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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lonje Moco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Vanko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanko is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ace of Spades. Ivan Vanko looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Moco
vs
Vanko

198 cm
25
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

5th Round

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lonje Moco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Vanko!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vanko moves into range and clinches up with Moco.
Vanko is trying to drag Moco to the mat but Moco just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Moco wants to break the clinch but can't.
Moco tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vanko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moco prevents it.
Vanko looks gassed!

Moco manages to break the clinch.
Vanko looks for a takedown but Moco sprawls well.
Lonje Moco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Vanko.

Moco scores with a takedown into Vanko's guard.
Vanko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moco.
Moco has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vanko is keeping the position for now.
Moco thows a big elbow that misses.
Moco throws a big right hand that misses.
Moco is looking to work some ground and pound but Vanko has wrist control.
Moco trying to control but Vanko is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moco looking to pass the guard.
Moco wants to control from the top but Vanko keeps moving.

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

and Vanko counters with a single leg into guard. Moco didn't expect that.
Moco controlling Vanko's posture.
Vanko wants to control from the top but Moco keeps moving.
Moco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vanko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Moco is pulling down on Vanko's head. It's preventing any offense from Vanko, at least for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanko wants to control from the top but Moco keeps moving.
Moco is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Moco keeping moving, preventing Vanko from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vanko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moco shoots and misses

and Vanko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Moco won't be happy with that.
Vanko trying to control the action but Moco is working from the bottom.
Moco tries to bench press Vanko off him but Vanko keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Moco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moco is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Moco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Moco tries to get out of the position.
Moco is trying to control Vanko's posture but Vanko avoids it.
Moco is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vanko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vanko but Vanko pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Moco closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Moco lands in his opponent's guard.
Moco postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Moco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vanko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Moco working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Moco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vanko keeping moving, preventing Moco from controlling successfully.
Moco tries to stand but Vanko is controlling from the bottom.
Moco is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ivan Vanko will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Moco drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vanko is not content to let Moco control the position.
Moco throws an elbow but Vanko slips to the side and avoids it well.
Vanko being controlled for a moment.
Moco tries to advance to mount but Vanko denies him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vanko is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moco throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Vanko defending against the ground and pound.
Moco wants to stand but Vanko has his arm trapped.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Moco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moco is looking to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Vanko as Moco shoots in.

Vanko tries to keep at a distance but Moco has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vanko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moco pulls his leg out and moves away.

Moco scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moco looking to control but Vanko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Moco with the ground and pound from mount.
Moco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Poor strikes thrown by Moco there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Moco is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Moco lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by Moco.
Vanko holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Moco tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Moco putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moco fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Moco takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Moco thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Moco 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.
Vanko in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Moco breaks from Vanko's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Moco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moco landing shots from mount.
Vanko is in a horrible position here. Moco smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moco throws some wild stikes that Vanko manages to avoid easily.
Moco lands a big shot there that rocks Vanko but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Moco thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
BOOM! Moco connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Moco misses with a head shot.
Moco working Vanko over with strikes here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moco has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Vanko's face.
Vanko is bucking up trying to escape but Moco cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanko taking shots to the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Lonje Moco dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Moco is looking to clinch.
Moco shoots in looking for a takedown. Vanko tries to sprawl out of it but Moco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Vanko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vanko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moco shoots in but Vanko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moco dives in and grabs Vanko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vanko pushes down on Moco's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lonje Moco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moco fails with a takedown attempt.
Moco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moco shoots for a takedown but Vanko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Vanko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Moco napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vanko wants to control but Moco is keeping him busy.
Moco is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moco is trying to control Vanko's posture but Vanko avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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Moco is trying to control Vanko's posture but Vanko avoids it.
Lonje Moco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moco is not content to let Vanko control the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Moco lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Moco closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Moco misses with a takedown

and Vanko counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moco seems keen to control Vanko's posture.
Moco wants to sweep but no luck.

Moco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vanko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Moco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vanko controls the pace.
Vanko won't allow Moco to sweep him here.

