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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Zal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kantemir Kantemirov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



170 cm
30
152 lbs
14 - 10 - 0
167 cm
19
145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Experienced
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut


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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 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Zal!
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, Kantemir Kantemirov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kantemirov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zal counters with a nice body shot.
Zal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kantemirov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kantemirov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Zal counter with a right hand.
Kantemirov shoots and misses
and Zal counters with a nice body shot.
Nick Zal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kantemir Kantemirov.
Zal throws a series of punches but Kantemirov moves out of range.
Kantemirov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kantemirov shoots in looking for a takedown. Zal tries to sprawl out of it but Kantemirov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zal throws out a loose jab but Kantemirov uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantemirov misses with a takedown attempt
and Zal counters with a stiff right hand.
Kantemirov avoids the body shot from Zal.
It seemed like Kantemirov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zal looks to score with a jab to the body but Kantemirov is just out of range.
Zal looks to throw the jab but Kantemirov is out of range.

Kantemirov forces Zal back against the cage and clinches.
Kantemirov prevents a body shot from Zal.
Kantemirov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zal gets underhooks to prevent Kantemirov's takedown attempt.
Zal tries a body shot but Kantemirov blocks it.
Zal is working Kantemirov over against the cage.
Kantemirov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zal lands with a right to the head.
Kantemirov blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantemirov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zal avoiding damage.
A head punch on the inside from Zal fails to land.
Kantemirov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kantemirov is looking for a takedown.
Kantemirov wants to take the fight to the mat but Zal manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zal struggles to land a body shot inside as Kantemirov controls his hands.
Kantemirov is looking for a takedown.
Zal taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zal lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zal slowing the pace effectively.
Zal misses with a punch on the inside.
Zal throws a head punch that misses.
Kantemirov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kantemirov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zal after a bit of a struggle.
Kantemirov looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zal lands a hook that snaps the head of Kantemirov backwards.
Zal stalling.
Zal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kantemirov backwards.
Zal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zal is pressed up against the cage. Kantemirov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zal down to the mat. Zal avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kantemirov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zal defends well and Kantemirov ends up having to push Zal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kantemir Kantemirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Zal.

Kantemirov is rocked!
Kantemirov shoots in looking for a takedown. Zal tries to sprawl out of it but Kantemirov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zal loads up on a big right hand but Kantemirov slips the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zal misses with a jab, cross combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kantemirov.
Nick Zal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kantemirov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kantemirov with a poor takedown
and Zal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zal looks to land a combination but Kantemirov avoids it well.
Kantemirov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Zal does no damage.
Zal connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Kantemirov! He's out on his feet! Zal rushes in and drops Kantemirov with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nick Zal!
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jo Ballinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ballinger might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cheese Scones. Jo Ballinger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?



168 cm
27
156 lbs
3 - 1 - 0
165 cm
26
157 lbs
2 - 2 - 0
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank


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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jo Ballinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Felix Storm!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Ballinger.
Ballinger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Storm with a nice cross.
Ballinger misses with a looping right.
Jab by Storm.
Storm takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Storm blocks a head kick by Ballinger.
Ballinger throws a jab but it's blocked by Storm.
Ballinger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Storm on the side of the head.
Storm takes a swing at Ballinger's ribcage but misses.
Ballinger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ballinger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Storm rushes Ballinger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Storm blocking some punches.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Ballinger.
Ballinger trying to stall but Storm improves his position.

Ballinger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Storm catches Ballinger right on the button with a cross.
Storm slips a jab from Ballinger.
Ballinger lands a jab.
Ballinger cracks Storm with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

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

Storm kicks Ballinger off and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ballinger walks into a left hand.
Jo Ballinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ballinger throws a one two combo.
Storm smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ballinger works the jab nicely.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ballinger.
Ballinger moves in looking to clinch but Storm pushes him off.
A left lands for Ballinger.
Ballinger is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Storm moves in looking to clinch but Ballinger pushes him off.
Storm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ballinger.
Felix Storm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Storm pushes Ballinger up against the cage in a clinch.

Ballinger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger keeps the fight on the outside.
Storm fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ballinger on the side of the head.
Storm is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ballinger had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.

