QFC Tournament 775 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conor McStacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandu Alexandru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

McStacker
vs
Alexandru

184 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Conor McStacker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sandu Alexandru!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Alexandru.
Alexandru goes for a double leg but McStacker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McStacker continues to drive forward.
McStacker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Alexandru holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

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

Alexandru clinches up against the cage.
McStacker has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandru.
McStacker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alexandru avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Alexandru pulls guard successfully.
McStacker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McStacker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

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

McStacker 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.

Alexandru gets to his feet - McStacker follows without any prompting.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McStacker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alexandru counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McStacker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McStacker wants to clinch up but Alexandru keeps it at a distance.
McStacker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alexandru counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Alexandru moves into the clinch successfully.
Alexandru changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McStacker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McStacker dives in and grabs Alexandru's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alexandru pushes down on McStacker's head and hops out.

Alexandru instigates a clinch.
Alexandru tries to score a body lock takedown but McStacker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McStacker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alexandru digs a right hand underneath McStacker's ribcage. McStacker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alexandru has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McStacker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandru blocking some punches.
Come on Alexandru - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

McStacker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexandru is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Alexandru stands up and waves to McStacker to follow him.
McStacker tries to clinch there but Alexandru circles away.
McStacker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexandru.

Alexandru clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandru looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

McStacker manages to pull guard.
McStacker working a defensive guard here.
McStacker is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStacker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alexandru controls the pace.
McStacker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McStacker controls Alexandru momentarily but Alexandru frees himself.
Alexandru seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McStacker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

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.
McStacker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McStacker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alexandru goes for a double leg but McStacker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McStacker continues to drive forward.
McStacker misses with a takedown attempt - Alexandru sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Alexandru closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McStacker working hard to break the clinch.
McStacker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexandru pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alexandru has McStacker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McStacker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandu Alexandru dominated that round.
That's time! McStacker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Alexandru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alexandru lands a jab to McStacker's midsection.
Alexandru throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No joy there for McStacker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alexandru steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McStacker.
Conor McStacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McStacker leaves Alexandru with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Alexandru fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McStacker, pushing him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Alexandru.

McStacker manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStacker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alexandru defends it nicely.
Alexandru comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Conor McStacker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alexandru moves into the clinch.
McStacker stops a takedown attempt from Alexandru.
Alexandru misses with a knee strike.
McStacker has Alexandru pressed against the cage, preventing Alexandru from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McStacker looking for a takedown.
Sandu Alexandru seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Alexandru pulls guard.
McStacker is looking to stand up but Alexandru won't let him.
McStacker postures up.

Alexandru looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McStacker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McStacker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McStacker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alexandru is pulling down on McStacker's head. It's preventing any offense from McStacker, at least for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStacker scoring with some ground and pound.
Alexandru looking to hit a scissor sweep but McStacker is one step ahead there.
Alexandru is pulling down on McStacker's head to control his posture.
McStacker distracts Alexandru with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McStacker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alexandru working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McStacker.

Alexandru pushes McStacker off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Alexandru clinches with his opponent.
McStacker tries to break free but Alexandru pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandru working hard to break the clinch.
McStacker fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McStacker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McStacker taking a breather.
Alexandru is trying to break the clinch but McStacker is controlling him.
Alexandru tries to break free but McStacker pushes him back against the cage.
Alexandru has McStacker pushed against the cage.
McStacker is trying to pull guard but Alexandru turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Alexandru decides to pull guard.
McStacker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alexandru works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Alexandru looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alexandru holds on and takes a little breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStacker throws an elbow that misses. Alexandru uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McStacker's guard. Nice move by Alexandru!

