KDFC 5: Bad Intentions PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sigvard Aurelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kollos Rodosskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sigvard Aurelius could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kollos Rodosskiy's chin.

Aurelius
vs
Rodosskiy

156 cm
23
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

171 cm
22
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sigvard Aurelius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kollos Rodosskiy!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelius connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rodosskiy's hands.

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

Rodosskiy is rocked!

It looks like Kollos Rodosskiy has been cut.

Aurelius lands a big right hand that sends Rodosskiy crashing to the mat! Aurelius stays standing though and waves Rodosskiy back to his feet!
Rodosskiy is still on wobbly legs! Can Aurelius finish him?
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Aurelius engages and cracks Rodosskiy with a massive lead left hook - Rodosskiy tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Aurelius is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sigvard Aurelius!

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wang Chung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herrick Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chung comes to the cage accompanied by Everybody Have Fun Tonight- Wang Chung. The key to victory for Wang Chung has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Chung
vs
Goldman

185 cm
19
172 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

165 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Herrick Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chung's waist but Chung gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Goldman off to one side.

Goldman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chung's guard.
Chung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goldman is looking to work some ground and pound but Chung has wrist control.

Chung working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Goldman has passed into half guard!
Goldman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chung tries to roll over but Goldman keeps him under control.
Goldman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Chung looking for submissions off his back.
Goldman winds up and cracks Chung with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chung wants to improve his position but Goldman is controlling well.
Chung gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chung is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Chung is looking for a triangle here but Goldman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Goldman is working Chung over with some ground and pound from side control.
Goldman landing a few strikes.
Goldman lands a decent elbow from side control.

Chung is rocked!
Goldman in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Chung looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Goldman turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herrick Goldman!

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82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Armando Paracuelles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alikai Drustav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paracuelles comes into the arena with El Mariachi-Desperado blaring out of the sound system. Alikai Drustav is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Paracuelles
vs
Drustav

187 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

192 cm
22
188 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Armando Paracuelles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alikai Drustav!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Paracuelles darts in and clinches Drustav up against the cage.
Paracuelles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Drustav gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Paracuelles is working for takedown but Drustav is calmly controlling the position for now.
Paracuelles tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armando Paracuelles. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Paracuelles tightens his grip and picks Drustav up, before dumping him to the ground. Drustav manages to land in guard.
Drustav wants to stand but Paracuelles is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paracuelles stands and throws Drustav's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Paracuelles throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Drustav wants to get back to his feet.
Paracuelles scores with punches from side control.
Paracuelles throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Paracuelles misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Drustav wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paracuelles working the ground and pound but Drustav is defending the strikes.
Paracuelles working the head and body with strikes.
Paracuelles in side control, throwing shots but Drustav defends.
Drustav is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Drustav avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Paracuelles.
Paracuelles working the head and body with strikes.
Paracuelles postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Drustav sneaks out the side door and pushes Paracuelles away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Drustav throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paracuelles closes the distance and clinches up with Drustav, looking for a takedown. Paracuelles pushes Drustav against the cage but Drustav circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Paracuelles is breathing heavily.
Good shot there by Drustav.
Drustav bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Paracuelles's head.
Drustav wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drustav looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drustav throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drustav throws out a powerful jab.
Nice takedown defense from Drustav. No joy for Paracuelles on that attempt.
The crowd cheers as Drustav lands an impressive looking overhand right. Paracuelles doesn't seem phased though.
Drustav cracks Paracuelles with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Paracuelles darts in and clinches Drustav up against the cage.
Paracuelles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Drustav gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Paracuelles goes for a takedown attempt but Drustav pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Drustav scores with a crisp jab that stopped Paracuelles in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paracuelles shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Drustav pinned against the cage. Drustav gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Drustav moves into the clinch successfully.
Paracuelles tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Drustav just stands there and leans against the cage.
Paracuelles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Drustav's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Drustav's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Drustav can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drustav wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Drustav scores with a nice hook to the head.
Paracuelles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Drustav's efforts to push away.
Drustav lands a right hand.
Drustav lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paracuelles drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drustav pushes Paracuelles back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paracuelles has Drustav pressed against the cage, preventing Drustav from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Paracuelles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Drustav gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Paracuelles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Drustav's efforts to push away.
Drustav wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Drustav throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paracuelless head.
Drustav is trying to break free.
Drustav gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paracuelles.
Paracuelles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Drustav's efforts to push away.

Drustav breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drustav tries to clinch up.
Paracuelles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drustav tries to close the distance and clinch but Paracuelles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Drustav clinches with his opponent.
Drustav gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paracuelles.
Paracuelles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Drustav's efforts to push away.

