BHSP 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Brock Lesnar
vs
Eller

191 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brock Lesnar !
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, Chris Eller!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eller is looking to slow Lesnar down with leg kicks.
Eller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lesnar is fending him off so far but Eller persists. Nope, Lesnar circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Lesnar . No joy for Eller on that attempt.
Eller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lesnar defends it nicely.
Brock Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Eller.
Eller connects with a solid leg kick.
Eller shoots for a double leg takedown but Lesnar sprawls well. He's pushed Eller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Eller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Eller looking for a guillotine from mount but Lesnar is having none of it.
Eller landing shots from mount.

It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar tries to hold on but Eller pushes him away.
Eller throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Eller looking to control and managing it successfully.

Eller goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Lesnar turns into him and now he's in Eller's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Eller working for submissions but it's allowed Lesnar to get to half guard.
Eller looks gassed!
Lesnar controlling the pace.
Lesnar trying to control from half guard but Eller is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is taking a breather. Eller 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.
Lesnar is thwarting Eller's attempts to control the position.
Eller might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lesnar kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Lesnar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Eller has managed to free his arm - good work.

Eller looking for subs from the bottom but Lesnar mounts him!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Eller has eaten all the pies!
Eller keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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.
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.
Lesnar controlling the position easily from mount.
Eller wants to hold on but Lesnar pushes him away.
Eller is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lesnar is staying active.
Eller manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Eller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brock Lesnar 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Eller tries for a takedown but Lesnar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lesnar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eller.

Lesnar drives through with a takedown into guard.

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

Eller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lesnar defends well.
Lesnar advances to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Eller.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lesnar landing some decent shots from guard.
Lesnar stays in close to Eller's body and controls the position.

Lesnar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Eller has his foot on Lesnar 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lesnar works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Eller looking to control.

Eller working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lesnar has passed into half guard!

Eller is trying to control Lesnar 's posture. Lesnar takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Eller! Lesnar is rotating here... this could be the end... Eller is out! Lesnar has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brock Lesnar !

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Puskash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Zakhaiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Mikhail Zakhaiev enters the cage!

Puskash
vs
Zakhaiev

185 cm
18
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

187 cm
23
213 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roberto Puskash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Zakhaiev!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zakhaiev takes the fight into the clinch.
Puskash goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zakhaiev prevents it.
Puskash is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zakhaiev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Puskash tries for a takedown but Zakhaiev manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Puskash. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Zakhaiev is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Puskash can't fight it off and eventually Zakhaiev manages to take the fight to the floor. Puskash looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zakhaiev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zakhaiev stops Puskash from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zakhaiev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puskash wants to stand and escape but Zakhaiev is having none of it.
Puskash can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zakhaiev controls the pace.
Puskash wants to get back to his feet but Zakhaiev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zakhaiev sitting in guard, not really doing much.

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.
Zakhaiev prevents Puskash from getting back to his feet.
Zakhaiev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Puskash is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zakhaiev is controlling him.
Zakhaiev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zakhaiev wants to control from the top but Puskash keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mikhail Zakhaiev.

Zakhaiev shoots in and bounces Puskash off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zakhaiev won't allow Puskash to get back to his feet.
Zakhaiev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zakhaiev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Puskash wants to stand and escape but Zakhaiev is having none of it.
Zakhaiev content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puskash keeping moving, preventing Zakhaiev from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puskash wants to stand but Zakhaiev is controlling the position.
Zakhaiev trying to control the position from guard on top but Puskash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Zakhaiev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zakhaiev is pressed up against the cage. Puskash has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zakhaiev down to the mat. Zakhaiev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Puskash is breathing heavily.

Zakhaiev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Puskash sprawls well initially but Zakhaiev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Puskash wants to get back to his feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Zakhaiev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Puskash has his takedown stuffed

and Zakhaiev counters by moving into the clinch.

Zakhaiev has clasped his hands together around Puskash's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Zakhaiev lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Puskash down.
Zakhaiev prevents Puskash from escaping the position.
Zakhaiev is chipping away with strikes.
Zakhaiev trying to control the position but Puskash is working away.
Zakhaiev tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Zakhaiev lands a nice forearm strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Zakhaiev stalls from top position.
Zakhaiev grinds an elbow into Puskash's temple.
Puskash is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Zakhaiev is controlling him well.
Zakhaiev is chipping away with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zakhaiev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zakhaiev taking a breather here.
Puskash is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zakhaiev cracks Puskash with a big right hand but Puskash just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Zakhaiev scoring with punches from side control.
Puskash wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Puskash throws Zakhaiev to one side and escapes!
Puskash with a poor takedown
and Zakhaiev counters with a big head kick but Puskash shrugs it off.