Storm has closed the distance and engaged Ballinger in a clinch.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ballinger controlling the action here for a moment.
Storm working aggressively here.
Ballinger takes a shot to the head.
Ballinger is trying to stall.
Storm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Storm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
Storm struggles to land a body shot inside as Ballinger controls his hands.
Ballinger wants to get back to striking at distance but Storm won't allow it.
Storm digs a right hand underneath Ballinger's ribcage. Ballinger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A frustrated look appears on Ballinger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Storm - that landed with a thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm working aggressively here.
Storm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ballinger looking to stall.
Storm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ballinger misses with the head strike.
Ballinger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Ballinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ballinger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ballinger is trying to break the clinch but Storm has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Storm scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ballinger trying to stall but Storm improves his position.
Storm tries to work over Ballinger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Storm lands a body punch.
Ballinger blocks an uppercut.
Storm digs a right hand into Ballinger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ballinger's gas tank.
Ballinger is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Storm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Ballinger.
Storm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
Ballinger misses with a punch on the inside.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Storm working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Ballinger fails to land.
Storm blocking some punches.
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!
Ballinger working hard to break the clinch.
Storm lands a shoulder strike.
Storm scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ballinger tries to pull guard but Storm forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Storm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ballinger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Nice body punch from Storm - that landed with a thud.
Ballinger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Storm dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.


A punch lands to the side of Storm 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ballinger.

Ballinger tries to keep at a distance but Storm has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ballinger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Storm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Storm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Storm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Storm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ballinger wants to get back to striking at distance but Storm won't allow it.
Ballinger misses with the head strike.
Storm is leaning against Ballinger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Storm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ballinger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ballinger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Storm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Storm scores with a shot to the side of Ballinger's head.
Ballinger misses with some punches.
Ballinger is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballinger throws a head punch that misses.

Ballinger manages to break the clinch.
Storm scores with a jab. Ballinger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Storm cracks Ballinger with an open hand slap.
Ballinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ballinger misses with a shot to the body
and Storm counters with a nice uppercut.
Storm tries to clinch but Ballinger is having none of it.
Jab by Storm.
Ballinger misses with a left hand
and Storm counters with a stiff right hand.
Jo Ballinger is winning the standup battle so far.
Ballinger connects with a crisp jab.
Storm connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ballinger connects with a looping right hand.
Storm defending well as Ballinger loads up on a big left hand.
Storm uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ballinger has time to react.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ballinger.
Storm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ballinger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ballinger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm tries to clinch but Ballinger moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Storm. No joy for Ballinger on that attempt.
Storm keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Storm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Storm avoids the head kick by Ballinger.

Storm closes the distance and clinches.
Storm misses with the head strike.
Ballinger tries to pull guard but Storm forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ballinger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Storm.
A short left from Storm.
Storm lands a hook that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm.
Ballinger stalling in the clinch but Storm improves position.
Storm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ballinger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ballinger effectively controlling the action here.
Storm lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Storm keeps control of Ballinger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm.
Storm prevents Ballinger from breaking the clinch.
Ballinger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Storm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Ballinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Storm on the inside.
Ballinger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Storm scores with a shot to the side of Ballinger's head.
Storm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Ballinger manages to break the clinch.
Storm scores with a hook.
Storm tries to clinch but Ballinger moves out of range.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Ballinger.
Ballinger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Storm pushes Ballinger up against the cage in a clinch.
Storm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Storm pushes Ballinger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ballinger is looking to control Storm's arms but Storm gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ballinger has his back to the cage.
Felix Storm seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Storm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
Storm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ballinger's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Storm.
Storm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Storm lands a nice uppercut.
Storm lands with a short shot to the head.
Storm lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Storm.
Storm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Ballinger is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ballinger is trying to break the clinch but Storm has him pressed against the cage.
Storm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Ballinger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ballinger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Storm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Storm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!


Storm throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ballinger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ballinger seems to have got his legs back now.
Storm is looking to clinch.
Storm keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Storm with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Storm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Storm darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Storm misses the jab.

Storm gets a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Storm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Storm stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ballinger throws a head punch that misses.
Ballinger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Ballinger uses good head movement to avoid it.

Ballinger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Storm.
Storm now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Some wild striking there from Storm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm connects with a nice looking jab.
Ballinger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Storm tries to clinch up.
Storm shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ballinger eats them both and turns towards Storm to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ballinger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Storm. That did some damage!
Ballinger misses with a right hand

and Storm counters by clinching up.
Nice body punch from Storm.
Storm lands a body punch.
Ballinger working hard to break the clinch.
Ballinger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ballinger blocks an uppercut.
Storm lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
Ballinger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Storm pushes Ballinger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Storm gets through Ballinger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Come on Storm - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jo Ballinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Storm.
Storm tries a body shot but Ballinger blocks it.
A body shot lands from Storm.
Ballinger has had enough of the clinch but Storm keeps him there for the moment.

