QFC Tournament 845 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Patricio Suarez (ranked 6346 p4p, 429 weight class) and Ares Stockholm (ranked 6300 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.

Suarez
vs
Stockholm

199 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Patricio Suarez!
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, Ares Stockholm!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suarez tries to clinch there but Stockholm circles away.
Suarez tries to clinch but Stockholm moves out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stockholm changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Suarez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stockholm shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Suarez eats them both and turns towards Stockholm to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Stockholm closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Suarez tries to break the clinch but Stockholm is controlling the position.

Stockholm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suarez misses with a double jab.
Suarez wants to clinch.
Suarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez throws a series of punches but Stockholm avoids them all with ease.

Suarez tries to sprawl but Stockholm drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Suarez is trying to stand up here but Stockholm is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stockholm missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stockholm sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Suarez defending well though.
Stockholm seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Suarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stockholm stops Suarez from getting back to his feet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stockholm throws a head kick but Suarez moves out of range.
Suarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stockholm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stockholm throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stockholm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stockholm is looking for the big counter here.
A head kick misses from Stockholm.
Suarez throws a big counter combination but Stockholm scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Suarez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Stockholm clinches up against the cage.
Stockholm drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Stockholm breaks from the clinch.
Suarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stockholm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Patricio Suarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stockholm scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stockholm shoots in and drives through. Suarez sprawls well.
Patricio Suarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ares Stockholm.
Stockholm tries to bum rush Suarez with a series of wild strikes but Suarez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Suarez looks to land a combination. Stockholm sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Suarez gets tackled into the cage by Stockholm. Stockholm maintains the clinch.
Stockholm tries a knee to the head but Suarez blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez stops a takedown attempt from Stockholm.

Stockholm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stockholm swats away the attempt to clinch by Suarez.
Suarez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Stockholm is rocked!

Suarez gets caught flat footed, as Stockholm shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stockholm is still in real trouble! Can Suarez finish him?
Stockholm looks winded!

Suarez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Stockholm changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Suarez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stockholm seems to have recovered his senses.
Stockholm delivers a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez lands a jab to the head.
Stockholm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Suarez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Some wild striking there from Stockholm.
Suarez tries to clinch there but Stockholm circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Suarez blocks the leg kick.
Suarez cracks Stockholm with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stockholm closes the distance looking to clinch
and Suarez counters with a crisp right that sends Stockholm to the canvas! Suarez follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patricio Suarez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between McGonner Cregor (ranked 3767 p4p, 407 weight class) and Jonathan Castillo (ranked 5892 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.

Cregor
vs
Castillo

178 cm
23
159 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
21
147 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, McGonner Cregor!
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, Jonathan Castillo!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cregor misses with a kick to the body.
Castillo fails with a takedown attempt.
Cregor looks to land a combination but Castillo avoids it well.
Castillo throws a fast counter high kick but Cregor manages to duck under it in time.
Castillo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cregor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Castillo somewhat.
Jonathan Castillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cregor misses with a hook

and Castillo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Castillo.
Cregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cregor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Castillo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Cregor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo misses with an attempted mid kick.

Castillo drives through and clinches with Cregor against the cage.

Cregor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cregor wants to get back to his feet but Castillo passes into half guard.
Cregor is trying to stand up here but Castillo is controlling him well.
Castillo wants to take a breather but Cregor is having none of it.
Castillo stalling away here and it's allowed Cregor to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Castillo tries to free his leg and advance position but Cregor is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cregor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Castillo is one step ahead there.
Cregor wants to stand up but Castillo is controlling him.
Castillo won't allow Cregor to sweep him here.
Cregor wants to stand up but Castillo is controlling him.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cregor tries to clinch up.
Castillo has a takedown stuffed.
McGonner Cregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Castillo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cregor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A solid body kick from Cregor.
Castillo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cregor. That one must have hurt.
Castillo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cregor is fending him off so far but Castillo persists. Nope, Cregor circles away and we're back to standing.

Cregor lands a head kick that stumbles Castillo and the fighters go to the mat.

Castillo is rocked!

It looks like Jonathan Castillo has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cregor trying to control but Castillo is working from the bottom.
Cregor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Castillo's head.
Cregor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Castillo is pulling down on Cregor's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cregor throws a big right hand that misses.
Cregor wants to stand but Castillo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Cregor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Castillo, up you get!
Cregor dives in and grabs Castillo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Castillo pushes down on Cregor's head and hops out.
Cregor throws a series of punches but Castillo avoids them all with ease.

