GFC 9: Battle of Neva PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin McAdams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Girlea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ian Girlea enters the cage!

McAdams
vs
Girlea

181 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

176 cm
24
168 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kevin McAdams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ian Girlea!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Girlea drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Girlea showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McAdams pulls Girlea in close to prevent any damage.
McAdams keeping moving, preventing Girlea from controlling successfully.
Girlea looking to sit in guard and control but McAdams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Girlea is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Girlea wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Girlea wants to stand up but McAdams is controlling him.
McAdams content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Girlea looking for a sweep. Not yet Girlea, not yet.

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

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

and Girlea holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Girlea is looking for a takedown.
McAdams is working for takedown but Girlea is calmly controlling the position for now.

Girlea gets a trip takedown into half guard.
McAdams preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
McAdams tries to get to full guard but Girlea has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Girlea trying to mount his opponent but McAdams defends it.
Girlea content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McAdams is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Girlea is looking to take a break and control but McAdams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McAdams trying to hold on to Girlea's head to control him but Girlea postures up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck for McAdams with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin McAdams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Girlea fails to land the takedown.
Girlea fails with a takedown attempt.
McAdams tries to counter with a takedown but Girlea is quick to defend against it.

Girlea gets a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

McAdams manages to escape to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Girlea dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Girlea has managed to clinch.
Girlea is looking to take this one to the mat.

Girlea breaks the clinch.
Girlea tries to clinch up

and McAdams counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Girlea!
Girlea tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Girlea's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McAdams controlling from the back.
Girlea is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get McAdams off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Girlea tries to escape but McAdams has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Girlea wants to get back to his feet.
Girlea is holding onto McAdams's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.

Girlea showing good submission defense here.

Girlea is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if McAdams gets his way!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McAdams patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
McAdams controlling well, preventing Girlea from escaping the position.
Girlea trying to get back to his feet but McAdams is in full control for now.

Girlea has hold of McAdams's leg, trying to break free but it's let McAdams lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Girlea is turning an unusual color here… he's out! McAdams throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kevin McAdams!
Kevin McAdams was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aulis Tyrmaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eduardo Silva has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Silva
vs
Tyrmaaja

190 cm
27
180 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

178 cm
34
170 lbs
18 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Eduardo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aulis Tyrmaaja!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Tyrmaaja, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tyrmaaja goes for a double leg but Silva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silva continues to drive forward.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tyrmaaja.
Eduardo Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aulis Tyrmaaja.
Tyrmaaja shoots in but no luck this time.
Silva misses with a low kick as Tyrmaaja jumps back.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Tyrmaaja closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Tyrmaaja pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrmaaja avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva tries to work over Tyrmaaja's front leg with a kick but Tyrmaaja checks it.
Tyrmaaja tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silva punishes Tyrmaaja's body with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tyrmaaja drives through with a takedown into guard.

Silva has his foot on Tyrmaaja's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tyrmaaja works his way back into a safe position though.

Silva looking for a guillotine here but Tyrmaaja defends easily.

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

Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tyrmaaja doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Silva is tightening it up a little... Tyrmaaja has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Tyrmaaja reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Tyrmaaja taps out! Nice BJJ there by Silva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Eduardo Silva!
Eduardo Silva bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernst Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adi Dassler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Young comes to the cage accompanied by Eye Of The Tiger. 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.

Young
vs
Dassler

195 cm
33
215 lbs
15 - 4 - 1

198 cm
22
215 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Perkele!

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 15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ernst Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Adi Dassler!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young throws a shot from downtown. Dassler moves away and avoids it.
Dassler misses with a kick to the body
and Dassler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Young lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Young throws a body shot but no joy.
Dassler lands a front kick.
Young throws a hook but Dassler avoids it easily.
Young throws a hook but Dassler avoids it easily.
Young scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dassler connects with the punch.
Dassler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young.
Dassler misses with a body kick.

