DFC Asylum 14 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Prosper Champagne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Oliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Champagne comes to the cage accompanied by Sepultura 'Attitude'. Oliver has chosen Tonight Is The Night - VGCW Version as his entrance music. Prosper Champagne had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Champagne
vs
Oliver

178 cm
22
173 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

180 cm
24
179 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Victory! Sports Nutrition
Urban Fighter

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Prosper Champagne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lenny Oliver!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Oliver closes the distance and clinches.

Oliver is trying to trip Champagne. He has hold of a leg but Champagne is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Oliver persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Champagne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oliver.
Champagne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliver prevents Champagne from getting back to his feet.
Oliver passes Champagne's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Champagne on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Champagne tries to get out of the position.
Oliver with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Champagne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oliver on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliver not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oliver sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Champagne defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Champagne keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oliver is looking to advance position but Champagne won't allow it.
Oliver trying to control the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Oliver throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Oliver takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Oliver's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Champagne connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Oliver scrambles back to his feet.
Champagne throws a hook but Oliver blocks it.
Champagne is looking to clinch but Oliver is avoiding it.

Oliver closes the distance and clinches.
Oliver tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oliver tries to pull guard but Champagne holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliver drops back down to his feet.
Champagne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oliver is struggling to control the position.
Oliver is trying to pull guard but Champagne has him pressed against the cage.
Prosper Champagne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Oliver.
Oliver jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Champagne walks away with a smile on his face. Oliver gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oliver takes one on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Champagne.
Champagne moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Prosper Champagne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Champagne jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Champagne jabs at Oliver's body.

Oliver clinches up with Champagne and pushes him back against the cage.
Champagne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oliver tries to score a body lock takedown but Champagne shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Champagne decides to pull guard.
Oliver stopping the sweep attempt from Champagne.
Oliver won't allow Champagne to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliver scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliver won't allow Champagne to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliver working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oliver trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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

Oliver darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Champagne trying to hold on to Oliver's head to control him but Oliver postures up.
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 Prosper Champagne will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Oliver closes the distance and clinches.
Oliver avoiding damage.
Champagne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oliver is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Champagne is trying to break the clinch but Oliver has him pressed against the cage.
Oliver has Champagne pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Champagne manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Champagne creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oliver effectively controlling the action here.

Champagne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Champagne looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Champagne goes for a double leg but Oliver avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Oliver continues to drive forward.
Champagne throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oliver's waist but Oliver gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Champagne off to one side.
Champagne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oliver.
Oliver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Champagne.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Champagne throws a poor cross that misses
and Oliver counters with a three punch combo that has Champagne backing up. Champagne nods at Oliver to acknowledge the strikes.
Oliver is looking to clinch but Champagne is avoiding it.

Oliver fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Champagne to the ground. Oliver is now in Champagne's guard.
Oliver cracks Champagne with a solid left hand.
Oliver scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oliver is pushing down on Champagne's leg trying to pass to half guard. Champagne is fighting to maintain full guard but Oliver has managed to sneak the leg through.
Champagne is looking for a sweep. Oliver is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oliver working over Champagne with some ground and pound. Champagne looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lenny Oliver has got the better of the ground game so far.
Champagne is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliver 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.
Oliver performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Oliver missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Champagne moves into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliver prevents Champagne from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliver tries to free his leg and advance position but Champagne is retaining full guard.
Oliver lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Champagne can't keep his opponent in guard - Oliver advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Oliver seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Champagne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oliver prevents Champagne from improving his position.
Oliver working over Champagne with some ground and pound. Champagne looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Champagne tries to get to full guard but Oliver has control of the leg.
Oliver is trying to control the action in half guard but Champagne is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

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

Oliver closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Oliver lands in his opponent's guard.
Champagne has momentary wrist control but Oliver slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lenny Oliver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Champagne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Oliver shoots in for a takedown but Champagne shows good takedown defense.
Champagne scores with a sloppy right hand. Oliver should have avoided that one.
Oliver throws a half hearted mid kick.
Champagne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oliver manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Champagne's corner calls for a 1-2. Champagne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Champagne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Champagne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oliver.