Zakhaiev scores a takedown into full mount!
Mikhail Zakhaiev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zakhaiev with a couple of short strikes.
Zakhaiev with a couple of short strikes.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Zakhaiev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Zakhaiev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zakhaiev prevents Puskash from standing back up.
Zakhaiev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Puskash looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zakhaiev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakhaiev content to control rather than advance.

Zakhaiev gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Puskash has his takedown stuffed

and Zakhaiev counters with a takedown into side control.
Puskash takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Zakhaiev connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Puskash some visible discomfort.
Check out the look on Zakhaiev's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Puskash is looking to get back to his feet here but Zakhaiev is keeping cool and he's managed to take Puskash's back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zakhaiev controlling the position well here. Puskash rolled but Zakhaiev kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Zakhaiev lands punches and elbows.
Zakhaiev throwing damaging strikes from the back! Puskash could be in trouble here!
Puskash trying to get back to his feet but Zakhaiev is in full control for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Puskash holding both Zakhaiev 's hands and preventing any damage.
Zakhaiev is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Puskash holding both Zakhaiev 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Puskash is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Zakhaiev.
Puskash is covering up but some of the strikes from Zakhaiev are getting through and doing damage.
Puskash controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Mikhail Zakhaiev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zakhaiev biding his time, controlling Puskash.
Roberto Puskash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Zakhaiev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zakhaiev 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Zakhaiev!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titov Alex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kot Vaska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kot Vaska has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Alex
vs
Vaska

198 cm
23
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Titov Alex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kot Vaska!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaska stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vaska wants it to stay on the feet.
Alex fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alex throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vaska's waist but Vaska gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alex off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Titov Alex. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Vaska fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alex, pushing him back against the cage.
Alex drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vaska gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alex is pressed up against the cage. Vaska has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alex down to the mat. Alex avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Vaska looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Alex not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vaska trying to stand up but can't free himself from Alex's guard.
Alex is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vaska trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vaska content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaska wants to control from the top but Alex keeps moving.
Vaska advances position into side control!
Alex is trying to get back to half guard.

Vaska working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Alex's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vaska postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vaska lands a nice forearm strike.
Alex can't do much from the bottom here.

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

Vaska decides to stand back up.
Alex misses with a takedown

and Vaska counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Alex's guard now.
Alex is breathing heavily.
Vaska trying to control the position from guard on top but Alex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vaska is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alex is working an open guard so Vaska takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Vaska forces Alex back against the cage and clinches.

Vaska jumps into guard, dragging Alex to the mat.
Vaska seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Alex trying to control the position from guard on top but Vaska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vaska controlling Alex's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alex trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vaska's guard.
Vaska wants to sweep but no luck.
Vaska is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Alex postures up.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Alex shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Vaska counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vaska slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vaska prevents Alex from escaping the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kot Vaska!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Izae Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Emelianenko
vs
Chambers

183 cm
25
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko !
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, Izae Chambers!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chambers has his takedown stuffed

and Emelianenko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Chambers breaks from the clinch.
Chambers misses with a takedown

and Emelianenko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Emelianenko wants to stand but Chambers is controlling his posture from full guard.

Emelianenko stands up from Chambers's guard - Emelianenko perhaps looking for a knockout.
Emelianenko blocks a head kick by Chambers.
Chambers with a poor takedown

and Emelianenko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Izae Chambers.
Emelianenko wants to stand up but Chambers has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chambers is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers wants to sweep but Emelianenko has passed to side control!

Emelianenko stands up and beckons Chambers to his feet.

Chambers gets caught flat footed, as Emelianenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chambers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Emelianenko is controlling him.
Chambers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Emelianenko stands up from Chambers's guard - Emelianenko perhaps looking for a knockout.
Emelianenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Chambers counters by moving into the clinch.
Emelianenko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chambers walks away with a smile on his face. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chambers doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Emelianenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chambers's guard.
Chambers looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chambers working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Emelianenko has passed into half guard!
Chambers is trying to control but can't.

Emelianenko stands up and beckons Chambers to join him on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Emelianenko 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.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Chambers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chambers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chambers is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Emelianenko is one step ahead there.

Emelianenko stands up and waves to Chambers to follow him.

Emelianenko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chambers looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chambers gets back to half guard.

