MIlitia Dei IX PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Champion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bhody Guthrie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Champion
vs
Guthrie

200 cm
22
275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
21
265 lbs
2 - 3 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, The Champion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bhody Guthrie!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guthrie keeps the fight on the outside.
Guthrie looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Guthrie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Champion scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Bhody Guthrie has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Champion closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Guthrie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Champion.
Champion drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Champion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Champion tries a head kick but it misses.

Champion has Guthrie up against the cage in a clinch.

Champion jumps guard and drags Guthrie to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Champion is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guthrie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Champion is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Champion is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Guthrie is controlling him.
Guthrie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Champion has Guthrie pulled in close to control his posture.

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.
Champion is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Champion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Champion is working hard here to advance position.
Guthrie trying to control the position from guard on top but Champion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guthrie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Champion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Champion pulls Guthrie in to control the position.

Guthrie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Champion manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Guthrie has Champion in his guard.
Guthrie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Champion controls the pace.
Champion trying to control the position from guard on top but Guthrie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.

Champion stands up and waves to Guthrie to follow him.

Champion clinches with his opponent.

Champion breaks from the clinch.

Champion closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Guthrie to the mat! Guthrie manages to get full guard.
Champion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Champion throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Champion is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Champion drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Champion jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Champion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bhody Guthrie's cut.
That's time! Champion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Champion moves into range and clinches up with Guthrie.
Guthrie jumps guard but Champion stands there with Guthrie around his waist. Guthrie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Champion tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Guthrie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Champion blocks it with crossed arms.

Champion manages to break the clinch.

Champion gets the takedown into side control.
Champion in side control lands a decent elbow.

Champion is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Guthrie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Champion knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Guthrie on the ground.
Guthrie is trying to control Champion's posture but Champion avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Champion scoring with punches and elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guthrie is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Champion is controlling him well.
Champion connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Guthrie some visible discomfort.
Guthrie is looking to reverse the position.

Champion stands up and beckons Guthrie to his feet.
Guthrie fails with the takedown

and Champion counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Champion's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Champion trying to stand up but can't free himself from Guthrie's guard.
Champion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Champion is posturing up here but Guthrie has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Champion tries to roll out but it's too tight and Champion has to tap! Slick submission there by Guthrie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bhody Guthrie!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brother Tycoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasilii Oshchepkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tycoon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Biggest and the best - Clawfinger. Oshchepkov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Soviet National Anthem. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Tycoon
vs
Oshchepkov

180 cm
21
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brother Tycoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasilii Oshchepkov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tycoon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oshchepkov looks for a takedown but Tycoon sprawls well.
Tycoon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Oshchepkov's head.
Tycoon misses with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tycoon.
Tycoon throws a head kick but Oshchepkov moves out of range.
Oshchepkov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tycoon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

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

Oshchepkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Oshchepkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tycoon is aware though and is defending well.
Oshchepkov wants to sweep here but Tycoon controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oshchepkov pulls Tycoon in close to prevent any damage.
Tycoon wants to pass the guard but Oshchepkov is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tycoon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Oshchepkov, up you get!
A combination from Oshchepkov does no damage.
Tycoon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Oshchepkov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Tycoon pushes Oshchepkov off and gets back to his feet.
Tycoon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oshchepkov on the side of the head.

Tycoon moves into the clinch.
Tycoon is trying to break free.

Oshchepkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tycoon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Tycoon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Oshchepkov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Oshchepkov tries to improve position but can't.

Tycoon stands up and beckons Oshchepkov to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Tycoon moves into range and clinches up with Oshchepkov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tycoon jumps into guard, dragging Oshchepkov to the mat.
Oshchepkov wanted to stand there but Tycoon had control of the position.
Oshchepkov stopping the sweep attempt from Tycoon.

Tycoon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Oshchepkov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tycoon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Oshchepkov, into his guard.
Oshchepkov looks gassed!

Oshchepkov looking for a guillotine here but Tycoon defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tycoon stands up from Oshchepkov's guard - Tycoon perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tycoon throws a head kick that half lands.
Oshchepkov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tycoon.
Nice cross by Tycoon.

Oshchepkov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tycoon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tycoon trying to control but Oshchepkov is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tycoon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Oshchepkov, up you get!
Tycoon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oshchepkov. That did some damage!
Oshchepkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Tycoon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Brother Tycoon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasilii Oshchepkov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tycoon looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tycoon stands and steps away. Oshchepkov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tycoon misses with a head kick.
Tycoon moves in looking to clinch but Oshchepkov pushes him off.

