A nice elbow there by Pingshaw jr.
Now keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Now manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pingshaw jr working the head and body with strikes.
Pingshaw jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Now's head.
Now really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Now is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pingshaw jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pingshaw jr's back!
Now is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

Pingshaw jr defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Now is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pingshaw jr is defending well though. Now let's go of the attempt for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Now scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Pingshaw jr is looking for a way out.
Now scores with punches from the back.
Now is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Pingshaw jr up.
Pingshaw jr covering up well and avoiding damage.
Pingshaw jr manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Pingshaw jr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Now postures up in Pingshaw jr's guard and throws a big left but Pingshaw jr blocks it.
Now has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pingshaw jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Now.

Now stands and steps away. Pingshaw jr gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Now circles away from the clinch attempt

and Now counters with a single leg into guard. Pingshaw jr didn't expect that.
Now trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Now is working Pingshaw jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pingshaw jr trying to keep a closed guard but Now is proving a slippery customer.

Now gets to his feet. Pingshaw jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pingshaw jr misses with a takedown attempt

and Now counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pingshaw jr!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Whos Now dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Pingshaw jr misses with a double jab.
Pingshaw jr scores with the left hand. Now knows he should have avoided that one.
Now moves in looking to clinch but Pingshaw jr pushes him off.
Pingshaw jr lands a front kick.
Pingshaw jr doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Now moves into the clinch.

Now turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Pingshaw jr is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Now tries to score with some ground and pound. Pingshaw jr controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Now is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pingshaw jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
An elbow from Now crashes against the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pingshaw jr is working to avoid the ground and pound but Now connects with a decent elbow.
An elbow from Now crashes against the mat.

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

Now has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Pingshaw jr tries to clinch up

and Now counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pingshaw jr!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Now thowing shots but they're missing.
Now can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pingshaw jr is looking to escape.
Now takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Now breaks from Pingshaw jr's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pingshaw jr is in a horrible position here. Now smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Now swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pingshaw jr is now in Now's guard. A big mistake from Now there, giving up the dominant position!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Now wants to sweep here but Pingshaw jr controlling him for the moment.
Pingshaw jr with a flurry of punches that miss.

Now pushes Pingshaw jr off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Now moves into the clinch successfully.
Now tries to break the clinch but Pingshaw jr is controlling the position.
Pingshaw jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Now lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pingshaw jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Now.
Whos Now is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A knee to the head by Pingshaw jr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pingshaw jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Now is looking to break free of the clinch but Pingshaw jr has double underhooks.

Pingshaw jr jumps guard.
Now stands up over Pingshaw jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pingshaw jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Now throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Now stands up from Pingshaw jr's guard - Now perhaps looking for a knockout.
Now takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ian Pingshaw jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ian Pingshaw jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pingshaw jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Now takes a step back to recover.

And that's the end of the fight!
Whos Now showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Now, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Whos Now!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brother Tycoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and madden wilborn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tycoon comes to the cage accompanied by Biggest and the best - Clawfinger. madden wilborn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tycoon
vs
wilborn

180 cm
21
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
194 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brother Tycoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, madden wilborn!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

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

wilborn goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tycoon rolls with the submission and now he's on top in wilborn's guard! Nice work there by Tycoon!
wilborn has a closed guard, preventing Tycoon from standing up.

Tycoon stands up from wilborn's guard - Tycoon perhaps looking for a knockout.
wilborn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tycoon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
wilborn looks for a takedown but Tycoon sprawls well.

wilborn scores a takedown into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.

wilborn goes for an armbar but Tycoon turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tycoon.
wilborn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tycoon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of wilborn is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
wilborn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tycoon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
wilborn wants to sweep but no luck.

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.
wilborn keeping moving, preventing Tycoon from controlling successfully.

Tycoon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on wilborn, up you get!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Tycoon.
You can see the frustration on wilborn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Tycoon decides to take the fight back to the feet.

wilborn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

wilborn in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Tycoon tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from wilborn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). madden wilborn!

