BHSP 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Felix Sturm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Bob White enters the cage!

Sturm
vs
White

178 cm
22
166 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

175 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Felix Sturm!
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, Bob White!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White throws a head kick but Sturm moves out of range.
White fails to land the takedown.
White misses with a low kick.
Sturm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
Sturm moves out of range of the body kick from White.
Sturm fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sturm fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sturm swats away the attempt to clinch by White.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturm fails with the takedown
and White counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Sturm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White with a poor takedown

and Sturm counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
White looking for a sweep. Not yet White, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

White is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sturm is aware though and is defending well.
Sturm sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sturm preventing the sweep.
White is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
White is controlling Sturm's posture.
White is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sturm wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sturm blocks a head kick by White.
White tries to clinch but Sturm moves away

and Sturm counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in White's guard now.
Sturm postures up.
Sturm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
White is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sturm is controlling him.

White throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sturm uses it to pass to side control.
White looks gassed!
White is trying to get back to half guard.
Sturm trying to control the position but White is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sturm misses with the ground and pound.
White avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sturm.
Sturm lands an elbow.
White tries to bench press Sturm off him but Sturm keeps the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
White sneaks back into half guard.
White wants to get back to his feet.
White is not content to let Sturm control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sturm stops White from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

White looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sturm scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sturm lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sturm thows a huge punch but White dodges it nicely.
White regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sturm.
White is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sturm is controlling him.
White working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sturm shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and White holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
White fails to pull guard.
White is trying to break the clinch but Sturm has him pressed against the cage.

White gets control of Sturm's arms and successfully pulls guard. White will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sturm wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.

White had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sturm defends it easily.

White is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sturm defends well.
White is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturm chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturm won't allow White to get back to his feet.

White is looking for a triangle here but Sturm uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
White is being controlled here.
White prevents Sturm from improving position.
Sturm wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
Sturm lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear White down.
White manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
White moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

White escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sturm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sturm looking to pass the guard.
Sturm wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
White trying to keep a closed guard but Sturm is proving a slippery customer.

White is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sturm defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
White fails with the takedown

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sturm is now in half guard.
White tries to roll over but Sturm keeps him under control.
White wants to control but Sturm is keeping busy.
Sturm throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

White looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sturm working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Sturm dominated that second round.
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!

White misses with a takedown

and Sturm counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
White trying to hold on to Sturm's head to control him but Sturm postures up.
Sturm takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
White taking some punishment here, with Sturm in his half guard.
White tries to roll over but Sturm keeps him under control.
White looks like he's trying to stand up.
White is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sturm looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks White with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturm seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but White does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

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

so Sturm counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
White keeping moving, preventing Sturm from controlling successfully.
White is pulling down on Sturm's head. It's preventing any offense from Sturm, at least for the moment.

White had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sturm defends it easily.

White working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sturm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sturm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Felix Sturm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

White working for a triangle but Sturm defends it easily.
Sturm working some strikes from top position.
White keeping moving, preventing Sturm from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
White keeping moving, preventing Sturm from controlling successfully.

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

White gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
White has Sturm pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sturm manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
White is trying to break the clinch but Sturm is controlling him.
White tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bob White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Felix Sturm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob White.
Sturm is pressed up against the cage. White has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sturm down to the mat. Sturm avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Sturm shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches White napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sturm moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
White wants to control but Sturm postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sturm's best efforts.
Sturm thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed White's head.
White misses with some strikes from the bottom.
White misses with some strikes from the bottom.
White flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
White trying to control but Sturm postures up.
Sturm prevents White from standing back up.
Felix Sturm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A low kick from White is predictable there

and Sturm counters with a takedown into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Sturm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sturm, 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 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Sturm!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Mahayev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitriy Kosarev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Mahayev
vs
Kosarev

196 cm
18
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Chainsaw Shack - buy or die
▲Steel Penn Fight Gear - As Low As $4

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Mahayev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitriy Kosarev!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahayev throws a right and a left that Kosarev avoids nicely.
Mahayev misses with a wild combination.