Moco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vanko defends it easily.
Vanko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Moco striking off his back but it's not causing Vanko any problems.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moco has an active guard here but Vanko has managed to pass into half guard.
Vanko is trying to control. Moco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Vanko is trying to work for a kimura but Moco is defending well.
Moco wants to get back to his feet.
Moco is looking for a sweep. Vanko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moco wants to get back to his feet.
Vanko wants to stand up but Moco has a hold of him and won't allow it.

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

Moco has taken the fight to the clinch.
Moco scores with a shoulder strike.

Moco has hold of one of Vanko's legs. Vanko is fighting the takedown attempt but Moco gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Moco looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moco scoring with some ground and pound.
Moco wants to stand and escape but instead Vanko has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Vanko trying to control the position from guard on top but Moco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moco punching to the body, from the bottom.
Moco looking for a sweep. Not yet Moco, not yet.
Vanko looking to pass the guard.
Moco wants to stand but Vanko is controlling the position.
Vanko postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ivan Vanko.
I think Vanko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Abobo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralp Lindol (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.

Abobo
vs
Lindol

188 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tank Abobo!
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, Ralp Lindol!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Lindol looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lindol shoots in looking for a takedown. Abobo tries to sprawl out of it but Lindol keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Abobo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Abobo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Abobo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lindol doesn't manage to clinch there - Abobo circles away.
Lindol pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lindol tries for a takedown but Abobo circles away easily

and Abobo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lindol's guard now.

Abobo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abobo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lindol bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Abobo's guard.

Lindol got a little sloppy there for a moment and Abobo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lindol has managed to get both his arms back between Abobo's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Abobo is looking for a triangle but Lindol pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Lindol avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lindol trying to control the position from guard on top but Abobo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Abobo working for a triangle but Lindol defends it easily.
Lindol trying to control the position from guard on top but Abobo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Abobo has his foot on Lindol's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lindol works his way back into a safe position though.
Lindol won't allow Abobo to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Abobo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Abobo is breathing heavily.

Lindol avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lindol wants to control from the top but Abobo keeps moving.
Abobo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Abobo tries to get out of the position.
Lindol tries to free his leg and advance position but Abobo is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lindol wanted to stand there but Abobo had control of the position.

Lindol avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lindol working some strikes from top position.
Lindol wants to stand but Abobo is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A bone on bone clash there as Abobo blocks the leg kick.
Abobo shoots in for a takedown but Lindol shows good takedown defense.
Ralp Lindol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abobo looks for a takedown but Lindol sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Abobo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lindol with a lazy takedown attempt

and Abobo counters with a takedown into side control.
Lindol really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abobo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Abobo tries for a kimura but Lindol is defending well.

Abobo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lindol rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Abobo's guard! Nice work there by Lindol!
Lindol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lindol is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Abobo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lindol defends it easily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lindol is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abobo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lindol misses with a takedown attempt

and Abobo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lindol won't be happy with that.

Abobo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Abobo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Abobo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lindol, who protects the arm well.
Abobo prevents Lindol from escaping the position.
Lindol is trying to control Abobo's posture but Abobo avoids it.
Lindol is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Abobo is controlling him well.

Abobo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tank Abobo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lindol regains half guard.

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.

Lindol is defending against the submission attempts here by Abobo.

Abobo is working for a submission of some sort.
Lindol is trying to maintain the position but Abobo is very close to passing his half guard.

Abobo looking for a submission but Lindol manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abobo postures up.
Abobo preventing the sweep.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lindol misses with a takedown attempt

and Abobo counters with a single leg into guard. Lindol didn't expect that.
Tank Abobo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralp Lindol.

Abobo has gone for a leg lock! Lindol slips out almost immediately though and dives into Abobo's guard.
Lindol throws a big right hand that misses.
Abobo keeping full guard, as Lindol tries to pass.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Abobo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lindol defends well.
Lindol trying to control the position from guard on top but Abobo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lindol has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Abobo is proving hard to escape from.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lindol misses with a takedown

and Abobo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Abobo is working for a kimura but Lindol is defending it quite comfortably.
Lindol is trying to maintain the position but Abobo is very close to passing his half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Tank Abobo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Lindol gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Abobo counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Abobo 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.

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

Abobo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lindol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lindol trying to control but Abobo is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Abobo looking for a guillotine here but Lindol defends easily.