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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 Drake Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anatolii Kharlampiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dragon
vs
Kharlampiev

185 cm
22
185 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

170 cm
22
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Drake Dragon!
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, Anatolii Kharlampiev!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragon. Kharlampiev does a little dance to reset his feet.

Dragon moves into the clinch successfully.

Kharlampiev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dragon misses with a few strikes there.

Dragon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kharlampiev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dragon controls Kharlampiev momentarily but Kharlampiev frees himself.

Dragon is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Kharlampiev frees his head nicely. Oh but Dragon has switched to an armbar! Kharlampiev is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Drake Dragon!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Champion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Champion has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Champion
vs
Petrov

200 cm
22
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
240 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, The Champion!
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, Artem Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Champion gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Champion wants to clinch up but Petrov keeps it at a distance.
Petrov slaps away a takedown attempt from Champion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Petrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petrov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Champion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Champion misses with a combination
and Petrov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Artem Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Champion gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Petrov misses with a double jab

and Champion counters by moving into the clinch.
Petrov can't break the clinch.
Petrov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Petrov is trying to break the clinch but Champion is controlling him.
Champion can't get the takedown.
Petrov has had enough of the clinch but Champion keeps him there for the moment.
Petrov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Champion is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Petrov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Champion has him pressed against the cage.
Petrov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Petrov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Champion.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Champion. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov is looking to break free of the clinch but Champion has double underhooks.
Petrov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Champion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrov cracks the inside of Champion's front leg.
Champion avoids the head kick by Petrov.
A head kick by Champion misses
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov connects with a high kick.
Petrov misses with a wild combination.
Champion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Petrov cracks Champion with a right hand to the side of the head.
Champion looks for a takedown but Petrov sprawls well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petrov. That's going to slow Champion down.
Champion is breathing heavily.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrov throws a head kick but Champion moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Petrov!
Champion dodges the punch combination from Petrov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov misses with a head kick.
Petrov throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov thows a body kick. Champion tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Petrov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Petrov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick from Petrov lands but Champion takes it in his stride.
Petrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Champion avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick from Petrov lands but Champion takes it in his stride.
Petrov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Champion takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Petrov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Champion's calf.
Petrov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Champion.
Petrov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick from Petrov lands but Champion takes it in his stride.
Petrov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Champion's head.

Champion is rocked!
Petrov circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Champion drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Petrov follows Champion to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artem Petrov!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grigori Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ibra Zlatan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasputin comes into the arena with TNF blaring out of the sound system. Ibra Zlatan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Rasputin
vs
Zlatan

191 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
19
215 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

Vicious Nutrition (159 Recovery With Proof) 30$

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grigori Rasputin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ibra Zlatan!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zlatan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zlatan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rasputin avoids it.
Zlatan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zlatan tries to land knees in the clinch but Rasputin avoids the damage to the body.
Rasputin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zlatan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zlatan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rasputin.
Rasputin misses the jab.
Rasputin throws a solid leg kick but Zlatan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rasputin.

Zlatan darts in and clinches Rasputin up against the cage.
Zlatan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zlatan prevents Rasputin from breaking the clinch.
Zlatan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rasputin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zlatan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rasputin's face.
Nice elbow from Zlatan.
Rasputin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rasputin wants to get back to striking at distance but Zlatan won't allow it.
Rasputin jumps guard but Zlatan stands there with Rasputin around his waist. Rasputin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zlatan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zlatan tries a knee to the head but Rasputin blocks it.
Rasputin looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grigori Rasputin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zlatan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rasputin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zlatan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rasputin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zlatan avoiding damage.
Rasputin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zlatan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rasputin smiles and moves away.
Zlatan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rasputin circles away quickly and effectively.
Rasputin cracks Zlatan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zlatan tries to clinch but Rasputin moves out of range.
Zlatan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rasputin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rasputin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zlatan walks into a left hand.
Rasputin works over Zlatan's head and body with a nice combination.
Rasputin connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Zlatan to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Rasputin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Grigori Rasputin!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lylan Mitchikin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Last Emperor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Last Emperor is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Mitchikin
vs
Emperor

200 cm
19
265 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

182 cm
22
229 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lylan Mitchikin!
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, Last Emperor!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchikin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Emperor sprawls well. Emperor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mitchikin gets slowly back to his feet.