Dassler feints and as Young raises his hands in defense, Dassler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dassler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dassler looking to sit in guard and control but Young gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Dassler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Young can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dassler actively working from the bottom here.
Young takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dassler wants to get back to full guard.
Dassler won't allow Young to pass to mount.
Young is thwarting Dassler's attempts to control the position.
Dassler wants to improve his position but Young is controlling well.
Dassler trying to hold on to Young's head to control him but Young postures up.
Young wants to pass to mount but Dassler is defending the position.

That's two 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.
Dassler trying to control but Young postures up.
Dassler missing with punches from the bottom.
Dassler tries to get to full guard but Young has control of the leg.
Young wants to pass to mount but Dassler is defending the position.
Dassler trying to control from the bottom.
Young is pressing down on Dassler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dassler is holding on for now.

Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dassler trying to control here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dassler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Young sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dassler throws a body punch but Young moves out of range.
Dassler looks to score with a jab to the body but Young is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Young.
Dassler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Young moves away from the strike by Dassler.
Young bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dassler has a takedown stuffed.
Young scores with a nice strike.
Dassler shoots in looking for a takedown but Young manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dassler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Young keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dassler misses the shot to the body.
Young avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Dassler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Young manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Young looking for a sweep. Not yet Young, not yet.
Young is pulling down on Dassler's head. It's preventing any offense from Dassler, at least for the moment.
Dassler forces his way into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Dassler seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young wants to control but Dassler is keeping busy.

Dassler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Young sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ernst Young will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dassler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Young.
Some wild striking there from Young.
Young walks into a stiff left hand from Dassler.
Dassler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dassler moves out of range of the strikes.
Dassler slips a straight right by Young.
Dassler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dassler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dassler.
Dassler feints the counter takedown.
Dassler slips under a jab.
Young cracks a nice hook into Dassler's ribs.
Adi Dassler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Young as Dassler shoots in.
Dassler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Young swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dassler misses with a hook
and Young counters with a nice uppercut.
Dassler throws a body punch but Young moves out of range.
Young is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dassler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Young sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ernst Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adi Dassler.
Dassler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Young throws out the jab.
Dassler has his takedown stuffed
and Young counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Young defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dassler.
Dassler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice jab there from Young.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dassler is defended easily by Young.
Young wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Young throws a nice inside leg kick.
Young throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dassler sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dasslers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Young throws an overhand right that lands on Dassler's shoulder, as Dassler tries to avoid the shot.
Young takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Young ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Young on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Young loads up on a big right hand but Dassler slips the punch.
Dassler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ernst Young is winning the standup battle so far.
Dassler misses with an uppercut. Young saw that one coming.
Young closes the distance looking to clinch

and Dassler counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dassler trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dassler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

Dassler trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Young preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dassler tries to free his leg and advance position but Young is retaining full guard.
Young is pulling down on Dassler's head. It's preventing any offense from Dassler, at least for the moment.
Young has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Dassler is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Young is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Young has escaped and now he's on top!

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

Ernst Young dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Young waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dassler.
Young walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dassler looks to land a body kick but Young moved away.
Young misses with a hook to the body