Tycoon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tycoon showed some decent athleticism there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tycoon tries to stand but can't do so whilst Oshchepkov controls his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tycoon delivers a nice body kick.
Tycoon throws a nice looking combination but Oshchepkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oshchepkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Tycoon as he connects with a hook.

Oshchepkov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Tycoon!
Tycoon is trying to escape the mount.
Oshchepkov avoids the attempt from Tycoon to control.
Oshchepkov is breathing heavily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon wants to stand but Oshchepkov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Oshchepkov is trying to control the position but Tycoon postures up.

Tycoon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tycoon throws a sloppy head kick

and Oshchepkov counters with a single leg into guard. Tycoon didn't expect that.

Tycoon stands up and waves to Oshchepkov to follow him.
Oshchepkov tries to clinch up
and Tycoon counters with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oshchepkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tycoon can pounce on him.
Tycoon thumps Oshchepkov with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tycoon throws a lazy head kick

and Oshchepkov counters with a takedown into side control.
Tycoon can't do much from the bottom here.
Tycoon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Tycoon pushes Oshchepkov off and gets back to his feet.
Tycoon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Oshchepkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tycoon. Tycoon obviously looking to wear him down.
Tycoon throws a sloppy head kick and Oshchepkov moves out of range easily.
Oshchepkov tries for a takedown but Tycoon circles away easily
and Tycoon counters with a good low kick that Oshchepkov was not able to check.
Brother Tycoon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tycoon thuds his shin into the meat of Oshchepkov's side.
Tycoon throws a shot to the body.
Tycoon tries to clinch there but Oshchepkov circles away.
Oshchepkov avoids the head kick by Tycoon.
Tycoon doesn't manage to clinch there - Oshchepkov circles away.
Tycoon is looking to clinch but Oshchepkov is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from Tycoon as Oshchepkov shoots in.
Brother Tycoon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasilii Oshchepkov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tycoon.

Tycoon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Oshchepkov is trying to control the position but Tycoon postures up.
Tycoon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tycoon stands up and waves to Oshchepkov to follow him.
Tycoon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brother Tycoon is winning the standup battle so far.
Tycoon shoots for a double leg takedown but Oshchepkov sprawls well. He's pushed Tycoon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oshchepkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Tycoon.
A good leg kick by Tycoon.
Oshchepkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Left hook, right uppercut from Tycoon.
Tycoon throws a head kick but Oshchepkov moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oshchepkov moves out of range of the body kick.
Tycoon with a jab.
Tycoon thumps Oshchepkov with a low kick.
Oshchepkov tries for a takedown but Tycoon circles away easily

and Tycoon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brother Tycoon dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Oshchepkov misses with a takedown attempt

and Tycoon counters with a takedown into side control.

Tycoon decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Oshchepkov has his takedown stuffed
and Tycoon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Oshchepkov's knee momentarily.
Tycoon lands a head kick. Oshchepkov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Tycoon moves into range and clinches up with Oshchepkov.
Tycoon working Oshchepkov over with knees to the body.

Tycoon manages to break the clinch.
Brother Tycoon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tycoon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tycoon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tycoon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tycoon scores with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tycoon lands a head shot.
Oshchepkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tycoon connects with a solid leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Tycoon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon misses with a wild combination.
Tycoon lands with a slapping head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tycoon.
Oshchepkov fails with the takedown
and Tycoon counters with a good low kick that Oshchepkov was not able to check.
Brother Tycoon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasilii Oshchepkov.
A good leg kick by Tycoon.

Tycoon shoots in and bounces Oshchepkov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tycoon prevents Oshchepkov from getting back to his feet.
Tycoon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Oshchepkov is proving hard to escape from.

Tycoon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Tycoon.
Oshchepkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Oshchepkov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tycoon shoots and misses

and Oshchepkov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tycoon's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tycoon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tycoon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tycoon controlling Oshchepkov's posture.

Tycoon is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Brother Tycoon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Vasilii Oshchepkov has been cut.
Oshchepkov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tycoon's efforts to push away.
Tycoon has had enough of the clinch but Oshchepkov keeps him there for the moment.
A knee to the head by Tycoon.
Oshchepkov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Tycoon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Oshchepkov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tycoon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tycoon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tycoon!