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.
A short left from Drustav.
Paracuelles has Drustav pressed against the cage, preventing Drustav from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Drustav is trying to break the clinch but Paracuelles has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Drustav.
Drustav working hard to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Drustav scores with a nice short uppercut.
Drustav pushes Paracuelles back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drustav has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Drustav is trying to force a seperation but Paracuelles has the dominant position.
Drustav wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Paracuelles has him pressed against the cage.
Paracuelles is trying to drag Drustav to the mat but Drustav just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Paracuelles tries to score a body lock takedown but Drustav shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Drustav tries to break the clinch but Paracuelles is controlling the position.

Drustav breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drustav fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drustav tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paracuelles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drustav fails with an attempt to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Drustav there.
Drustav wants to clinch but Paracuelles slips to the side

and Paracuelles counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Paracuelles.
Drustav is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paracuelles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Armando Paracuelles will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Drustav closes the distance and clinches.
Paracuelles wants a takedown.
Paracuelles goes for a takedown in the clinch but Drustav prevents it.
Paracuelles drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armando Paracuelles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drustav tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Drustav throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paracuelless head.
Drustav wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Paracuelles has him pressed against the cage.
Drustav wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Paracuelles has him pressed against the cage.
Drustav tries to break free but Paracuelles pushes him back against the cage.
Drustav pushes Paracuelles back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drustav lands with a right to the head.
Paracuelles has Drustav pressed against the cage, preventing Drustav from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Drustav is looking to break free of the clinch but Paracuelles has double underhooks.
Paracuelles tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Drustav tries to break the clinch but Paracuelles is controlling the position.
Drustav is trying to break free.
Drustav wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paracuelles fails to pull guard.
Drustav wants to break free but Paracuelles has control.
Drustav looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Paracuelles tries for a takedown. No joy.
Drustav wants to break free but Paracuelles has control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drustav gets through Paracuelles's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Drustav's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Drustav working hard to break the clinch.
Drustav looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Drustav scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drustav looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Drustav wants to break free but Paracuelles has control.
A frustrated look appears on Drustav's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Paracuelles keeps control of Drustav as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Paracuelles wants a takedown but no success here.
Drustav lands a hook that snaps the head of Paracuelles backwards.
Paracuelles keeps control of Drustav as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drustav tries to break the clinch but Paracuelles is controlling the position.
Paracuelles keeps control of Drustav as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drustav lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drustav tries to break the clinch but Paracuelles is controlling the position.
Drustav tries to break free but Paracuelles pushes him back against the cage.
Drustav can't break the clinch.
Drustav can't break the clinch.
Paracuelles has Drustav pressed against the cage, preventing Drustav from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Drustav lands a nice uppercut.
Paracuelles prevents Drustav from breaking the clinch.
Paracuelles has Drustav pressed against the cage, preventing Drustav from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Paracuelles avoids a wild elbow strike from Drustav.
Drustav has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice left hand lands by Drustav.
Drustav looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Drustav escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Paracuelles takes the fight into the clinch.
Paracuelles drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A shot in the inside from Drustav.

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.
Paracuelles goes for a takedown attempt but Drustav pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Drustav. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Drustav.
Drustav throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Drustav does it's job there.
Paracuelles misses with a takedown attempt - Drustav sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Drustav cracks a nice hook into Paracuelles's ribs.
Drustav tries to clinch but Paracuelles is having none of it.
Alikai Drustav is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drustav misses with a few strikes there.

Drustav moves into the clinch.
A short right from Drustav on the inside.
Drustav wants to break the clinch but can't.
Drustav is trying to break free.
Drustav lands an uppercut.
Paracuelles looking for a takedown.
Drustav has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Paracuelles takes a shot to the head.
Paracuelles tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Drustav just stands there and leans against the cage.
Drustav is trying to break the clinch but Paracuelles has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drustav can't break the clinch.
Paracuelles misses with a punch on the inside.
Drustav is looking to break free of the clinch but Paracuelles has double underhooks.
Drustav looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Drustav wants to get back to striking at distance but Paracuelles won't allow it.
Drustav is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drustav gets underhooks to prevent Paracuelles's takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Drustav.
Drustav tries to break the clinch but Paracuelles is controlling the position.
Drustav lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paracuelles backwards.
Paracuelles drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Drustav gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Drustav's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Drustav working hard to break the clinch.
Paracuelles prevents Drustav from breaking the clinch.
Paracuelles goes for a takedown in the clinch but Drustav prevents it.
Drustav has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Drustav is trying to force a seperation but Paracuelles has the dominant position.
Paracuelles prevents Drustav from breaking the clinch.
Drustav gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paracuelles.
Drustav lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drustav has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Paracuelles tries to pull guard but Drustav won't allow it.
Drustav wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Drustav is trying to break the clinch but Paracuelles has him pressed against the cage.
Paracuelles prevents Drustav from breaking the clinch.
Drustav lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Drustav wants to break the clinch but can't.
Paracuelles prevents Drustav from breaking the clinch.
Drustav stops a takedown attempt from Paracuelles.
A shot in the inside from Drustav.
A left hand lands to the body for Drustav.
Drustav pushes Paracuelles back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paracuelles drops down looking for an ankle pick but Drustav pulls his leg out and moves away.
Paracuelles fails with the takedown.
Armando Paracuelles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paracuelles tries to clinch up
and Drustav counters with a straight right hand.
Drustav tries to clinch up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drustav lands a really nice looking cross but Paracuelles seems unphased.