McStacker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexandru is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandru sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alexandru pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McStacker is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexandru controlling from the top position.
McStacker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alexandru's guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandu Alexandru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Alexandru dives in for a single leg takedown but McStacker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alexandru closes this distance looking for a takedown but McStacker circles away.
McStacker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alexandru doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McStacker blocks a head kick by Alexandru.
Alexandru keeps the fight on the outside.
Alexandru tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McStacker defends well and Alexandru ends up having to push McStacker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Conor McStacker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandu Alexandru.
McStacker tries to close the distance and clinch but Alexandru swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexandru fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alexandru takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandru wants to clinch up but McStacker keeps it at a distance.
McStacker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McStacker tries to clinch but Alexandru is having none of it.
McStacker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McStacker throws a hook to the side of Alexandru's head but Alexandru sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McStacker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McStacker fails with a takedown attempt.
Alexandru stuffs the takedown.
McStacker leaves Alexandru with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alexandru tries to score a power double leg takedown but McStacker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alexandru somewhat.
Alexandru shoots in and drives through. McStacker sprawls well.
McStacker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alexandru is fending him off so far but McStacker persists. Nope, Alexandru circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from McStacker.

Alexandru moves into the clinch.
McStacker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alexandru takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Alexandru missing with knees to the body.

McStacker breaks the clinch.
Alexandru defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McStacker.
McStacker misses with a series of wild punches.
Alexandru misses with a takedown attempt - McStacker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandru shoots in for a takedown but McStacker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alexandru tries for a takedown but McStacker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McStacker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alexandru pinned against the cage. Alexandru gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alexandru shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McStacker pinned against the cage. McStacker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McStacker shoots in for a double leg but Alexandru sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Alexandru closes the distance and clinches.
McStacker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alexandru throws an elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStacker keeps control of Alexandru as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alexandru stalls.
McStacker tries to pull guard but Alexandru forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McStacker looking to throw knees to the head but Alexandru is blocking nicely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McStacker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alexandru's efforts to push away.
Alexandru blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexandru is trying to push McStacker away but McStacker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alexandru stalls.
Conor McStacker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sandu Alexandru is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McStacker throws a knee to the head but misses.

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 Conor McStacker.
I think Alexandru 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Sandu Alexandru!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Sandu Alexandru!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Sandu Alexandru!

Sandu Alexandru wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ayomide Ayigemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Harada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ayigemi
vs
Harada

188 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ayomide Ayigemi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bruno Harada!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harada doesn't manage to clinch there - Ayigemi circles away.
Ayigemi misses with a head kick.
Harada unleashes a big counter combination but Ayigemi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Ayigemi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ayigemi is standing up over Harada. Harada looks to escape but Ayigemi dives into side control.

Harada is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ayigemi working the body and head with strikes.
Harada is looking to regain half guard here but Ayigemi keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Harada's face as Ayigemi controls the position.
Ayigemi wants to stand but Harada has his arm trapped.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ayigemi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Harada's shoulder. That is not cool.
Harada wants to control but Ayigemi postures up.
Ayigemi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ayigemi working the body and head with strikes.
Ayigemi tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Harada tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ayigemi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Harada is trying to control Ayigemi's posture but Ayigemi avoids it.
Ayigemi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ayigemi lands a few punches from side control.
Ayigemi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ayigemi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ayigemi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Harada takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ayigemi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ayigemi working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Harada's face as Ayigemi controls the position.
Ayigemi has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ayigemi content just to control the position here.
Ayigemi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ayigemi controlling his opponent.
Ayigemi lands a heavy elbow.
Ayigemi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ayigemi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ayigemi content just to control the position here.

Ayigemi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ayigemi drives through with a takedown into Harada's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ayigemi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ayomide Ayigemi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harada punching from the bottom.
Ayigemi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Harada with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ayigemi moves nicely into side control.
Ayigemi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harada can do to turn this around?
Harada is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ayigemi wants to stand but Harada has his arm trapped.
Harada struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ayigemi working the head with strikes.

Ayigemi stands up.
Harada looks for a takedown but Ayigemi sprawls well.

