PCL 16: Pit the Nuisance PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalevi Sorsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hardcore Geno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Geno comes into a darkened arena with his song building. B.Y.O.B- System of a Down kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kalevi Sorsa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sorsa
vs
Geno

188 cm
26
218 lbs
9 - 5 - 1

190 cm
22
205 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

►Schwarzenegger Nutrition
►Schwarzenegger 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 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kalevi Sorsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hardcore Geno!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Geno.
Geno misses with a two punch combination.
Sorsa slips under a jab.
A big right from Geno misses.
Geno loads up on a big right hand but Sorsa slips the punch.
Geno scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Kalevi Sorsa has been cut.
Geno misses with a hook.

Sorsa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Geno to the mat! Geno manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sorsa tries to free his leg and advance position but Geno is retaining full guard.
Sorsa passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Sorsa stands up and beckons Geno to his feet.
Geno looks to score with a jab to the body but Sorsa is just out of range.
Geno just misses with a punch to the body.
Geno throws a right and a left that Sorsa avoids nicely.
Sorsa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Geno.
Geno misses with an uppercut. Sorsa saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Geno thows a body shot but no joy.
Geno cracks Sorsa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Geno throws a big shot that misses.
Geno looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Geno throws out a powerful jab.
A left lands for Sorsa.
Geno will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Geno tries to bum rush Sorsa with a series of wild strikes but Sorsa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sorsa.

Sorsa decides to stand back up. Sorsa steps back and let's Geno get back to his feet.
Geno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Geno misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geno throws a looping overhand right but Sorsa ducks down to avoid it.
Sorsa looks for the body kick but Geno saw that one coming.
Geno misses with a looping right.
Geno lands with a straight right. Sorsa didn't see that one coming.
Geno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Geno misses.
Geno misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Geno looks gassed!

Sorsa gets a takedown into half guard.
Sorsa trying to pass the guard but Geno defending well.
Geno blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sorsa.
Geno is looking for a sweep. Sorsa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Geno pushes Sorsa off looking to stand but Sorsa dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sorsa stands up from half guard.
A big right from Geno misses.

Sorsa clinches up against the cage.

Sorsa gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Sorsa stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Geno to get to his feet.
Geno tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hardcore Geno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Geno misses with a few strikes there.
Geno looks to land a left hand but Sorsa moved out of range nicely.
Sorsa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Geno throws out the jab.
Geno throws a looping overhand right but Sorsa ducks down to avoid it.
Hardcore Geno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Geno misses the target.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geno looking to control.
Geno throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Geno is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Sorsa stands up and waves to Geno to follow him.
Geno throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sorsa, right into the meat.
Geno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalevi Sorsa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalevi Sorsa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Geno throws the left hand but Sorsa avoids the punch easily.
Geno misses with a series of wild punches.
Geno throws a series of punches but Sorsa avoids them all with ease.
Geno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sorsa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Geno. Sorsa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sorsa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Geno's calf.
Sorsa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Sorsa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sorsa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Sorsa decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Geno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sorsa.
Geno is breathing heavily.
Geno throws an overhand right that lands on Sorsa's shoulder, as Sorsa tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Geno misses the target.

Sorsa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Geno missing with punches from the bottom.

Geno looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sorsa wants to pass to mount but Geno is defending the position.
Sorsa controlling the pace.
Sorsa works his way into full mount!
Sorsa is landing with some decent strikes but Geno is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

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.
Geno is desperately trying to improve his position but Sorsa has a good base and remains in mount.
Sorsa with good strikes from the mount here!
Geno wants to control but Sorsa is having none of it.