Paracuelles tries to keep at a distance but Drustav has taken the fight into the clinch.
Drustav wants to break the clinch but can't.
Paracuelles's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paracuelles jumps guard but Drustav stands there with Paracuelles around his waist. Paracuelles gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alikai Drustav showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Paracuelles drives through with a takedown into guard.
Drustav wants to stand but Paracuelles is controlling the position.
Paracuelles works over Drustav with some ground and pound from guard.
Drustav preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drustav wants to stand up but Paracuelles is controlling him.
Drustav is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Paracuelles trying to control but Drustav is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drustav is looking to stand up but Paracuelles isn't so interested in that idea.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Drustav stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Drustav wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drustav tries to clinch there but Paracuelles circles away.
Drustav lands a nice hook to Paracuelles's body. Paracuelles takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Drustav gets a clinch.
Paracuelles goes for a takedown in the clinch but Drustav prevents it.
Drustav wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Drustav.
Paracuelles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Drustav's efforts to push away.
Paracuelles has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Drustav avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armando Paracuelles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drustav is trying to force a seperation but Paracuelles has the dominant position.
Drustav prevents the takedown attempt.
Drustav is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drustav gets through Paracuelles's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drustav.
Drustav working hard to break the clinch.
Drustav is trying to force a seperation but Paracuelles has the dominant position.
Paracuelles keeps control of Drustav as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drustav throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paracuelless head.
Paracuelles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Drustav fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Drustav wants to clinch.
Paracuelles avoids a kick to the body.

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.
Drustav tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Paracuelles counters with a nice double leg into side control. Drustav won't be happy with that.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Drustav can do anything to dispel that myth.
Drustav taking a bit of punishment here - Paracuelles scoring with strikes.
Paracuelles landing a few strikes.
Drustav is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Paracuelles is controlling him well.
Paracuelles grinds an elbow into Drustav's temple.
Drustav bucks up and tries to throw Paracuelles off but instead Paracuelles has got his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paracuelles lands punches and elbows.
Paracuelles is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Paracuelles gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Paracuelles gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Paracuelles apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Paracuelles gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Paracuelles shoots in for a double leg but Drustav sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Drustav lands with an uppercut that bounces Paracuelles off the cage and back into rage.
Drustav sizes up Paracuelles with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Paracuelles forces Drustav back against the cage and clinches.
Drustav pushes Paracuelles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Paracuelles keeps control of Drustav as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Paracuelles drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Drustav's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Drustav moves into the clinch successfully.

Drustav's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drustav with a nice cross.

Paracuelles closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Paracuelles seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Paracuelles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paracuelles throwing shots but Drustav is blocking nicely.
Drustav really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paracuelles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Paracuelles stops Drustav from getting back to his feet.
Paracuelles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Paracuelles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Drustav is trying to stand back up but Paracuelles is controlling him
Drustav keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Drustav is trying to force a seperation but Paracuelles has the dominant position.

Drustav breaks from the clinch.

Paracuelles darts in and clinches Drustav up against the cage.

Paracuelles is trying to trip Drustav. He has hold of a leg but Drustav is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Paracuelles persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Paracuelles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Paracuelles postures up in Drustav's guard and throws a big left but Drustav blocks it.
Drustav keeping moving, preventing Paracuelles from controlling successfully.
Paracuelles won't allow Drustav to get back to his feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alikai Drustav!

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A | B

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A | B

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Green
vs
Hernandez

184 cm
18
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
22
173 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Albert Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Green closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Green lands in his opponent's guard.

Hernandez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hernandez controls Green momentarily but Green frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Green!
Hernandez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hernandez prevents Green from getting the reversal.
Hernandez controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez controlling the position easily from mount.

Hernandez is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Hernandez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A punch combination from Green misses.
Hernandez moves out of range of the strikes.

Hernandez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hernandez lands an elbow that stopped Green in his tracks for a moment.
Hernandez with a knee to the head.