Champagne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliver has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Champagne avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Champagne is trying to force a seperation but Oliver has the dominant position.
Oliver tries to pull guard but Champagne won't allow it.
Prosper Champagne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Oliver.
Oliver jumps guard but Champagne turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oliver is trying to pull guard but Champagne turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Champagne breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Champagne avoids the head kick by Oliver.
Champagne scores with a one two! Oliver had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Champagne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oliver moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Champagne scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Champagne throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Champagne moves out of range of the body kick from Oliver.
Champagne appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Champagne shoots in looking for a takedown. Oliver tries to sprawl out of it but Champagne keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Oliver manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Champagne sets himself, and Oliver steps forward looking for the clinch! Champagne avoids it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Champagne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliver.
Champagne lands with a nice combination. Oliver backs away looking to recover.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Oliver clinches with his opponent.
Oliver tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Champagne just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oliver tries for a takedown but Champagne manages to get underhooks.
Champagne working hard to break the clinch.
Oliver prevents Champagne from breaking the clinch.
Champagne wants to break the clinch but can't.

Champagne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Champagne cracks a nice hook into Oliver's ribs.
Champagne lands a jab to the head.
Champagne misses with a few strikes there.
Oliver wants to slow Champagne down by chopping away at his legs.
Champagne lands a jab to Oliver's midsection.
Oliver fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Champagne changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Oliver looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Oliver struggling a bit here.
Oliver is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Oliver is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Champagne pulls his head out easily.
Oliver trying to hold on to Champagne's head to control him but Champagne postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliver might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Champagne haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Champagne takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Champagne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oliver keeps working.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A shot to the liver by Champagne. Beautiful body shot.
Champagne throws a series of punches but Oliver moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Prosper Champagne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Champagne 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Prosper Champagne!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Prosper Champagne waved his t-shirt featuring Namunamu Clothing 's logo in front of the cameras.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Lukaszewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddard Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lukaszewicz might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Alter Bridge - Show me a leader. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lukaszewicz
vs
Stark

185 cm
21
216 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

195 cm
23
220 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robert Lukaszewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddard Stark!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lukaszewicz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lukaszewicz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lukaszewicz backing away here, and Stark unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Lukaszewicz. Those never looked like landing.
Stark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lukaszewicz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stark eats them both and turns towards Lukaszewicz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Eddard Stark has been cut.
Lukaszewicz lands a slapping body shot.
Lukaszewicz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lukaszewicz duly obliges.
Lukaszewicz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stark throws an off balance right hand
and Lukaszewicz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lukaszewicz lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lukaszewicz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stark tries to land a leg kick but Lukaszewicz saw it coming and moves away.
Stark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lukaszewicz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stark connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lukaszewicz scrambles back to his feet.
Lukaszewicz throws a series of strikes that have Stark backpedaling.

Lukaszewicz moves into range and clinches up with Stark.

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

Lukaszewicz drops Stark with a beautiful combination! Stark stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lukaszewicz is looking for the KO!

Stark is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukaszewicz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stark is still on wobbly legs! Can Lukaszewicz finish him?
Lukaszewicz cracks Stark with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Stark falls to his knees and Lukaszewicz doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Lukaszewicz!
Our winner, Robert Lukaszewicz, 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
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ola Hansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimmy Jongyun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimmy Jongyun will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Hansson
vs
Jongyun

195 cm
25
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

210 cm
21
290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ola Hansson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kimmy Jongyun!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jongyun fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hansson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hansson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jongyun counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hansson throws a lazy head kick
and Jongyun counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hansson thinking.
A solid body kick from Jongyun.
Hansson misses the shot to the body.
Jongyun looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jongyun wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jongyun looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ola Hansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hansson is breathing heavily.
Jongyun cracks Hansson with a right hand to the side of the head.

It looks like Ola Hansson has been cut.
Jongyun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jongyun smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hansson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hansson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Jongyun cracks Hansson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hansson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jongyun finish him?

Hansson is rocked!