Mahayev throws a left that rocks Kosarev and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Mahayev dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Kosarev regain composure!

It looks like Dmitriy Kosarev has been cut.
Mahayev tries to stand but Kosarev is controlling his head.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kosarev has eaten all the pies!
Kosarev tries to buck Mahayev off but Mahayev is having none of it.
Kosarev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Mahayev stands up and we're back to a striking position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahayev lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kosarev misses with a body kick.
A punch combination from Mahayev misses.
Mahayev throws a right and a left that Kosarev avoids nicely.
Kosarev doesn't manage to clinch there - Mahayev circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosarev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kosarev dodges the punch combination from Mahayev.
Alexey Mahayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahayev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kosarev.
A punch combination from Kosarev misses.
Mahayev stalks Kosarev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kosarev's face. Kosarev staggers backwards, shaken.
Kosarev looks gassed!
Kosarev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Kosarev tries to keep at a distance but Mahayev has taken the fight into the clinch.

Mahayev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Nice combo by Mahayev! Oh, that's hurt him - Kosarev falls to the canvas and Mahayev follows him into side control.

Kosarev is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Mahayev decides to stand back up.
Mahayev connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Kosarev tumbling to the canvas! Mahayev pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Kosarev was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alexey Mahayev!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andy Warhol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Vasiljev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Andy Warhol has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Warhol
vs
Vasiljev

180 cm
21
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
154 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

Drops Nutri
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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, Andy Warhol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Vasiljev!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warhol tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vasiljev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vasiljev tries to close the distance and clinch but Warhol swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vasiljev keeps the fight on the outside.
Vasiljev avoids a kick to the body.
Warhol tries to clinch
and Vasiljev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

Vasiljev rushes Warhol and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Vasiljev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Warhol keeps the fight on the outside.
Warhol circles away from the clinch attempt.
Warhol misses with a double jab.

Vasiljev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vasiljev has Warhol pressed against the cage, preventing Warhol from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Vasiljev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vasiljev is looking to clinch but Warhol is avoiding it.
Warhol throws a head kick but Vasiljev moves out of range.
Ivan Vasiljev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Warhol.

Vasiljev moves into range and clinches up with Warhol.
Warhol tries to break the clinch but Vasiljev is controlling the position.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warhol keeps the fight on the outside.
Warhol is looking to clinch.
Warhol checks the leg kick.
Vasiljev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Warhol misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vasiljev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vasiljev is looking to clinch.
Vasiljev circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vasiljev counters with a nice leg kick.
Warhol is breathing heavily.
Vasiljev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Vasiljev clinches up with Warhol and pushes him back against the cage.
Warhol is looking to control Vasiljev's arms but Vasiljev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Warhol has his back to the cage.
Warhol has had enough of the clinch but Vasiljev keeps him there for the moment.
Warhol misses with a knee to the head.
Warhol wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vasiljev has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warhol tries to break the clinch but Vasiljev is controlling the position.
Warhol working hard to break the clinch.
Warhol has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Vasiljev breaks from the clinch.
Warhol closes the distance looking to clinch

and Vasiljev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vasiljev.

Vasiljev manages to break the clinch.
Vasiljev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vasiljev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Warhol.
Warhol fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Warhol shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vasiljev as he jumps to the side.
Good leg kick by Vasiljev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vasiljev tries to close the distance and clinch but Warhol swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Vasiljev has closed the distance and engaged Warhol in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vasiljev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vasiljev blocks the body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vasiljev.
Vasiljev wants to clinch.

Vasiljev has taken the fight to the clinch.

Vasiljev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Warhol swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasiljev.

Vasiljev darts in and clinches Warhol up against the cage.

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

Vasiljev clinches.
Warhol throws an elbow that misses.