It looks like Jason Green has been cut.
Hernandez scores with a knee to the head.
Hernandez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Green's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Green's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hernandez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Green fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Green takes a knee right on the jaw!

Green is rocked!
Green is breathing heavily.
Hernandez connects with a knee to the head.
Oh Green is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hernandez working Green over with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Green's face.
Hernandez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hernandez jerks Green's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Green drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Hernandez goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Hernandez because Green was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Albert Hernandez!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Belsebub Pungpadung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Haskil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Pungpadung
vs
Haskil

192 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Belsebub Pungpadung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eddie Haskil!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pungpadung throws out a loose jab but Haskil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Haskil. No joy for Pungpadung on that attempt.
Pungpadung avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Haskil slips a straight right by Pungpadung.
Pungpadung looks to land a left hand but Haskil moved out of range nicely.
Pungpadung shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haskil as he avoids it easily.
Haskil stuffs the takedown attempt from Pungpadung. Pungpadung gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Belsebub Pungpadung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haskil is looking to clinch but Pungpadung is avoiding it.
Pungpadung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haskil sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Haskil gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haskil wants to stand but Pungpadung is controlling the position.
Pungpadung throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pungpadung throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haskil avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pungpadung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haskil controlling Pungpadung's posture.
Haskil working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pungpadung.
Pungpadung with a flurry of punches that miss.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Pungpadung changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Haskil looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Pungpadung goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Haskil rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pungpadung's guard! Nice work there by Haskil!

Pungpadung throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haskil controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Haskil tries to free his leg and advance position but Pungpadung is retaining full guard.
Pungpadung has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pungpadung looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Haskil has picked Pungpadung up and slammed him! Pungpadung can't keep hold of the triangle and Haskil manages to pass to side control!
Pungpadung is trying to work for a sweep but Haskil has mounted him!
Haskil prevents Pungpadung from getting the reversal.
Haskil controlling the position easily from mount.
Pungpadung really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haskil controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Belsebub Pungpadung dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Pungpadung fails to land the takedown.
Pungpadung shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haskil leaves Pungpadung with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Belsebub Pungpadung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haskil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pungpadung lands the left hand.
Haskil slaps away a takedown attempt from Pungpadung, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pungpadung shoots in for a takedown but Haskil shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Haskil has managed to clinch.
Pungpadung jumps guard but Haskil stands there with Pungpadung around his waist. Pungpadung gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Haskil lands an elbow inside that Pungpadung shrugs off.
Pungpadung tries to pull guard but Haskil won't allow it.
Pungpadung tries to pull guard but Haskil won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pungpadung takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pungpadung jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Haskil walks away with a smile on his face. Pungpadung gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Haskil stuffs the takedown attempt from Pungpadung. Pungpadung gets slowly back to his feet.
Pungpadung looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Haskil is fending him off so far but Pungpadung persists. Nope, Haskil circles away and we're back to standing.

Haskil clinches.
Pungpadung jumps guard but Haskil stands there with Pungpadung around his waist. Pungpadung gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Haskil leaning against his opponent.
Nice elbow from Haskil.

It looks like Belsebub Pungpadung has been cut.
Haskil lands an elbow just above Pungpadung 's eye.
Pungpadung jumps guard but Haskil stands there with Pungpadung around his waist. Pungpadung gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pungpadung takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pungpadung tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Haskil just stands there and leans against the cage.
Haskil lands an elbow inside that Pungpadung shrugs off.
Haskil trying to control the position but instead, Pungpadung has worked for underhooks and has pushed Haskil into the cage.
Haskil is pressed up against the cage. Pungpadung has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Haskil down to the mat. Haskil avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pungpadung.

Haskil moves into the clinch successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pungpadung fails to pull guard.
Pungpadung fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pungpadung tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Haskil smiles and moves away.
Haskil fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pungpadung swinging wildly here.
Haskil loads up on a big right hand but Pungpadung slips the punch.
Pungpadung tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Haskil swivels and escapes.
Pungpadung throws a hook but Haskil blocks it.
Haskil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pungpadung throws out the jab.
No luck for Pungpadung with that takedown attempt.
Pungpadung misses with a looping left.
Pungpadung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haskil throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Pungpadung with that takedown attempt.
Belsebub Pungpadung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haskil slips under a jab from Pungpadung.