and Dassler counters by moving into the clinch.
Dassler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Young prevents it.
Dassler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dassler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Young or not.
Dassler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Young after a bit of a struggle.
Dassler tries to score a body lock takedown but Young shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ernst Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adi Dassler.
Young prevents the takedown attempt.
Dassler wants to take the fight to the mat but Young manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dassler.
Young swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Young misses with the head strike.
Young misses with a punch to the body.
Young tries to throw a body punch but Dassler avoids it by throwing Young back against the cage.
Dassler gets through Young's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dassler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Young pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Young lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dassler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dassler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Young just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dassler wants a takedown.
Dassler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Young throws a head punch that misses.
Dassler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Young after a bit of a struggle.
Young tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Young creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Young.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Dassler blocking some punches.
Dassler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Young prevents it.
Dassler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Young fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Young lands with a short shot to the head.
Young lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dassler.
A head punch on the inside from Young fails to land.
Young lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young tries to throw a body punch but Dassler avoids it by throwing Young back against the cage.
Young lands a nice uppercut.
Dassler is trying to pull guard but Young turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dassler tries to score a body lock takedown but Young shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Young misses with the head strike.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Dassler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Young misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dassler jumps guard but Young stands there with Dassler around his waist. Dassler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dassler tries to throw a body punch but Young avoids it by throwing Dassler back against the cage.
Young swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dassler wants a takedown but no success here.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Dassler.
Dassler prevents a body shot from Young.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dassler tries to pull guard but Young forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dassler tries for a takedown but Young manages to get underhooks.
Dassler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Young.
Dassler wants a takedown but no success here.
Dassler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Young softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Young scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Young.
Dassler tries to pull guard but Young forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Young swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dassler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Young smiles and moves away.
Young with a jab.
Dassler moves away from the strike by Young.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young misses with a straight left.
Young misses with a few strikes there.
Dassler staying out of range there.
Young tries to clinch there but Dassler circles away.
Young misses with a looping left.
Dassler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young wants to clinch up but Dassler keeps it at a distance.
Young throws a lazy right hand but Dassler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dassler slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Dassler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Young getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Adi Dassler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dassler lands with a good body shot.
Young tries to bum rush Dassler with a series of wild strikes but Dassler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Young connects with a crisp jab.
Dassler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dassler slips under a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernst Young showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Young, 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernst Young!
A victorious Ernst Young thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Rashid Sadulaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Bieber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Justin Bieber enters the cage!

Sadulaev
vs
Bieber

182 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rashid Sadulaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Justin Bieber!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sadulaev drives through with a takedown into guard.

Bieber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bieber throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sadulaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bieber swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

Bieber had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sadulaev defends it easily.

Sadulaev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sadulaev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Bieber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sadulaev defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bieber looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sadulaev cracks Bieber with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sadulaev 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.
Bieber is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Sadulaev 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.
Sadulaev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bieber's head.

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

Bieber had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sadulaev defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sadulaev wants to pass the guard but Bieber is keeping the position.

Bieber looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sadulaev trying to control but Bieber is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadulaev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

It looks like Justin Bieber has been cut.

Sadulaev drops back looking for a leg! Bieber is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bieber manages to kick Sadulaev off! Sadulaev jumps back into Bieber's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bieber looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sadulaev trying to control but Bieber is working from the bottom.

Bieber had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sadulaev defends it easily.

Bieber looking for a guillotine here but Sadulaev defends easily.
Bieber looks winded!
Bieber wants to sweep here but Sadulaev controlling him for the moment.
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.
Sadulaev wants to control from the top but Bieber keeps moving.
Sadulaev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sadulaev pushes down on Bieber's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Sadulaev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bieber is just riding it out for now. Sadulaev eventually gives up the hold.
Sadulaev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Bieber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bieber is looking for a sweep. Sadulaev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sadulaev is working for a kimura but Bieber is defending it quite comfortably.
We've been informed that Bieber has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Sadulaev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bieber defends it well.

Sadulaev seems to be working for a kimura but Bieber defends the submission attempt.
Sadulaev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bieber!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sadulaev working the ground and pound effectively.

That has opened up Justin Bieber's cut even more.
Bieber working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rashid Sadulaev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Bieber's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bieber finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bieber misses with an uppercut.
Bieber misses with a low kick.
Sadulaev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bieber sprawls and moves away.
Bieber misses with a head kick.
Sadulaev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bieber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sadulaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Bieber.
Bieber looks to score with a jab to the body but Sadulaev is just out of range.
Sadulaev avoids the head kick by Bieber.
Sadulaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bieber.
Sadulaev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Sadulaev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bieber is trying to control the position but Sadulaev postures up.
Sadulaev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sadulaev wants to control from the top but Bieber keeps moving.