Sorsa jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Geno is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Geno and Sorsa has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Geno is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sorsa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sorsa working Geno over with strikes.
Geno missing with punches from the bottom.
Geno throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa tries to pass to full mount but Geno defends it.
Sorsa prevents Geno from standing back up.
Sorsa lands strikes from half guard.
Geno trying to control from the bottom.
Geno is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sorsa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sorsa's back!
Sorsa tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Geno lands a big elbow.
Sorsa is desperately trying to improve his position but Geno has a good base and remains in mount.
Geno misses with a head shot.
Sorsa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sorsa regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Geno is looking for a kimura but Sorsa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Geno to get the leverage.
Geno prevents Sorsa from improving his position.
Geno thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Geno wants to take a breather but Sorsa is having none of it.
Sorsa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sorsa.
Sorsa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Geno preventing the sweep.
Kalevi Sorsa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Geno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Geno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sorsa working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalevi Sorsa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kalevi Sorsa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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.

No joy there for Geno, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Geno misses with an uppercut.
Sorsa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Geno bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kalevi Sorsa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Geno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sorsa.
Geno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sorsa.
Geno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Geno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sorsa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geno rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sorsa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Geno misses with a series of wild punches.
Geno misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorsa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Geno.
Geno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Geno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sorsa.

Sorsa feints and as Geno raises his hands in defense, Sorsa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Sorsa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sorsa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Geno misses with a series of wild punches.

Sorsa closes the distance and pushes Geno back into the cage.
Geno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sorsa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sorsa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Sorsa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sorsa manages to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sorsa manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sorsa staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Geno misses the target.

Sorsa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Geno looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Geno is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Sorsa decides to stand back up.
A big left from Geno misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Geno misses the target.

Sorsa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Geno wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geno trying to control here.
Sorsa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Geno does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Sorsa stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Geno to get to his feet.
Geno loads up on a big right hand but Sorsa slips the punch.
Kalevi Sorsa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Geno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sorsa walks into a straight right hand from Geno.
Sorsa connects with a solid leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Geno.
Sorsa ducks under a wild hook from Geno.
Geno throws a shot from downtown. Sorsa moves away and avoids it.
Geno misses with a hook. Sorsa ducked under it nicely.

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

Sorsa drives through and clinches with Geno against the cage.
Sorsa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Sorsa gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sorsa prevents Geno from improving his position.
Sorsa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Sorsa decides to return to a standing position.
Geno might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Geno throws a shot from downtown. Sorsa moves away and avoids it.
Sorsa slips a jab and a cross from Geno.

Sorsa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sorsa lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sorsa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Geno's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kalevi Sorsa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sorsa, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalevi Sorsa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrei East (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrei East had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

East
vs
Ellis

181 cm
24
190 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

187 cm
20
195 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrei East!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Ellis!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellis walks into a stiff left hand from East.
East stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and East wants it to stay on the feet.
Ellis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
East lands a nice hook to Ellis's body. Ellis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ellis.
East lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
East moves out of range of the body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ellis.
Andrei East has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Ellis.
East lands a nice looking body shot.
Ellis walks into a jab.
Jason Ellis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from East. No joy for Ellis on that attempt.
Ellis takes one to the chin there.
Ellis misses with a double jab
and East counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ellis thinking.
Ellis clinches but East breaks the clinch
and East counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
East with a hook.
East closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ellis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and East makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ellis looks gassed!
East scores with a jab.
East digs a good hook to Ellis's body.
East scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
East scores with a shot to the body.
East lands a jab to Ellis's midsection.
East ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
East cracks Ellis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
East lands a two punch combo.
East is looking to wear down Ellis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ellis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
East moves into range and connects with a jab.
Andrei East is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ellis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by East.
East throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
East lands a nice looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
East throws a shot to the body.
East is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
East changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
East lands with an uppercut that bounces Ellis off the cage and back into rage.
East lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
East lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ellis misses with a takedown
and East counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ellis thinking.
East scores with the left hand. Ellis knows he should have avoided that one.
East punishes Ellis's body with a nice straight punch.
Ellis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ellis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
East scores with a jab to the body.
East works Ellis's body with a nice hook.
Ellis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
East throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ellis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
East lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
East stalks Ellis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ellis's face. Ellis staggers backwards, shaken.
East scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Danga de danga de dang - East scores with a four punch combination!
East cracks Ellis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A shot to de liver by East. Beautiful body shot.
Ellis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
East connects with a body shot.
East lands a nice shot to the body.
Ellis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
East connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
East scores with a jab. Ellis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
East scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ellis doesn't seem bothered though.
East connects with the punch.
East lands a body shot.
East lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
East uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ellis has time to react.
Ellis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from East finds it's way round the side to connect with Ellis's head.
East throws a good cross that connects.
Ellis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
East scores with a jab.
Ellis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ellis misses with a takedown attempt
and East makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
East sizes up Ellis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ellis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling East to score with a decent uppercut.
A shot to de liver by East. Beautiful body shot.
East throws a combination. Ellis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
East lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ellis at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
East scores with a jab to the head.
East digs a good body shot into Ellis's ribs.
East lands a jab to Ellis's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei East dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

