Rise of the Pegasi 15 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otto Kaikkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and vrach ybiyca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaikkonen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Duran Duran - WIld Boys. vrach ybiyca will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Kaikkonen
vs
ybiyca

187 cm
26
205 lbs
7 - 13 - 0

210 cm
23
210 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Heavy handed

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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Otto Kaikkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, vrach ybiyca!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ybiyca lands a jab-cross combination.
Kaikkonen slips a jab and a cross from ybiyca.
Kaikkonen tries to clinch up but ybiyca circles away and keeps his distance.
ybiyca lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by ybiyca.
ybiyca lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kaikkonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaikkonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kaikkonen tries to clinch but ybiyca moves out of range.
Otto Kaikkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ybiyca throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kaikkonen lands with a big left! ybiyca is wobbled badly! Kaikkonen comes in with a flurry of punches and drops ybiyca to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Otto Kaikkonen!

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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 Dan Hand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Orlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hand comes to the cage accompanied by Bloody Pimp. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Hand
vs
Orlov

191 cm
27
220 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

195 cm
23
210 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dan Hand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Orlov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlov throws a looping overhand right but Hand ducks down to avoid it.
Orlov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hand to score with a decent uppercut.

It looks like Ivan Orlov has been cut.
Orlov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hand.
Orlov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hand slaps away a takedown attempt from Orlov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Orlov seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Hand shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Orlov is backing up but Hand catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Orlov covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Hand Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Hand!

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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 Johnny Drama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Blachowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blachowicz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Funky Polak- Pamietaj. Jan Blachowicz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Drama
vs
Blachowicz

195 cm
19
211 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Drama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jan Blachowicz!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blachowicz shoots in but no luck this time.
Drama looks to land a right hand but Blachowicz moved out of range.
Blachowicz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drama.
Drama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drama fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Blachowicz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Drama was covering up waiting for the punch and Blachowicz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blachowicz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Blachowicz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Blachowicz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

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

Blachowicz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

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.
Drama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Drama manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Drama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drama scores with a sloppy right hand. Blachowicz should have avoided that one.
Drama moves into range and connects with a jab.
Drama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blachowicz shoots in and drives through. Drama sprawls well.
Drama connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Drama.
Blachowicz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnny Drama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Blachowicz.
Blachowicz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drama.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drama moves into range and connects with a jab.
Drama throws a hook but Blachowicz avoids it easily.
Drama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drama listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blachowicz moves out of range of the strikes.
Drama throws a looping overhand right but Blachowicz ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Blachowicz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blachowicz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drama.
Blachowicz fails with a takedown attempt.
Blachowicz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Drama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drama misses with the combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Drama!

It looks like Jan Blachowicz has been cut.
Drama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drama scores with a jab. Blachowicz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blachowicz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnny Drama is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drama lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Blachowicz backs up against the cage.
Blachowicz is breathing heavily.
Drama cracks Blachowicz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blachowicz ducks under a wild hook from Drama.
Drama is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

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

Blachowicz is rocked!
Johnny Drama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Drama.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blachowicz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Drama as he avoids it easily.
Drama throws a right and a left that Blachowicz avoids nicely.
Blachowicz closes the distance and clinches up with Drama, looking for a takedown. Blachowicz pushes Drama against the cage but Drama circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnny Drama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Blachowicz.
The fighters circle momentarily. Drama darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Drama lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Drama lands with a hook. Blachowicz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Drama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blachowicz can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Drama does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drama lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Drama misses.
Blachowicz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drama.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drama lands with a hook. Blachowicz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Drama moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Drama dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jan Blachowicz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Drama works the jab nicely.

Blachowicz gets a takedown into half guard.

Blachowicz seems to be looking for submissions.
Drama pushes Blachowicz off looking to stand but Blachowicz dives back in and keeps control.