Bieber throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bieber is breathing heavily.
Sadulaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Bieber is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bieber working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sadulaev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sadulaev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bieber is striking off his back. Sadulaev thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Sadulaev drops an elbow to the side of Bieber's head.
Rashid Sadulaev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Sadulaev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bieber defends it well.
Sadulaev lands with a punch from half guard.
Sadulaev is thwarting Bieber's attempts to control the position.
Sadulaev working Bieber over with strikes.
Bieber has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sadulaev is working away from the top position though.

Sadulaev seems to be working for a kimura but Bieber defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sadulaev is working for a kimura but Bieber is defending it quite comfortably.
Nice strikes from Sadulaev there.
Bieber missing with punches from the bottom.

Sadulaev is looking for a kimura but Bieber is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sadulaev to get the leverage.
Sadulaev working the head and body with strikes.
Sadulaev is nestled in close to Bieber, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

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

Sadulaev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bieber is looking to control Sadulaev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bieber avoid being mounted?
Bieber might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sadulaev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sadulaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bieber can do to turn this around?
Sadulaev tries to pass to full mount but Bieber defends it.

Sadulaev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bieber defends it well.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bieber slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

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

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

Bieber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sadulaev is working Bieber over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sadulaev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bieber's head.
Sadulaev postures up and lands a big shot to Bieber's brow.

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

Rashid Sadulaev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Justin Bieber's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Bieber lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Sadulaev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bieber manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Sadulaev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Sadulaev 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.
Sadulaev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bieber is still in real trouble! Can Sadulaev finish him?

Bieber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sadulaev defends well.
Bieber seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bieber is looking for a triangle but Sadulaev pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadulaev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bieber's guard.
Bieber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sadulaev working the head and body with strikes.

Sadulaev seems to be looking for submissions.
Sadulaev trying to pass the guard but Bieber defending well.
Sadulaev wants to take a breather but Bieber is having none of it.

Bieber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Bieber actively working from the bottom here.

Sadulaev 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. Bieber tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sadulaev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rashid Sadulaev!
A less than humble Rashid Sadulaev misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brendan Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Beast. Brendan Murphy will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Ryan
vs
Murphy

177 cm
25
178 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

189 cm
27
182 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof

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 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrew Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brendan Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy throws a head kick but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ryan sizes up Murphy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good work by Ryan as he checks the leg kick.
Ryan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Murphy's coach down at Den of Tears (22 coaches) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Murphy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Murphy defending well as Ryan loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy throws a push kick but Ryan slaps the foot to one side.
Ryan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Ryan gets caught flat footed, as Murphy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ryan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Murphy.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy looking to sit in guard and control but Ryan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Ryan sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Murphy uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Murphy moves out of range as Ryan strikes.
Ryan cracks Murphy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Murphy.

Ryan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy tries to clinch up
and Ryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andrew Ryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan lands a jab to Murphy's midsection.
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ryan's waist but Ryan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.

Murphy drives through with a takedown into guard.

Ryan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Murphy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ryan!
Ryan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ryan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Murphy back to the cage. Ryan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Ryan lands with a cross.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Ryan moved away.
Ryan throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ryan - that will leave a mark!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Murphy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Ryan shows good takedown defense.
Andrew Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Murphy.
Murphy slips a jab and a cross from Ryan.
Murphy fails to land the takedown.
Ryan tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Murphy is rocked!
Ryan lands with a shot to the body.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Ryan finish him?
Murphy looks winded!
Ryan circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Murphy tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Ryan wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrew Ryan!
Andrew Ryan gave a mention to Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evander Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen LL CoolJ - Headsprung as his entrance music. Evander Holyfield is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Holyfield
vs
Silva

188 cm
35
217 lbs
17 - 18 - 0

192 cm
40
280 lbs
41 - 30 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evander Holyfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Silva!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holyfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Holyfield fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Holyfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good exchange - Silva coming out on top.
Silva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Holyfield on the side of the head.