Vasiljev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Warhol tries to clinch but Vasiljev is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasiljev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Warhol paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vasiljev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Warhol swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vasiljev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vasiljev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Warhol lands a head shot.
Vasiljev tries to clinch but Warhol moves out of range.
Vasiljev keeps the fight on the outside.
Vasiljev wants to clinch.
Ivan Vasiljev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vasiljev blocks a head kick by Warhol.

Vasiljev pushes Warhol up against the cage in a clinch.
Vasiljev prevents Warhol from breaking the clinch.

Vasiljev manages to break the clinch.

Vasiljev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vasiljev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Vasiljev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Warhol has had enough of the clinch but Vasiljev keeps him there for the moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Vasiljev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vasiljev in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Vasiljev tries to close the distance and clinch but Warhol swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vasiljev closes the distance but Warhol moves to the side
and Warhol counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Warhol tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vasiljev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vasiljev tries to clinch there but Warhol circles away.
Vasiljev tries to clinch but Warhol is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasiljev is looking to clinch.
Warhol tries to clinch but Vasiljev moves away
and Vasiljev counters with a good low kick that Warhol was not able to check.
Warhol lands a two punch combo.
Warhol walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Warhol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasiljev wants to clinch up but Warhol keeps it at a distance.
Warhol throws a sloppy head kick and Vasiljev moves out of range easily.
Warhol swinging wildly here.
Vasiljev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Warhol.
Vasiljev tries to land a leg kick but Warhol saw it coming and moves away.
Vasiljev throws a nice outside leg kick.

Vasiljev moves into the clinch.
Warhol is trying to force a seperation but Vasiljev has the dominant position.

Vasiljev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Vasiljev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Warhol tries to break free but Vasiljev pushes him back against the cage.

Warhol pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Warhol misses with a hook.
Warhol throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vasiljev tries to clinch but Warhol is having none of it.
Vasiljev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vasiljev thumps Warhol with a low kick.
Vasiljev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Warhol paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vasiljev's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Vasiljev duly obliges.
Warhol tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vasiljev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Warhol tries to clinch up but Vasiljev circles away and keeps his distance.
Vasiljev tries to clinch but Warhol is having none of it.
Warhol tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vasiljev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vasiljev doesn't manage to clinch there - Warhol circles away.
Vasiljev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vasiljev tries to clinch up.
Warhol tries to clinch there but Vasiljev circles away.
Vasiljev tries to clinch there but Warhol circles away.
Andy Warhol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab by Warhol.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warhol throws a left and a right that both miss

and Vasiljev moves into the clinch.

Vasiljev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Warhol tries to bum rush Vasiljev with a series of wild strikes but Vasiljev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vasiljev tries to clinch but Warhol moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Warhol.
Warhol throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vasiljev.
Vasiljev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Warhol scores with the left hand. Vasiljev knows he should have avoided that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vasiljev.
Warhol avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Warhol closes the distance looking to clinch

and Vasiljev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vasiljev.
Warhol tries to break the clinch but Vasiljev is controlling the position.

Vasiljev breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warhol tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vasiljev paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Vasiljev moves into the clinch successfully.
Warhol is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vasiljev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Warhol is trying to break the clinch but Vasiljev has him pressed against the cage.

Vasiljev breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Vasiljev.
Warhol tries to clinch but Vasiljev moves away

and Vasiljev counters by moving into the clinch.
Warhol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Vasiljev manages to break the clinch.
Warhol tries to clinch but Vasiljev moves out of range.

Vasiljev has Warhol up against the cage in a clinch.
Warhol taking a breather.

Vasiljev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Vasiljev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Warhol tries to clinch up but Vasiljev circles away and keeps his distance.
Warhol is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Vasiljev moves into the clinch.
Warhol tries to break free but Vasiljev pushes him back against the cage.