Castillo takes the fight into the clinch.
Cregor lands a knee to the body.

Cregor gets control of Castillo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cregor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cregor keeping full guard, as Castillo tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

McGonner Cregor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Castillo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cregor checks a leg kick.
Cregor is looking for a counter combo.
Cregor has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cregor tries to bum rush Castillo with a series of wild strikes but Castillo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Castillo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Castillo connects with a solid leg kick.
Cregor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Castillo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Castillo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Castillo shoots for a takedown but Cregor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McGonner Cregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cregor misses with a few strikes there.
Cregor sets himself, and Castillo steps forward looking for the clinch! Cregor avoids it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo walks into a left hand.

Cregor looking to score a takedown here. Castillo is defending well but Cregor drives through and ends up in Castillo's guard.
Cregor is standing up over Castillo. Castillo looks to escape but Cregor dives into side control.

Castillo sneaks back into half guard.
Castillo is breathing heavily.
Cregor lands with a punch from half guard.
Castillo is looking to improve his position.
Cregor trying to control the action but Castillo is working from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cregor connects with a nice short shot to Castillo's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cregor takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cregor trying to mount his opponent but Castillo defends it.
Cregor is just content to waste time from the top position. Castillo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cregor wants to get up but he can't break Castillo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Castillo managing to control the position.
Castillo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Castillo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Cregor stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Cregor moves into the clinch.
McGonner Cregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Castillo.
A short right from Cregor.

Castillo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cregor shoots in but Castillo avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Castillo clinches up against the cage.
Castillo is looking to control Cregor's arms but Cregor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Castillo has his back to the cage.

Cregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castillo works over Cregor's head and body with a nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Castillo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cregor is looking for a counter combo.
Cregor avoids the head kick by Castillo.
As Castillo tries to get set, Cregor tries to push him back and clinch up but Castillo manages to avoid the attempt.
Cregor throws a series of punches but Castillo avoids them all with ease.
Castillo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cregor defends well and Castillo ends up having to push Cregor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cregor closes the distance and clinches up with Castillo, looking for a takedown. Cregor pushes Castillo against the cage but Castillo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Castillo moves in looking to clinch but Cregor pushes him off.
It looked like Cregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cregor wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jonathan Castillo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Castillo's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Castillo swats away the attempt to clinch by Cregor.
Cregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castillo can do to turn this around?
Cregor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Castillo as he avoids it easily.
Castillo throws a right hand that Cregor ducks under and follows up with a left that Cregor also avoids with ease.
Cregor leaves Castillo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cregor throws a series of punches but Castillo moves out of range.
McGonner Cregor is winning the standup battle so far.
Cregor keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillo misses with a few strikes there.
Cregor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Castillo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cregor but Cregor pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo with a poor takedown
and Cregor counters with a series of strikes. Castillo will be more careful next time no doubt.
McGonner Cregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Castillo.
Castillo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Castillo fails to land the takedown.
Cregor is looking to counter the offense by Castillo and move into the clinch.
Cregor wants to clinch.
Cregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Castillo circles away quickly and effectively.
Castillo throws a leg kick which misses Cregor's front leg but catches the back leg as Cregor tries to avoid it.
Castillo seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Cregor shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Castillo is backing up but Cregor catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Castillo covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Cregor Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). McGonner Cregor!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Loki Agurdsson (ranked 5799 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikihail Gustov (ranked 6050 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.

Agurdsson
vs
Gustov

190 cm
18
159 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Loki Agurdsson!
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, Mikihail Gustov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gustov moves into the clinch.
Gustov wants a takedown but no success here.
Gustov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Agurdsson walks away with a smile on his face. Gustov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Gustov dives in and scores a takedown into Agurdsson's guard.
Gustov controlling from the top position.
Agurdsson keeping moving, preventing Gustov from controlling successfully.
Gustov content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustov passes Agurdsson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Gustov stands up and beckons Agurdsson to join him on the feet.

Gustov takes the fight into the clinch.
Gustov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Agurdsson up against the cage.
Gustov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Loki Agurdsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikihail Gustov.
Gustov stalling the fight.
Agurdsson can't find room to land a body shot as Gustov controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustov is trying to drag Agurdsson to the mat but Agurdsson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Gustov breaks the clinch.
Loki Agurdsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Agurdsson scoring well with a low kick there.

Gustov clinches up with Agurdsson and pushes him back against the cage.

Gustov manages to break the clinch.