Ayigemi pushes Harada up against the cage in a clinch.
Harada tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ayigemi smiles and moves away.
Harada is breathing heavily.

Ayigemi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ayigemi 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.

Ayigemi is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Harada is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ayomide Ayigemi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Pac Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John DoeJR (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Pac Man
vs
DoeJR

188 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Pac Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John DoeJR!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pac Man clinches up against the cage.
DoeJR lands an elbow just above Pac Man 's eye.
Pac Man keeps the fight in the clinch, despite DoeJR's efforts to push away.
Pac Man with a knee to the head.

It looks like John DoeJR has been cut.
DoeJR misses with an elbow over the top.
DoeJR is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pac Man drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pac Man landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pac Man misses with a knee strike.
Pac Man wants a takedown but no success here.
Pac Man really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pac Man misses with a punch to the body.
DoeJR is trying to drag Pac Man to the mat but Pac Man just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
DoeJR is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pac Man to keep the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pac Man tries to pull guard but DoeJR forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Pac Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DoeJR is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pac Man to keep the fight standing.
DoeJR is trying to break the clinch but Pac Man is controlling him.
Pac Man wants to take the fight to the mat but DoeJR manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
DoeJR holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pac Man lands an elbow inside that DoeJR shrugs off.
DoeJR wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pac Man has him pressed against the cage.
Pac Man unloads a knee to the mid-section. DoeJR lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
DoeJR gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pac Man.

Pac Man breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DoeJR lands a jab-cross combination.
DoeJR stalks Pac Man and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pac Man's face. Pac Man staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like David Pac Man has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DoeJR tries to clinch there but Pac Man circles away.
Pac Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DoeJR moves in looking to clinch but Pac Man pushes him off.
Pac Man changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
DoeJR shoots in but Pac Man avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DoeJR fails with a takedown attempt.
DoeJR darts in looking for a takedown but Pac Man gets double underhooks and turns DoeJR into the cage.

Pac Man darts in and clinches DoeJR up against the cage.
Pac Man tries to pull guard but DoeJR holds him up against the cage and eventually Pac Man drops back down to his feet.
DoeJR is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Pac Man gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, DoeJR regains guard.

DoeJR manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pac Man tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
DoeJR has Pac Man pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pac Man manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Pac Man gets a trip takedown into half guard.
DoeJR is staying active underneath Pac Man, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pac Man is breathing heavily.
DoeJR has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pac Man is working away from the top position though.
DoeJR has hold of Pac Man's hands but Pac Man slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
DoeJR wants to control but Pac Man is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pac Man wants to take a breather but DoeJR is having none of it.
DoeJR tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Pac Man decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pac Man drives through and clinches with DoeJR against the cage.
Pac Man tries to work over DoeJR's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pac Man slows down the pace here.
DoeJR looking to slow down the pace here.
DoeJR is trying to push Pac Man away but Pac Man has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Pac Man is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. DoeJR can't fight it off and eventually Pac Man manages to take the fight to the floor. DoeJR looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pac Man lands a couple of digs.
Pac Man wants to pass the guard but DoeJR is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Pac Man dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

DoeJR drives through and clinches with Pac Man against the cage.

DoeJR breaks from the clinch.
DoeJR scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

DoeJR tries to keep at a distance but Pac Man has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pac Man misses with a punch to the body.
DoeJR gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pac Man.