Ballinger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Storm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ballinger just misses with a punch to the body.
Storm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Storm lands with a nice body punch.

Ballinger gets tackled into the cage by Storm. Storm maintains the clinch.
Storm blocking some punches.

Ballinger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ballinger.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Storm! But no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Storm connects with a right hand. Ballinger shakes it off.
Ballinger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Storm clinches up with Ballinger and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.
Ballinger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Storm has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Storm.
Storm gets through Ballinger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Storm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Storm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ballinger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ballinger tries to stall but Storm uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Felix Storm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ballinger working hard to break the clinch.
Ballinger jumps guard but Storm turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ballinger misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Ballinger.
Ballinger working aggressively here.
Storm has Ballinger pressed against the cage, preventing Ballinger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Storm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Storm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Storm lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Storm as the two fighters clinch.
Storm scores with a shoulder strike.
Storm lands a left hand.
Storm lands a hook to the side of the head.
Storm blocking some punches.
Storm scores with a shoulder strike.
Ballinger wants to stall.
Storm working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ballinger tries to break the clinch but Storm is controlling the position.
Ballinger misses with the head strike.
Storm lands a shoulder strike.
Storm has Ballinger pressed against the cage, preventing Ballinger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short body shot lands from Storm as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm lands a hook that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
Ballinger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ballinger misses with a punch to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Storm!

Jo Ballinger was interviewed post fight and said 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Potapenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Roots Bloody Roots - Sepultura as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!



195 cm
28
260 lbs
4 - 4 - 0
192 cm
31
251 lbs
17 - 20 - 0
Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible
Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power


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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Potapenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rodrigo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva dives in and grabs Potapenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Potapenko pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
A quick step to the side and Potapenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

Silva tries to sprawl but Potapenko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Potapenko working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Potapenko.

Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Potapenko there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potapenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Silva is rocked!

Potapenko is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
Silva is still in real trouble! Can Potapenko finish him?
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Potapenko is stalling here. Silva is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Potapenko seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Silva has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
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!

Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Potapenko sneaks out the side door and pushes Silva away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Silva has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Potapenko is landing a low percentage of strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Potapenko counters with a left and a right that stings Silva.

Potapenko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Potapenko there.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Potapenko has control of the leg.
Potapenko unloads with some huge strikes here! Silva is out! Potapenko wins by brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexey Potapenko!
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FIGHT
RATING
74%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kizeal Ingram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Vega told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!



172 cm
28
169 lbs
5 - 4 - 0
178 cm
38
169 lbs
15 - 15 - 1
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin
Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Powerful


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kizeal Ingram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Vega!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vega connects with a looping right hand.
Vega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vega shoots in and drives through. Ingram sprawls well.
Vega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ingram.
Vega with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ingram counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ingram loads up on a big right hand but Vega slips the punch.
Ingram misses with a straight left.
Vega drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ingram defends it well.
Vega misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ingram connects with a body shot that sends Vega's belly button to the back.
Ingram scores with a leg kick.
Ingram with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ingram takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vega checks the leg kick.

Vega closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Vega is trying to work for a kimura but Ingram is defending well.
Ingram wants to improve his position but Vega is controlling well.
Vega trying to mount his opponent but Ingram defends it.

Vega is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ingram is just riding it out for now. Vega eventually gives up the hold.
Vega wants to pass the guard but Ingram is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega trying to control from half guard but Ingram is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ingram looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Vega is working for a submission of some sort.

Vega is trying to work for a kimura but Ingram is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ingram's head.
Vega prevents Ingram from improving his position.
Ingram won't allow Vega to pass to mount.
Vega works his way into side control.
Vega tries to advance to mount but can't.

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

Vega wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ingram, who protects the arm well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vega is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ingram is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vega working away.
Vega advances to full mount.
Ingram is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vega cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Vega looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ingram sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Vega is looking for a kimura but Ingram is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vega to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Vega dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!