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

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

Emperor is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mitchikin has managed to free his arm - good work.

Emperor is working for a submission of some sort.
Mitchikin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Emperor on the ground.
Mitchikin moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchikin trying to control the position.
Mitchikin controlling the position.
Emperor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mitchikin swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Emperor drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mitchikin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Emperor has Mitchikin in his guard.
Mitchikin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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.
Mitchikin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mitchikin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Emperor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mitchikin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Emperor keeping moving, preventing Mitchikin from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mitchikin distracts Emperor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Emperor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mitchikin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Mitchikin is sitting in close to Emperor's body. Emperor has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Mitchikin is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Mitchikin is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Emperor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Last Emperor!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scottie Ivanof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Prall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dustin Prall acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Ivanof
vs
Prall

182 cm
23
164 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

177 cm
19
164 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scottie Ivanof!
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, Dustin Prall!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prall has a takedown stuffed.
Prall slaps away a takedown attempt from Ivanof, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Prall misses with a takedown attempt

and Ivanof counters with a nice double leg into side control. Prall won't be happy with that.
Ivanof prevents Prall from escaping the position.
Check out the look on Ivanof's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ivanof lands an elbow.
Ivanof avoids the strikes from the bottom by Prall.
Prall is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Prall regains half guard.
Prall is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ivanof scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ivanof throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ivanof is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prall has hold of Ivanof's hands but Ivanof slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Prall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Prall on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prall wants to control but Ivanof is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ivanof not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ivanof lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ivanof is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ivanof throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ivanof thows a huge punch but Prall dodges it nicely.

Prall actively working from the bottom here.
Prall has hold of Ivanof's hands but Ivanof slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Prall has hold of Ivanof's hands but Ivanof slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ivanof working Prall over with strikes.
Ivanof not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanof is breathing heavily.
Prall is trying to maintain the position but Ivanof is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanof throwing shots but Prall is blocking nicely.
Prall is trying to maintain the position but Ivanof is very close to passing his half guard.
Prall punching from the bottom.
Ivanof missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Ivanof bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Prall is looking to regain half guard here but Ivanof keeps moving and retains side control.
Ivanof working the head with strikes.
Ivanof scores with punches from side control.
Prall sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ivanof throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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. Ivanof connects with a nice short shot to Prall's temple.
Ivanof throws a strike but Prall avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

Prall has his foot on Ivanof's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ivanof works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Prall is looking for a triangle but Ivanof pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanof working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ivanof knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Prall on the ground.
Ivanof prevents Prall from getting back to his feet.
Ivanof working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Prall kicks Ivanof off and gets to his feet.
No luck for Prall with that takedown attempt.
Scottie Ivanof has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Prall.
Ivanof tries for a takedown but Prall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Prall connects with a solid leg kick.
Prall swinging wildly here.
Ivanof shoots in for a takedown but Prall shows good takedown defense.
Ivanof shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Prall throws a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prall lands with a good body shot.
Prall scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Prall connects with a solid leg kick.
Prall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Prall connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Prall thumps Ivanof with a low kick.
Prall swinging wildly here.
Prall scores with a one two! Ivanof had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Prall misses with a takedown attempt - Ivanof sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ivanof feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prall wants to get back to his feet but Ivanof is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ivanof fails to land the takedown.
Ivanof showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Prall.
Ivanof tries to score a power double leg takedown but Prall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ivanof somewhat.
Prall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Prall shoots in but Ivanof avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Scottie Ivanof is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Prall throws a right and a left that Ivanof avoids nicely.
Ivanof misses with a takedown attempt
and Prall counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scottie Ivanof. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prall gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ivanof counters with a shoot takedown. Prall fights it but they end up in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanof lands a couple of digs.
Ivanof trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dustin Prall!

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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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Iliyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anatoliy Himura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Anatoliy Himura enters the cage!

Iliyev
vs
Himura

182 cm
22
162 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very confident

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Iliyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anatoliy Himura!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Himura defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Iliyev.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Himura.