Pungpadung shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Haskil is trying to defend but Pungpadung finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pungpadung missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Haskil keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pungpadung thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Haskil to regain full guard.
Haskil preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pungpadung throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haskil works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haskil utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pungpadung with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Haskil holds on and takes a little breather.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pungpadung changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Haskil tries to avoid it but Pungpadung manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Haskil to the ground. Haskil escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Haskil slips under a jab.
Haskil defending well as Pungpadung loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pungpadung darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pungpadung shoots in and drives through. Haskil sprawls well.
Pungpadung misses with a hook.
Haskil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pungpadung.
Pungpadung shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Haskil sprawls well. Haskil wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pungpadung gets slowly back to his feet.
Pungpadung looks to land a left hand but Haskil moved out of range nicely.
Haskil tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Haskil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Belsebub Pungpadung's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Haskil stuffs the takedown.
Haskil keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Haskil throws a jab when Pungpadung was well out of range.

Haskil moves into the clinch.
Haskil lands an elbow just above Pungpadung 's eye.
Pungpadung fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Belsebub Pungpadung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haskil lands a nice elbow.
Haskil gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pungpadung takes an elbow to the temple.
Haskil lands an elbow inside that Pungpadung shrugs off.
Haskil lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Pungpadung is rocked!
Pungpadung fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oh Pungpadung is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pungpadung seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are getting on Haskil's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Pungpadung takes an elbow to the forehead.

Belsebub Pungpadung's cut is getting worse.
Pungpadung tries to pull guard but Haskil won't allow it.
Pungpadung tries to score a body lock takedown but Haskil shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pungpadung tries to pull guard but Haskil holds him up against the cage and eventually Pungpadung drops back down to his feet.
Nice elbow from Haskil.
Pungpadung fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pungpadung tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Haskil just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pungpadung tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pungpadung takes an elbow to the forehead.
Haskil lands an elbow just above Pungpadung 's eye.
Haskil lands an elbow inside.
Haskil is pushing Pungpadung up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Eddie Haskil.
No luck for Pungpadung with that takedown attempt.
Pungpadung shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haskil as he avoids it easily.
Haskil tries to close the distance and clinch but Pungpadung swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Haskil ducks under a wild hook from Pungpadung.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pungpadung looks for a takedown but Haskil sprawls well.
Pungpadung misses with an uppercut.
Pungpadung looks to land a right hand but Haskil moved out of range.
Haskil displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pungpadung.
Haskil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eddie Haskil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pungpadung fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Haskil avoids it really well and circles away.
Pungpadung shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haskil defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Haskil closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haskil lands a damaging elbow.
Haskil gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pungpadung.
Haskil stalling in the clinch but Pungpadung improves position.
Haskil lands a damaging elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pungpadung tries to score a body lock takedown but Haskil shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pungpadung jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Haskil walks away with a smile on his face. Pungpadung gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pungpadung lands a lovely overhand right.
Haskil moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Pungpadung throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haskil misses with a hook. Pungpadung ducked under it nicely.
Pungpadung shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haskil as he avoids it easily.
Pungpadung fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Haskil tries to clinch there but Pungpadung circles away.
Pungpadung shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haskil as he jumps to the side.

Haskil rushes Pungpadung and presses him up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haskil slowing the pace effectively.
Pungpadung takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pungpadung tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Haskil lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pungpadung letting Haskil take a breather here.
Haskil gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Belsebub Pungpadung's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Haskil lands an elbow just above Pungpadung 's eye.
Pungpadung wants to break the clinch but can't.
Haskil lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pungpadung tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Haskil is struggling to control the position.
Pungpadung tries to pull guard but Haskil won't allow it.
Pungpadung tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pungpadung tries for a takedown but Haskil manages to get underhooks.
Pungpadung fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Haskil lands an elbow just above Pungpadung 's eye.
Haskil lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Haskil lands a nice elbow.

Jeez, Belsebub Pungpadung's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Haskil stalling against the cage.
Pungpadung throws a punch but it's blocked by Haskil.
Pungpadung tries to pull guard but Haskil won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Haskil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Haskil has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Haskil!

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energy
A | B

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A | B

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A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Alkofer
vs
Drago

210 cm
18
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

225 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rudy Alkofer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Drago!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Alkofer misses.

Drago changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alkofer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Alkofer tries to improve position but can't.
Alkofer tries to escape but Drago is in control.
Drago is chipping away with strikes.
Drago gets to mount! Alkofer was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Alkofer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Drago controlling from the full mount.
Alkofer working to try and regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer tries to lock up and control but Drago gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alkofer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Drago controlling from mount.
Drago dominating with strikes here.
Drago raining down shots from the mount!
Drago controlling the position easily from mount.
Alkofer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alkofer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alkofer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drago controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Drago fails to take his opponent's back.
Drago sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Drago lands a nice shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alkofer is looking to get to half guard.
Alkofer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drago in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Alkofer tries to lock up and control but Drago gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Drago controlling from the full mount.