Ingram lands a nice shot that snaps Vega's head back.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vega!
Ingram stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ingram wants it to stay on the feet.
Ingram takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ingram getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ingram takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ingram blocks a jab.
Ingram is looking to chop away at Vega's legs.
Vega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vega throws a leg kick
and Ingram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ingram looks to land a right hand but Vega moved out of range.
Vega connects with a body shot.
Vega shoots in for a takedown but Ingram shows good takedown defense.
Danga de danga de dang - Ingram scores with a four punch combination!
Kizeal Ingram is winning the standup battle so far.
Ingram throws the left hand but Vega avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ingram. Vega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ingram takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kizeal Ingram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Ingram misses.
Vega lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ingram checks a leg kick nicely.
Vega is looking to land body kicks.
Ingram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vega only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vega throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ingram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Ingram misses
and Ingram takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Ingram misses
and Vega counters with a left and a right that stings Ingram.
Ingram lands with a right hand.
Vega slips a jab from Ingram.
Vega thinks about the counter body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ingram throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ingram takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ingram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ingram throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ingram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vega tries to move into range but Ingram moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ingram lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vega throws a looping overhand right but Ingram ducks down to avoid it.
Ingram appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ingram as he avoids it easily.
Kizeal Ingram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Vega.

Vega has closed the distance and engaged Ingram in a clinch.
Vega throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ingram struggles to land a body shot inside as Vega controls his hands.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vega.
Ingram lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Ingram breaks from the clinch.
Ingram connects with a body shot that sends Vega's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vega misses with an uppercut. Ingram saw that one coming.
Ingram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vega was well out of range. Poor timing from Ingram.
Ingram tries to score with a low kick but Vega moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kizeal Ingram dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.


Nice sprawl there from Ingram as Vega shoots in.
Ingram moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vega darts in trying to clinch
letting Ingram counter with a right hand.
Vega tries to land a body kick
and Ingram counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Ingram tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vega fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ingram avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ingram punishes Vega's body with a nice straight punch.
Ingram slips a straight right by Vega.
Ingram half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ingram throws a shot from downtown. Vega moves away and avoids it.
Ingram moves away from the strike by Vega.
Ingram swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ingram connects with the punch.
A jab from Ingram finds it's way through Vega's defenses.
Ingram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vega was well out of range. Poor timing from Ingram.
Ingram looks to throw the jab but Vega is out of range.
Vega pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vega goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab from Vega.
Vega throws a big shot that misses.
Ingram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vega looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ingram throws a leg kick but Vega checks it.
Vega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vega throws the left hand but Ingram avoids the punch easily.
Ingram was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vega on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vega shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ingram as he jumps to the side.
Kizeal Ingram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Vega.
Ingram looks to land a left hand but Vega moved out of range nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Vega checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As Ingram backs off Vega throws a huge counter combo but Ingram manages to avoid it all.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega connects with a right hand. Ingram shakes it off.
Vega shoots in for a takedown but Ingram shows good takedown defense.
Vega swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ingram on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vega tried to score with a low kick but Ingram checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ingram misses the target.
Vega connects with a nice looking jab.
Vega throws a lazy right hand but Ingram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ingram moves out of range as Vega throws a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ingram.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kizeal Ingram!

Kizeal Ingram seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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FIGHT
RATING
38%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lolipo Slider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Artur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!



187 cm
22
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0
191 cm
27
209 lbs
11 - 7 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank


Anarchy Clothing & Laundry


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lolipo Slider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Artur!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slider throws a body punch but Artur moves out of range.
We've been told by Slider's head coaches at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Slider connects with a right hand. Artur shakes it off.
Slider keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Artur.
Artur feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Slider's calf.
Slider is looking to clinch but Artur is avoiding it.
Lolipo Slider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Artur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slider.
Slider cracks Artur with an open hand slap.
Slider tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Artur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Artur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slider.
Artur cracks Slider with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slider will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Slider misses with a few strikes there.
Slider takes a swing at Artur's ribcage but misses.
Slider throws a right hand that misses
letting Artur counter with a right hand.
Artur avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Slider. That snapped Artur's head back.
Slider wants to clinch.
Slider buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Slider scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Slider lands an impressive looking overhand right. Artur doesn't seem phased though.
Slider just misses with a punch to the body.
Artur throws out a counter right but Slider avoids it with no problem.
Artur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Artur tries to get set, Slider tries to push him back and clinch up but Artur manages to avoid the attempt.
Slider slips under a jab.
Slider takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Slider throws a lazy uppercut
and Artur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slider tries to clinch but Artur moves out of range.
Slider throws a hook to the side of Artur's head but Artur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Slider.
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!
Slider connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Slider misses with a hook.
Artur doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Artur lands with a straight right. Slider didn't see that one coming.
Slider connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Artur is rocked!