Emelianenko is working for a kimura but Chambers is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chambers defending well though.
Chambers wants to get back to full guard.
Emelianenko working Chambers over with strikes.
Emelianenko trying to advance position but Chambers counters by regaining guard.
Emelianenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Emelianenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chambers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Emelianenko is one step ahead there.
Chambers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianenko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Emelianenko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chambers sprawls well initially but Emelianenko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chambers is trying to control but can't.
Emelianenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Emelianenko wants to stand up but Chambers has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Chambers is trying to maintain the position but Emelianenko is very close to passing his half guard.
Emelianenko prevents Chambers from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chambers tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Emelianenko has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Emelianenko lands a heavy elbow.
Chambers is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Emelianenko cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Chambers is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Emelianenko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chambers wants to control but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Emelianenko won't let Chambers get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

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.
Emelianenko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chambers wants to hold on but Emelianenko pushes him away.
BOOM! Emelianenko connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Emelianenko scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Chambers?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Emelianenko cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Emelianenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Emelianenko lands with some strikes.
Emelianenko controlling the position easily from mount.
Chambers is desperately trying to improve his position but Emelianenko has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko working Chambers over with strikes here.
Emelianenko lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Emelianenko lands a nice shot to the head.
Emelianenko landing strikes from the mount and Chambers is in trouble!
Emelianenko with shots to the head and body - Chambers looks very uncomfortable down there.
Emelianenko lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Chambers's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko with a couple of short strikes.
Emelianenko landing strikes, looking to finish!
Emelianenko looking to control but Chambers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Emelianenko wants to finish this one by submission but Chambers is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Emelianenko .
Fedor Emelianenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers tries to hold on but Emelianenko pushes him away.

Emelianenko looking for a guillotine from mount but Chambers is having none of it.
Emelianenko working Chambers over with strikes here.
Emelianenko landing punches.
Chambers tries to reverse the position but Emelianenko maintains control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chambers dodges the punch combination from Emelianenko .

Chambers rushes Emelianenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chambers controlling the action here for a moment.
Chambers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chambers is trying to force a seperation but Emelianenko has the dominant position.
Emelianenko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chambers just stands there and leans against the cage.

Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Chambers gets caught flat footed, as Emelianenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emelianenko tries to stand but Chambers is controlling from the bottom.
Chambers is trying to control the position but Emelianenko postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko controlling from the top position.

Chambers looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Emelianenko passes into half guard.
Emelianenko prevents Chambers from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Emelianenko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Emelianenko wants to stand but Chambers has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Emelianenko wants to take a breather but Chambers is having none of it.
Chambers wants to get back to full guard but Emelianenko has passed into side control.

Emelianenko jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Chambers is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Chambers and Emelianenko has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Chambers is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Emelianenko off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko breaks Chambers's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Chambers controls Emelianenko momentarily but Emelianenko frees himself.

Chambers has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Emelianenko is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Chambers.
Emelianenko is looking to take a break and control but Chambers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Chambers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Chambers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Emelianenko decides to stand back up.

Emelianenko scores with a takedown into Chambers's guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chambers trying to control the position.
Izae Chambers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Emelianenko stands up and waves to Chambers to follow him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Emelianenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Emelianenko , 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Emelianenko !

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antoan Milevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milevsky has chosen One Day as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Couture
vs
Milevsky

186 cm
24
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
242 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Randy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antoan Milevsky!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milevsky tries to clinch up but Couture circles away and keeps his distance.
Milevsky shoots in for a takedown but Couture shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Milevsky tries to clinch there but Couture circles away.

Couture clinches up with Milevsky and pushes him back against the cage.

Couture has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Milevsky uses from the top position.
Couture lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Milevsky!
Couture has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Milevsky's face.

Couture looking to isolate an arm here. Milevsky doesn't see it coming and as Couture extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Couture!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randy Couture!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Sturm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Klitschko might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Monster by Skillet. Sergei Klitschko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Felix Sturm's chin.

Klitschko
vs
Sturm

175 cm
19
157 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
166 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Klitschko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Felix Sturm!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Sturm.

Klitschko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sturm manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Klitschko wants to control from the top but Sturm keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sturm can do anything to dispel that myth.
Klitschko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Klitschko has gone for a leg lock! Sturm slips out almost immediately though and dives into Klitschko's guard.
Sturm postures up and lands a big shot to Klitschko's brow.
Sturm wants to control from the top but Klitschko keeps moving.
Sturm must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Klitschko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sturm throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Klitschko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sturm defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klitschko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sturm sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sturm prevents Klitschko from getting back to his feet.
Klitschko keeping moving, preventing Sturm from controlling successfully.
Klitschko wants to hit a switch here but Sturm passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Klitschko there!