Drago gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
The fight stays on the outside here - Drago looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alkofer looks to land a combination but Drago avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Drago throws a head kick that Alkofer semi-blocks.
Rudy Alkofer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alkofer scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Victor Drago has been cut.
Alkofer fails to land with a series of punches.
Drago tries to clinch but Alkofer moves out of range.
Alkofer misses with a few strikes there.
Alkofer misses with a series of wild punches.
Alkofer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alkofer wants it to stay on the feet.
Alkofer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drago.
Alkofer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alkofer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alkofer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Drago can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drago tries to close the distance and clinch but Alkofer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alkofer avoids the head kick by Drago.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drago looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rudy Alkofer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alkofer misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago throws a head kick that half lands.
Alkofer swats away the attempt to clinch by Drago.

Drago pushes Alkofer up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Drago takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Alkofer working hard to break the clinch.
Alkofer blocks the elbow strike.
Drago fails to pull guard.
Alkofer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drago has him pressed against the cage.
Drago stalling in the clinch.
Alkofer is pressed up against the cage. Drago has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alkofer down to the mat. Alkofer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rudy Alkofer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Drago.
Drago misses with a takedown attempt - Alkofer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Drago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago shoots in for a takedown but Alkofer shows good takedown defense.
Alkofer swinging wildly here.
Alkofer misses with a jab, cross combination.

Alkofer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Drago to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Drago works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Drago passes to side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alkofer trying to remain calm as Drago controls from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Drago has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Drago closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alkofer circles away.

Alkofer gets caught flat footed, as Drago shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Alkofer is looking to sweep but instead, Drago has passed into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Drago in particular looking to stall.

Drago decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alkofer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alkofer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Alkofer blocks a head kick by Drago.

Drago shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Drago was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Drago looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alkofer is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Drago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Victor Drago's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Alkofer throws a right and a left that Drago avoids nicely.
Drago tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alkofer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Drago somewhat.
Alkofer throws a right and a left that Drago avoids nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Drago scores with a four punch combination!
Drago tries to clinch up.
Alkofer throws a left and a right that both miss

and Drago moves into the clinch.
Drago lands a nice elbow.

Drago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Victor Drago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alkofer misses with a few strikes there.
Drago is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alkofer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alkofer falls off balance throwing a combination

and Drago counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Drago.
Alkofer can't keep his opponent in guard - Drago advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago controlling the pace.
Alkofer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drago on the ground.
Drago's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Drago wants to pass to mount but Alkofer is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Drago in particular looking to stall.
Alkofer tries to get to full guard but Drago has control of the leg.

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.
Drago passes to full mount!
Drago controlling his opponent.
Alkofer tries to control the position but Drago now has his back.
Alkofer is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago has the hooks in. Alkofer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Drago is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
I really don't envy Alkofer right now.

Alkofer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago scores with punches and elbows.
Drago is not going to allow Alkofer to sit and survive in this position.
I would not like to be Alkofer right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Drago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Drago 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Drago!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Riverboat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Montoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riverboat comes to the cage accompanied by Protect Ya neck. Gregory Montoya is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Riverboat
vs
Montoya

190 cm
22
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
23
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricky Riverboat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gregory Montoya!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riverboat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Montoya throws a body punch but Riverboat moves out of range.
Montoya throws a shot to the body.
Riverboat has a takedown stuffed.
A combination from Riverboat does no damage.
Montoya slaps away a takedown attempt from Riverboat, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Montoya scores a takedown into full mount!
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.
Riverboat can't escape the position.

Montoya looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Riverboat is working to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Montoya is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Riverboat can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Riverboat wants to hold on but Montoya pushes him away.

Montoya is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Riverboat to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Riverboat shrugs it off.

Montoya jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Riverboat is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Riverboat and Montoya has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Riverboat is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montoya wants to pass the guard but Riverboat is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riverboat scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Montoya manages to mount him!
Riverboat tries to hold on but Montoya pushes him away.
Riverboat prevents Montoya from taking his back.
Riverboat tries to lock up and control but Montoya gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Montoya working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Montoya is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Riverboat has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Montoya goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Riverboat turns into him and now he's in Montoya's guard.
Riverboat wants to stand but Montoya is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Montoya is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riverboat is aware though and is defending well.

Montoya looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Riverboat would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Riverboat throws and elbow that misses. Montoya uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Riverboat's guard. Nice move by Montoya!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riverboat keeping full guard, as Montoya tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Montoya dominated that 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.

Riverboat misses with a takedown

so Montoya counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Riverboat trying to keep a closed guard but Montoya is proving a slippery customer.

Montoya drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Riverboat dives on top into guard.