Jongyun rushes Hansson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Hansson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jongyun creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hansson with a big uppercut! Hansson tries to clinch up but Jongyun pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hansson to the mat! Hansson covers up and Jongyun unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kimmy Jongyun! Kimmy Jongyun retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Kimmy Jongyun made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Barrientos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien OQuinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying OQuinn's choice of entrance music: I'm A Dog I'm Sorry- Big Tymers. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Barrientos
vs
OQuinn

172 cm
27
162 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

184 cm
26
169 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Heavy handed

MayheM sportswear
Voodoo Nutrition

Revolution Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shawn Barrientos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien OQuinn!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrientos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
OQuinn misses with a looping right.
OQuinn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

It looks like Damien OQuinn has been cut.
Damien OQuinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OQuinn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barrientos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
OQuinn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
OQuinn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
OQuinn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barrientos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barrientos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OQuinn.
OQuinn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OQuinn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barrientos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrientos moves forwards but OQuinn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barrientos scores with a jab to the body.

OQuinn has managed to clinch.
OQuinn lands an elbow just above Barrientos 's eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrientos misses with a body punch.
Barrientos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barrientos lands with a left to the head.
Barrientos throws a punch but it's blocked by OQuinn.
Barrientos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
OQuinn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barrientos is defending well.
OQuinn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OQuinn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barrientos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barrientos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
OQuinn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barrientos looks to score with a jab to the body but OQuinn is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OQuinn takes a swing at Barrientos's ribcage but misses.
Barrientos is looking for a counter combo.
OQuinn just misses with a punch to the body.
Barrientos misses with a straight left.

Barrientos lands a big right hand that sends OQuinn crashing to the mat! Barrientos stays standing though and waves OQuinn back to his feet!

OQuinn is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OQuinn misses with a body punch
and Barrientos counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shawn Barrientos!
Shawn Barrientos retains his lightweight title!
Shawn Barrientos very nearly forgot to thank Sully's Bar & Grill amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Clark
vs
Tucker

188 cm
20
210 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

188 cm
19
210 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Urban Fighter

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Matthew Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Clark has closed the distance and engaged Tucker in a clinch.
Clark has a couple of punches blocked by Tucker.
Clark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tucker has had enough of the clinch but Clark keeps him there for the moment.
Tucker is struggling to control the position.
Clark lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tucker blocks an uppercut.
Tucker misses with a punch on the inside.
Clark swings wildly with an uppercut but Tucker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clark goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clark lands an uppercut.
Tucker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark working aggressively here.
Clark has Tucker pressed against the cage, preventing Tucker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tucker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clark misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Tucker to work.
Clark working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark presses Tucker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tucker blocks a body shot from Clark.
Clark lands a body punch in the clinch.
Clark swings wildly with an uppercut but Tucker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clark misses with the head strike.
A short left from Clark.
Tucker has Clark pressed against the cage.
Clark tries to work over Tucker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Clark fails to land.
Tucker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tucker misses with a punch to the body.
Clark throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Clark.
Clark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tucker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Clark or not.
Clark misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker lands a nice uppercut.
Tucker lands with a right to the head.
Clark lands a body shot.
Tucker digs a right hand underneath Clark's ribcage. Clark let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tucker has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Clark seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tucker can turn it around.
Clark digs a right hand underneath Tucker's ribcage. Tucker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Clark misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tucker is trying to break the clinch but Clark has him pressed against the cage.
Tucker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tucker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tucker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clark scores with a shoulder strike.
Clark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tucker blocks an uppercut.
Tucker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tucker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Clark.
Clark misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker lands a body punch.
Clark misses with a body punch.
Tucker blocks an uppercut.
Clark throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tucker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clark has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tucker.
Good body shot from Tucker.
Clark tries a body shot but Tucker blocks it.
Clark misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tucker leaning against his opponent.
Tucker pushes Clark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tucker.
Tucker blocks a body shot from Clark.
Clark tries to throw a body punch but Tucker avoids it by throwing Clark back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Clark fails to land.
Tucker taking a breather.
Clark lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tucker or not.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark tries a body shot but Tucker blocks it.
Clark misses with a punch to the body.
Clark lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
Tucker blocks an uppercut.
Clark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clark goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tucker swings wildly with an uppercut but Clark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tucker pushes Clark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tucker stalling in the clinch but Clark improves position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tucker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Clark lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tucker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tucker can't find room to land a body shot as Clark controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Clark dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Clark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tucker.
Clark takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Clark tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tucker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Tucker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tucker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Clark fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tucker scores with a decent looking hook.
Clark moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Clark slips under a jab from Tucker.
Clark wants to clinch up but Tucker keeps it at a distance.
A nice side step and Tucker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Clark avoids the body shot from Tucker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark defending well as Tucker loads up on a big left hand.
Clark closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tucker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clark wants to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Tucker misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tucker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Clark is rocked!
Tucker lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Clark falls backwards - clearly groggy! Tucker dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Tucker!
A pretty intense looking John Tucker took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