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.
Klitschko is trying desperately to improve position.
Sturm working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sturm with shots to the head and body - Klitschko looks very uncomfortable down there.
Klitschko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Klitschko takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Klitschko sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sturm is pressing down on Klitschko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Klitschko is holding on for now.
Sturm blocks the strikes from Klitschko.
Sturm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klitschko keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturm is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Klitschko trying to control here.
Klitschko tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Sturm is thwarting Klitschko's attempts to control the position.

Sturm 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sturm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sturm scoring well with a low kick there.
Sturm scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sturm throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Klitschko.
Klitschko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sturm.
Klitschko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sturm misses with a looping left.
Klitschko fails with the takedown.
Klitschko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sturm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klitschko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sturm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klitschko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sturm connects with a high kick.
Klitschko looks to score with a jab to the body but Sturm is just out of range.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Sturm dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sturm throws a head kick that misses.
Klitschko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Klitschko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sturm pinned against the cage. Sturm gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Klitschko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sturm is fending him off so far but Klitschko persists. Nope, Sturm circles away and we're back to standing.

Klitschko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sturm's guard.
Klitschko postures up in Sturm's guard and throws a big left but Sturm blocks it.
Klitschko trying to control but Sturm is working from the bottom.
Sturm is looking to stand up but Klitschko isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Klitschko has gone for a leg lock! Sturm slips out almost immediately though and dives into Klitschko's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Klitschko controls Sturm momentarily but Sturm frees himself.
Sturm landing with the ground and pound.
Sturm wants to pass the guard but Klitschko is keeping the position.
Sturm postures up in Klitschko's guard and throws a big left but Klitschko blocks it.

Klitschko is looking for a triangle but Sturm pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Klitschko is on top in guard.
Klitschko trying to control the position from guard on top but Sturm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sturm really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Klitschko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Klitschko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Klitschko goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sturm rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Klitschko's guard! Nice work there by Sturm!
Sturm slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturm looking to pass the guard.
Sturm's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sturm stopping the sweep attempt from Klitschko.
Sturm wants to control from the top but Klitschko keeps moving.

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

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.
Sturm tries to stand but Klitschko is controlling from the bottom.
Klitschko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sturm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klitschko is keeping the position for now.
Sturm is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Klitschko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Klitschko circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Sturm.
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 Sergei Klitschko will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Klitschko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sturm's waist but Sturm gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Klitschko off to one side.
Sturm pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Felix Sturm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sturm missing with a left hand there. Klitschko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sturm checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sturm connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sturm throws a shot from downtown. Klitschko moves away and avoids it.
Klitschko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sturm.
Nice sprawl there from Sturm as Klitschko shoots in.
Sturm is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sturm throws a series of punches but Klitschko avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturm scores with a punch to the head.
Sturm blocks a head kick by Klitschko.
Sturm connects with a jab.
Good leg kick by Sturm there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sturm instigates a clinch.
Klitschko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Klitschko. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sturm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Felix Sturm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sturm throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Sturm has Klitschko up against the cage in a clinch.
Klitschko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sturm pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Sturm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Klitschko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sergei Klitschko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sturm pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Sturm has closed the distance and engaged Klitschko in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sturm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Klitschko throws a head kick but Sturm moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Sturm.
Klitschko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sturm's waist but Sturm gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Klitschko off to one side.
Klitschko misses with a takedown attempt - Sturm sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sturm lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sturm tries a head kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown by Klitschko or perhaps it was just good defense by Sturm which made him look bad.
Sturm lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A head kick from Sturm lands but Klitschko takes it in his stride.
Klitschko shoots in for a takedown but Sturm shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sturm scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Sturm.
Sturm connects with a crisp jab.
Klitschko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sturm.
Sturm swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Klitschko.
Sturm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klitschko.
Sturm throws a hook but Klitschko blocks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sturm. That's going to slow Klitschko down.
Good standup being displayed there by Sturm as he connects with a hook.
Sturm throws a head kick that misses.
Klitschko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sturm.
Sturm throws a good cross that connects.
Sturm avoids the head kick by Klitschko.
Klitschko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sturm sprawls well. Sturm wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Klitschko gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturm connects with a right hand. Klitschko shakes it off.
Sturm's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Sturm duly obliges.
Sturm scores with a head kick.
Sturm connects with a jab.
Klitschko has a takedown stuffed.
Klitschko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sturm connects with a looping right hand.