Montoya looking for a guillotine here but Riverboat defends easily.
Riverboat stands and throws Montoya's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Riverboat tries for a kimura but Montoya is defending well.
Riverboat working the strikes but Montoya uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Riverboat is stalling here. Montoya is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Riverboat seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Montoya has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Riverboat pushes Montoya away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Montoya gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
You can see the frustration on Riverboat's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Montoya tries for a kimura but Riverboat is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Montoya is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Riverboat knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Montoya is breathing heavily.

Montoya swings around for an armbar but Riverboat sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Montoya's 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.

Riverboat decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Montoya, up you get!
Riverboat misses with a few strikes there.
Riverboat takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Montoya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riverboat manages to avoid it.

Montoya bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Montoya swings around for an armbar but Riverboat sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Montoya's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Montoya can do anything to dispel that myth.
Riverboat trying to control but Montoya is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Montoya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Riverboat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Riverboat with a poor takedown

and Montoya counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Riverboat!
Montoya takes Riverboat's back.

Montoya seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Riverboat's chin but Riverboat turns very nicely into Montoya's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Riverboat.
Riverboat passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Montoya works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riverboat wants to pass the guard but Montoya is keeping the position.
Riverboat wants to get up but he can't break Montoya's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Riverboat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Montoya looking for subs off his back but Riverboat has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Riverboat is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Montoya doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Riverboat.
The fighters are battling for position here. Montoya manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Montoya has his foot on Riverboat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Riverboat works his way back into a safe position though.
Riverboat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Riverboat throwing strikes from guard but Montoya blocks nicely.

Riverboat drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Montoya manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Riverboat has Montoya in his guard.
Gregory Montoya has got the better of the ground game so far.

Riverboat is looking for a triangle here but Montoya uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Montoya is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Riverboat is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

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

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Montoya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Montoya 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Montoya!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Todd Snap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and josh fich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snap comes to the cage accompanied by Eye of the tiger. Todd Snap could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to josh fich's chin.

Snap
vs
fich

185 cm
18
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Todd Snap!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, josh fich!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Snap had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. fich defends it easily.
Snap utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as fich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
fich lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Snap working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from fich.
Snap has fich pulled in close to control his posture.
fich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Snap. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
fich lands a couple of elbows.
fich content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
fich won't allow Snap to sweep him here.
fich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
fich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Snap works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Snap looking to hit a scissor sweep but fich is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as fich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
fich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Snap not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
fich lands a couple of decent looking shots.
fich thows a big elbow that misses.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

fich shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Snap's guard.
fich chips away with some ground and pound.
fich postures up.
Snap looking to hit a scissor sweep but fich is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
fich throws and elbow that misses. Snap uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in fich's guard. Nice move by Snap!
fich pulls Snap in to control the position.
fich wants to stand but Snap is controlling the position.
fich being controlled here, momentarily.
Snap wants to control from the top but fich keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if fich can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. fich is keeping the position for now.
fich is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Snap thows a big elbow that misses.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Snap tries to clinch up.

fich fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Snap sprawls well initially but fich persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. fich connects with a nice short shot to Snap's temple.
Snap is breathing heavily.
Snap on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Snap has hold of fich's hands but fich slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Snap wants to get back to full guard.
fich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Snap's head.
fich working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice strikes from fich there.
fich working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
fich looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Snap with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. fich connects with a nice short shot to Snap's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

josh fich dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

fich bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Snap takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
fich lands a few punches from side control.
Snap on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
fich scores with a couple of short elbows.
fich landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
fich cracks Snap with a big right hand but Snap just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Snap is looking to regain half guard here but fich keeps moving and retains side control.
fich cracks Snap with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Snap on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
fich working the ground and pound from side control.
fich lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
fich grinds an elbow into Snap's temple.
Snap is trying to get back to half guard.
fich scores with punches from side control.
josh fich has got the better of the ground game so far.
fich scores with a couple of short elbows.
fich scoring with punches and elbows.
fich landing strikes.
Snap takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snap is working to avoid the ground and pound but fich connects with a decent elbow.
fich working the body and head with strikes.
fich lands an elbow.
fich working the head with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
fich is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Snap's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
fich lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Snap down.
fich lands some shots froms side control.
fich scores with punches from side control.
fich cracks Snap with a big elbow.
fich lands an elbow.
fich lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
fich works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Snap taking a bit of punishment here - fich scoring with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
fich landing a few strikes.
fich lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
fich working the ground and pound.
fich cracks Snap with a big right hand but Snap just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
fich lands an elbow.
fich is chipping away with strikes.
Snap taking a bit of punishment here - fich scoring with strikes.
fich scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Snap to see if he's OK.
Snap is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Snap is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
fich scores with punches from side control.
fich is working Snap over with some ground and pound from side control.
Snap is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Snap takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Snap is trying to control fich's posture but fich avoids it.
fich working the head and body with strikes.
Snap takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
fich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Snap tries to improve position but can't.
fich working the head and body with strikes.
fich scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