Vasiljev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Warhol throws a series of punches but Vasiljev moves out of range.
Warhol looks to land a combination. Vasiljev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Warhol lands with a nice combination. Vasiljev backs away looking to recover.
Vasiljev wants to clinch.
Vasiljev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Warhol swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasiljev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vasiljev tries to clinch there but Warhol circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vasiljev blocks a head kick by Warhol.
Vasiljev is looking to clinch but Warhol is avoiding it.

Vasiljev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vasiljev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Warhol.
Vasiljev tries to close the distance and clinch but Warhol swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vasiljev, right into the meat.
Vasiljev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Warhol misses with a few strikes there.
Warhol misses with a head kick.
Warhol closes the distance looking to clinch
and Warhol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vasiljev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Vasiljev closes the distance and clinches.
Warhol is trying to break free.

Vasiljev breaks from the clinch.
Warhol scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

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.
A punch combination from Vasiljev misses.
Vasiljev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Vasiljev has managed to clinch.
Warhol is looking to break free of the clinch but Vasiljev has double underhooks.

Warhol manages to break the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vasiljev, right into the meat.

Vasiljev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vasiljev as Warhol tries to tie him up.
Warhol missing with knees to the body.
Warhol throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Vasiljev manages to break the clinch.
Warhol tries to clinch but Vasiljev moves away
and Vasiljev counters with a nice leg kick.
Warhol scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vasiljev wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasiljev tries to clinch there but Warhol circles away.
Warhol is looking to clinch.
Warhol keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Warhol scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Warhol darts in trying to clinch
and Vasiljev counters with a thumping low kick.
Warhol swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasiljev.
Warhol lands with a kick to the temple. Vasiljev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ivan Vasiljev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vasiljev moves in looking to clinch but Warhol pushes him off.
Warhol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vasiljev tries to clinch up but Warhol circles away and keeps his distance.

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.

Vasiljev pushes Warhol up against the cage in a clinch.
Warhol has had enough of the clinch but Vasiljev keeps him there for the moment.
Vasiljev is trying to break the clinch but Warhol is controlling him.
Vasiljev is trying to break the clinch but Warhol is controlling him.
Warhol is trying to break free.

Vasiljev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vasiljev tries to clinch there but Warhol circles away.
Andy Warhol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warhol avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vasiljev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Warhol swinging wildly here.
Warhol swinging wildly here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vasiljev tries to clinch there but Warhol circles away.
Warhol tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vasiljev paws at him with a jab and circles away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Vasiljev!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fast Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alison FOta (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.

Dude
vs
FOta

189 cm
19
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
20
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fast Dude!
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, Alison FOta!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
FOta slaps away a takedown attempt from Dude, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick misses from FOta.
Dude fails to land the takedown.

Dude closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
FOta parries the strikes from Dude easily there. Dude is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable FOta to escape.
FOta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on FOta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
FOta gets back to half guard.
Dude missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dude not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dude knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for FOta on the ground.
Dude working over FOta with some ground and pound. FOta looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
FOta trying to hold on to Dude's head to control him but Dude postures up.
Dude trying to control the action but FOta is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
FOta pushes Dude off looking to stand but Dude dives back in and keeps control.
Dude controlling the action here.
FOta trying to control from the bottom.
Dude is looking to stall here but FOta recovers full guard.
FOta trying to keep a closed guard but Dude is proving a slippery customer.
Dude throws a strike but FOta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
FOta pushes down on Dude's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
FOta wants to control but Dude is keeping him busy.
FOta is thwarting Dude's attempts to control the position.
Dude wants to get back to full guard.
Dude has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. FOta is working away from the top position though.
Dude flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Dude regains full guard. Nicely done.
FOta won't allow Dude to get back to his feet.