Tycoon decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon tries a head kick but it misses.
Oshchepkov fails to land the takedown.
Oshchepkov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oshchepkov avoids the head kick by Tycoon.
Tycoon throws a head kick that half lands.

Tycoon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tycoon showed some decent athleticism there.
Oshchepkov is trying to stand up here but Tycoon is controlling him well.
Vasilii Oshchepkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oshchepkov is not content to let Tycoon control the position.

Tycoon stands up out of the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brother Tycoon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tycoon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brother Tycoon!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Whos Now (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scottie Ivanof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Now
vs
Ivanof

192 cm
19
153 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

182 cm
23
164 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Whos Now!
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, Scottie Ivanof!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanof looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ivanof fails to land the takedown.
Ivanof fails with the takedown.
Whos Now has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scottie Ivanof.
Now looks to throw the jab but Ivanof is out of range.
Ivanof shoots in and drives through. Now sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by Ivanof or perhaps it was just good defense by Now which made him look bad.
Ivanof looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Now is fending him off so far but Ivanof persists. Nope, Now circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Now has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ivanof is working for takedown but Now is calmly controlling the position for now.
Now can't get the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Now has Ivanof pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ivanof manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ivanof gets underhooks to prevent Now's takedown attempt.
Ivanof working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Now breaks the clinch.
Ivanof tries for a takedown but Now sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Ivanof blocks the low kick.
Ivanof circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ivanof.
Ivanof looks gassed!
Ivanof fails with a takedown attempt.
Now defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ivanof.

Ivanof gets caught flat footed, as Now shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanof utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Now thows a big elbow that misses.
Ivanof working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Now.
Now is looking to work some ground and pound but Ivanof has wrist control.
Now really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Now throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ivanof works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Now wanted to stand there but Ivanof had control of the position.

Now gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Now gets the takedown into side control.
Ivanof avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Now throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Ivanof sneaks out the side door and pushes Now away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Scottie Ivanof seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanof tries for a takedown but Now circles away easily
and Now counters with a straight right hand.
Ivanof takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ivanof dodges the punch combination from Now.
Now throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ivanof's waist but Ivanof gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Now off to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanof has his takedown stuffed
and Now counters with a big head kick but Ivanof shrugs it off.
Now displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ivanof.
Ivanof will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Now slaps away a takedown attempt from Ivanof, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ivanof shoots in looking for a takedown. Now tries to sprawl out of it but Ivanof keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Now manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ivanof is defended easily by Now.
Ivanof gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Now counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ivanof keeping full guard, as Now tries to pass.
Now throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Now throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ivanof works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Now trying to control but Ivanof is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Now looking to pass the guard.
Ivanof avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Now wants to get up but he can't break Ivanof's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Now throws and elbow that misses. Ivanof uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Now's guard. Nice move by Ivanof!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ivanof 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.
Ivanof with a lazy takedown attempt

so Now counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Whos Now has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scottie Ivanof.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Now looking to sit in guard and control but Ivanof gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Now not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ivanof postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ivanof stops Now from standing up.
Ivanof with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ivanof thows a big elbow that misses.
Ivanof postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Now manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ivanof manages to get himself to full guard.
Ivanof has a closed guard, preventing Now from standing up.
Whos Now overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ivanof uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ivanof tries for a takedown but Now circles away easily
and Now counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Ivanof. No joy for Now on that attempt.
Ivanof fails with the takedown
and Now counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ivanof shoots in for a double leg but Now sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ivanof slaps away a takedown attempt from Now, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanof misses with a takedown attempt

and Now counters by moving into the clinch.
Now misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ivanof has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Now is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ivanof goes for a takedown in the clinch but Now prevents it.
Now is pressed up against the cage. Ivanof has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Now down to the mat. Now avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Now looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ivanof tries for a takedown but Now circles away easily

and Now counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Now trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Now drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ivanof dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Whos Now dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ivanof fails to land the takedown.
Ivanof shoots and misses

and Now counters by moving into the clinch.
Now fails to pull guard.
Now has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Now tries to score a body lock takedown but Ivanof shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ivanof changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Now fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Whos Now has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scottie Ivanof.
Ivanof with a lazy takedown attempt