Slider moves into the clinch.
Slider tries a body shot but Artur blocks it.
Artur softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Artur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slider gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Artur manages to break the clinch.
Artur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slider misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artur takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Artur avoids the body shot from Slider.
Artur throws a hook to the side of Slider's head but Slider sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab lands there for Artur.
Slider looks to clinch
letting Artur counter with a right hand.

Slider fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Artur, pushing him back against the cage.
Artur blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Slider has a couple of punches blocked by Artur.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Artur.
Artur stalls.
Slider lands with a light punch inside.
Slider doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Artur to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Slider.
Slider lands an elbow just above Artur 's eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Artur is trying to push Slider away but Slider has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Artur stalling.
Slider working aggressively here.
Artur wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Artur swings wildly with an uppercut but Slider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Artur blocks the elbow strike.
Slider scores with a shot to the side of Artur's head.
Artur is still on wobbly legs! Can Slider finish him?
Slider lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slider creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Artur with a big uppercut! Artur tries to clinch up but Slider pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Artur to the mat! Artur covers up and Slider unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lolipo Slider!
After the fight, Lolipo Slider was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Zeus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Calloway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calloway has chosen The Death Symphony as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



190 cm
30
300 lbs
16 - 6 - 2
208 cm
31
404 lbs
17 - 17 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin


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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 16 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christopher Zeus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Calloway!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calloway misses with a body shot.
Zeus is looking to clinch but Calloway is avoiding it.
A nice side step and Calloway releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zeus misses with a wild combination.
Zeus throws a series of punches but Calloway avoids them all with ease.

Calloway drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Zeus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zeus is trying to control the position but Calloway postures up.
Calloway chips away with some ground and pound.

Zeus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Calloway doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Calloway manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Calloway not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calloway won't allow Zeus to get back to his feet.
Calloway working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zeus's head.
Zeus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Calloway slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Zeus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Calloway can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Calloway looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Calloway's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

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.
Zeus is looking to stand up but Calloway isn't so interested in that idea.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Christopher Zeus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zeus takes a swing at Calloway's ribcage but misses.
Calloway with a poor takedown
and Zeus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Zeus. Calloway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Calloway unleashes a big counter combination but Zeus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zeus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zeus tries to counter by clinching up but Calloway breaks away and moves out of range.

Calloway pushes Zeus up against the cage in a clinch.
Zeus lands an elbow that stopped Calloway in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Mark Calloway has been cut.
Zeus misses with a knee to the head.
Zeus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Zeus.
Calloway looks winded!
Zeus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Zeus.
Zeus lands a shoulder strike.
Zeus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Calloway takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zeus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zeus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Calloway takes a shot to the head.
Zeus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zeus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Calloway's defenses.

Calloway is rocked!
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!
Zeus throws a big uppercut that drops Calloway! More strikes from Zeus and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Calloway lies dazed against the cage as Zeus celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Zeus!
After winning the bout, Christopher Zeus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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FIGHT
RATING
37%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jamey Jasta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Souza is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Brazil National Anthem. Andre Souza has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jamey Jasta's chin.



174 cm
30
154 lbs
11 - 7 - 2
165 cm
25
145 lbs
5 - 6 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank


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Perkele!


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 11 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamey Jasta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Souza!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jasta throws a shot to the body.
Jasta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jasta misses with a few strikes there.
Jasta just misses with a punch to the body.
Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Souza clinches.
Jasta prevents the takedown attempt.

Souza jumps guard and drags Jasta to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jasta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jasta continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza working a defensive guard here.
Souza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza has his hands on Jasta's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jasta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andre Souza!
Andre Souza 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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Undercard bout

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



181 cm
23
152 lbs
8 - 3 - 0
164 cm
26
140 lbs
8 - 8 - 0
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power
Excellent grappler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Kingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, El Matador!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingston tries to clinch

and Matador counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Matador prevents Kingston from standing back up.

Matador is trying to work for a kimura but Kingston is defending well.
Matador throwing shots but Kingston is blocking nicely.