Pac Man has DoeJR pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pac Man pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending DoeJR tumbling to the mat - Pac Man dives into DoeJR's guard.
DoeJR looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pac Man is one step ahead there.
Pac Man trying to control the position from guard on top but DoeJR is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pac Man is pushing down on DoeJR's leg trying to pass to half guard. DoeJR is fighting to maintain full guard but Pac Man has managed to sneak the leg through.
DoeJR trying to control but Pac Man postures up.
DoeJR regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pac Man trying to control the position from guard on top but DoeJR is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

DoeJR is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pac Man pushes down on DoeJR's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DoeJR wants to control but Pac Man is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pac Man lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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. Pac Man connects with a nice short shot to DoeJR's temple.
Pac Man sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DoeJR defending well though.
DoeJR wants to improve his position but Pac Man is controlling well.
Pac Man content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pac Man slips a nice elbow through DoeJR's hands, connecting with DoeJR's forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DoeJR is controlling Pac Man's position as best he can from this difficult position.
DoeJR is refusing to be controlled, as Pac Man sits in half guard.
DoeJR wants to get back to his feet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Pac Man closes the distance and pushes DoeJR back into the cage.
DoeJR wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pac Man tries to pull guard but DoeJR won't allow it.

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.
Pac Man lands a body punch in the clinch.
DoeJR tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pac Man smiles and moves away.
DoeJR throws a sloppy head kick and Pac Man moves out of range easily.
As DoeJR tries to get set, Pac Man tries to push him back and clinch up but DoeJR manages to avoid the attempt.

Pac Man clinches up against the cage.
Pac Man with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pac Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DoeJR is trying to break free.
Pac Man 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 David Pac Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Pac Man has dropped down and is working for a takedown. DoeJR is trying to keep an underhook but Pac Man manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pac Man trying to control the action but DoeJR is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DoeJR has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pac Man is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Pac Man dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Pac Man's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Pac Man moves into the clinch successfully.
Pac Man on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pac Man wants to take the fight to the mat but DoeJR manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pac Man tries for a takedown but DoeJR manages to get underhooks.

DoeJR is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pac Man is just too persistent for him and manages to trip DoeJR to the mat. DoeJR regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Pac Man 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.
DoeJR not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Pac Man drops back looking for a leg! DoeJR is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and DoeJR manages to kick Pac Man off! Pac Man jumps back into DoeJR's guard.
DoeJR is trying to keep Pac Man in close.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pac Man won't allow DoeJR to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

DoeJR looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
DoeJR working a defensive guard here.
Pac Man trying to control but DoeJR is working from the bottom.
Pac Man lands a couple of digs.

DoeJR has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pac Man is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for DoeJR.
Pac Man grinds an elbow into DoeJR's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DoeJR is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pac Man lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Pac Man working the head and body with strikes.

Pac Man tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
DoeJR wants to control but Pac Man postures up.
DoeJR is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pac Man off and has taken his back!
DoeJR doesn't have the hooks in and Pac Man manages to turn into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pac Man with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
DoeJR looking to control.
Pac Man not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pac Man trying to control the position from guard on top but DoeJR is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

DoeJR has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Pac Man is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
DoeJR is trying to pull guard but Pac Man turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
David Pac Man has scored more points in the clinch so far.
DoeJR is trying to break free.

Pac Man pulls DoeJR into guard.
DoeJR cracks Pac Man with a solid left hand.
Pac Man tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DoeJR postures up and lands a big shot to Pac Man's brow.
David Pac Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

DoeJR is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pac Man is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pac Man has escaped and now he's on top!

Pac Man tries to free his leg and advance position but DoeJR is retaining full guard.
John DoeJR has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DoeJR throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
DoeJR trying to keep a closed guard but Pac Man is proving a slippery customer.
David Pac Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pac Man tries to free his leg and advance position but DoeJR is retaining full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for David Pac Man!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for David Pac Man!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for David Pac Man!

David Pac Man wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rendy Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Orton
vs
Alvarez

172 cm
25
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
158 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Likes musicals

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rendy Orton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eddie Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Orton rushes Alvarez and presses him up against the cage.
Orton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Alvarez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Orton can't fight it off and eventually Alvarez manages to take the fight to the floor. Orton looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

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

Alvarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Orton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Orton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Orton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Eddie Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Orton has Alvarez up against the cage in a clinch.

Orton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Alvarez does no damage.

Orton darts in and clinches Alvarez up against the cage.