It looks like Evander Holyfield has been cut.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Holyfield is just out of range.
Evander Holyfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Silva.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Holyfield.
Holyfield is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Silva just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Holyfield has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daniel Silva!
Our winner, Daniel Silva, 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
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Katuro Tisoaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tisoaka comes to the cage accompanied by Festivo. Eddie White has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tisoaka
vs
White

169 cm
28
169 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

175 cm
30
164 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Anarchy Clothing & Laundry

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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Katuro Tisoaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddie White!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tisoaka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tisoaka shoots in looking for a takedown. White tries to sprawl out of it but Tisoaka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. White manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A lazy left from White finds it's target.
Tisoaka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
White throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tisoaka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

White lands a big head kick that sends Tisoaka tumbling to the mat! White takes a step backwards and waves Tisoaka back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Tisoaka is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White looks for a left high kick but can't connect. White backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Tisoaka's temple! It sends Tisoaka violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as White celebrates and the doctors try to help Tisoaka!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Eddie White!
During a confident post fight interview, Eddie White thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Katuro Tisoaka was interviewed post fight and said 'I fall but RIZE again!!!!!!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Darrow
vs
Money

172 cm
24
155 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

170 cm
29
147 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronnie Darrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Money!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darrow keeps the fight on the outside.
Money shoots in looking for a takedown. Darrow tries to sprawl out of it but Money keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Darrow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Money gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Darrow counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Darrow gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Money tries to free his leg and advance position but Darrow is retaining full guard.
Money working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Darrow's head.
Money postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Money in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Money scoring with some ground and pound.
Money postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Money trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Money throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Money throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Darrow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Money must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Money being controlled here momentarily.
Money throws a big right hand that misses.
Darrow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Darrow seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Money throwing strikes from guard but Darrow blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Money throws a sloppy strike and Darrow has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Money is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Darrow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronnie Darrow!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Timmy Beautiful (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Third Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Beautiful
vs
Fist