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

Gustov stands up and waves to Agurdsson to follow him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gustov rushes Agurdsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gustov leaning against his opponent.

Gustov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Agurdsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Gustov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Agurdsson to the ground. Gustov is now in Agurdsson's guard.
Gustov won't allow Agurdsson to get back to his feet.

Agurdsson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gustov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Agurdsson lands a head shot.
Agurdsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Gustov tries to sprawl out of it but Agurdsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gustov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gustov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Agurdsson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gustov is in Agurdsson's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Agurdsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gustov is one step ahead there.
Gustov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gustov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gustov closes the distance and pushes Agurdsson back into the cage.
Agurdsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Gustov pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Agurdsson's guard.

Gustov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gustov wants to control from the top but Agurdsson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustov trying to move into half guard but instead Agurdsson has managed to sweep!

Agurdsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gustov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gustov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Agurdsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gustov trying to control the position.
Gustov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Gustov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Agurdsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gustov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mikihail Gustov has got the better of the ground game so far.

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.
Gustov can't keep his opponent in guard - Agurdsson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gustov trying to hold on to Agurdsson's head to control him but Agurdsson postures up.
Gustov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gustov wants to improve his position but Agurdsson is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Agurdsson won't allow Gustov to get back to his feet.
Agurdsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

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

Gustov gets the takedown into side control.
Agurdsson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Agurdsson wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gustov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Gustov is working for a kimura but Agurdsson is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikihail Gustov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Gustov instigates a clinch.
Gustov fails to pull guard.
Gustov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Agurdsson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gustov fails to pull guard.
Loki Agurdsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikihail Gustov.

Gustov manages to break the clinch.
Gustov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Agurdsson. Agurdsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Agurdsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gustov.
Gustov fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Gustov clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Agurdsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Gustov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Gustov manages to pull guard.
Agurdsson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Agurdsson stands up over Gustov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Agurdsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Agurdsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Agurdsson works over Gustov with some ground and pound from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Agurdsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Gustov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Agurdsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Agurdsson wants to control from the top but Gustov keeps moving.
Agurdsson lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustov working a defensive guard here.
Agurdsson wants to control from the top but Gustov keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Agurdsson with a flurry of punches that miss.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Agurdsson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gustov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Agurdsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gustov wants to control from the top but Agurdsson keeps moving.
Loki Agurdsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gustov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Agurdsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gustov is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mikihail Gustov.
I've got Gustov 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Mikihail Gustov!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Mikihail Gustov!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Mikihail Gustov!

Mikihail Gustov wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Murray (ranked 6348 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Mohammed (ranked 6278 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.

Murray
vs
Mohammed

172 cm
24
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eddie Murray!
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, Adam Mohammed!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mohammed's head.
Murray throws a quick inside leg kick.

Murray gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mohammed to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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.
Mohammed is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Murray throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mohammed is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mohammed scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammed working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mohammed postures up and lands a big shot to Murray's brow.
Mohammed slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mohammed lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mohammed wants to get up but he can't break Murray's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mohammed with a nice head shot there.
Mohammed has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mohammed scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mohammed scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mohammed slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Mohammed has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mohammed throwing strikes from guard but Murray blocks nicely.

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.
Murray preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mohammed lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mohammed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Murray being controlled here, momentarily.
Murray utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mohammed content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mohammed works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mohammed winds up and cracks Murray with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mohammed winds up and cracks Murray with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed working over Murray with some ground and pound. Murray looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Murray has hold of Mohammed's hands but Mohammed slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Mohammed is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Murray sees it coming and defends easily.
Mohammed working over Murray with some ground and pound. Murray looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Murray taking some punishment here, with Mohammed in his half guard.
Mohammed works his way into side control.
Murray is breathing heavily.
Murray takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mohammed is working Murray over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mohammed working the head with strikes.
Mohammed cracks Murray with a big right hand but Murray just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Murray knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mohammed on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mohammed is putting a hurting on Murray here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mohammed working the head and body with strikes.

Mohammed decides to stand up, so the ref orders Murray to his feet.

Mohammed closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mohammed lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mohammed controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mohammed is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Murray has momentary wrist control but Mohammed slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mohammed feints and as Murray raises his hands in defense, Mohammed changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mohammed passes Murray's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Murray looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murray on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Mohammed is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mohammed lands a nice short elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray wants to get back to full guard.
Murray taking some punishment here, with Mohammed in his half guard.
Adam Mohammed has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mohammed controlling the action here.
Murray on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Mohammed is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mohammed working Murray over with strikes.