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

Dude closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dude lands in his opponent's guard.
FOta looks gassed!
Dude cracks FOta with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
FOta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dude works over FOta with some ground and pound from guard.
Dude is looking to work some ground and pound but FOta has wrist control.
FOta wants to sweep but no luck.
Dude missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dude working some strikes from top position.
Dude controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dude scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dude in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dude scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dude postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dude lands a couple of decent looking shots.
FOta has momentary wrist control but Dude slips an elbow through the middle.
Dude is in close to FOta's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dude trying to control the position from guard on top but FOta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dude distracts FOta with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dude trying to control the position from guard on top but FOta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dude is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dude working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dude trying to control the position from guard on top but FOta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dude shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Dude with a couple of short strikes.
FOta tries to hold on but Dude pushes him away.
Dude has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of FOta's face.
Dude landing shots from mount.
Dude working the ground and pound effectively.
Dude cracks FOta with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dude cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dude landing strikes from the mount.
FOta is breathing heavily.
Dude looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dude scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish FOta?
Dude lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dude landing punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dude lands a heavy elbow.
Dude landing strikes from the mount.
Dude scoring with strikes but FOta is staying in there.
Dude scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish FOta?
Dude scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Dude has hold of FOta's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and FOta manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dude trying to control but FOta is having none of it.
FOta wants to control but Dude is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
FOta is bucking up trying to escape but Dude cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dude scoring with strikes but FOta is staying in there.
Dude working FOta over with strikes here.
Dude looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
A nice elbow there by Dude.
This has been an exciting period of action!
FOta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dude scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dude lands with some strikes.
Dude connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dude connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
FOta taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dude lands a big shot there that rocks FOta but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dude landing shots from mount.
Dude looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dude breaks from FOta's wrist control and lands an elbow.
FOta is bucking up trying to escape but Dude cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dude lands a big shot there that rocks FOta but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dude landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dude with good strikes from the mount here!
Dude is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. FOta can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dude is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. FOta can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dude lands a heavy elbow.
Dude is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that FOta can do to turn this around?
Dude dominating with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dude with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dude scoring with strikes but FOta is staying in there.
FOta tries to reverse the position but Dude maintains control.
FOta is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dude lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dude working the ground and pound effectively.
Dude breaks from FOta's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dude raining down shots from the mount!
Dude lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
FOta keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dude lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fast Dude dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Dude drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dude looks up at the clock and then as FOta takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dude smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dude taking a break here but FOta is having none of it and regains half guard.
Dude thows a huge punch but FOta dodges it nicely.
FOta is trying to get back to full guard.
Dude working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
FOta on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, if Dude is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
FOta has hold of Dude's hands but Dude slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fast Dude overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dude lands a nice short elbow.
Dude winds up and cracks FOta with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
FOta is trying to maintain the position but Dude is very close to passing his half guard.
Dude working the head and body with strikes.
Dude is taking a breather. FOta says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
FOta is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dude scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dude tries to pass to full mount but FOta defends it.
Dude is nestled in close to FOta, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dude seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dude prevents FOta from improving his position.
Dude landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dude working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Dude.
Dude lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dude lands with a punch from half guard.
Dude wants to lay and pray for a moment but FOta keeps working.
Dude frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dude looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dude wants to control the pace but FOta is squirming around nicely.
Dude working FOta over with strikes here.
Dude connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dude landing strikes from the mount and FOta is in trouble!
Dude is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. FOta can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dude pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dude dominating with strikes here.
Dude with good strikes from the mount here!
Dude in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dude is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dude pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
A nice elbow there by Dude.
Dude working the ground and pound effectively.
Dude looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
FOta is looking to improve his position but Dude isn't that keen on the idea.
Dude is landing with some decent strikes but FOta is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
FOta in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dude tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dude is landing with some decent strikes but FOta is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fast Dude!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Tsoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Nogeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsoi comes to the cage accompanied by Evol Intent - Brocken Sword. Nogeira comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Phineas and Ferb opening kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Rodrigo Nogeira enters the cage!

Tsoi
vs
Nogeira

186 cm
23
254 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
24
255 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI
SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniel Tsoi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rodrigo Nogeira!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsoi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nogeira dives in and grabs Tsoi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tsoi pushes down on Nogeira's head and hops out.
Nogeira closes the distance looking to clinch

and Tsoi counters with a single leg into guard. Nogeira didn't expect that.