Blachowicz wants to work for an arm triangle but Drama is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blachowicz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drama wants to control but Blachowicz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blachowicz trying to control from half guard but Drama is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drama has his hands clasped together around Blachowicz's back. He's all about the action.
Drama is looking to improve his position.
Drama on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Drama tries to get out of the position.
Drama trying to control but Blachowicz postures up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Blachowicz shoots in for a double leg but Drama sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Drama throws a series of strikes that have Blachowicz backpedaling.
Blachowicz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Drama loads up on a big right hand but Blachowicz slips the punch.
A slow jab from Drama misses its intended target.
Drama scores with a jab to the body.
Blachowicz slips under a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drama lands a jab-cross combination.
Good shot there by Drama.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blachowicz shoots for a takedown but Drama saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnny Drama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blachowicz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drama connects with a single shot there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Drama.
Blachowicz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blachowicz fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Drama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Drama, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Drama!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olaf Slootweg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Slootweg's choice of entrance music: Lux Atearna. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Stevenson
vs
Slootweg

186 cm
21
215 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

182 cm
20
204 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Blake Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Olaf Slootweg!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slootweg is defended easily by Stevenson.
Stevenson avoids the head kick by Slootweg.
Stevenson has his takedown stuffed
enabling Slootweg to counter with a crisp jab.
Stevenson tries to clinch up

and Slootweg counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Slootweg.
Stevenson looking for a sweep. Not yet Stevenson, not yet.

Slootweg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Slootweg won't allow Stevenson to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slootweg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevenson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Slootweg is now in half guard.
Slootweg controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stevenson trying to control but Slootweg postures up.

Stevenson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stevenson tries to roll over but Slootweg keeps him under control.

Stevenson with the active half guard here but Slootweg passes nicely into side control.
Stevenson is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slootweg taking a breather here.
Stevenson is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stevenson is trying to control Slootweg's posture but Slootweg avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevenson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Slootweg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stevenson seems a little lost for a moment, as Slootweg dominates the positioning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stevenson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Slootweg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olaf Slootweg 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.

Stevenson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Slootweg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stevenson fails with the takedown

and Slootweg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Slootweg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stevenson tries to kick Slootweg off but Slootweg keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Slootweg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stevenson wants to improve his position but Slootweg is controlling well.

Slootweg stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Stevenson to get to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slootweg thumps Stevenson with a low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Stevenson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Slootweg did well to prevent Stevenson getting side control.
Stevenson is thwarting Slootweg's attempts to control the position.
Slootweg is looking to improve his position.
Stevenson prevents Slootweg from standing back up.
Slootweg wants to get back to full guard.
Slootweg gets full guard.
Stevenson wants to control from the top but Slootweg keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Slootweg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Slootweg looking for a sweep. Not yet Slootweg, not yet.
Stevenson prevents Slootweg from getting back to his feet.

Slootweg uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Slootweg shoots in and bounces Stevenson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stevenson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Stevenson looking for subs off his back but Slootweg has passed one foot through into half guard.
Stevenson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stevenson is trying to maintain the position but Slootweg is very close to passing his half guard.

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.
Slootweg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Slootweg lands a nice short elbow.
Stevenson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Slootweg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Stevenson with the active half guard here but Slootweg passes nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olaf Slootweg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Slootweg fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stevenson sprawls well initially but Slootweg persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stevenson trying to hold on to Slootweg's head to control him but Slootweg postures up.
Well, if Slootweg is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Olaf Slootweg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slootweg winds up and cracks Stevenson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slootweg slows the pace down in half guard.
Stevenson tries to roll over but Slootweg keeps him under control.
Stevenson pushes Slootweg off looking to stand but Slootweg dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stevenson wants to control but Slootweg is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Slootweg in particular looking to stall.

Stevenson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Slootweg content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slootweg wants to pass the guard but Stevenson is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Stevenson looking for submissions off his back.
Slootweg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stevenson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Slootweg is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Despite being in the dominant position, Olaf Slootweg just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Slootweg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Blake Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olaf Slootweg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stevenson is looking to reverse the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olaf Slootweg!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Quick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mkat Twilight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mkat Twilight is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Quick
vs
Twilight

183 cm
20
150 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

172 cm
20
150 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Quick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mkat Twilight!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Twilight moves into the clinch.
Twilight keeps control of Quick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Twilight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Quick's efforts to push away.
Quick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Twilight wants a takedown.
Quick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Twilight lands an uppercut.
Quick avoids a wild elbow strike from Twilight.
Twilight trying to control the position but instead, Quick has worked for underhooks and has pushed Twilight into the cage.
Quick avoids the elbow strike from Twilight, against the cage.
Twilight landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Quick wants to break the clinch but can't.
Twilight lands a damaging elbow.
Twilight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Quick backwards.
Quick wants to get back to striking at distance but Twilight won't allow it.
Twilight lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Twilight lands an elbow inside.
Quick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Quick is trying to break the clinch but Twilight has him pressed against the cage.
Quick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Twilight has him pressed against the cage.

Twilight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Twilight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quick darts in trying to clinch

and Twilight counters by clinching up.
Quick is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Twilight.
Quick can't break the clinch.

