DSC STRIKE 19 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephone Currey (ranked 24831 p4p, 659 weight class) and Cory Trevor (ranked 7139 p4p, 615 weight class). Currey kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fuck Bron Bron. Cory Trevor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Currey
vs
Trevor

195 cm
19
212 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

205 cm
25
217 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephone Currey!
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, Cory Trevor!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trevor goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Stephone Currey has been cut.
Currey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Currey tries to move into range but Trevor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Trevor takes a swing at Currey's ribcage but misses.

Trevor lands a big head kick that sends Currey tumbling to the mat! Trevor takes a step backwards and waves Currey back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Currey is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Trevor.
Oh Currey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Trevor clinches up against the cage.
Trevor pushes Currey against the cage. Trevor is working some dirty boxing. Trevor pushes off with a quick right hook! Currey goes down! Currey tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Trevor moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cory Trevor!

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C
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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 Alexander Grigorovic (ranked 24806 p4p, 523 weight class) and Daemon Niggah (ranked 7319 p4p, 454 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Grigorovic
vs
Niggah

218 cm
18
273 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

190 cm
23
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Grigorovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daemon Niggah!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niggah scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grigorovic is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Niggah.
Grigorovic slips a jab from Niggah.
Niggah tries a head kick but it misses.
Grigorovic drops down looking for a counter takedown but Niggah sprawls and moves away.
Grigorovic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A head kick misses from Niggah.

Niggah lands a big right hand that sends Grigorovic crashing to the mat! Niggah stays standing though and waves Grigorovic back to his feet!

It looks like Alexander Grigorovic has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niggah feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Grigorovic collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Daemon Niggah!
After winning the bout, Daemon Niggah thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Pulmber (ranked 24960 p4p, 422 weight class) and Yasunori Sakai (ranked 6389 p4p, 371 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Pulmber
vs
Sakai

170 cm
25
156 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

168 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magnus Pulmber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yasunori Sakai!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy body kick from Pulmber

and Sakai counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pulmber is trying to escape back to his feet but Sakai uses the scramble to pass into side control.
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.

Sakai tries for a kimura but Pulmber is defending well.
Pulmber throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Sakai takes a little break here. Pulmber wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

Sakai goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pulmber rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sakai's guard! Nice work there by Pulmber!
Sakai trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Sakai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pulmber defends it easily.
Pulmber looking to pass the guard.
Pulmber trying to control but Sakai is working from the bottom.
Sakai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sakai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pulmber trying to control but Sakai is working from the bottom.
Sakai pulls Pulmber in close to prevent any damage.

Sakai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pulmber throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sakai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pulmber fails with the takedown.
Sakai changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pulmber does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sakai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pulmber misses with a low kick as Sakai jumps back.

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.
Sakai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pulmber pinned against the cage. Pulmber gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sakai shoots in looking for a takedown but Pulmber manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sakai's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Magnus Pulmber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yasunori Sakai.
Pulmber throws a head kick that misses.
Sakai's coach down at Lock and Roll Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sakai's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

Sakai gets a takedown into half guard.
Sakai working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pulmber punching from the bottom.
Pulmber trying to hold on to Sakai's head to control him but Sakai postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Magnus Pulmber will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Pulmber stuffs the takedown attempt from Sakai. Sakai gets slowly back to his feet.
Pulmber throws a leg kick

and Sakai counters with a shoot takedown. Pulmber fights it but they end up in guard.
Sakai trying to control but Pulmber is working from the bottom.

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

Pulmber trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulmber tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakai is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulmber wants to get up but he can't break Sakai's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pulmber looking to pass the guard.
Pulmber trying to control but Sakai is working from the bottom.
Sakai managing to control the position.

Sakai looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pulmber passes into half 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.
Pulmber missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sakai regains full guard. Nicely done.