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FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zell Dincht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Phol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King Phol acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Dincht
vs
Phol

184 cm
20
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

188 cm
21
188 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Arcticus University: London
KAISER

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Zell Dincht!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, King Phol!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phol bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dincht's head backwards.
We've been informed that Phol has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dincht throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Phol counter with a right hand.
Dincht tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phol throws a right hand that misses
and Phol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dincht lands a jab to the nose.

It looks like King Phol has been cut.
Phol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dincht.
Dincht buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dincht on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Phol lands a nice looking body shot.
Dincht scores with a hook to the body. Phol takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phol has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dincht.

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

Phol breaks from the clinch.
Dincht keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phol.
Dincht scores with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phol fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dincht.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Phol. Dincht shrugs it off though.
Dincht feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Phols jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dincht definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dincht connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Phol misses the target.
Dincht throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dincht fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Phol checks it well.
Phol on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dincht. Dincht obviously looking to wear him down.
Phol lunges at Dincht with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dincht's hand.

It looks like Zell Dincht has been cut.
Phol is looking to slow Dincht down with leg kicks.
Dincht thuds his right hand into Phol's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dincht misses with a left hand
and Dincht takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dincht throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phol throws the left hand but Dincht avoids the punch easily.
Phol ducks right into an uppercut from Dincht.
King Phol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Phol.
Phol takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Phol misses with a left hand
and Dincht counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dincht scores with a leg kick.
Dincht misses with a hook to the body
and Dincht takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donk. Dincht catches Phol right on the button with a cross.
Phol ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dincht slips a straight right by Phol.
The crowd cheers as Phol lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dincht doesn't seem phased though.
Phol connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dincht's hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Phol.
A bone on bone clash there as Dincht blocks the leg kick.
Dincht lands with a nice body punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Dincht.
Phol moves away from the strike by Dincht.
The fighters circle momentarily. Phol darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dincht lands with a cross.
Phol misses with a looping left.
Phol throws a half hearted mid kick.
Phol scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dincht tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phol just misses with a punch to the body.
Phol takes one on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Phol, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phol lands a slapping body shot.
Dincht chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Phol works the jab nicely.
Phol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phol misses with a body punch
and Dincht counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Phol.
Phol misses with a wild body shot.
Dincht lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Phol is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phol lands a jab.
Phol checks a leg kick.
Dincht looks to score with a jab to the body but Phol is just out of range.
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 Zell Dincht will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Phol misses the shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Phol!
Phol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dincht manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Dincht.
Phol loads up on a big right hand but Dincht slips the punch.
Dincht moves away from the strike by Phol.
Dincht drops his hands momentarily and Phol takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A good leg kick by Phol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dincht throws a nice looking combination but Phol bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dincht on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Phol checks the leg kick.
Phol connects with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phol throws a hook but Dincht avoids it easily.
A low kick from Phol misses
and Dincht counters with a two punch combo.
Dincht digs a good body shot into Phol's ribs.
Dincht throws a lazy head kick
and Phol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Phol does it's job there.
Phol swings for the body but Dincht moves out of range.
Dincht fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dincht lands a body shot.
Phol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dincht.
Phol attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Phol throws a body kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dincht, right into the meat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dincht scores with a nice body kick.
Phol's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dincht misses with a jab to the body
and Phol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dincht lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dincht throws an overhand right that lands on Phol's shoulder, as Phol tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phol! But no joy.
Dincht darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Phol is rocked!
Dincht moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Phol is still on wobbly legs! Can Dincht finish him?
Dincht lands a slapping body shot.
Phol seems to have recovered his senses.
Phol is breathing heavily.
Dincht lands a nice shot to the body.
Phol misses with an uppercut
and Dincht counters with a big right hand! Oh Phol is in trouble here! Dincht follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zell Dincht!
Zell Dincht retains his middleweight title!