Mohammed is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Murray doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mohammed.
Mohammed working Murray over with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed trying to pass the guard but Murray defending well.
Mohammed landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Murray is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Mohammed.
Murray is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mohammed scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Mohammed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mohammed working Murray over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Mohammed there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mohammed working Murray over with strikes.

Murray is rocked!
Murray wants to improve his position but Mohammed is controlling well.
Oh Murray is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mohammed perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Murray seems to have got his legs back now.
Mohammed winds up and cracks Murray with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mohammed controlling the pace.
Mohammed lands strikes from half guard.
Mohammed looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Murray with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mohammed frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mohammed lands a big shot to the head and Murray winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Adam Mohammed!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sangmanee Pramuk (ranked 6222 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Mauer (ranked 5864 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.

Pramuk
vs
Mauer

168 cm
24
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

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, Sangmanee Pramuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Mauer!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mauer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pramuk.
Mauer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pramuk.
Pramuk tries to clinch but Mauer is having none of it.
Pramuk scores with a nice head shot.
Pramuk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mauer.
Pramuk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sangmanee Pramuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Pramuk takes the fight into the clinch.
Pramuk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mauer trying to stall but Pramuk improves his position.
Mauer wants to get back to striking at distance but Pramuk won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pramuk holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The referee calls for Pramuk to work.
Pramuk scores with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Pramuk - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pramuk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mauers head.
Pramuk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mauer backwards.
Pramuk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mauer is looking for a takedown.
A short left from Pramuk.
Pramuk works on Mauer's body with a couple of short punches.
A frustrated look appears on Mauer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pramuk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mauer backwards.
Mauer trying to stall but Pramuk improves his position.
Mauer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pramuk lands a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pramuk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mauer backwards.
Pramuk manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mauer is trying to force a seperation but Pramuk has the dominant position.
Pramuk lands with a left to the head.
Come on Pramuk - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pramuk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mauer backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mauer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pramuk lands a hook that snaps the head of Mauer backwards.
Pramuk leaning against his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pramuk.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pramuk pushes Mauer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mauer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pramuk just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pramuk prevents Mauer from breaking the clinch.
Mauer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mauer tries to break free but Pramuk pushes him back against the cage.
Pramuk slowing the pace effectively.
Pramuk controlling the action here for a moment.
Pramuk lands a nice shot to the body.
Mauer trying to control the position but instead, Pramuk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mauer into the cage.
Mauer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pramuk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sangmanee Pramuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Mauer.
A nice left hand lands by Pramuk.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pramuk is pushing Mauer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mauer goes for a takedown attempt but Pramuk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jab, jab by Pramuk - just one landing.
Mauer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pramuk but Pramuk pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mauer takes a jab right on the kisser.
A punch combination from Pramuk misses.
The crowd cheers as Pramuk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mauer doesn't seem phased though.
Pramuk slips under a jab from Mauer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sangmanee Pramuk 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.

Mauer misses with an uppercut
and Pramuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mauer fails with a takedown attempt.
Pramuk lands a really nice looking cross but Mauer seems unphased.
Pramuk lands with a good body shot.
Pramuk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mauer under the eye.
Mauer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pramuk lands a body shot.
Mauer shoots in looking for a takedown. Pramuk tries to sprawl out of it but Mauer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pramuk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pramuk lands with a hook. Mauer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pramuk lands an overhand right.
Pramuk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mauer throws a right and a left that Pramuk avoids nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Pramuk scores with a four punch combination!
Pramuk slaps away a takedown attempt from Mauer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sangmanee Pramuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Mauer.
Pramuk misses the shot to the body.

Mauer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pramuk sprawls well initially but Mauer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Mauer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pramuk sees it coming and defends easily.
Pramuk is trying to stand up here but Mauer is controlling him well.
Pramuk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pramuk tries to get out of the position.
Pramuk 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.
Pramuk tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Mauer manages to move to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mauer is landing with some decent strikes but Pramuk is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pramuk is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Mauer tries to control but Pramuk wriggling away.
Mauer raining down shots from the mount!
Mauer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pramuk trying desperately to get to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mauer scoring with strikes but Pramuk is staying in there.
Mauer landing strikes from the mount.
Mauer raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mauer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pramuk is looking to escape.

Mauer looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Mauer looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Pramuk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mauer can do to turn this around?
Pramuk is bucking up trying to escape but Mauer cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Pramuk is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Mauer connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pramuk is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mauer working Pramuk over with strikes here.
Pramuk is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Mauer looking to finish Pramuk with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pramuk!
John Mauer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mauer lands a heavy elbow.