East connects with a looping right hand.
East keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ellis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling East to counter with a crisp jab.
East scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ellis closes the distance but East moves to the side
and East counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ellis might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, East has got the better of the exchanges.
East connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
East lands a right hook to the body.
Andrei East is winning the standup battle so far.
Ellis wants to clinch but East slips to the side
enabling East to counter with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by East.
East scores with a shot to the body.
East bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from East.
Ellis is breathing heavily.
Ellis walks into a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
East fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ellis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
East lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ellis tries to clinch
and East counters with a stiff right hand.
Ellis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ellis is trying desperately to land a takedown but East is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ellis.
East thuds his right hand into Ellis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
East sizes up Ellis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
East scores with a shot to the body.
East moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
East lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ellis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
East connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
East fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
East lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from East finds it's target.
East scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ellis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
East scores with a jab to the body.
East connects with a right hand. Ellis shakes it off.
Ellis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
East lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
East cracks Ellis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
East is working the combinations to good effect here.
East fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ellis on the side of the head.
Ellis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
East lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
East dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ellis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
East connects with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
East dips to his left and cracks Ellis with an uppercut!
East scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by East there.
East scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
East bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Donk. East catches Ellis right on the button with a cross.
Jason Ellis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ellis needs to keep his hands up - East had a free shot at his head there.
Nice shot by East.
East scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
East lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ellis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Ellis is rocked!
East lands a right hook to the body.
Ellis is still on wobbly legs! Can East finish him?
East bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ellis's head backwards.
East dips to his left and cracks Ellis with an uppercut!
Ellis seems to have recovered his senses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ellis darts in trying to clinch
and East counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A left lands for East.
East works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
East digs a good hook to Ellis's body.
A shot to de liver by East. Beautiful body shot.
East scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
East with a nice cross.
Ellis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ellis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and East cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
East looks to land a combination. Ellis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
East changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei East 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

East scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ellis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and East counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
East connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ellis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and East counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ellis thinking.
East closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ellis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ellis throws a hook but East avoids it easily.
Ellis walks into a stiff left hand from East.
Ellis closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling East to counter with a crisp jab.
Ellis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
East lands a jab.
Ellis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ellis walks into a straight right hand from East.
Ellis tries for a takedown but East circles away easily
and East counters with a two punch combo.
East wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
East thuds a left hand into Ellis's body.
Ellis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ellis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
East throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ellis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts East, as that shot connected.
East lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Good standup being displayed there by East as he connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
East ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
East lands with a nice body punch.
Ellis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
East scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - East scores with a four punch combination!
Ellis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
East lands a jab to Ellis's midsection.
East moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
East scores with a jab.
East scores with a hook to the body. Ellis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
East clobbers Ellis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
East scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
East scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ellis in his tracks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis looks to clinch
and East counters with a nice body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by East!
Andrei East is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
East thuds his right hand into Ellis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ellis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
East cracks Ellis with a right hand to the side of the head.
East lands a right hook to the body.
East is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ellis can do to turn this around?
East changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
East lands a nice hook to Ellis's body. Ellis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
East wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ellis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from East finds it's way round the side to connect with Ellis's head.
Ellis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
East lands a slapping body shot.
East's corner calls for a 1-2. East obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
East throws a series of strikes that have Ellis backpedaling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis closes the distance but East moves to the side
and East counters with a straight right hand.
East getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ellis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
East lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
East scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
East connects with a body shot.
East cracks Ellis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ellis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
East scores with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
East lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ellis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
East works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jason Ellis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
East scores with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei East showed his dominance in that final round.
Well East has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:24
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei East!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wang Chung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akhmed The Big T (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Big T is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bad. Wang Chung had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Chung
vs
The Big T