Orton manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alvarez is defended easily by Orton.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Orton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Orton closes the distance and pushes Alvarez back into the cage.

Orton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alvarez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.

Orton has Alvarez up against the cage in a clinch.
Orton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Rendy Orton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Alvarez.
Alvarez looks winded!

Orton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Alvarez uses from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Orton holds on and takes a little breather.

Orton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Orton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Alvarez shoots in for a double leg but Orton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Orton moves into the clinch.

Orton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Orton managing to control the position.

Orton is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Alvarez presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Orton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Orton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Orton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez has Orton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Orton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Orton tries for a takedown but Alvarez manages to get underhooks.

Orton jumps guard and drags Alvarez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Orton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Orton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alvarez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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

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

Orton stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rendy Orton 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.

Orton pushes Alvarez up against the cage in a clinch.

Alvarez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Orton regains guard.

Orton kicks Alvarez off and gets to his feet.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Orton avoids them all with ease.
Orton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?

Orton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Orton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alvarez.

Orton breaks from the clinch.
Orton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alvarez defends well and Orton ends up having to push Alvarez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches up with Orton, looking for a takedown. Alvarez pushes Orton against the cage but Orton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Alvarez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Orton counters by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez looking for a takedown.
Rendy Orton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Alvarez.

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

Orton darts in and clinches Alvarez up against the cage.

Orton manages to break the clinch.
Orton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Orton moves into the clinch.

Orton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Orton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez with a lazy takedown attempt

and Orton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

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

Orton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A bit of stalling here from Orton.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Orton moves into the clinch.
Orton stalling against the cage.
Alvarez can't get the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Orton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Orton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alvarez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Orton fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton shoots in looking for a takedown but Alvarez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Orton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Alvarez tries to keep at a distance but Orton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Orton.

Orton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alvarez is fending him off so far but Orton persists. Nope, Alvarez circles away and we're back to standing.

Orton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Orton is trying to drag Alvarez to the mat but Alvarez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Orton prevents a takedown attempt there.

Orton pulls Alvarez into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Orton manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

Orton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orton.

Orton drives through and clinches with Alvarez against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Orton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Orton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alvarez, pushing him back against the cage.
Alvarez looking for a takedown.
Orton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Orton scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rendy Orton dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Orton gets a clinch.
Alvarez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Orton gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Orton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches.

Orton takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orton pressing his opponent against the cage.

Orton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Alvarez uses from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alvarez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Orton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Orton has escaped and now he's on top!

Alvarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

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

Alvarez has his foot on Orton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orton works his way back into a safe position though.
Orton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alvarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Orton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Orton connects with a right hand. Alvarez shakes it off.
Nice takedown defense from Orton. No joy for Alvarez on that attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Orton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Orton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alvarez prevents it.

Orton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Alvarez uses from the top position.

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

Orton stands up and beckons Alvarez to his feet.
Orton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alvarez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Orton somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez has a takedown stuffed.
Rendy Orton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Alvarez.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Orton.

Orton clinches.
Alvarez stops a takedown attempt from Orton.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Orton manages to get underhooks.
Orton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Orton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alvarez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Orton breaks from the clinch.
Rendy Orton is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarez darts in trying to clinch
and Orton counters with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez misses with a wild combination.
Orton shoots in looking for a takedown but Alvarez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Orton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Eddie Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And Alvarez tries to counter it with a takedown but Orton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rendy Orton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvarez throws an off balance right hand

and Orton counters by moving into the clinch.
Rendy Orton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Orton blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rendy Orton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Orton 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Rendy Orton!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Rendy Orton!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Rendy Orton!