Pramuk is rocked!
Mauer postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Pramuk in real trouble here! The ref calls for Pramuk to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Mauer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Green (ranked 6125 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Johnson (ranked 5798 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.

Green
vs
Johnson

176 cm
18
158 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Green!
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, Manny Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green is looking to clinch.
Green keeps the fight on the outside.
Green connects with a looping right hand.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
Green looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Green gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.

Johnson stands up and waves to Green to follow him.

Green instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Green throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Green lands a nice uppercut.

Green breaks the clinch.
Green takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Green bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
Danga de danga de dang - Johnson scores with a four punch combination!
Green lands the left hand.

Johnson is rocked!
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Green finish him?
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Green flashes Johnson a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Johnson's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Johnson crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Green punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Green!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Koloff (ranked 6020 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slava Kychenkov (ranked 6017 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.

Koloff
vs
Kychenkov

181 cm
24
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced

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, Ivan Koloff!
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, Slava Kychenkov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koloff leaves Kychenkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kychenkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Koloff as he jumps to the side.
Koloff throws a big counter combination but Kychenkov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kychenkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koloff. Koloff obviously looking to wear him down.

Kychenkov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Koloff is trying to improve his position.
Kychenkov controls the position.
Let's hope that Kychenkov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koloff is looking for a sweep.
Kychenkov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koloff can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koloff is looking to regain half guard here but Kychenkov keeps moving and retains side control.
Kychenkov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
It looks like Kychenkov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kychenkov is continuing to stall.
Kychenkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Koloff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kychenkov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Koloff gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kychenkov looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Koloff tries to lock up and control but Kychenkov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kychenkov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yet more stalling tactics from Kychenkov.
Koloff tries to lock up and control but Kychenkov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kychenkov controlling from mount.

Kychenkov is working for a guillotine from mount but Koloff frees his head quite easily.
Kychenkov controlling from mount.
Koloff regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kychenkov not doing much here.
Kychenkov wants to pass to mount but Koloff is defending the position.
Kychenkov slows the pace down in half guard.
Koloff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Koloff.
Koloff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kychenkov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kychenkov wants to pass the guard but Koloff is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kychenkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Koloff sprawls well. Koloff wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kychenkov gets slowly back to his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kychenkov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Koloff tries to bum rush Kychenkov with a series of wild strikes but Kychenkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koloff lands with a kick to the temple. Kychenkov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Kychenkov gets the takedown into side control.
Kychenkov controls the position.
Kychenkov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Koloff can't do much from the bottom here.
Kychenkov staying calm.
Koloff tries to strike but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kychenkov controlling the position from side mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koloff tries to buck Kychenkov off but Kychenkov is having none of it.
The referee asks Kychenkov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kychenkov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Slava Kychenkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koloff is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kychenkov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Koloff is looking for a sweep.
Kychenkov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Koloff's legs.
Kychenkov controls the position.
Koloff prevents Kychenkov from moving into mount.
Koloff is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kychenkov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Koloff is looking for a sweep. Kychenkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kychenkov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kychenkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Koloff pinned against the cage. Koloff gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kychenkov is defended easily by Koloff.
Ivan Koloff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slava Kychenkov.
A punch combination from Kychenkov misses.
Koloff misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice takedown defense from Koloff. No joy for Kychenkov on that attempt.
Kychenkov is breathing heavily.
Kychenkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Koloff tries to avoid it but Kychenkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Koloff to the ground. Koloff escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Slava Kychenkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koloff lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kychenkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koloff chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kychenkov shoots in for a takedown but Koloff shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Koloff tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kychenkov gets a takedown into half guard.
Koloff wants to improve his position but Kychenkov is controlling well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koloff moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kychenkov wants to pass the guard but Koloff is keeping the position.
Kychenkov is stalling in the full guard.

Koloff has his foot on Kychenkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kychenkov works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kychenkov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ivan Koloff will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!