and Now counters with a takedown into side control.
Now with the ground and pound but Ivanof regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Now throws a strike but Ivanof avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Now postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Now throws a strike but Ivanof rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Now working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ivanof.
Ivanof cracks Now with a solid left hand.
Ivanof lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ivanof throwing strikes from guard but Now blocks nicely.
Now looking to control.
Now wants to stand but Ivanof is controlling the position.
Ivanof missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ivanof accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ivanof with a lazy takedown attempt
and Now counters with a two punch combo.
Ivanof shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Now counters with a single leg into guard. Ivanof didn't expect that.
Now tries to stand but Ivanof is controlling from the bottom.
Now in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Now throws and elbow that misses. Ivanof uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Now's guard. Nice move by Ivanof!
Now trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanof works over Now with some ground and pound from guard.
Ivanof won't allow Now to sweep him here.
Now has momentary wrist control but Ivanof slips an elbow through the middle.
Ivanof working some strikes from top position.
Now wants to sweep here but Ivanof controlling him for the moment.
Ivanof must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ivanof lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ivanof's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ivanof postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Now wants to sweep here but Ivanof controlling him for the moment.
Now is trying to keep Ivanof in close.
Whos Now is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ivanof distracts Now with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

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

Now throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ivanof tries for a takedown but Now circles away easily
and Now counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Now leaves Ivanof with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Now has his takedown stuffed

and Ivanof counters with a single leg into guard. Now didn't expect that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivanof won't allow Now to get back to his feet.
Ivanof landing with the ground and pound.
Scottie Ivanof has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivanof working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Whos Now.
Well Now has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Whos Now!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raivis Brencans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasha Zamiatin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zamiatin has chosen Tuvinian Singing as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Brencans
vs
Zamiatin

186 cm
23
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

192 cm
21
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Raivis Brencans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sasha Zamiatin!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zamiatin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Brencans looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Zamiatin is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Brencans is trying to escape and Zamiatin transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Brencans is forced to tap! Nice work there by Zamiatin! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sasha Zamiatin!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lylan Mitchikin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Mitchikin
vs
Petrov

200 cm
19
265 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

185 cm
22
240 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lylan Mitchikin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Lylan Mitchikin has been cut.
Petrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Petrov throws a nice head kick!
Mitchikin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petrov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mitchikin somewhat.
Mitchikin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petrov but Petrov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Petrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mitchikin's sensitive parts.
Petrov looks to land a combination. Mitchikin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitchikin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petrov fails to land with a series of punches.
Petrov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mitchikin.
Mitchikin is breathing heavily.

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

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

Mitchikin is rocked!

Lylan Mitchikin's cut is getting worse.
Petrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Artem Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petrov throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Mitchikin colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Petrov as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Mitchikin is left battered and dazed whilst Petrov and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artem Petrov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Iliyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Prall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Iliyev
vs
Prall

182 cm
23
162 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

177 cm
19
164 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Iliyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dustin Prall!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prall looks to score with a jab to the body but Iliyev is just out of range.
Prall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Prall shoots in for a takedown but Iliyev shows good takedown defense.
Iliyev tries to land a front kick but Prall steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Prall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Iliyev as he jumps to the side.

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

Iliyev swings around for an armbar but Prall sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Iliyev's guard.
Prall trying to control the position from guard on top but Iliyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iliyev keeping full guard, as Prall tries to pass.
Iliyev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Iliyev manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iliyev is trying to keep Prall in close.

Prall wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Iliyev's closed guard. He's half up but Iliyev has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Iliyev pivots and extends the arm, Prall falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Iliyev! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergey Iliyev!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Avent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Last Emperor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Avent
vs
Emperor

197 cm
24
235 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

182 cm
22
229 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phil Avent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Last Emperor!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emperor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Avent misses with a takedown

and Emperor counters with a shoot takedown. Avent fights it but they end up in guard.
Avent wants to sweep here but Emperor controlling him for the moment.

Avent had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Emperor defends it easily.

Emperor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Emperor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avent is trying to keep Emperor in close.

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

Emperor postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Avent is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Emperor, into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avent postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Emperor wants to sweep but no luck.
Avent trying to control but Emperor is working from the bottom.
Avent sitting in guard here, content to control.
Avent wants to pass the guard but Emperor is keeping the position.
Avent trying to control but Emperor is working from the bottom.

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

Avent has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Emperor to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Avent is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Emperor pulls down on the head and he's put Avent to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Last Emperor!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Drake Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Koepfer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koepfer has chosen Mongol as his entrance music. Stephen Koepfer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dragon
vs
Koepfer

185 cm
22
185 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

168 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Londons Best Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Drake Dragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stephen Koepfer!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dragon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dragon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Koepfer tries to hold on but Dragon postures up.