Himura tries for a kimura but Iliyev is defending well.

Himura is trying to get an arm triangle but Iliyev is defending well.
Iliyev is trying to control Himura's posture but Himura avoids it.
Himura trying to control the action but Iliyev is working from the bottom.
Iliyev wants to control but Himura postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iliyev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Iliyev moves into full guard.
Iliyev keeping moving, preventing Himura from controlling successfully.
Iliyev is pulling down on Himura's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iliyev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Iliyev is pulling down on Himura's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Himura wants to pass the guard but Iliyev is keeping the position.
Himura looks gassed!
Iliyev is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Himura looking to sit in guard and control but Iliyev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Iliyev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Himura is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Himura is pulling down on Iliyev's head. It's preventing any offense from Iliyev, at least for the moment.

Iliyev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Iliyev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Himura is trying to keep Iliyev in close.
Himura keeping moving, preventing Iliyev from controlling successfully.

Himura working for submissions but it's allowed Iliyev to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Iliyev is looking for a kimura but Himura is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Iliyev to get the leverage.

Iliyev decides to stand and escape the position.
Iliyev tries for a takedown but Himura circles away easily

and Himura counters with a takedown into side control.
Himura wants to control but Iliyev is keeping him busy.
Himura is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iliyev struggling a bit here.

Himura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Iliyev, who protects the arm well.
Iliyev is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Himura off and has taken his back!

Iliyev has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Himura is in real trouble here. Iliyev gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Himura is tapping out! Iliyev wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sergey Iliyev!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tolya Kozakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Avent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Kozakov
vs
Avent

203 cm
19
278 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

197 cm
23
235 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tolya Kozakov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phil Avent!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avent shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kozakov defends it nicely.

Avent rushes Kozakov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Avent is trying to drag Kozakov to the mat but Kozakov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Kozakov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Avent.
Tolya Kozakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Avent.
Kozakov leaves Avent with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Kozakov.
Avent tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kozakov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Avent darts in and clinches Kozakov up against the cage.
Kozakov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Kozakov breaks the clinch.
Tolya Kozakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick there by Kozakov.
Avent looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avent on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kozakov. Kozakov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kozakov fakes the leg kick and cracks Avent in the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avent blocks a head kick by Kozakov.
Kozakov steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Avent is out on his feet! Kozakov sets himself and nearly takes Avent's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tolya Kozakov!
Tolya Kozakov retains his heavyweight title!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Living Proof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josip Cengic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cengic has chosen youre going down as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Proof
vs
Cengic

190 cm
20
212 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

186 cm
21
202 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Living Proof!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josip Cengic!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cengic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Proof's waist but Proof gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cengic off to one side.
Proof digs a good body shot into Cengic's ribs.
Cengic looks for a takedown but Proof sprawls well.

Proof drops Cengic with a left and a right! Oh, Cengic is hurt - Proof dives into side control looking to finish!

It looks like Josip Cengic has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Proof stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Cengic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Proof circles away.
Living Proof has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josip Cengic.
Proof digs a good hook to Cengic's body.
Cengic looks gassed!

Proof moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Cengic goes down! Can Proof finish him!?

Proof stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Proof stuns Cengic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice body punch from Proof.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Proof punishes Cengic's body with a nice straight punch.
Proof stuns Cengic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Proof throws the kick towards the body but Cengic avoids it.
Proof lands a nice looking body shot.
Living Proof is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cengic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Proof scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Proof scores with a jab. Cengic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Proof ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Proof.
Proof lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proof connects with a body shot.
Cengic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Proof lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Proof lands a right hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Proof. That snapped Cengic's head back.
Cengic is trying desperately to land a takedown but Proof is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Cengic.
Proof wants to slow Cengic down by chopping away at his legs.
Cengic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Proof swivels and escapes.
Proof lands a nice looking body kick.
Josip Cengic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Proof throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Proof lands a glancing blow to the side of Cengic's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proof scores with a three punch combo!

Proof drops Cengic with a left right combo! Proof follows him down to the ground into side control.