Lindol decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Abobo, up you get!
Lindol is looking to clinch but Abobo is avoiding it.
Lindol has his takedown stuffed

and Abobo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lindol's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abobo wants to pass the guard but Lindol is keeping the position.

Lindol wriggles free and stands up.
Lindol throws a sloppy head kick and Abobo moves out of range easily.
Lindol has his takedown stuffed

and Abobo counters with a takedown into side control.
Tank Abobo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralp Lindol.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Abobo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindol wants to get back to his feet.

Abobo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lindol is trying to control Abobo's posture but Abobo avoids it.

Abobo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lindol knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lindol tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Abobo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Abobo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lindol can do to turn this around?

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.

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

Abobo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lindol knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lindol manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abobo is thwarting Lindol's attempts to control the position.

Lindol is defending against the submission attempts here by Abobo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tank Abobo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Abobo, 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tank Abobo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between IP Freeley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chun Rhialto (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.

Freeley
vs
Rhialto

178 cm
25
189 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

Good wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, IP Freeley!
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, Chun Rhialto!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhialto ducks under a wild hook from Freeley.

Freeley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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.
Rhialto working a defensive guard but Freeley passes into half guard.
Rhialto keeping control of the position.
Rhialto moves into full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rhialto trying to strike off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhialto is looking to sweep but instead, Freeley has passed into half guard.
Rhialto tries to kick Freeley off but Freeley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rhialto is trying to get back to full guard.
Freeley trying to control from half guard but Rhialto is working away.
Rhialto is looking for a sweep. Freeley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Still in half guard, Freeley seems content to control.
Rhialto is looking for a sweep. Freeley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Freeley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Rhialto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Freeley!

Rhialto is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Freeley can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhialto controlling the pace for now.
Freeley wants to hold on but Rhialto pushes him away.

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.
Rhialto throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Rhialto unloads with some shots from mount but Freeley bucks and avoids them well.

Rhialto is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Freeley wants to clinch up but Rhialto keeps it at a distance.
Rhialto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Freeley.
Freeley wants to clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chun Rhialto will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Freeley swats away the attempt to clinch by Rhialto.

Rhialto closes the distance and pushes Freeley back into the ropes.
Rhialto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rhialto misses with a knee to the head.
Rhialto wants to break free but Freeley has control.
Freeley has had enough of the clinch but Rhialto keeps him there for the moment.
Rhialto prevents Freeley from breaking the clinch.
Rhialto wants a takedown but no success here.

Rhialto successfully pulls guard.

Rhialto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Freeley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Rhialto is looking for a triangle here but Freeley uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rhialto is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhialto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rhialto pushes Freeley away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Freeley gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rhialto tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rhialto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rhialto tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Freeley easily slips into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhialto is working to get back to half guard.
Freeley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Freeley wants to get back to his feet but Rhialto is holding on tight.

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.
Rhialto tries to hold on but Freeley pushes him away.
Rhialto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rhialto tries to hold on but Freeley pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhialto sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chun Rhialto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. And we move into the final round!

Freeley wants to clinch but Rhialto slips to the side

and Rhialto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rhialto.
Rhialto trying to stand up but can't free himself from Freeley's guard.

Rhialto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Freeley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Freeley has escaped and now he's on top!
Rhialto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhialto wants to stand up but Freeley manages to regain full guard.
Freeley is trying to control the position but Rhialto postures up.
Rhialto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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.

Rhialto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Freeley is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rhialto, into his guard.
Freeley wants to stand but Rhialto has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Freeley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhialto trying to control the position here.
Rhialto looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhialto, not yet.

Rhialto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Freeley is aware though and is defending well.
Chun Rhialto has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rhialto is pulling down on Freeley's head to control his posture.
Freeley stops Rhialto from standing up.
Freeley won't allow Rhialto to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rhialto wants to stand up but Freeley is controlling him.
IP Freeley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chun Rhialto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rhialto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Freeley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rhialto's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chun Rhialto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rhialto 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chun Rhialto!

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FIGHT
RATING
17%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Styles Fights (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Bakarda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raul Bakarda told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Fights
vs
Bakarda

172 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Styles Fights!
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, Raul Bakarda!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fights lands with a cross.