Quick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Quick throws a combination that misses

and Twilight counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Twilight.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Quick wants to stand up but Twilight is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Twilight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Quick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Twilight working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Quick wants to stand but Twilight is controlling the position.
Twilight trying to control but Quick is working from the bottom.
Twilight is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Quick is looking to stand up but Twilight isn't so interested in that idea.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Twilight checks a low kick from Quick.
Quick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

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.
Quick throws a series of punches but Twilight moves out of range.

Twilight feints and as Quick raises his hands in defense, Twilight changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Twilight postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Quick is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Quick trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

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

Twilight decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Quick, up you get!
Twilight takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Quick misses with a wild combination.
Quick digs a good hook to Twilight's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quick tries to clinch but Twilight is having none of it.
Quick connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Twilight's hands.
A punch combination from Quick misses.
Quick throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Twilight counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Quick!
Quick is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quick avoids a series of strikes thrown by Twilight.
Quick prevents Twilight from taking his back.
Twilight with a couple of short strikes.
Quick is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Twilight throwing strikes here but Quick is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quick is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Twilight connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Twilight is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Quick is surviving well by controlling Twilight's body position as best he can.
Twilight looks gassed!
Quick is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Twilight lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Quick really wants to buck Twilight off and get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quick holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Twilight tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Quick wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by Twilight.
Twilight works to advance to full mount. Quick defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Twilight won't let Quick get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Twilight throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Quick tries to buck Twilight off but he can't manage it.
Twilight lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Twilight there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Twilight trying to control but Quick is having none of it.
Twilight cracks Quick with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Quick squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

Twilight is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Quick has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Quick!
Twilight is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Quick stands up from Twilight's guard - Quick perhaps looking for a knockout.
Quick throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnny Quick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quick closes the distance looking to clinch
and Twilight counters with a left and a right that stings Quick.

Twilight fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Quick sprawls well initially but Twilight persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Quick pushes Twilight off looking to stand but Twilight dives back in and keeps control.
Quick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Twilight thows a huge punch but Quick dodges it nicely.
Quick wants to get back to his feet.

Twilight is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Quick has managed to free his arm - good work.
Twilight throws a strike but Quick avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Quick throws a body punch but Twilight moves out of range.
Twilight fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Quick wants to clinch but Twilight slips to the side
and Twilight counters with a thumping low kick.
Twilight shoots in for a takedown but Quick shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Twilight takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Quick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Twilight swats away the attempt to clinch by Quick.
Quick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Twilight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Quick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Quick throws a sloppy head kick

and Twilight counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Quick is trying to break free.
Quick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Quick breaks the clinch.
Quick stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Quick wants it to stay on the feet.
Quick delivers a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Quick.

Quick clinches.
Twilight stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Twilight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Quick tries to circle away but Twilight has him pinned against the cage.

Quick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Quick misses with a double jab.

Twilight drives through and clinches with Quick against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quick tries to break the clinch but Twilight is controlling the position.

Quick breaks from the clinch.
Quick's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Quick duly obliges.
Quick throws a sloppy body shot
and Twilight counters with a stiff right hand.
Twilight has a takedown stuffed.
Johnny Quick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mkat Twilight.
Quick shoots in for a takedown but Twilight shows good takedown defense.
Quick scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Twilight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Quick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Quick lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Quick tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Twilight counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Twilight is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Quick is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mkat Twilight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Quick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Twilight stuns Quick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Quick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Quick darts in trying to clinch

and Twilight counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Twilight has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Quick is proving hard to escape from.
Twilight makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Quick is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Twilight is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Quick is working an open guard so Twilight takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Quick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Quick is looking to clinch.

Twilight shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Quick napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Quick is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Twilight has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Twilight goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Quick rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Twilight's guard! Nice work there by Quick!
Quick would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Twilight wants to sweep but no luck.

Quick gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A head kick misses from Quick.
Quick throws a leg kick but Twilight sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Quick throws a head kick that misses.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Twilight.
Quick is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Twilight tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Quick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Twilight on the ground.
Quick is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Twilight is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Quick is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Quick is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Twilight is controlling him well.

That's four 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.
Quick is looking to get back to his feet here but Twilight is keeping cool and he's managed to take Quick's back.
Quick looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Twilight is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Quick. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.