Dragon working for a guillotine from mount but Koepfer is in no mood to give up.
Koepfer is looking to get to half guard.
Koepfer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dragon manages to capitalize on a mistake by Koepfer to take his back!
Dragon wants to control the position but Koepfer frees himself and scrambles - Dragon manages to regain control in side control.
Koepfer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dragon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dragon is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Dragon tries to free his leg and advance position but Koepfer is retaining full guard.
Dragon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dragon slips nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Koepfer is trying to control but can't.
Koepfer gets back to full guard.

Dragon gets to his feet - Koepfer follows without any prompting.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koepfer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koepfer keeps the fight on the outside.
Koepfer ducks under a wild hook from Dragon.
Dragon tries to clinch but Koepfer is having none of it.

Koepfer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dragon!
Koepfer throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dragon regains half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dragon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Dragon actively working from the bottom here.
Dragon is breathing heavily.
Dragon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dragon.
Koepfer trying to control but Dragon is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dragon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Koepfer manages to get himself to full guard.
Koepfer doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Koepfer keeping moving, preventing Dragon from controlling successfully.
Dragonis looking to pass into half guard but Koepfer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Koepfer is in guard.

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

Dragon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dragon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Koepfer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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.
Koepfer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Dragon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koepfer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dragon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Koepfer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dragon wants to get back to his feet but Koepfer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Koepfer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drake Dragon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Koepfer has his takedown stuffed
and Dragon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dragon tries a head kick but it misses.
Koepfer dives in and grabs Dragon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dragon pushes down on Koepfer's head and hops out.
Dragon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Koepfer counters with a leg kick.
Dragon slaps away a takedown attempt from Koepfer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Drake Dragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Koepfer.
Koepfer tries to land a body kick

and Dragon counters by clinching up.

Koepfer has hold of one of Dragon's legs. Dragon is fighting the takedown attempt but Koepfer gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Koepfer wants to stand but Dragon is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dragon wants to sweep here but Koepfer controlling him for the moment.

Dragon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koepfer is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dragon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Koepfer defends it easily.

Koepfer gets to his feet. Dragon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Koepfer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dragon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koepfer was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragon.

Koepfer scores a takedown into full mount!

Koepfer working for a guillotine from mount but Dragon is in no mood to give up.
Dragon tries to hold on but Koepfer postures up.
Koepfer throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dragon because Koepfer loaded up on that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koepfer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dragon tries to hold on but Koepfer postures up.
Koepfer misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dragon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dragon really wants to buck Koepfer off and get back to his feet.
Dragon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dragon is working hard here to advance position.
Koepfer controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koepfer fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Koepfer wants to control the pace but Dragon is squirming around nicely.
Dragon taking shots to the head.
Dragon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Koepfer is trying to control. Dragon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Koepfer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dragon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Dragon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koepfer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koepfer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Koepfer trying to control but Dragon is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragon tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Dragon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Koepfer thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dragon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Dragon looking for a guillotine here but Koepfer defends easily.
Koepfer wants to control from the top but Dragon keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dragon misses with a takedown attempt

and Koepfer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dragon's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Koepfer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Koepfer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dragon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Koepfer throws a strike aimed at the side of Dragon's head but Dragon avoids it well.
Dragon tries to buck Koepfer off but Koepfer is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes there by Koepfer.

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

Koepfer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dragon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dragon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Koepfer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Koepfer's back!
Koepfer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Stephen Koepfer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koepfer is pressing down on Dragon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Dragon drops back looking for a leg! Koepfer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Koepfer manages to kick Dragon off! Dragon jumps back into Koepfer's guard.
Koepfer looking to control.
Dragon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Koepfer's guard.
Koepfer tries to roll over but Dragon keeps him under control.
Dragon works his way into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Koepfer is looking to reverse the position.
Dragon scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dragon passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Koepfer!

Dragon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Koepfer manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Dragon decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Dragon has Koepfer up against the cage in a clinch.
Dragon is pushing Koepfer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koepfer tries to score a body lock takedown but Dragon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dragon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dragon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Koepfer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dragon wants to clinch

and Koepfer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dragon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dragon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Koepfer's guard.
Dragon stopping the sweep attempt from Koepfer.
Dragon's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koepfer is trying to control the position but Dragon postures up.
Dragon passes Koepfer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dragon wants to pass to mount but Koepfer is defending the position.
Koepfer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Koepfer.
Koepfer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dragon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Stephen Koepfer just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Koepfer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dragon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koepfer.