It looks like Raul Bakarda has been cut.
Fights fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Fights closes the distance and clinches.
Bakarda missing with knees to the body.
Bakarda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fights has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bakarda tries to land knees in the clinch but Fights avoids the damage to the body.
Fights lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakarda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bakarda looks gassed!
Fights lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bakarda backwards.
Fights working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fights working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fights.
A short right from Fights on the inside.
Fights throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Fights.
Fights works on Bakarda's body with a couple of short punches.
Fights lands an uppercut.
Fights lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fights lands with a short shot to the head.
Fights lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bakarda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fights blocks it with crossed arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fights.
Fights pushes Bakarda back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Fights lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fights works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fights lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Fights.
Fights lands an uppercut.
Fights lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Fights.
Fights lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fights stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fights lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bakarda backwards.
A short left from Fights.
Fights lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fights is working Bakarda over against the ropes.
Fights lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fights lands with a left to the head.
Fights lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fights makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fights lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fights throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bakardas head.
Still in the clinch, Fights scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Fights.
Fights lands a shoulder strike.
Fights pushes Bakarda back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Fights lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Fights - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Fights as the two fighters clinch.
Fights lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bakarda backwards.
Fights lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fights lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fights lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Fights gets through Bakarda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fights scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Fights.
Fights scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bakarda misses with a knee strike.
Fights is leaning against Bakarda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Fights scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Fights on the inside.
Fights lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Fights creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fights throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fights scores with a shot to the side of Bakarda's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fights works on Bakarda's body with a couple of short punches.
Fights lands a shoulder strike.
Bakarda trying to land knees to the body.
Fights gets through Bakarda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakarda takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Fights.
Fights scores with a shoulder strike.
Fights lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fights throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bakardas head.
Fights lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Fights - that landed with a thud.
Fights working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fights lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fights.
Fights digs a right hand into Bakarda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bakarda's gas tank.
Bakarda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fights avoids it.
Bakarda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fights lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Fights.
Bakarda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bakarda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fights is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Fights scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Fights.
Fights gets through Bakarda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fights lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fights lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bakarda or not.
Fights lands a nice shot to the body.
Fights lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fights lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fights lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bakarda backwards.
Fights lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fights managing to block the knees to the body from Bakarda.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Fights creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fights lands a body punch.
A short left from Fights.
Fights throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fights is leaning against Bakarda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fights lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bakarda or not.
Fights lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bakarda lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fights lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fights lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Fights.
Bakarda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bakarda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fights.
Bakarda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fights has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bakarda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fights lands with a short shot to the head.
Fights lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bakarda backwards.
Bakarda tries a knee to the head but Fights blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Fights.
Fights gets through Bakarda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fights digs a right hand underneath Bakarda's ribcage. Bakarda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fights lands a right hand.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bakarda.
Fights lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bakarda.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fights.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fights.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fights blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fights scores with a shoulder strike.
Fights lands a right hand.
Fights lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bakarda misses with a knee to the head.
Fights lands a shoulder strike.
Bakarda connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fights's face.
Fights scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bakarda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fights blocks it with crossed arms.
A hook to the body from Fights.
Fights lands a left hand.
Fights lands with a right to the head.
Bakarda tries to land a knee to the head but Fights blocks with his arms.
Fights lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fights cracks Bakarda with a nice body shot.
Fights throws a head punch that misses.
Bakarda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fights has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fights blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Fights scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fights lands with a light punch inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bakarda.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fights scores with a shot to the side of Bakarda's head.
Fights lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bakarda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bakarda looking to throw knees to the head but Fights is blocking nicely.
Fights on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bakarda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fights blocks it with crossed arms.
Bakarda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Styles Fights dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raul Bakarda's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Fights throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bakarda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fights lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bakarda closes the distance looking to clinch