Sakai is looking for a triangle here but Pulmber uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakai is trying to improve his position.
The ground and pound from Pulmber seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sakai struggling a bit here.
Sakai is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sakai is not content to let Pulmber control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pulmber tries for a takedown but Sakai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pulmber lands with a nice body punch.
Sakai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sakai changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pulmber with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sakai shoots and misses

and Pulmber counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pulmber wants a takedown.
Sakai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulmber's elbow.
Pulmber is trying to pull guard but Sakai has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Pulmber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakai goes for a takedown attempt but Pulmber pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pulmber connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Pulmber dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Sakai shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pulmber is trying to defend but Sakai finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Sakai seems to be working for a kimura but Pulmber defends the submission attempt.

Sakai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sakai passes to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulmber is looking to regain half guard here but Sakai keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sakai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sakai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pulmber prevents Sakai from moving into mount.
Pulmber is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pulmber is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sakai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sakai's back!
Pulmber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sakai can do to turn this around?
Sakai tries to break free.
Pulmber missing with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakai trying to control but not successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Pulmber is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sakai defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Magnus Pulmber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pulmber misses with punches from the back.
Pulmber thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Sakai trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Pulmber tries to keep control of the position but Sakai is staying busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pulmber tightening his grip on Sakai, looking for the choke.
Pulmber throwing strikes and Sakai squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Pulmber thowing shots but they're missing.
Pulmber looking to control but Sakai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pulmber landing shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakai manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pulmber is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Pulmber trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Pulmber!
Yasunori Sakai was interviewed post fight and said 'みんなさん、ごめんなさい！'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Janis (ranked 8038 p4p, 561 weight class) and Rakan Alrashed (ranked 7707 p4p, 551 weight class). Hugh Janis had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Janis
vs
Alrashed

190 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
196 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hugh Janis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rakan Alrashed!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Alrashed shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Janis's guard.
Janis looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Alrashed is working Janis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alrashed chips away with some ground and pound.
Alrashed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Janis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alrashed with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Janis is rocked!
Alrashed gets to his feet and stands over Janis, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Janis felt that one! Alrashed unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Janis from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rakan Alrashed!
Rakan Alrashed bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Moses Makwame (ranked 7407 p4p, 391 weight class) and Sam Roberts (ranked 6793 p4p, 377 weight class). Makwame comes to the cage accompanied by House of Pain - Jump Around. Moses Makwame has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Makwame
vs
Roberts

163 cm
18
143 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
18
146 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Moses Makwame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sam Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts lands a nice shot that snaps Makwame's head back.
Roberts misses with a right hand
and Makwame counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Makwame misses with a head kick.
Roberts scores with a hook to the body. Makwame takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Roberts jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Roberts cracks Makwame with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Roberts scores with a jab to the head.
Roberts lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberts lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice shot lands for Makwame.
Roberts cracks Makwame with a right hand to the side of the head.
Roberts is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Roberts cracks a nice hook into Makwame's ribs.
Makwame definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Roberts scores with a sloppy right hand. Makwame should have avoided that one.
Roberts paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makwame on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Roberts has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Makwame pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roberts misses with a left hand
and Makwame counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sam Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts throws a poor cross that misses
and Makwame counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roberts tests Makwame's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roberts has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Makwame finds it's way round the side to connect with Roberts's head.
Roberts misses with a straight right.
Makwame throws a body punch but Roberts moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Roberts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roberts misses with a hook to the body

and Makwame counters by clinching up.
Makwame stalls.
Roberts tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Makwame smiles and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts lands a nice shot that snaps Makwame's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberts with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Roberts misses with a lunging right hand

and Makwame counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Makwame might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Makwame throws a big elbow that misses.
Roberts is looking to stand up but Makwame isn't so interested in that idea.
Makwame trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makwame postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Makwame trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Makwame drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Makwame jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Makwame from controlling successfully.
Makwame with a flurry of punches that miss.
Makwame pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roberts is keeping the position for now.

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

Makwame thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Makwame with a flurry of punches that miss.

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.

Makwame is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Roberts swings widly with a right hand

and Makwame counters with a shoot takedown. Roberts fights it but they end up in guard.

Makwame is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Makwame is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Makwame passes Roberts's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Makwame throwing shots but Roberts is blocking nicely.

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

Makwame is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roberts defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sam Roberts 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.