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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Savkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Humbert Humbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Humbert Humbert has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Savkov
vs
Humbert

175 cm
20
180 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
182 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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Lion Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Savkov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Humbert Humbert!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Humbert moves into the clinch successfully.

Humbert manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Savkov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Savkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Humbert has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Savkov has managed to get both his arms back between Humbert's legs - danger averted.
Humbert has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT + BJJ & Wrestling sparring gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Humbert trying to keep a closed guard but Savkov is proving a slippery customer.
Savkov postures up in Humbert's guard and throws a big left but Humbert blocks it.

Humbert is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Savkov defends well.
Savkov stands up over Humbert, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov landing some decent shots from guard.
Savkov postures up in Humbert's guard and throws a big left but Humbert blocks it.
Savkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savkov stands up over Humbert, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Savkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Savkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savkov working some strikes from top position.
Humbert has momentary wrist control but Savkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Savkov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Savkov stands up over Humbert, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Savkov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Humbert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savkov lands a couple of elbows.
Savkov won't allow Humbert to sweep him here.
Savkov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Savkov looking to pass the guard.
Savkov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Savkov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Humbert has Savkov pulled in close to control his posture.
Savkov controlling from the top position.
Savkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Humbert's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Humbert is trying to keep Savkov in close.
Savkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savkov distracts Humbert with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Humbert controlling Savkov's posture.
Savkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Humbert is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Savkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Savkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Savkov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Savkov with a nice head shot there.
Savkov lands a couple of elbows.
Savkov chips away with some ground and pound.
Savkov trying to control but Humbert is working from the bottom.
Humbert wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Humbert keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.