Quick manages to stand up with Twilight still on his back. Eventually Twilight drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Twilight moves in looking to clinch but Quick pushes him off.
Johnny Quick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mkat Twilight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Twilight shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Twilight wants to advance to full mount but Quick doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mkat Twilight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Twilight 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mkat Twilight!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

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

Pfeifer
vs
Brown

170 cm
20
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
154 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitali Pfeifer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rich Brown!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pfeifer fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Pfeifer pushes him off.
Pfeifer throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Pfeifer misses with a wild combination.
Brown takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pfeifer misses with a looping right.
Brown doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brown is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pfeifer.

Brown is rocked!
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pfeifer throws out the jab.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Pfeifer finish him?
Pfeifer misses with a wild body shot.
Brown seems to have recovered his senses.
Pfeifer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown slips under a jab.
Brown walks into a left hand.
A big right from Pfeifer misses.
Pfeifer stuffs the takedown.
Pfeifer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pfeifer sprawls well. Pfeifer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Pfeifer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pfeifer wants it to stay on the feet.
Vitali Pfeifer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Brown.
A big left from Pfeifer misses.
Pfeifer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pfeifer wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Brown or perhaps it was just good defense by Pfeifer which made him look bad.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Pfeifer knocks Brown out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vitali Pfeifer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lazar Nimirov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and karva perse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Nimirov
vs
perse

195 cm
23
211 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

182 cm
26
213 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lazar Nimirov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, karva perse!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nimirov tries to score with a low kick but perse moves his leg out of the way.
Lazar Nimirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - perse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nimirov swinging wildly here.
perse throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nimirov counters with a nice low kick that buckles perse's knee momentarily.
perse shoots in and drives through. Nimirov sprawls well.
Nimirov throws a big shot that misses.
Nimirov slips a jab from perse.
Good leg kick by Nimirov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
perse moves forwards but Nimirov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nimirov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by perse.
perse tries to clinch up.
perse avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nimirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
perse staying out of range there.
perse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nimirov.
Nice cross by perse.
Nimirov dodges the punch combination from perse.

That's one minute gone in the round.
perse throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nimirov counters with a left and a right that stings perse.
perse looks gassed!
Nimirov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nimirov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and perse counters with a shoot takedown. Nimirov fights it but they end up in guard.
perse throwing strikes from guard but Nimirov blocks nicely.
perse wants to control from the top but Nimirov keeps moving.
Nimirov pulls perse in to control the position.
perse stopping the sweep attempt from Nimirov.
Nimirov is pulling down on perse's head. It's preventing any offense from perse, at least for the moment.
Nimirov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nimirov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nimirov, not yet.
Nimirov wants to get back to his feet but perse is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nimirov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nimirov tries to get out of the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
perse moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
perse lands with an uppercut that bounces Nimirov off the cage and back into rage.
perse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Nimirov misses.
Nimirov looks to score with a jab to the body but perse is just out of range.
Lazar Nimirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nimirov misses with a hook. perse ducked under it nicely.
perse avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slow jab from Nimirov misses its intended target.
Nimirov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nimirov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nimirov.
perse tries to bum rush Nimirov with a series of wild strikes but Nimirov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from perse.
perse throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
perse fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
perse slips a jab and a cross from Nimirov.
perse looks to score with a jab to the body but Nimirov is just out of range.
Nimirov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nimirov. That's going to slow perse down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nimirov thumps perse with a low kick.
Nimirov lands a high kick!
A solid body kick from Nimirov.
perse takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nimirov connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent perse tumbling to the canvas! Nimirov pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! perse was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lazar Nimirov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ren Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jung Sung Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Summer Madness (Extended Version) Remix . Kim has chosen Crash by Fit for Rivals as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ren Gracie has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Gracie
vs
Sung Kim

181 cm
23
152 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

164 cm
23
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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, Ren Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jung Sung Kim!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie tries to bum rush Kim with a series of wild strikes but Kim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Kim changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gracie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kim tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kim controlling the position from side mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kim wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kim's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kim not doing much here.

Kim is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Kim is taking a breather. Gracie 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie tries to roll over but Kim keeps him under control.
Kim is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kim is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Despite being in the dominant position, Jung Sung Kim just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kim throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gracie's waist but Gracie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kim off to one side.

That's four 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice sprawl there from Gracie as Kim shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jung Sung Kim dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gracie is looking to land body kicks.
Kim misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Kim looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gracie!
Gracie wants to control but Kim is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim content just to control the position here.
Gracie tries to hold on but Kim postures up.
Kim controlling his opponent.