Roberts throws a looping overhand right but Makwame ducks down to avoid it.
Makwame moves forwards but Roberts connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Makwame takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Roberts misses with an uppercut.
Makwame drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Roberts scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sam Roberts seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Makwame has taken the fight to the clinch.
Makwame has Roberts pressed against the cage, preventing Roberts from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Makwame is pushing Roberts up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts wants to break free but Makwame has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Makwame pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makwame on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Roberts scores with a jab to the head.
Roberts tests Makwame's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sam Roberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Roberts. Beautiful body shot.
Roberts misses with a looping left.
Makwame gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Roberts defending well as Makwame loads up on a big left hand.

Makwame drives through and clinches with Roberts against the cage.

Makwame gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Roberts regains guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roberts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Makwame from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makwame sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roberts's guard.

Makwame seems to be looking for submissions.

Makwame is trying to work for a kimura but Roberts is defending well.
Moses Makwame overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Roberts is defending against the submission attempts here by Makwame.

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

Makwame is working for a kimura but Roberts is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Makwame seems to be looking for submissions.
Makwame wants to free his trapped foot but Roberts is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Makwame seems to be working for a kimura but Roberts defends the submission attempt.

Makwame is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roberts defends it well.

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.

Makwame is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roberts defends it well.

Makwame is trying to work for a kimura but Roberts is defending well.
Makwame is trying to control. Roberts wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Makwame seems to be working for a kimura but Roberts defends the submission attempt.

Makwame seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Roberts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Nice defenses there by Makwame.
Makwame tries a head kick but it misses.
Makwame takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Roberts lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Makwame looks to land a body kick but Roberts moved away.
Makwame walks into a stiff left hand from Roberts.
Roberts misses with a wild body shot.
Makwame has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Roberts finds it's way round the side to connect with Makwame's head.

Makwame bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

Makwame wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Roberts, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

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

Makwame working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ground and pound from Makwame seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

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.
Roberts gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

Makwame is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Roberts throws a lazy right hand but Makwame sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheers as Makwame lands an impressive looking overhand right. Roberts doesn't seem phased though.
Roberts is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A swing and a miss from Roberts.
Makwame is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Roberts throws an off balance right hand
and Makwame counters with an inside leg kick.
Makwame slips a straight right by Roberts.
Roberts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roberts paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Roberts walks into a straight right hand from Makwame.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Makwame makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Roberts scores with a jab to the head.
Makwame throws a wild body kick that Roberts sees coming a mile off.
Makwame swings for the body but Roberts moves out of range.

Roberts gets tackled into the cage by Makwame. Makwame maintains the clinch.

Makwame lands a takedown into guard.

Makwame drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Roberts manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Makwame has Roberts in his guard.

Makwame is looking for a triangle but Roberts pushes his legs off easily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Makwame is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roberts is aware though and is defending well.

Makwame has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Roberts doesn't defend quickly enough and Makwame has managed to lock this one up! Can Roberts escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Makwame on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Moses Makwame!
After winning the bout, Moses Makwame thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pasha Mista (ranked 24070 p4p, 569 weight class) and Anton Kharlamov (ranked 5977 p4p, 485 weight class). Mista comes to the cage accompanied by Gopnik Dance. Anton Kharlamov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Mista
vs
Kharlamov

186 cm
19
161 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

178 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pasha Mista!
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, Anton Kharlamov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mista chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice takedown defense from Mista. No joy for Kharlamov on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Mista as Kharlamov shoots in.
Mista wants to clinch up but Kharlamov keeps it at a distance.
Kharlamov looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kharlamov.
Mista is looking to regain half guard here but Kharlamov keeps moving and retains side control.
Kharlamov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mista is trying to improve his position.
Mista takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kharlamov lands a few punches from side control.

Kharlamov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mista is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mista sneaks back into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharlamov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mista trying to control from the bottom.
Kharlamov is looking to advance position but Mista won't allow it.
Mista is trying to maintain the position but Kharlamov is very close to passing his half guard.

Mista looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kharlamov working the head and body with strikes.
Kharlamov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kharlamov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kharlamov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mista wants to control but Kharlamov is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharlamov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mista is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kharlamov pulls his head out easily.
Kharlamov wants to take a breather but Mista is having none of it.
Mista wants to control but Kharlamov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kharlamov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharlamov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mista is trying to maintain the position but Kharlamov is very close to passing his half guard.
Mista punching from the bottom.