and Fights moves into the clinch.
Bakarda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fights gets through Bakarda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bakarda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fights cracks Bakarda with a nice body shot.
Fights lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fights.
Fights digs a right hand into Bakarda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bakarda's gas tank.
Fights lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bakarda backwards.
Fights lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bakarda backwards.
Fights lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bakarda misses with a knee strike.
Fights lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fights lands a hook that snaps the head of Bakarda backwards.
Fights works on Bakarda's body with a couple of short punches.
Styles Fights has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fights scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bakarda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fights gets through Bakarda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Fights.
Fights lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Fights.
Fights lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bakarda backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fights lands a right hand.
Bakarda blocking some punches.
Bakarda lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bakarda misses with a knee to the head.
Fights softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Fights pushes Bakarda back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Bakarda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bakarda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fights lands a nice uppercut.
Fights lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fights lands a nice shot to the body.
Bakarda takes a shot to the head.
Bakarda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fights scores with a shot to the side of Bakarda's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Fights.
Bakarda tries a knee to the head but Fights blocks it.
Fights lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Fights on the inside.
Bakarda tries a knee to the head but Fights blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fights.
Bakarda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bakarda tries to land a knee to the head but Fights blocks with his arms.
Bakarda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fights has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fights works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Fights.
Bakarda throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fights.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fights.
Fights gets through Bakarda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fights.
Bakarda throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Fights on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Fights.
Bakarda connects with a knee to the head.
Fights lands with a right to the head.
Fights is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bakarda can do to turn this around?
Bakarda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fights avoids it.
Bakarda missing with knees to the body.
Fights lands with a right to the head.
Bakarda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fights blocks it with crossed arms.
Fights lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bakarda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fights lands with a left to the head.
Fights works on Bakarda's body with a couple of short punches.
Bakarda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fights blocks it with crossed arms.
Bakarda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fights blocks it with crossed arms.
Fights lands a nice uppercut.
Bakarda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fights.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fights.
A short right from Fights.
Fights lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fights is leaning against Bakarda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bakarda tries to land a knee to the head but Fights blocks with his arms.
A right hook to the body lands for Fights.
Fights works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fights lands with a light punch inside.
Fights working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bakarda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fights has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fights presses Bakarda against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fights lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bakarda tries to land a knee to the head but Fights blocks with his arms.
Bakarda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fights is defending well for now.
Fights lands a shot to the body.
Fights lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bakarda misses with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Fights.
Bakarda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bakarda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fights blocks it with crossed arms.
Fights scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fights lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fights.
Fights avoiding damage as Bakarda throws knees to the body.
Fights lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bakarda backwards.
Fights lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fights scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bakarda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fights has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bakarda misses with a knee strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fights.
Fights lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bakarda throws a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Fights.
Fights lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Bakarda misses with a knee strike.
Fights lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fights lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Fights on the inside.