Humbert throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Humbert's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Savkov looks to throw the jab but Humbert is out of range.
Humbert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Humbert doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Savkov loads up on a big right hand but Humbert slips the punch.
Humbert gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Savkov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pavel Savkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savkov misses with a straight left.
Humbert slips under a jab from Savkov.
Savkov keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savkov. Humbert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Humbert with the counter takedown but Savkov avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humbert needs to keep his hands up - Savkov had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Savkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Humbert tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Humbert drops his hands momentarily and Savkov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Savkov loads up on a big right hand but Humbert slips the punch.
Humbert is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Humbert moves away from the strike by Savkov.
Savkov misses with a body shot.
Humbert changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters circling - Savkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Savkov misses the target.
Pavel Savkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Savkov misses.
Savkov misses with an uppercut.
Humbert changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Humbert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savkov throws out the jab.
Savkov misses with a hook. Humbert ducked under it nicely.
Savkov misses with a straight left.
Humbert drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Savkov defends it well.
Savkov misses with an uppercut. Humbert saw that one coming.
Humbert changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Savkov lunges at Humbert with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Humbert's hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Humbert moves away from the strike by Savkov.
Humbert steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savkov.
Savkov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Savkov misses the jab.
Humbert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savkov.
Savkov misses with an uppercut. Humbert saw that one coming.
Savkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Humbert.
Savkov looks to land a right hand but Humbert moved out of range.
Humbert tries to counter by closing the distance.
Savkov throws a looping overhand right but Humbert ducks down to avoid it.
Humbert tries to counter with a clinch but Savkov shakes him off and moves away.
Humbert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savkov.
A big right from Savkov misses.
Savkov throws a hook but Humbert blocks it.
Savkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Humbert can do to turn this around?
Savkov misses with a hook. Humbert ducked under it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savkov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Humbert takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Humbert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Humbert feints the counter takedown.
Savkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savkov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pavel Savkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Humbert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savkov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Humbert at a distance.
Humbert slips a straight right by Savkov.
Savkov sets himself, and Humbert steps forward looking for the clinch! Savkov avoids it this time.
Savkov throws a good cross that connects.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Humbert.
Savkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savkov misses with a hook.
Humbert is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Humbert tries to clinch but Savkov is having none of it.
Humbert defending well as Savkov loads up on a big left hand.
Savkov throws out a loose jab but Humbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Humbert uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savkov.
A big right from Savkov misses.
Savkov throws a jab when Humbert was well out of range.
A slow jab from Savkov misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Humbert ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savkov throws a hook but Humbert avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Savkov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A jab from Savkov misses.
Savkov misses the shot to the body.
Savkov looks to land a left hand but Humbert moved out of range nicely.
Savkov sets himself, and Humbert steps forward looking for the clinch! Savkov avoids it this time.
Savkov throws an overhand right that lands on Humbert's shoulder, as Humbert tries to avoid the shot.
Savkov swings for the body but Humbert moves out of range.
Savkov lands with a hook. Humbert tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Savkov throws a looping overhand right but Humbert ducks down to avoid it.
Humbert on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Humbert takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Savkov misses with a straight right.
Savkov cracks Humbert with an open hand slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Humbert tries to move into range but Savkov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Savkov misses with a looping right.
Savkov throws a shot from downtown. Humbert moves away and avoids it.
Humbert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savkov.
Humbert has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Savkov finds it's way round the side to connect with Humbert's head.
Savkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Savkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Humbert is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Savkov looks to land a right hand but Humbert moved out of range.
Humbert wants to clinch up but Savkov keeps it at a distance.
Savkov looks to throw the jab but Humbert is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Humbert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Savkov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Humbert at a distance.
Humbert slips a straight right by Savkov.
Humbert tries to counter by closing the distance.
Savkov throws a looping overhand right but Humbert ducks down to avoid it.
Savkov loads up on a big right hand but Humbert slips the punch.
Humbert ducks under a wild hook from Savkov.
Savkov throws a hook to the side of Humbert's head but Humbert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Humbert.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Humbert tries to clinch there but Savkov circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Savkov misses the target.
Savkov takes a swing at Humbert's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savkov throws a poor cross that misses

and Humbert counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Savkov!
You can see the frustration on Savkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Humbert tries to advance to mount but Savkov denies him.
Savkov tries to improve position but can't.
Savkov is working hard here to advance position.

Humbert looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Savkov is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Humbert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savkov keeps working.
Savkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Savkov gets back to half guard.
Savkov manages to get to full guard.
Humbert wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Savkov clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Savkov misses with an uppercut. Humbert saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Savkov there.
Humbert tries to clinch there but Savkov circles away.
Humbert takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Humbert slips a jab from Savkov.
Humbert wants to counter the offense by Savkov and move into the clinch position.
Humbert staying out of range there.
Humbert tries to counter with a clinch but Savkov shakes him off and moves away.
Savkov misses with a looping right.
A jab from Savkov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov missing with a left hand there. Humbert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savkov missing with a left hand there. Humbert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Humbert with the counter takedown but Savkov avoids it easily.
Humbert shoots in looking for a takedown but Savkov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Humbert's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Savkov throws a good cross that connects.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Humbert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Savkov misses with an uppercut.
Savkov misses with an uppercut.
Savkov misses with an uppercut.
Humbert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savkov.
Savkov catches Humbert with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Humbert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savkov throws out the jab.
Savkov connects with the punch.
Savkov throws a hook but Humbert blocks it.
Savkov misses with a looping left.
Savkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savkov throws a lazy right hand but Humbert sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savkov throws a good cross that connects.
Humbert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savkov lands with a right hand.
Savkov looks to land a right hand but Humbert moved out of range.