193 cm
19
212 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

193 cm
22
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 2

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wang Chung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Akhmed The Big T!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chung tries to clinch up but The Big T circles away and keeps his distance.
Chung throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Akhmed The Big T has been cut.
The Big T throws a right and a left that Chung avoids nicely.
Chung wants to clinch up but The Big T keeps it at a distance.
Chung is looking to clinch but The Big T is avoiding it.
Horrible takedown by The Big T or perhaps it was just good defense by Chung which made him look bad.
Chung tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Big T looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chung is looking to clinch.
Chung tries to close the distance and clinch but The Big T swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chung is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chung tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Big T swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chung stuffs the takedown.
Wang Chung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akhmed The Big T.

The Big T is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chung's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chung is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chung keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The Big T thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chung's head.
Chung is trying to stand.
The Big T has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chung is looking for a sweep. The Big T is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chung has his hands clasped together around The Big T's back. He's all about the action.
The Big T controlling the action 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.
Chung trying to control here.
The Big T controlling the pace.
Chung is trying to get back to full guard.
Chung is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Big T content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The Big T trying to mount his opponent but Chung defends it.
Chung wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chung is trying to maintain the position but The Big T is very close to passing his half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The Big T looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chung lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Big T's sensitive parts.
Chung moves in looking to clinch but The Big T pushes him off.
Chung wants to clinch.

The Big T closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chung did well to prevent The Big T getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Big T is taking a breather. Chung says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Chung is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wang Chung dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akhmed The Big T's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chung fails with an attempt to clinch.

The Big T bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The Big T controlling the position from side mount.
Chung is trying to improve his position.
Chung can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chung gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The Big T seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chung is controlling The Big T's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The Big T looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The Big T prevents Chung from improving his position.
The Big T is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chung is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chung is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of The Big T's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take The Big T's back!
The Big T staying busy and making it hard for Chung to control.
The Big T looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Chung tries to keep control of the position but The Big T is staying busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Big T tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akhmed The Big T showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Akhmed The Big T's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Chung tries to clinch there but The Big T circles away.
The Big T shoots in and drives through. Chung sprawls well.
Chung doesn't manage to clinch there - The Big T circles away.
Chung fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chung is looking to clinch but The Big T is avoiding it.
Chung throws a head kick that misses.
Chung fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chung lands a nice looking kick to the body. The Big T takes a step back to recover.
Chung wants to clinch.
Chung fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chung tries to clinch up.
The Big T takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chung tries to clinch up.
Chung wants to clinch up but The Big T keeps it at a distance.
Wang Chung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chung doesn't manage to clinch there - The Big T circles away.
Chung tries a head kick but it misses.

Chung clinches up with The Big T and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Chung.
Chung leaning against his opponent.
Chung tries a knee to the head but The Big T blocks it.
Chung misses with a knee to the head.
Chung with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chung lands an elbow inside that The Big T shrugs off.
Chung prevents the takedown attempt.
Chung throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chung has The Big T pressed against the cage.
Chung using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Big T has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chung is struggling to control the position.

The Big T has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chung uses from the top position.

Chung stands up from The Big T's guard - Chung perhaps looking for a knockout.
Chung misses with a body kick.
The Big T shoots in but no luck this time.
Wang Chung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akhmed The Big T.
Chung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chung looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chung is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Big T avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chung wants to clinch up but The Big T keeps it at a distance.
Wang Chung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Big T fails with a takedown attempt.
Chung fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Big T circles away from the clinch attempt.