Sturm closes the distance and pushes Klitschko back into the cage.
Sturm lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Sturm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sturm 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:29

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

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasgen Umarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Dunaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Umarov
vs
Dunaev

175 cm
18
228 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

198 cm
25
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Tends to cut

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasgen Umarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Max Dunaev!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunaev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Umarov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dunaev is trying to defend but Umarov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Umarov throws a strike but Dunaev avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

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

Umarov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dunaev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Umarov keeping moving, preventing Dunaev from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Umarov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dunaev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dunaev lands a couple of digs.
Dunaev looking to pass the guard.
Umarov keeping moving, preventing Dunaev from controlling successfully.

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.
Dunaev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dunaev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Umarov is keeping the position for now.
Dunaev postures up in Umarov's guard and throws a big left but Umarov blocks it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dunaev throws and elbow that misses. Umarov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dunaev's guard. Nice move by Umarov!
Umarov really is a fat lump.
Umarov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Umarov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dunaev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dunaev lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Vasgen Umarov has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunaev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Umarov.
Dunaev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Umarov is breathing heavily.
Dunaev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dunaev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Umarov.
Dunaev throws a head kick that misses.
Umarov circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Dunaev.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Umarov.
Dunaev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Umarov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunaev tries to clinch but Umarov is having none of it.
Dunaev throws a head kick that misses.
Umarov fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasgen Umarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dunaev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Vasgen Umarov's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunaev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunaev throws a nice head kick!
Dunaev wants to clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dunaev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dunaev scores with a head kick.
Dunaev lands a jab to the nose.
Dunaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dunaev!
Umarov shoots in looking for a takedown. Dunaev tries to sprawl out of it but Umarov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dunaev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dunaev throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunaev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dunaev scores with a head kick.

Vasgen Umarov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dunaev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Umarov paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Dunaev gets caught flat footed, as Umarov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dunaev is looking to stand up but Umarov isn't so interested in that idea.
Umarov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Umarov stands up over Dunaev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Umarov lands a couple of elbows.
Umarov lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umarov is working Dunaev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Umarov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Umarov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Umarov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Umarov won't allow Dunaev to sweep him here.
Umarov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Umarov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dunaev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Umarov.
Umarov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Umarov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Dunaev.
Dunaev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Umarov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Umarov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Umarov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dunaev defends it well.
Umarov thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dunaev to regain full guard.
Dunaev doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umarov wants to control from the top but Dunaev keeps moving.
Umarov with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Umarov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dunaev's head.
Umarov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Umarov prevents Dunaev from getting back to his feet.
Umarov throwing strikes but missing.
Umarov stops Dunaev from standing up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dunaev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Max Dunaev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vasgen Umarov'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Umarov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dunaev's guard.
Umarov throwing strikes but missing.
Umarov is looking to work some ground and pound but Dunaev has wrist control.
Umarov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Umarov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dunaev wants to sweep here but Umarov controlling him for the moment.
Umarov throwing strikes but missing.
Umarov throwing strikes from guard but Dunaev blocks nicely.
Umarov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Umarov throwing strikes but missing.
Umarov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dunaev tries to clinch but Umarov moves out of range.
Umarov looks for a takedown but Dunaev sprawls well.
Dunaev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Umarov backs up against the cage.
Umarov blocks a head kick by Dunaev.
Dunaev scores with a head kick.
Dunaev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Umarov swats him away and circles back towards the center.

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

Umarov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dunaev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Umarov is chipping away with strikes.
Umarov working the ground and pound.
Umarov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Umarov landing strikes.
Umarov grinds an elbow into Dunaev's temple.

Umarov tries for a kimura but Dunaev is defending well.
Dunaev on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umarov throws a strike aimed at the side of Dunaev's head but Dunaev avoids it well.
Dunaev is pushing Umarov's head away, looking to escape. Umarov manages to hold on to the position though.

Umarov is trying to get an arm triangle but Dunaev is defending well.
Umarov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Vasgen Umarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Umarov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dunaev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Umarov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Umarov in side control, throwing shots but Dunaev defends.
Umarov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Check out the look on Umarov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

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.
Umarov working away.
Dunaev taking a bit of punishment here - Umarov scoring with strikes.
Umarov working the ground and pound but Dunaev is defending the strikes.

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

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dunaev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Umarov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Max Dunaev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Max Dunaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dunaev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vasgen Umarov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dunaev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Dunaev!