Humbert rushes Savkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Humbert changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Savkov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Humbert uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savkov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savkov throws a looping overhand right but Humbert ducks down to avoid it.
Humbert steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Savkov.
Savkov lands a body shot.
Humbert ducks under a wild hook from Savkov.
Humbert tries to counter with a clinch but Savkov shakes him off and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savkov takes a swing at Humbert's ribcage but misses.
Humbert needs to keep his hands up - Savkov had a free shot at his head there.
Savkov throws the left hand but Humbert avoids the punch easily.
Humbert tries to counter by closing the distance.
Savkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Humbert.
Humbert wants to counter the offense by Savkov and move into the clinch position.
Savkov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Humbert. Humbert circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Savkov misses with an uppercut

and Humbert counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Savkov is pulling down on Humbert's head. It's preventing any offense from Humbert, at least for the moment.
Savkov keeping full guard, as Humbert tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Humbert sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Savkov pulls Humbert in close to prevent any damage.
Humbert trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Savkov had his way with Humbert Humbert in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Savkov. No joy for Humbert on that attempt.
Humbert takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Humbert has managed to clinch.

Savkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savkov throws a hook to the side of Humbert's head but Humbert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savkov throws a jab when Humbert was well out of range.
Savkov misses with a straight left.
Humbert tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humbert ducks under a wild hook from Savkov.
Humbert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savkov throws a shot from downtown. Humbert moves away and avoids it.
Savkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Humbert defending well as Savkov loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Savkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Humbert steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savkov.
Savkov sets himself, and Humbert steps forward looking for the clinch! Savkov avoids it this time.
Humbert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savkov.
Savkov throws a hook to the side of Humbert's head but Humbert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Humbert closes this distance looking for a takedown but Savkov circles away.
Savkov takes a swing at Humbert's ribcage but misses.
Humbert wants to counter with a clinch but Savkov pushes him away.
Humbert is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Humbert moves out of range as Savkov strikes.
Savkov sets himself, and Humbert steps forward looking for the clinch! Savkov avoids it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savkov misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Savkov.
Savkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Humbert manages to avoid it.
Humbert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Humbert wants to counter the offense by Savkov and move into the clinch position.
A shot to the liver by Savkov. Beautiful body shot.
Savkov scores with a shot to the body.
Humbert blocks a jab.
Humbert feints the counter takedown.
Savkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savkov misses with an uppercut.
Humbert with the counter takedown but Savkov avoids it easily.
Savkov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Humbert's head.
Humbert avoids the body shot from Savkov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humbert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savkov.
Savkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Savkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Humbert wants to counter the offense by Savkov and move into the clinch position.
A jab from Savkov misses.
Savkov jabs at Humbert's body.
Humbert Humbert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savkov throws a body punch but Humbert moves out of range.
Humbert walks into a left hand.
Humbert takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Savkov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Humbert has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Savkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Humbert.
Pavel Savkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Humbert moves out of range of the strikes.
Savkov scores with a decent looking hook.
Humbert misses with a straight right.
Savkov misses with an uppercut. Humbert saw that one coming.
Humbert tries to counter by closing the distance.
Savkov looks to land a right hand but Humbert moved out of range.
Savkov lands with a good body shot.
Savkov throws a poor cross that misses

and Humbert counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Humbert misses with a body punch.

Savkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Savkov.
Savkov misses with a looping right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Savkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Savkov, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 50:43
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 50:44
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Savkov!
Pavel Savkov retains his welterweight title!
Pavel Savkov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Jostrzebski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rod Raskolnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jostrzebski's entrance music is Candyman. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Jostrzebski
vs
Raskolnikov

172 cm
20
143 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

173 cm
20
146 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Joseph Jostrzebski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rod Raskolnikov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raskolnikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Raskolnikov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jostrzebski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raskolnikov scrambles back to his feet.

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

Raskolnikov is rocked!

It looks like Rod Raskolnikov has been cut.
Jostrzebski connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Raskolnikov covering up! Jostrzebski comes in with a big uppercut and Raskolnikov goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joseph Jostrzebski!
Joseph Jostrzebski is the new bantamweight champion!
Joseph Jostrzebski managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill, into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hati Hroovitnisson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hroovitnisson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Child of Wonder. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!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.