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.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Kim gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kim looking to ground and pound but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Gracie wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kim.
Kim trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Kim controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kim tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Kim controlling from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Kim there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kim misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kim controlling from mount.

Kim is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gracie to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gracie shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jung Sung Kim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Gracie swings for the body but Kim moves out of range.
Jung Sung Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kim.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kim.
Kim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung Sung Kim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Despite being in the dominant position, Jung Sung Kim just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie tries to bum rush Kim with a series of wild strikes but Kim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four 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.

Kim closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kim lands in his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jung Sung Kim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kim 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jung Sung Kim!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
10%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shiroi Neko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mad Reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neko comes into the arena with Machine Head - Halo blaring out of the sound system. Reid is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Don't Save Us From The Flames. This should be a great matchup!

Neko
vs
Reid

188 cm
26
201 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

188 cm
21
195 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shiroi Neko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mad Reid!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neko moves away.
Reid changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Neko moves away from the strike by Reid.
Reid slips a straight right by Neko.
Neko slips under a jab.
Neko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid looks to land a right hand but Neko moved out of range.

Neko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Neko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Neko trying to control but Reid is working from the bottom.
Neko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Reid is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

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

Neko has hold of Reid's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Reid tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Neko cranks the arm and Reid screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Reid, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Shiroi Neko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Kyril (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Shepherd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viktor Kyril is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Kyril
vs
Shepherd

184 cm
23
195 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

183 cm
23
185 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Kyril!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Shepherd!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shepherd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kyril wants to clinch.
Shepherd shoots in for a takedown but Kyril shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepherd takes one to the chin there.
Shepherd shoots in and drives through. Kyril sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kyril darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shepherd closes the distance and clinches up with Kyril, looking for a takedown. Shepherd pushes Kyril against the cage but Kyril circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Viktor Kyril has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Shepherd.
Kyril misses with the combination.
Kyril tries to clinch up.
Kyril displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shepherd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Kyril there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Viktor Kyril seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyril lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shepherd's sensitive parts.
Kyril scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kyril fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shepherd on the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyril fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kyril lands the left hand.
Shepherd moves away from the strike by Kyril.
Kyril looks for the body kick but Shepherd saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Kyril misses its intended target.
Kyril throws a nice looking combination but Shepherd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

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.
Kyril thows a body shot but no joy.
Kyril rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shepherd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kyril leaves Shepherd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kyril pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shepherd is out of range and Kyril settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kyril is looking to clinch.
No joy there for Kyril, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shepherd closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kyril circles away.
Shepherd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepherd throws a sloppy head kick and Kyril moves out of range easily.
Shepherd takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyril lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kyril misses with a double jab.
Shepherd shoots in but Kyril avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shepherd slips a jab from Kyril.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kyril misses with a hook.
Kyril looks to score with a jab to the body but Shepherd is just out of range.
Shepherd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kyril connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shepherd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kyril as he avoids it easily.
Viktor Kyril has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Shepherd.
Shepherd ducks under a wild hook from Kyril.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kyril as he avoids it easily.
Kyril tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shepherd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheers as Kyril lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shepherd doesn't seem phased though.
Kyril pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shepherd shoots in for a double leg but Kyril sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four 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.
Kyril lands a slapping body shot.
Kyril throws a series of punches but Shepherd moves out of range.
Kyril thows a body shot but no joy.
Shepherd avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Viktor Kyril is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shepherd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kyril tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Kyril 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. This is the final round!

Shepherd fails to land the takedown.
Shepherd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kyril is looking to clinch but Shepherd is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepherd dodges the punch combination from Kyril.
Kyril throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyril lands with a hook. Shepherd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kyril lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from Kyril misses its intended target.
Shepherd circles away from the clinch attempt.

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.
Kyril scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Shepherd slips a jab and a cross from Kyril.
Kyril tests Shepherd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shepherd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Kyril as Shepherd shoots in.
Kyril loads up on a big right hand but Shepherd slips the punch.
Shepherd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kyril leaves Shepherd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Viktor Kyril has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Shepherd.
Kyril tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shepherd was well out of range. Poor timing from Kyril.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kyril throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shepherd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kyril tries to close the distance and clinch but Shepherd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kyril throws a right hand that Shepherd ducks under and follows up with a left that Shepherd also avoids with ease.
Viktor Kyril is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kyril tries to clinch but Shepherd is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kyril throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shepherd on the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Kyril showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kyril 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Kyril!