josh fich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

fich shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Snap wants to control but fich is keeping busy.
fich throwing shots but Snap is blocking nicely.
fich working over Snap with some ground and pound. Snap looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Snap regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from fich.
fich cracks Snap with a solid left hand.
fich chips away with some ground and pound.
fich lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
fich landing with the ground and pound.
Snap looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
fich is working Snap over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
fich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Snap has momentary wrist control but fich slips an elbow through the middle.
fich lands a couple of digs.
Snap is trying to control the position but fich postures up.
Snap avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
fich is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
fich throws a big right hand that misses.
fich lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
fich postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
fich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
fich chips away with some ground and pound.
fich working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells fich's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Snap is trying to keep fich in close.
Snap has momentary wrist control but fich slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
fich postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
fich scoring with some ground and pound.
fich chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
fich is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
fich scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Snap wants to stand up but fich is controlling him.
fich is looking to work some ground and pound but Snap has wrist control.
Snap controls fich momentarily but fich frees himself.
fich with a flurry of punches that miss.
fich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
fich throwing strikes from guard but Snap blocks nicely.
fich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

fich closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
fich drops an elbow to the side of Snap's head.
fich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
fich looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Snap with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
fich lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
fich working over Snap with some ground and pound. Snap looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
fich working over Snap with some ground and pound. Snap looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Snap wants to control but fich is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
fich scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

josh fich really dominated that 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.

fich scores with a takedown into Snap's guard.
fich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Snap trying to keep a closed guard but fich is proving a slippery customer.
fich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
fich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells fich's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Snap is trying to control the position but fich postures up.
fich trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Snap manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
fich wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snap wants to control from the top but fich keeps moving.
Snap won't allow fich to sweep him here.
fich has his hands on Snap's head, controlling the position.
fich keeping moving, preventing Snap from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

fich shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
fich takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
fich is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
fich scoring with strikes to the body and head.
fich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Snap defending well though.
fich working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
fich slips a nice elbow through Snap's hands, connecting with Snap's forehead.
Ground and pound from fich.
fich slips a nice elbow through Snap's hands, connecting with Snap's forehead.
fich seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
fich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Snap taking some punishment here, with fich in his half guard.
fich working the head and body with strikes.
fich working over Snap with some ground and pound. Snap looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snap has hold of fich's hands but fich slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
fich working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
fich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Snap has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. fich is working away from the top position though.
fich scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
fich lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
fich working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Snap wants to control but fich is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

josh fich dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Snap's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

fich shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Snap napping and manages to drive through into side control!
fich sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Snap is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
fich lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Snap down.
Snap wants to control but fich postures up.
Check out the look on fich's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
fich scores with a couple of short elbows.

Snap is rocked!
fich working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Snap is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snap is working to avoid the ground and pound but fich connects with a decent elbow.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Snap is working to avoid the ground and pound but fich connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
fich landing strikes.
Snap takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
fich landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
fich lands a decent elbow from side control.
Snap seems to have got his legs back now.
Snap is looking to reverse the position.
fich creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
fich lands some shots froms side control.
fich lands a few punches from side control.
Snap is looking to regain half guard here but fich keeps moving and retains side control.
fich working away.
fich scores with a couple of short elbows.
fich scores with punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
fich working the head with strikes.
fich creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
fich lands an elbow.
fich is chipping away with strikes.
fich lands a few punches from side control.
Snap wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Snap taking a bit of punishment here - fich scoring with strikes.
fich connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Snap some visible discomfort.
fich lands a few punches from side control.
Snap takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
fich landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
fich lands a decent elbow from side control.
Snap wants to control but fich postures up.
Snap tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Snap takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
fich working the body and head with strikes.
fich lands a few punches from side control.
Snap is looking to reverse the position.
fich grinds an elbow into Snap's temple.
fich working the head and body with strikes.
Snap is working to avoid the ground and pound but fich connects with a decent elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
fich looks up at the clock and then as Snap takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, fich smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
fich landing strikes.
Snap is trying to improve his position.
fich looks up at the clock and then as Snap takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, fich smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Todd Snap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
fich lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
fich looks up at the clock and then as Snap takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, fich smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Snap is looking for a sweep.
josh fich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
fich just content to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
josh fich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well fich 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 41:50
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 42:50
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 42:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... josh fich!
josh fich is the new welterweight champion!