Hroovitnisson
vs
Austin

192 cm
19
210 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

189 cm
19
220 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

KAISER

MayheM sportswear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hati Hroovitnisson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shane Austin!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin throws an off balance right hand
and Hroovitnisson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Shane Austin has been cut.
Hroovitnisson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hroovitnisson slips a jab from Austin.
Austin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hroovitnisson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Austin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Austin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hroovitnisson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hroovitnisson throws a hook to the side of Austin's head but Austin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hroovitnisson misses with a left hand
and Austin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin misses with an uppercut
and Hroovitnisson counters with a body kick.
Austin throws a poor cross that misses
and Hroovitnisson counters with a stiff right hand.
Austin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Hroovitnisson catches Austin right on the button with a cross.
Austin swings widly with a right hand
and Hroovitnisson counters with a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Hroovitnisson.

Austin gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Hroovitnisson manages to break the clinch.
Austin blocks a head kick by Hroovitnisson.
Austin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hroovitnisson is just out of range.
Hroovitnisson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hroovitnisson throws an overhand right that lands on Austin's shoulder, as Austin tries to avoid the shot.
Austin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That has opened up Shane Austin's cut even more.
Hroovitnisson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Austin misses with a shot to the body
and Hroovitnisson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Austin really felt that one!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hroovitnisson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
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 Hroovitnisson misses.
Austin cracks Hroovitnisson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Austin cracks Hroovitnisson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Austin lands with a shot to the body.
Hroovitnisson delivers a nice body kick.
Hroovitnisson throws a looping overhand right but Austin ducks down to avoid it.
Hroovitnisson ducks under a wild hook from Austin.
Hroovitnisson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hroovitnisson slips under a jab from Austin.
Hroovitnisson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Austin.
Hroovitnisson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hroovitnisson throws a lazy right hand but Austin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the body from Austin misses
and Hroovitnisson counters with a thumping low kick.
Hroovitnisson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hroovitnisson throws a shot from downtown. Austin moves away and avoids it.
Hroovitnisson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Austin's head backwards.
Hroovitnisson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Austin moves out of range as Hroovitnisson strikes.
Hroovitnisson misses with a body kick.
Hroovitnisson misses with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Austin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hroovitnisson.
Austin misses with a right hand
enabling Hroovitnisson to counter with a crisp jab.
Hroovitnisson misses with a body kick.
Austin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hroovitnisson can pounce on him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Austin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Austin moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd cheers as Hroovitnisson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Austin doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hati Hroovitnisson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Austin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hroovitnisson lands a front kick.
Austin is looking to clinch.
Hroovitnisson is looking to counter punch.
A cross from Austin lands.
Austin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hroovitnisson.
Hroovitnisson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Austin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hroovitnisson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hroovitnisson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hroovitnisson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hroovitnisson looks to land a left hand but Austin moved out of range nicely.
Austin misses with a straight right.
Hroovitnisson looks to land a left hand but Austin moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Hroovitnisson
and Austin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Austin connects with a right hand. Hroovitnisson shakes it off.
Austin scores with a decent looking hook.
Austin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hroovitnisson.
Hroovitnisson lands with a kick to the ribs.

Austin closes the distance and pushes Hroovitnisson back into the cage.
Hroovitnisson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Austin lands an elbow that stopped Hroovitnisson in his tracks for a moment.
Hroovitnisson gets through Austin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

The cut above Shane Austin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Austin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Hroovitnisson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Austin misses with a left hand
and Hroovitnisson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hroovitnisson throws a hook but Austin blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin misses with a hook
letting Hroovitnisson counter with a right hand.
Austin slips a jab from Hroovitnisson.
Austin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Austin throws a poor cross that misses
and Hroovitnisson counters with a stiff right hand.

Shane Austin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Austin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hroovitnisson counters with an outside leg kick.
Austin wants to clinch up but Hroovitnisson keeps it at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Hroovitnisson.
Hroovitnisson feints and then cracks Austin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Austin down.
Hroovitnisson scores with a nice head shot.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Shane Austin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hati Hroovitnisson!
Hati Hroovitnisson is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Hati Hroovitnisson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.