The Big T shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than The Big T was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chung wants to hold on but The Big T pushes him away.
The Big T landing strikes from the mount.
Chung is wriggling around trying to escape.
The Big T controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chung tries to hold on but The Big T postures up.
Chung is looking to improve his position but The Big T isn't that keen on the idea.
Chung sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Chung pushes The Big T off looking to stand but The Big T dives back in and keeps control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wang Chung showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chung 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wang Chung!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jens Lehmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukasz Szymanski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lukasz Szymanski is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lehmann
vs
Szymanski

178 cm
21
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

179 cm
20
175 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jens Lehmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lukasz Szymanski!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szymanski misses with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Szymanski.
Szymanski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lehmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Szymanski.
Lehmann looks to land a left hand but Szymanski moved out of range nicely.
Lehmann throws a nice looking combination but Szymanski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lehmann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Szymanski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lehmann fails to land the takedown.
Lehmann fails to land with a series of punches.
Szymanski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lehmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Szymanski.
Lehmann throws a right hand that Szymanski ducks under and follows up with a left that Szymanski also avoids with ease.
Lehmann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Szymanski.
Lehmann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Szymanski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lehmann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehmann misses with a double jab.
Lehmann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Szymanski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Szymanski throws out a powerful jab.
Szymanski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lehmann.
Szymanski blocks a jab.
Szymanski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Szymanski cracks a nice hook into Lehmann's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehmann falls off balance throwing a combination
and Szymanski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lehmann misses with a double jab
and Szymanski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Szymanski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lehmann falls off balance throwing a combination

and Szymanski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lehmann won't be happy with that.
Lehmann is breathing heavily.
Lehmann taking punishment in the form of punches.
Szymanski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The strikes coming from Szymanski are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Szymanski in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Szymanski lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lehmann down.
Szymanski wants to control but Lehmann is keeping him busy.
Szymanski working the ground and pound but Lehmann is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Szymanski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Szymanski controlling the position.
Lehmann struggling a bit here.
Lehmann is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lehmann is trying to improve his position.
Szymanski remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Szymanski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lehmann keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szymanski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lehmann kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Szymanski lands a few punches from side control.
Lehmann manages to work his way to half guard, despite Szymanski's best efforts.

Szymanski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Szymanski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lehmann trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lehmann tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Szymanski with a couple of short strikes.
Szymanski thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Lehmann tries to lock up and control but Szymanski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Szymanski connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lehmann is in a horrible position here. Szymanski smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Lehmann is rocked!
Szymanski postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Lehmann out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Szymanski goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lukasz Szymanski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Huggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huggins comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Crack A Bottle . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Huggins
vs
Jenkins

188 cm
22
205 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

185 cm
27
220 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Red Light Clothing ► Amsterdam!

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sam Huggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leroy Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huggins fails to land the takedown.
Huggins shoots for a double leg takedown but Jenkins sprawls well. He's pushed Huggins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leroy Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins jabs Huggins right on the nose. Huggins blinks but takes it well.
Jenkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huggins shoots for a takedown but Jenkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Huggins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huggins is breathing heavily.
Jenkins misses with a few strikes there.
Jenkins scores with a jab.
Jenkins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Huggins.
Jenkins leaves Huggins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Jenkins! Huggins is out on his feet! Jenkins rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Huggins is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Huggins is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leroy Jenkins!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between montengo kiefer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdul AlHaddin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). montengo kiefer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Abdul AlHaddin's chin.

kiefer
vs
AlHaddin

175 cm
19
148 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

170 cm
20
152 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Vicious Nutrition (159 Recovery With Proof)

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, montengo kiefer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abdul AlHaddin!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

AlHaddin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. kiefer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
kiefer prevents AlHaddin from improving position.

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

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

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

AlHaddin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
kiefer tries to buck AlHaddin off but AlHaddin is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
kiefer manages to get back to half guard.