Rendy Orton wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stipe Miocic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pure Genocide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Miocic
vs
Genocide

188 cm
23
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stipe Miocic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pure Genocide!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Genocide chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Genocide leaves Miocic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Genocide lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Miocic slips a jab and a cross from Genocide.
Miocic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Genocide.
Genocide is looking to slow Miocic down with leg kicks.
Miocic walks into a stiff left hand from Genocide.
Miocic dives in for a single leg takedown but Genocide sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Genocide as Miocic shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stipe Miocic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice jab there from Genocide.
Genocide throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pure Genocide seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Genocide fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miocic.
Miocic fails with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miocic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Genocide.
Genocide feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Miocic's calf.
Miocic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Genocide manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miocic fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Genocide fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Genocide lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Good leg kick by Genocide there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Genocide lands a nice leg kick that just misses Miocic's sensitive parts.
Genocide looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Genocide throws a nice outside leg kick.
Genocide scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Miocic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Genocide!
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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Genocide is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Genocide avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Miocic.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Miocic stands up.
Pure Genocide is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Genocide misses with a wild combination.
Genocide scoring well with a low kick there.
Genocide misses with a two punch combination.
Miocic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Genocide manages to circle out of the way.
Miocic tries to clinch up.
Genocide swinging wildly here.
Miocic attempts a counter takedown but Genocide avoids it well and moves away.
Miocic walks into a left hand.
Genocide throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miocic.
Miocic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Miocic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Horrible takedown attempt by Miocic or perhaps it was just good defense by Genocide, which made it look bad.
A chopping leg kick lands by Genocide.
Genocide chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Genocide is looking to slow Miocic down with leg kicks.
Miocic ducks right into an uppercut from Genocide.
Miocic has a takedown stuffed.
Genocide's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Genocide duly obliges.
A nice leg kick lands there from Genocide.
Miocic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miocic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Genocide defends well and Miocic ends up having to push Genocide into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Miocic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Genocide manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Genocide.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miocic shoots in for a takedown but Genocide shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miocic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Genocide defends well and Miocic ends up having to push Genocide into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Genocide lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Miocic is breathing heavily.
Genocide lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Genocide.
Miocic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Genocide.
Danga de danga de dang - Genocide scores with a four punch combination!
Genocide scoring well with a low kick there.
Genocide lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Miocic shoots in but no luck this time.
Miocic tries to clinch up but Genocide circles away and keeps his distance.
Genocide moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Miocic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Miocic misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Genocide feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Miocic's calf.
Genocide thumps Miocic with a low kick.
Genocide works Miocic's body with a nice hook.
Genocide fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Miocic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Genocide looks to land a combination. Miocic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Genocide fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Miocic fails with a takedown attempt.
Stipe Miocic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miocic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Genocide defends it nicely.
Genocide moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Genocide. That's going to slow Miocic down.
Genocide scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Genocide there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Genocide.
Miocic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Miocic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Genocide thumps Miocic with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Miocic moves into the clinch.

Miocic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice combination there by Genocide.
Genocide displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miocic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stipe Miocic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Genocide scores with a leg kick.
Genocide thumps Miocic with a low kick.
Genocide lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Miocic takes the fight into the clinch.
Genocide taking a breather.

Miocic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Genocide scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Genocide misses with a series of wild punches.
Genocide has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genocide connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Genocide cracks Miocic with an open hand slap.
Miocic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Genocide.
Genocide chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Miocic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Genocide manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Genocide looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Genocide.
Genocide is breathing heavily.

Miocic moves into the clinch.

Miocic breaks from the clinch.
Miocic fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Genocide.
Genocide paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genocide scores with a one two! Miocic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Miocic moves in looking to clinch but Genocide pushes him off.
Genocide buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Genocide cracks the inside of Miocic's front leg.
Genocide connects with a leg kick. Miocic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Genocide connects with a crisp jab.
Genocide throws a nice inside leg kick.
Genocide scores with a jab to the jaw.
Miocic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miocic is looking to counter with head kicks.
Miocic checks a leg kick nicely.
Good work by Miocic as he checks the leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Genocide.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Genocide misses.

Miocic has taken the fight to the clinch.