Koloff pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Kychenkov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Koloff quickly recovers to half guard.
Kychenkov winds up and cracks Koloff with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Koloff is trying to get back to full guard.
Kychenkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Koloff is looking to improve his position.
Kychenkov controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koloff is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kychenkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kychenkov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Koloff!
Kychenkov content just to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kychenkov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Koloff is looking to improve his position but Kychenkov isn't that keen on the idea.
Koloff tries to hold on but Kychenkov postures up.
Kychenkov controlling from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Koloff is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kychenkov controlling the position easily from mount.
The adventures of Kychenkov the control monster continue. Boring.
More stalling from Kychenkov.
Kychenkov is landing with some decent strikes but Koloff is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kychenkov controlling the position easily from mount.
Koloff tries to reverse the position but Kychenkov maintains control.
Kychenkov controlling from mount.
Koloff is trying desperately to improve position.
Kychenkov controlling from the full mount.
The referee warns Koloff that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kychenkov content just to control the position here.
Kychenkov with more of the same as he continues to hold on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koloff regains half guard.
Kychenkov tries to pass to full mount but Koloff defends it.
Koloff trying to control here.
Koloff is trying to get back to full guard.
Ivan Koloff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kychenkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kychenkov stalling.
Slava Kychenkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kychenkov trying to pass the guard but Koloff defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slava Kychenkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kychenkov 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Slava Kychenkov!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Slava Kychenkov!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Slava Kychenkov!

Slava Kychenkov wins by unanimous decision!
Ivan Koloff was interviewed post fight and said 'I must do better'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Joyce (ranked 5863 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Ragnarok (ranked 5809 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.

Joyce
vs
Ragnarok

177 cm
24
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
159 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Joyce!
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, Thor Ragnarok!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarok tries to clinch but Joyce is having none of it.
Joyce throws a low kick, looking for Ragnarok's leg but Ragnarok calmly moves out of range.
Ragnarok doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Joyce tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ragnarok is able to avoid easily.

Joyce fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ragnarok sprawls well initially but Joyce persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Joyce seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ragnarok does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Joyce is looking to pass Ragnarok's guard but actually Ragnarok recovers to full guard.
Joyce won't allow Ragnarok to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joyce pushing down on Ragnarok's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Joyce is looking to take a break and control but Ragnarok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ragnarok is pressing down on Joyce's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarok trying to control the position.
Joyce is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ragnarok wants to get back to his feet but Joyce is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ragnarok working a defensive guard here.
Joyce wants to control from the top but Ragnarok 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 decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ragnarok lands a really nice looking cross but Joyce seems unphased.
Joyce stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joyce wants it to stay on the feet.
Ragnarok throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Joyce counters with a takedown into side control.
Ragnarok is looking to reverse the position.
Joyce working the ground and pound.
Ragnarok tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Joyce happy to just control the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarok manages to work his way to half guard, despite Joyce's best efforts.
Ragnarok is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Joyce's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Joyce's back!
Joyce prevents Ragnarok from getting a body triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joyce breaks Ragnarok's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Joyce is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Joyce slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarok looks winded!
Ragnarok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joyce postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Joyce pushes down on Ragnarok's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Joyce is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ragnarok!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joyce tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ragnarok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joyce.
Ragnarok throws a big counter head kick but Joyce avoids it with no problem.
Joyce swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ragnarok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ragnarok wants to clinch up but Joyce keeps it at a distance.
Joyce is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ragnarok can do to turn this around?

Joyce clinches up against the cage.
Joyce avoids a wild elbow strike from Ragnarok.

Ragnarok jumps into guard, dragging Joyce to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joyce trying to control but Ragnarok is working from the bottom.
Joyce cracks Ragnarok with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joyce connects with a couple of short punches.
Ragnarok controls Joyce momentarily but Joyce frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joyce working some strikes from top position.
Michael Joyce overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ragnarok wants to sweep but no luck.
Ragnarok trying to control the position.
Joyce scoring with punches to the head and body.
Joyce is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ragnarok being controlled here, momentarily.
Joyce wants to pass the guard but Ragnarok is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joyce trying to control but Ragnarok is working from the bottom.
Ragnarok can't keep his opponent in guard - Joyce advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Joyce winds up and cracks Ragnarok with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Joyce is trying to control the action in half guard but Ragnarok is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Joyce scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Joyce lands a nice short elbow.
Ragnarok is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarok is looking to improve his position.
Joyce looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Well, if Joyce 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.
Joyce wants to advance to full mount but Ragnarok doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Joyce is working Ragnarok over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

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.
Joyce controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Joyce keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ragnarok's head.
Joyce with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Joyce passes Ragnarok's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Joyce there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joyce is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ragnarok!
Joyce with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Joyce dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Joyce darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Joyce takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Joyce lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Joyce seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Joyce landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Ragnarok is rocked!
Joyce looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ragnarok is still in real trouble! Can Joyce finish him?
Joyce lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Joyce scores with a big shot! Ragnarok's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Ragnarok! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Joyce!