Tsoi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tsoi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tsoi passes into half guard.
Nogeira won't allow Tsoi to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tsoi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nogeira sees it coming and defends easily.

Tsoi is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Nogeira to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Tsoi postures up.

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.
Tsoi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nogeira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nogeira should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Tsoi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tsoi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tsoi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nogeira wants to control but Tsoi postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogeira sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tsoi is thwarting Nogeira's attempts to control the position.

Tsoi is looking for a kimura but Nogeira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tsoi to get the leverage.

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.

Tsoi wants to work for an arm triangle but Nogeira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nogeira trying to hold on to Tsoi's head to control him but Tsoi postures up.

Tsoi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nogeira sees it coming and defends easily.

Tsoi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nogeira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tsoi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Tsoi 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.

Nogeira stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogeira tries for a takedown but Tsoi circles away easily

so Tsoi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tsoi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tsoi advances to half guard.

Tsoi wants to work for an arm triangle but Nogeira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nogeira is trying to control but can't.

Tsoi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nogeira is looking to control Tsoi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nogeira avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogeira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nogeira working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsoi wants to pass the guard but Nogeira is keeping the position.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nogeira tries for a takedown but Tsoi circles away easily

and Tsoi counters with a takedown into side control.

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

Tsoi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nogeira escapes and throws Tsoi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Tsoi dominated that second round.
That's time! Tsoi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Nogeira with a lazy takedown attempt

so Tsoi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nogeira keeping full guard, as Tsoi tries to pass.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tsoi 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Tsoi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nogeira keeping full guard, as Tsoi tries to pass.

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

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

and Tsoi counters with a single leg into guard. Nogeira didn't expect that.
Nogeira looking to control.
Tsoi looking to pass the guard.
Tsoi is pushing down on Nogeira's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nogeira is fighting to maintain full guard but Tsoi has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nogeira!

Tsoi goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nogeira turns into him and now he's in Tsoi's guard.
Nogeira wants to control from the top but Tsoi keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Tsoi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nogeira passes into half guard.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Tsoi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikola Zrinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Frisco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frisco has chosen Anastacia - Left Outside Alone as his entrance music. Johnny Frisco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Zrinski
vs
Frisco

185 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
218 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikola Zrinski!
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, Johnny Frisco!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Frisco with that takedown attempt.
Zrinski looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A punch combination from Frisco misses.
Frisco shoots in for a double leg but Zrinski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown by Frisco or perhaps it was just good defense by Zrinski which made him look bad.
Nikola Zrinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Frisco.
Zrinski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zrinski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zrinski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Frisco takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zrinski circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zrinski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frisco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Frisco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zrinski.
Frisco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zrinski.
Frisco shoots in and drives through. Zrinski sprawls well.
Frisco moves in looking to clinch but Zrinski pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frisco fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zrinski looks for a takedown but Frisco sprawls well.
Zrinski throws a wild body kick that Frisco sees coming a mile off.

Frisco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zrinski, pushing him back against the cage.
Frisco drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Zrinski manages to break the clinch.
Zrinski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Frisco.
No luck for Frisco with that takedown attempt.
Frisco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zrinski throws a head kick but Frisco moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frisco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Frisco.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zrinski.
Frisco drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zrinski closes the distance and clinches up with Frisco, looking for a takedown. Zrinski pushes Frisco against the cage but Frisco circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Frisco 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.
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.
Frisco is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Frisco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frisco trying to control the position from guard on top but Zrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frisco not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Frisco passes Zrinski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zrinski is trying to stand.
Frisco sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Frisco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zrinski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Frisco is stalling here. Zrinski is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Frisco seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Zrinski has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zrinski tries to stand but Frisco is controlling his head.
An elbow from Zrinski crashes against the mat.
Frisco gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zrinski wants to stand but Frisco has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Frisco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zrinski throws a head kick that misses.