Miocic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miocic shoots in but no luck this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genocide looks to land a combination. Miocic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Genocide pivots, looking for a leg kick but Miocic is out of range and Genocide settles back down.

Miocic rushes Genocide and presses him up against the cage.

Miocic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Genocide thumps Miocic with a low kick.
Miocic tries to clinch up but Genocide circles away and keeps his distance.
Genocide scores with a leg kick.
Miocic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A left and a right from Genocide both land. Nice combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Genocide.
Miocic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Left hook, right uppercut from Miocic.
Genocide dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miocic. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miocic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Genocide manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miocic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Genocide swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miocic dives in and grabs Genocide's left leg, looking for a takedown. Genocide pushes down on Miocic's head and hops out.
Genocide keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pure Genocide showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Genocide chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Miocic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Genocide misses with the combination.
Genocide scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Genocide is working the combinations to good effect here.
Miocic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Miocic fails to land the takedown.
Genocide thumps Miocic with a low kick.
Genocide throws a leg kick which misses Miocic's front leg but catches the back leg as Miocic tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miocic goes for a double leg but Genocide avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Genocide continues to drive forward.
Genocide throws out a counter right but Miocic avoids it with no problem.
Miocic shoots in for a takedown but Genocide shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stipe Miocic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Genocide cracks the inside of Miocic's front leg.
Genocide shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Miocic eats them both and turns towards Genocide to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pure Genocide seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miocic fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Genocide will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Genocide fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Miocic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Genocide throws a right hand that Miocic ducks under and follows up with a left that Miocic also avoids with ease.
Genocide buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Miocic wants to clinch.
Genocide connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Genocide smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Genocide throws a right hand that Miocic ducks under and follows up with a left that Miocic also avoids with ease.
Genocide fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miocic tries to clinch but Genocide is having none of it.
Genocide defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miocic.
Miocic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Genocide as he jumps to the side.
Genocide lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Miocic looks to score with a jab to the body but Genocide is just out of range.
Genocide leaves Miocic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Genocide throws a nice outside leg kick.
Miocic tries to clinch there but Genocide circles away.
Miocic shoots for a takedown but Genocide saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Genocide tenderised Miocic's leg. Miocic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Genocide scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Genocide swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miocic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Genocide stuffs the takedown attempt from Miocic. Miocic gets slowly back to his feet.
Genocide is looking for the big counter here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miocic shoots in looking for a takedown but Genocide manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miocic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Genocide digs a good hook to Miocic's body.
Genocide lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Left hook, right uppercut from Genocide.
Genocide fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Genocide chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Miocic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Genocide avoids it really well and circles away.
Genocide goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Miocic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Genocide moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Genocide looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Genocide shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Miocic eats them both and turns towards Genocide to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Miocic shoots in looking for a takedown. Genocide tries to sprawl out of it but Miocic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Genocide manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Genocide looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Miocic gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Miocic ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Miocic no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Genocide wants to stand but Miocic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Miocic controls Genocide momentarily but Genocide frees himself.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Pure Genocide!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Pure Genocide!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Pure Genocide!

Pure Genocide wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Winkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Winkle
vs
Penn

180 cm
25
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Winkle !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, BJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Winkle was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Penn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Penn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Penn.
Winkle takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Winkle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Penn sprawls well initially but Winkle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Penn is trying to escape back to his feet but Winkle uses the scramble to pass into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winkle takes a little break here. Penn wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Penn wants to control but Winkle postures up.
You can see the frustration on Penn's face as Winkle controls the position.
Penn tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winkle controlling from side mount.

Winkle stands up and beckons Penn to his feet.
Winkle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Penn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Winkle circles away.
Winkle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Penn.
James Winkle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Penn.
Penn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Winkle gets the takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Winkle working the ground and pound.

Winkle has an Americana. Penn didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Winkle is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Winkle hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). James Winkle !