Kingston manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Matador keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Matador is leaning against Kingston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Matador successfully pulls guard.

Matador has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kingston off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matador takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kingston scores with a jab.

Kingston moves into range and clinches up with Matador.
Matador wants a takedown.
Matador wants a takedown but no success here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matador will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kingston up against the cage.
Matador putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kingston in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Matador jumps guard and drags Kingston to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Kingston decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Matador, up you get!
Kingston throws a combination that misses

and Matador counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kingston won't be happy with that.
Kingston on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kingston tries to get out of the position.

Matador wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kingston, who protects the arm well.
Matador looks up at the clock and then as Kingston takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Matador smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kingston is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Matador has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Matador tries for a kimura but Kingston is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Matador is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kingston has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston stops Matador from passing to mount.
Kingston wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Matador tries for a kimura but Kingston is defending well.
Kingston is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Matador lands a few punches from side control.

Matador wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kingston, who protects the arm well.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Matador thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kingston is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Matador asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kingston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Matador on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matador scoring with punches from side control.
The strikes coming from Matador are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Matador is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kingston is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Matador grinds an elbow into Kingston's temple.
Matador in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kingston is working to avoid the ground and pound but Matador connects with a decent elbow.

Kingston is rocked!
Matador working the ground and pound.
Oh Kingston is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kingston is pushing Matador's head away, looking to escape. Matador manages to hold on to the position though.
Matador in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kingston takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Matador crunches a massive hammerfist down on Kingston - he's out! Matador Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). El Matador!
El Matador decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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51%

 

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brenden Abbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by Beast. Brenden Abbott has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Andrew Ryan's chin.



177 cm
26
178 lbs
12 - 8 - 0
179 cm
36
186 lbs
38 - 17 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank


Voodoo Nutrition
Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof


KnockOut
Conviction


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 12 - 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 38 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brenden Abbott!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan throws a hook to the side of Abbott's head but Abbott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

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

Ryan pushes Abbott off and gets back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Ryan.
Abbott goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ryan throws a poor cross that misses
and Abbott counters with an inside leg kick.
Abbott takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Brenden Abbott has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abbott's head backwards.
A jab from Abbott misses.
A solid body kick from Ryan.
Brenden Abbott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan catches Abbott with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ryan, right into the meat.
Abbott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Ryan misses its target.
Ryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abbott.
Abbott misses with a looping right.
Abbott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abbott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryan manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan throws a jab when Abbott was well out of range.
Abbott tries to bum rush Ryan with a series of wild strikes but Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ryan lands with a hook. Abbott tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Abbott bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abbott throws a jab but it's blocked by Ryan.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abbott. That's going to slow Ryan down.
Abbott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ryan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ryan connects with a jab.
Abbott misses with the combination.
Ryan connects with a nice looking jab.
Abbott takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
A slow jab from Abbott misses its intended target.
Ryan lands with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott looks up at the clock. Bad move! Ryan lands a right hand from hell, dropping Abbott. Ryan pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Ryan!
Andrew Ryan made sure to mention his sponsor, Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof in his post fight interview.
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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Agustin Trujillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Indigo Starseed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trujillo comes to the cage accompanied by Infectious Grooves - Violent & Funky. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!



185 cm
26
215 lbs
11 - 9 - 2
187 cm
31
212 lbs
19 - 12 - 0
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank


Conviction


Voodoo Nutrition


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 11 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Agustin Trujillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Indigo Starseed!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Trujillo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Starseed was covering up waiting for the punch and Trujillo finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Starseed working for a triangle but Trujillo defends it easily.
Starseed seems keen to control Trujillo's posture.
Trujillo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Starseed is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trujillo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Starseed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trujillo tries to free his leg and advance position but Starseed is retaining full guard.
Starseed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trujillo trying to control but Starseed is working from the bottom.
Starseed is trying to control the position but Trujillo postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trujillo trying to control but Starseed is working from the bottom.
Trujillo looking to pass the guard.
Starseed controls Trujillo momentarily but Trujillo frees himself.