Frisco looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Frisco trying to control but Zrinski is working from the bottom.

Frisco gets to his feet - Zrinski follows without any prompting.
Frisco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A combination from Frisco does no damage.
Zrinski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frisco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zrinski is fending him off so far but Frisco persists. Nope, Zrinski circles away and we're back to standing.
Nikola Zrinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Frisco.
Frisco throws a lazy right hand but Zrinski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nikola Zrinski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zrinski.
Frisco tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zrinski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zrinski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zrinski tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice sprawl there from Zrinski as Frisco shoots in.
Good exchange - Frisco coming out on top.
Zrinski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Frisco.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zrinski moves in looking to clinch but Frisco pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zrinski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frisco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zrinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frisco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Frisco looks for the body kick but Zrinski saw that one coming.
Frisco swats away the attempt to clinch by Zrinski.
Frisco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zrinski pinned against the cage. Zrinski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Frisco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zrinski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frisco takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zrinski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frisco tries for a takedown but Zrinski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zrinski throws a head kick that half lands.
Frisco shoots for a takedown but Zrinski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Frisco shoots in and drives through. Zrinski sprawls well.
Frisco moves out of range of the body kick from Zrinski.
Frisco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zrinski as he jumps to the side.
Zrinski slaps away a takedown attempt from Frisco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Frisco tries to bum rush Zrinski with a series of wild strikes but Zrinski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frisco closes the distance and clinches up with Zrinski, looking for a takedown. Frisco pushes Zrinski against the cage but Zrinski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frisco fails to land the takedown.
Zrinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frisco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zrinski throws a sloppy head kick and Frisco moves out of range easily.
Frisco closes the distance and clinches up with Zrinski, looking for a takedown. Frisco pushes Zrinski against the cage but Zrinski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Frisco looks for the body kick but Zrinski saw that one coming.
Zrinski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Frisco closes the distance but Zrinski moves to the side

and Zrinski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zrinski is looking to break free of the clinch but Frisco has double underhooks.

Zrinski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Frisco.
Zrinski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikola Zrinski dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Frisco darts in trying to clinch
and Zrinski counters with a nice body kick.
Frisco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frisco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zrinski.
Frisco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zrinski throws a head kick but Frisco moves out of range.

Zrinski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Frisco controls Zrinski momentarily but Zrinski frees himself.
Zrinski wants to get up but he can't break Frisco's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Frisco is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frisco is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frisco trying to mount his opponent but Zrinski defends it.
Zrinski wants to get back to his feet.
Frisco frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Zrinski blocking the ground and pound.

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.
Zrinski wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Frisco throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

Frisco get's back to his feet.

Frisco has Zrinski up against the cage in a clinch.

Frisco manages to pull guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Frisco can do anything to dispel that myth.
Frisco managing to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frisco working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zrinski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Frisco's guard.
Zrinski trying to control but Frisco is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zrinski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Frisco's guard.
Zrinski trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

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.
Frisco pulls Zrinski in close to prevent any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Frisco throws a chopping leg kick but Zrinski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Frisco wants to land a leg kick but Zrinski is out of range.
Frisco dives in and grabs Zrinski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zrinski pushes down on Frisco's head and hops out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frisco shoots in for a double leg but Zrinski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nikola Zrinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Frisco.
Zrinski tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Zrinski.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Frisco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Frisco 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29

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

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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yoshi Manza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Manza
vs
Klitschko

190 cm
25
159 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
157 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yoshi Manza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Klitschko!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klitschko throws a sloppy head kick and Manza moves out of range easily.
Manza fails with the takedown.
Klitschko tries for a takedown but Manza circles away easily

and Manza counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Manza.
Manza will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Manza wants to pass the guard but Klitschko is keeping the position.

Klitschko has his feet on Manza's thighs here. He's pushed Manza off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Manza screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergei Klitschko!

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