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.
Bakarda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bakarda throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Fights as the two fighters clinch.
Bakarda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fights avoids it.
Fights lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Fights on the inside.
Bakarda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fights doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bakarda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fights has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fights lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bakarda trying to land knees to the body.
Fights lands a right hand.
Fights managing to block the knees to the body from Bakarda.
Bakarda with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fights scores with a shot to the side of Bakarda's head.
Bakarda misses with a knee strike.
Fights lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fights working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bakarda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fights working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fights scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Fights.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bakarda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fights blocks it with crossed arms.
Fights works on Bakarda's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Fights.
Bakarda lands a good knee to the midsection. Fights won't want to take too many of those.
Fights makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bakarda unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fights presses Bakarda against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Styles Fights dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Raul Bakarda's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Fights scores with a decent looking hook.
Fights connects with a body shot.
Bakarda tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fights counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bakarda takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Raul Bakarda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Fights moves into the clinch.
Fights on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fights lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bakarda backwards.
Bakarda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fights lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fights working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fights lands with a light punch inside.
Bakarda tries to land a knee to the head but Fights blocks with his arms.
Fights lands with a light punch inside.
Fights lands a body punch.
Fights gets through Bakarda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Fights.
Fights digs a right hand into Bakarda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bakarda's gas tank.
Fights scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fights scores with a shot to the side of Bakarda's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Fights.
Fights lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bakarda backwards.
A short right from Fights on the inside.
Fights scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bakarda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fights lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fights presses Bakarda against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fights lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Fights.
Bakarda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fights has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bakarda looking to throw knees to the head but Fights is blocking nicely.
Fights scores with a shoulder strike.
Fights lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fights lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bakarda backwards.
Bakarda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fights blocks it with crossed arms.
Fights lands with a left to the head.
Fights blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fights lands a hook that snaps the head of Bakarda backwards.
Bakarda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bakarda misses with a knee strike.
Fights lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Fights.
Fights lands a nice shot to the body.
Bakarda takes a shot to the head.
Fights lands a hook that snaps the head of Bakarda backwards.
Bakarda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bakarda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fights.
Bakarda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fights blocks it with crossed arms.
Fights scores with a shoulder strike.
Bakarda takes a shot to the head.
Bakarda with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fights.
Fights scores with a hook to the body.
Bakarda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fights blocks it with crossed arms.
Fights lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Styles Fights is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fights managing to block the knees to the body from Bakarda.
Fights lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fights.
Bakarda tries to land a knee to the head but Fights blocks with his arms.
Bakarda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bakarda missing with knees to the body.
Bakarda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fights lands a nice shot to the body.
Bakarda with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fights lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bakarda backwards.
Bakarda trying to land knees to the body.
Bakarda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fights lands with a light punch inside.
Bakarda misses with a knee to the head.
Bakarda with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Fights.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakarda with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fights.
Still in the clinch, Fights scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bakarda misses with a knee to the head.
Fights lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fights.
Fights avoiding damage as Bakarda throws knees to the body.
Fights lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fights working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bakarda tries a knee to the head but Fights blocks it.
Fights working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fights working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bakarda misses with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Fights.
Fights lands a shoulder strike.
Fights lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bakarda backwards.
Bakarda tries a knee to the head but Fights blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bakarda misses with a knee strike.
Bakarda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Fights.
Bakarda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fights is working Bakarda over against the ropes.
Bakarda tries to land knees in the clinch but Fights avoids the damage to the body.
Bakarda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fights scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bakarda trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fights.
Bakarda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bakarda tries to land a knee to the head but Fights blocks with his arms.
Fights managing to block the knees to the body from Bakarda.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A shot in the inside from Fights.
Bakarda misses with a knee to the head.
Fights digs a right hand into Bakarda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bakarda's gas tank.
Raul Bakarda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bakarda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Styles Fights showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fights 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Styles Fights!

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53%

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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gustov Perculov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alieksei Karamazov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Perculov
vs
Karamazov

200 cm
22
150 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
24
162 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gustov Perculov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alieksei Karamazov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perculov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Perculov tries a head kick but it misses.

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

Perculov is rocked!

It looks like Gustov Perculov has been cut.
Perculov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Karamazov but Karamazov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oh Perculov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Perculov.
Karamazov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Perculov.
Perculov seems to have got his legs back now.
Karamazov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karamazov throws a nice looking combination but Perculov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karamazov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karamazov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Perculov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Perculov clinches up with Karamazov and pushes him back against the ropes.
Perculov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Karamazov just stands there and leans against the ropes.

Karamazov breaks the clinch.
Perculov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustov Perculov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Karamazov as Perculov shoots in.
A punch combination from Karamazov misses.
Karamazov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karamazov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Perculov.
Perculov misses with a takedown attempt - Karamazov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alieksei Karamazov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karamazov misses with a wild combination.
Perculov tries to clinch but Karamazov is having none of it.
Perculov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Perculov is breathing heavily.
Perculov dodges the punch combination from Karamazov.
Karamazov keeps the fight on the outside.

Perculov closes the distance and clinches.
Karamazov is trying to break the clinch but Perculov is controlling him.
Karamazov has had enough of the clinch but Perculov keeps him there for the moment.
Karamazov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Karamazov is trying to break the clinch but Perculov has him pressed against the ropes.

Perculov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Karamazov is trying to stand back up but Perculov is controlling him
Perculov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perculov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Perculov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Karamazov pushes Perculov off looking to stand but Perculov dives back in and keeps control.

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

Karamazov lands a left and a right that send Perculov crashing to the mat, dazed. Karamazov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Karamazov throws a sloppy head kick

and Perculov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Karamazov manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karamazov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, jab by Karamazov - just one landing.
Karamazov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karamazov lands with a cross.
Some wild striking there from Karamazov.
Karamazov throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Perculov colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Karamazov as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Perculov is left battered and dazed whilst Karamazov and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alieksei Karamazov!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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