Starseed is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trujillo defends well.
Trujillo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trujillo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Starseed wants to sweep here but Trujillo controlling him for the moment.
Trujillo landing with the ground and pound.
Trujillo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Trujillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Starseed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Starseed trying to control the position.
Starseed wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Trujillo wants to control from the top but Starseed keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Trujillo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Starseed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starseed working away.
Starseed scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Trujillo to see if he's OK.
Trujillo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Trujillo wants to get back to full guard.
Trujillo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Starseed trying to control the position from guard on top but Trujillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trujillo pulls Starseed in close to prevent any damage.
Trujillo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Starseed wants to control from the top but Trujillo keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo trying to keep a closed guard but Starseed is proving a slippery customer.
Trujillo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Starseed trying to control the position from guard on top but Trujillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trujillo trying to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trujillo with a hook.
Starseed shoots in looking for a takedown. Trujillo tries to sprawl out of it but Starseed keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Trujillo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Agustin Trujillo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!


Trujillo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Starseed's head.
Trujillo checks a low kick from Starseed.
Indigo Starseed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starseed throws a right hand that misses
and Trujillo counters with an inside leg kick.
Trujillo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trujillo throws a series of punches but Starseed avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trujillo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Starseed takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Trujillo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trujillo stuns Starseed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Starseed will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick misses from Trujillo.
Starseed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Trujillo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Starseed.
Starseed with a lazy takedown attempt
and Starseed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Starseed closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Trujillo's guard.
Trujillo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trujillo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Starseed manages to get himself to full guard.

Starseed is trying to control the position but Trujillo postures up.
We've been hearing that Trujillo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo wants to control from the top but Starseed keeps moving.
Trujillo stands and throws Starseed's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Trujillo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trujillo trying to control the position but Starseed is working away.

Trujillo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Starseed knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Trujillo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo tries to score with some ground and pound. Starseed controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Trujillo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Starseed has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Trujillo but great work by Starseed.
Trujillo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Trujillo tries to control but Starseed manages to take his back.
Trujillo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Starseed.
I really don't envy Trujillo right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starseed is punishing Trujillo with some ground and pound.

Trujillo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Starseed lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Starseed.
Trujillo tries to escape but Starseed has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Trujillo prevents Starseed from getting a body triangle.
Trujillo just trying to survive but Starseed is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Starseed is trying to stick to Trujillo's back but Trujillo is turning into Starseed. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Starseed's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Trujillo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Agustin Trujillo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!


Starseed lands a jab to Trujillo's midsection.

Starseed closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Trujillo quickly recovers to half guard.
Trujillo wants to control but Starseed is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Starseed wants to control but Trujillo is keeping him busy.
Starseed lands strikes from half guard.
Trujillo is trying to stand up here but Starseed is controlling him well.
Starseed not doing much here.
Starseed looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trujillo tries to get to full guard but Starseed has control of the leg.
Starseed wants to take a breather but Trujillo is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trujillo trying to control but Starseed postures up.
Trujillo tries to roll over but Starseed keeps him under control.
Trujillo is trying to maintain the position but Starseed is very close to passing his half guard.
Starseed is just content to waste time from the top position. Trujillo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Starseed preventing the sweep.
Starseed throwing strikes but missing.
Starseed won't allow Trujillo to sweep him here.
Starseed wants to control from the top but Trujillo keeps moving.
Trujillo seems keen to control Starseed's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Indigo Starseed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Trujillo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Starseed is one step ahead there.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Trujillo misses with a hook.
Starseed looks to score with a jab to the body but Trujillo is just out of range.
Trujillo leaves Starseed with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Starseed tries to get set, Trujillo tries to push him back and clinch up but Starseed manages to avoid the attempt.
Starseed staying out of range there.
Trujillo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Trujillo throws a sloppy head kick and Starseed moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starseed misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Trujillo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trujillo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Starseeds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Trujillo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Starseed.
Starseed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trujillo throws a counter high kick but Starseed was just alert enough to avoid it.
Starseed fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Trujillo thinks about countering with a head kick.
Agustin Trujillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Indigo Starseed.
Starseed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trujillo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Starseed avoids the head kick by Trujillo.
Agustin Trujillo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trujillo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starseed lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Good leg kick by Trujillo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Trujillo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Starseed gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trujillo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Starseed chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Trujillo can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Starseed avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Starseed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Agustin Trujillo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Trujillo, 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 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agustin Trujillo!

Agustin Trujillo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Indigo Starseed spoke after the fight, saying 'Dude, Garfield was a lot tougher than the comic strip version haha... No but seriosuly best 2-3? You owe me another chance to put in a real show for the fans! Good fight man! I'll be back! Better and stronger! Broken analog Pride never quits!'.
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
34%

 

 
 
 
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