Cengic is rocked!

That has opened up Josip Cengic's cut even more.

Proof stands up.
Proof connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Proof lands with an uppercut that bounces Cengic off the cage and back into rage.
Cengic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Proof is fending him off so far but Cengic persists. Nope, Proof circles away and we're back to standing.
Proof cracks a nice hook into Cengic's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Proof dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Proof lands a right hook to the body.
Proof comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Proof works Cengic's body with a nice hook.
Proof lands with a shot to the body.
Cengic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Proof.
Proof scores with a hook to the body. Cengic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Proof rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cengic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cengic avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Proof throws a half hearted mid kick.
Proof keeps the fight on the outside.
Cengic closes the distance and clinches up with Proof, looking for a takedown. Cengic pushes Proof against the cage but Proof circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Proof clobbers Cengic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Proof is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cengic can do to turn this around?
Proof goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Proof cracks Cengic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cengic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Proof.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Proof punishes Cengic's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Proof moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Proof misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Proof moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cengic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Proof moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
No joy there for Proof, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Proof lands a nice hook to Cengic's body. Cengic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cengic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cengic walks into a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Proof goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Proof lands with a hook. Cengic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A shot to de liver by Proof. Beautiful body shot.
Nice body punch from Proof.
Proof scores with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Proof there.
Living Proof is winning the standup battle so far.
Proof throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Proof misses with a few strikes there.
Proof throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cengic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Proof throws a right and a left that Cengic avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proof stuns Cengic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Proof misses with a two punch combination.
Proof connects with the punch.
Cengic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Proof.
Proof wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Proof connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cengic's hands.
Proof stalks Cengic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cengic's face. Cengic staggers backwards, shaken.
Cengic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Proof throws a combination. Cengic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Proof scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cengic fails with the takedown.
Proof is looking to wear down Cengic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cengic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Proof is working the combinations to good effect here.
Proof looks to land a combination. Cengic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cengic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Proof moves into range and connects with a jab.
Proof lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cengic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Living Proof dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Josip Cengic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Proof's corner calls for a 1-2. Proof obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cengic shoots in for a takedown but Proof shows good takedown defense.
Cengic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Proof scores with a body shot.
Proof throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Proof comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Proof pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Proof cracks Cengic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Proof connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cengic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Proof.
Cengic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Proof throws a series of punches but Cengic avoids them all with ease.
Proof throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Proof lands a two punch combo.
Cengic is still on wobbly legs! Can Proof finish him?
Living Proof is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Proof throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cengic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cengic seems to have recovered his senses.
Proof digs a good body shot into Cengic's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Proof.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proof misses with a two punch combination.
No luck for Cengic with that takedown attempt.
Cengic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Proof as he jumps to the side.
Living Proof has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josip Cengic.
Proof scores with a hook.
Proof throws a right and a left that both miss.
Proof connects with a nice looking jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proof keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cengic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Nice combo by Proof! Oh, that's hurt him - Cengic falls to the canvas and Proof follows him into side control.

Proof has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Proof moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Proof uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Proof works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Proof throws a series of punches but Cengic avoids them all with ease.
Proof lands a really nice looking cross but Cengic seems unphased.
Proof lands with a nice combination. Cengic backs away looking to recover.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cengic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Proof's corner calls for a 1-2. Proof obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Proof's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Proof duly obliges.
Proof looks to land a combination but Cengic avoids it well.
Cengic takes one on the button.
Proof lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Proof lands a nice hook to Cengic's body. Cengic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Proof's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Proof duly obliges.
Proof throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cengic on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Living Proof clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Josip Cengic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Cengic tries to move into range but Proof moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cengic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Proof sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cengic somewhat.
Cengic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick misses from Proof.
Proof ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cengic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Proof counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cengic is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cengic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Proof.
Proof lands with an uppercut that bounces Cengic off the cage and back into rage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cengic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
BOOM! Proof lands a beautiful left hook that drops Cengic. Cengic tries to recover but Proof is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Cengic lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Living Proof!
Living Proof retains his light heavyweight title!