AlHaddin is working for a kimura but kiefer is defending it quite comfortably.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
AlHaddin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from kiefer.
AlHaddin swings for the body but kiefer moves out of range.
kiefer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
AlHaddin avoids the head kick by kiefer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
No luck with that takedown attempt from AlHaddin.
AlHaddin looks gassed!
kiefer misses the jab.
A nice combination there by AlHaddin.
AlHaddin keeps the fight on the outside.
kiefer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from AlHaddin.
AlHaddin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but kiefer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

kiefer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with AlHaddin, pushing him back against the cage.
AlHaddin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
montengo kiefer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdul AlHaddin.
kiefer tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
AlHaddin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. kiefer smiles and moves away.
AlHaddin shoots in but kiefer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
kiefer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
kiefer has his takedown stuffed

and AlHaddin counters with a takedown into side control.
kiefer sneaks back into half guard.

kiefer is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! AlHaddin is tapping! Great win for kiefer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). montengo kiefer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fumando Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Mallorca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is "Shake Da Spot" King T. Mallorca has chosen I Can Talk as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Sanchez
vs
Mallorca

193 cm
20
201 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

189 cm
21
199 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

*S&M* Sweat Shop

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fumando Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miguel Mallorca!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mallorca defends it nicely.
Sanchez wants to clinch.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Mallorca is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Mallorca.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mallorca as he jumps to the side.
Sanchez shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fumando Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Mallorca circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanchez.
Nice jab there from Mallorca.
Mallorca misses with a few strikes there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mallorca throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Mallorca avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fumando Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez misses with a body kick.
Sanchez dives in and grabs Mallorca's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mallorca pushes down on Sanchez's head and hops out.
Mallorca swinging wildly here.
Mallorca displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanchez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a solid leg kick but Mallorca takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sanchez.
Mallorca moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mallorca moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown. Mallorca tries to sprawl out of it but Sanchez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mallorca manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Miguel Mallorca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Sanchez 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mallorca connects with the punch.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Mallorca circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Mallorca shows good takedown defense.
Mallorca cracks Sanchez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Mallorca dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mallorca lands a head shot.
Mallorca misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mallorca.
Mallorca dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mallorca lands with an overhand left.
Mallorca stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanchez. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Mallorca lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sanchez backs up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Mallorca.
Mallorca throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanchez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mallorca lands a nice shot that snaps Sanchez's head back.

Sanchez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mallorca!
Sanchez punching from mount but Mallorca doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Sanchez trying to control but Mallorca is having none of it.
Mallorca's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Sanchez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mallorca is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mallorca is trying to stand.

Sanchez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mallorca to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mallorca shrugs it off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mallorca tries to hold on but Sanchez postures up.
Mallorca wants to try and get back to his feet.
Mallorca tries to lock up and control but Sanchez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mallorca bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sanchez seems keen to control Mallorca's posture.

Sanchez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mallorca wants to stand but Sanchez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mallorca stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sanchez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sanchez is looking to pass Mallorca's guard but actually Mallorca recovers to full guard.

Mallorca pushes Sanchez off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Mallorca as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Mallorca showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Mallorca lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sanchez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mallorca stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mallorca wants it to stay on the feet.
Mallorca comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanchez misses with a double jab
and Mallorca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez takes one on the button.
Mallorca misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mallorca cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez has his takedown stuffed
and Mallorca counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fumando Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mallorca connects with a nice looking jab.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Mallorca moves away
and Mallorca counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Mallorca circles away easily
and Mallorca counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mallorca goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez misses with a double jab
and Mallorca counters with a one-two to the body.

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

Sanchez is rocked!
Mallorca bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab lands there for Mallorca.
Mallorca scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Mallorca does no damage.
Sanchez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sanchez takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Mallorca closes the distance and pushes Sanchez back into the cage.

Mallorca manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez walks into a left hand.
Mallorca's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mallorca duly obliges.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Mallorca saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mallorca scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mallorca stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mallorca scores with a three punch combo!
Sanchez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mallorca finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanchez's head.
Miguel Mallorca is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanchez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Mallorca!