191 cm
34
179 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

180 cm
24
172 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timmy Beautiful!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Third Fist!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fist throws a jab but it's blocked by Beautiful.
Beautiful attempts a counter takedown but Fist avoids it well and moves away.
Fist swings for the body but Beautiful moves out of range.
Beautiful attempts a counter takedown but Fist avoids it well and moves away.
Fist scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fist misses with a body shot.
Fist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beautiful.
Beautiful changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A slow jab from Fist misses its intended target.
Beautiful uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
Beautiful attempts a counter takedown but Fist avoids it well and moves away.
Fist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beautiful was well out of range. Poor timing from Fist.
Beautiful tries to counter with a takedown but Fist is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Fist misses its intended target.
Fist connects with a body shot that sends Beautiful's belly button to the back.
Decent striking displayed by Fist there.
Fist throws a shot from downtown. Beautiful moves away and avoids it.
Beautiful tries to counter with a takedown but Fist is quick to defend against it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist misses with a hook. Beautiful ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Fist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beautiful changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beautiful.
Fist connects with a body shot that sends Beautiful's belly button to the back.
Fist misses with a looping right.
Beautiful feinted with a counter takedown.
Beautiful takes a jab right on the kisser.
Beautiful slips a straight right by Fist.
Beautiful attempts a counter takedown but Fist avoids it well and moves away.
Fist tries to clinch up.
Fist misses with a looping left.
Beautiful drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fist sprawls and moves away.
Fist takes a swing at Beautiful's ribcage but misses.
Beautiful feinted with a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Fist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fist lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beautiful avoids the body shot from Fist.
Fist misses with a hook.
Beautiful tries to counter with a takedown but Fist is quick to defend against it.
Fist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beautiful was well out of range. Poor timing from Fist.
Fist lands with a shot to the body.
Fist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fist throws a lazy right hand but Beautiful sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beautiful manages to avoid it.
Beautiful tries to counter with a takedown but Fist is quick to defend against it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beautiful displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fist throws out the jab.
Beautiful changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A head kick misses from Fist.
Fist scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beautiful in his tracks.
Fist throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fist has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Beautiful is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Third Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist cracks a nice hook into Beautiful's ribs.
Fist throws a jab but it's blocked by Beautiful.
Beautiful appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fist looks to land a left hand but Beautiful moved out of range nicely.
Beautiful feinted with a counter takedown.
Beautiful moves out of range as Fist strikes.
Beautiful tries to counter with a takedown but Fist is quick to defend against it.
Beautiful takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fist throws a lazy right hand but Beautiful sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beautiful attempts a counter takedown but Fist avoids it well and moves away.
Fist throws a head kick but Beautiful moves out of range.
Beautiful drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fist sprawls and moves away.
Fist throws a jab when Beautiful was well out of range.
Beautiful half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beautiful.
Beautiful's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fist connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beautiful scrambles back to his feet.
Fist throws a jab when Beautiful was well out of range.
Beautiful feinted with a counter takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fist connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Beautiful's hands.
Beautiful moves away from the strike by Fist.
Beautiful avoids the body shot from Fist.
Beautiful drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fist sprawls and moves away.
Fist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beautiful.
Beautiful tries to counter with a takedown but Fist is quick to defend against it.
Fist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beautiful.
Beautiful defending well as Fist loads up on a big left hand.
Beautiful drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fist sprawls and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Fist misses.
Beautiful takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fist throws a body shot but no joy.
Beautiful half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fist throws a body punch but Beautiful moves out of range.
Fist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fist drives through with a takedown into Beautiful's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Beautiful manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Beautiful has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fist avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Beautiful prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fist has Beautiful pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beautiful manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Beautiful prevents a takedown attempt there.
Timmy Beautiful has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Third Fist.
Beautiful has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fist is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
I was talking to Beautiful's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Fist.

Fist ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fist no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Fist is looking for a triangle here but Beautiful uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fist is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Beautiful's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Beautiful manages to pass to mount!
Fist tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Beautiful get's back to his feet.
Third Fist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beautiful blocks a head kick by Fist.
Beautiful half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fist misses with an uppercut.
Beautiful attempts a counter takedown but Fist avoids it well and moves away.
Fist looks to score with a jab to the body but Beautiful is just out of range.
No joy there for Fist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beautiful appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Timmy Beautiful is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist throws a lazy right hand but Beautiful sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beautiful half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Beautiful walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Beautiful gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Beautiful slips under a jab from Fist.
Beautiful slips a straight right by Fist.
Beautiful changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Fist misses the target.
Beautiful drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fist sprawls and moves away.
Beautiful takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fist tries to clinch but Beautiful moves out of range.

Fist drives through with a takedown into 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!

Beautiful is working an open guard so Fist takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Beautiful displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fist throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beautiful manages to avoid it.
Beautiful attempts a counter takedown but Fist avoids it well and moves away.
Fist misses with an attempted mid kick.
Beautiful attempts a counter takedown but Fist avoids it well and moves away.
Fist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beautiful.
Fist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Fist misses.
Beautiful drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fist sprawls and moves away.
Beautiful slips a straight right by Fist.
Beautiful tries to counter with a takedown but Fist is quick to defend against it.
Fist throws a body punch but Beautiful moves out of range.
Beautiful half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fist throws a shot from downtown. Beautiful moves away and avoids it.
Beautiful appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fist lands a lovely overhand right.
Fist throws a body punch but Beautiful moves out of range.
Beautiful changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Beautiful avoids the body shot from Fist.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fist lands a jab to Beautiful's midsection.
Beautiful blocks a head kick by Fist.
Beautiful attempts a counter takedown but Fist avoids it well and moves away.
Fist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beautiful manages to avoid it.
Beautiful tries to counter with a takedown but Fist is quick to defend against it.
The fighters circling - Fist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beautiful attempts a counter takedown but Fist avoids it well and moves away.
Fist misses with an uppercut. Beautiful saw that one coming.
Beautiful on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Beautiful keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beautiful appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Beautiful staying out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Fist.
Fist throws a jab but it's blocked by Beautiful.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Third Fist 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! This is the final round!