Dragon looking for submissions off his back.

Dragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Koepfer works his way into side control.
Koepfer is working Dragon over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dragon tries to bench press Koepfer off him but Koepfer keeps the position.
Check out the look on Koepfer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dragon gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Koepfer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Dragon actively working from the bottom here.
Dragon wants to get back to full guard but Koepfer has mounted him!
Dragon is trying desperately to improve position.
Koepfer looking to control but Dragon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Koepfer dominating with strikes here.
Dragon blocking the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dragon wants to control but Koepfer is having none of it.
Koepfer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dragon is looking to escape.
Dragon working to try and regain half guard.
Dragon flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Koepfer wants to control the pace but Dragon is squirming around nicely.
Dragon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Koepfer trying to control but Dragon is having none of it.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koepfer avoids the attempt from Dragon to control.
Dragon tries to reverse the position but Koepfer maintains control.

Koepfer has control of Dragon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dragon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dragon has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Koepfer's lack of action.
Dragon controlling the position for now.

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.
Dragon gets full guard.

Koepfer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dragon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koepfer has managed to get both his arms back between Dragon's legs - danger averted.
Dragon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koepfer is one step ahead there.

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

Dragon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koepfer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dragon is trying to control the position but Koepfer postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Koepfer dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Dragon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Koepfer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A head kick by Dragon misses
and Koepfer counters with a solid body kick.

Koepfer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Koepfer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koepfer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Koepfer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koepfer throwing strikes from guard but Dragon blocks nicely.
Dragon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koepfer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
Koepfer stops Dragon from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koepfer preventing the sweep.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Koepfer ducks under a wild hook from Dragon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragon misses with the combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Koepfer.

Koepfer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Koepfer showed some decent athleticism there.

Koepfer is looking for a kimura but Dragon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Koepfer to get the leverage.
Koepfer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dragon keeps working.
Dragon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Koepfer is keen to just control but Dragon is a slippery customer.
Dragon gets full guard.
Dragon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koepfer is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Koepfer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Koepfer drops back looking for a leg! Dragon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dragon manages to kick Koepfer off! Koepfer jumps back into Dragon's guard.
Dragon working a defensive guard here.
Koepfer preventing the sweep.

Dragon wriggles free and stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koepfer shoots in for a takedown but Dragon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dragon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Koepfer counters with a takedown into side control.
Dragon sneaks back into half guard.

Dragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Koepfer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dragon defending well though.
Dragon is trying to control but can't.

Koepfer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Koepfer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dragon defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koepfer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dragon tries to roll over but Koepfer keeps him under control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dragon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Koepfer counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dragon is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Stephen Koepfer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dragon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koepfer's sensitive parts.
A punch combination from Dragon misses.

Koepfer clinches up with Dragon and pushes him back against the cage.
Koepfer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dragon walks away with a smile on his face. Koepfer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Koepfer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Drake Dragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Koepfer.
Dragon wants to clinch
and Koepfer counters with a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Koepfer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koepfer 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 46:49
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Koepfer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Main event

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

Proof
vs
Khalidov

190 cm
20
212 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
217 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Living Proof!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Borris Khalidov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Proof misses with a wild combination.

Khalidov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Proof is trying to stand up here but Khalidov is controlling him well.
Khalidov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Proof is looking to escape.
Khalidov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Proof blocking the ground and pound attempt from Khalidov.
Proof pushes Khalidov off looking to stand but Khalidov dives back in and keeps control.

Proof pushes Khalidov off and gets back to his feet.
Khalidov moves out of range as Proof strikes.
Proof scores with a crisp jab that stopped Khalidov in his tracks.
Khalidov shoots in but Proof avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Living Proof is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidov shoots in and drives through. Proof sprawls well.
Khalidov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Khalidov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Living Proof has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borris Khalidov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Proof darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Khalidov shoots for a double leg takedown but Proof sprawls well. He's pushed Khalidov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Proof scores with a nice right hand.

It looks like Borris Khalidov has been cut.
Khalidov takes one to the side of the head.
Proof darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Khalidov is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khalidov shoots in for a takedown but Proof shows good takedown defense.
Are you kidding me?! Proof ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Khalidov clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Living Proof!
Living Proof retains his light heavyweight title!