Fist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beautiful drops his hands momentarily and Fist takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beautiful moves away.
Beautiful tries to counter with a takedown but Fist is quick to defend against it.
Fist throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beautiful on the side of the head.
Fist throws a push kick but Beautiful slaps the foot to one side.
Beautiful appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Beautiful defending well as Fist loads up on a big left hand.
Beautiful feinted with a counter takedown.
Fist lands with an uppercut that bounces Beautiful off the cage and back into range.
Fist throws a body punch but Beautiful moves out of range.
Beautiful tries to counter with a takedown but Fist is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fist tries to clinch but Beautiful moves out of range.
Beautiful appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fist throws an overhand right that lands on Beautiful's shoulder, as Beautiful tries to avoid the shot.
Fist throws a half hearted mid kick.
Beautiful tries to counter with a takedown but Fist is quick to defend against it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fist. Beautiful does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist throws a hook but Beautiful blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fist. Beautiful does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beautiful feinted with a counter takedown.
Fist looks to score with a jab to the body but Beautiful is just out of range.
Beautiful half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beautiful sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beautiful walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fist works Beautiful's body with a nice hook.
Fist misses with the combination.
Fist lands a jab to Beautiful's midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Fist.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beautiful looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fist shoots in but no luck this time.
Beautiful appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No luck for Fist with that takedown attempt.
Beautiful half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Fist throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Beautiful tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fist is in Beautiful's 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!
Fist advances position into side control!
Beautiful is trying to get back to his feet.
Fist looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Beautiful is avoiding damage well.
Beautiful is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Beautiful works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

Beautiful manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Fist keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fist has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Beautiful is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Timmy Beautiful has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Third Fist.
Beautiful keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fist's efforts to push away.

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

Fist working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Beautiful has passed into half guard!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Beautiful gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Good shot there by Fist.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Beautiful. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Fist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beautiful manages to avoid it.
Beautiful feinted with a counter takedown.
Third Fist is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Beautiful uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
Beautiful changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fist pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Beautiful feinted with a counter takedown.
Fist scores with a jab to the body.
Fist misses with a body shot.
Beautiful drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fist sprawls and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Third Fist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fist 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Third Fist!
Post fight, Third Fist took to the microphone: 'I was really worried about this fight...I had wet farts....'.

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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Mammoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baltasar Halko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mammoth comes to the cage accompanied by Trip Switch. Halko has chosen The Lumberjack by Jackyl as his entrance music. Anton Mammoth has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Mammoth
vs
Halko

210 cm
26
277 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

150 cm
31
300 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anton Mammoth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Baltasar Halko!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mammoth lands with a shot to the body.
Mammoth tests Halko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Halko misses with a body punch
and Mammoth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mammoth connects with a single shot there.
Mammoth slips a jab and a cross from Halko.
Mammoth lands a jab to Halko's midsection.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mammoth checks a leg kick.
Halko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mammoth checks it well.
Halko shoots for a double leg takedown but Mammoth sprawls well. He's pushed Halko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mammoth throwing a counter right hand but Halko manages to avoid it.
Mammoth lands a slapping body shot.
Mammoth scores with a jab. Halko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mammoth connects with a right hand. Halko shakes it off.
Mammoth connects with a right hand. Halko shakes it off.
A low kick from Halko is predictable there
and Mammoth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Halko thinking.
Halko takes one to the chin there.
Mammoth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mammoth lands with a big left! Halko is wobbled badly! Mammoth comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Halko to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Anton Mammoth!
A relieved looking Anton Mammoth thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

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