Kharlamov is trying to work for a kimura but Mista is defending well.
Kharlamov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mista with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kharlamov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mista keeps working.
Mista is trying is best to control the position here.
Kharlamov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mista with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mista trying to control from the bottom.
Kharlamov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mista keeps working.
Mista is looking to control Kharlamov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mista avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mista manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kharlamov trying to control but Mista is working from the bottom.
Mista really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kharlamov chips away with some ground and pound.
Kharlamov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mista working a defensive guard here.
Kharlamov preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kharlamov looking to pass the guard.
Kharlamov throws a big right hand that misses.
Mista lands with a heel strike from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kharlamov misses with a leg kick.
Mista thows a body kick. Kharlamov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mista. Kharlamov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mista ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kharlamov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kharlamov throws a lazy right hand but Mista sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mista moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kharlamov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mista lands a front kick.
Pasha Mista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mista throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick from Mista lands but Kharlamov takes it in his stride.
Kharlamov looks for a takedown but Mista sprawls well.
And Mista counters with a quick kick to the body but Kharlamov blocks it.
Mista closes the distance and clinches up with Kharlamov, looking for a takedown. Mista pushes Kharlamov against the cage but Kharlamov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kharlamov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kharlamov takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mista lands a two punch combo.
Mista lands a front kick.
Kharlamov blocks a head kick by Mista.
Kharlamov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That kick from Mista tenderised Kharlamov's leg. Kharlamov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mista moves in looking to clinch but Kharlamov pushes him off.
Kharlamov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kharlamov dives in for a single leg takedown but Mista sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pasha Mista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Kharlamov.
Mista tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kharlamov fails with a takedown attempt.
Mista throws a sloppy head kick and Kharlamov moves out of range easily.
Mista fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mista lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kharlamov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mista tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kharlamov is in Mista's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kharlamov trying to control but Mista is working from the bottom.
Kharlamov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mista trying to keep a closed guard but Kharlamov is proving a slippery customer.
Mista is really struggling to control Kharlamov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mista is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kharlamov trying to control but Mista is working from the bottom.
Mista working a defensive guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Mista throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mista is trying to keep Kharlamov in close.
Kharlamov works over Mista with some ground and pound from guard.
Kharlamov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kharlamov chips away with some ground and pound.
Kharlamov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kharlamov connects with a couple of short punches.
Mista lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Mista with a nice head shot there.
Mista throwing strikes from guard but Kharlamov blocks nicely.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kharlamov is looking for a triangle here but Mista uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kharlamov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kharlamov is trying to work for a sweep but Mista has mounted him!
Kharlamov is squirming around, avoiding Mista's attempts to control the action.
Mista landing shots from mount.
Mista working Kharlamov over with strikes here.
Mista misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pasha Mista dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kharlamov tries to clinch but Mista moves out of range.
Kharlamov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A jab from Mista finds it's way through Kharlamov's defenses.
Mista looks to score with a jab to the body but Kharlamov is just out of range.
Kharlamov throws a hook but Mista blocks it.
Mista misses with a head kick.
Kharlamov tries to clinch but Mista is having none of it.
Kharlamov tries for a takedown but Mista circles away easily

and Mista counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mista scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mista missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mista missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mista is looking to take a break and control but Kharlamov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mista 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.
Kharlamov wants to control but Mista is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kharlamov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mista. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mista drops an elbow to the side of Kharlamov's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kharlamov is looking to control Mista's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kharlamov avoid being mounted?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kharlamov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kharlamov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Kharlamov looking for submissions off his back.
Kharlamov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mista is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mista scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mista thows a huge punch but Kharlamov dodges it nicely.
Mista throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kharlamov is refusing to be controlled, as Mista sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kharlamov is controlling Mista's trapped leg to prevent Mista from advancing to side control.
Mista looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pasha Mista is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mista throws a series of punches but Kharlamov avoids them all with ease.
Mista misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kharlamov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kharlamov fails with a takedown attempt.
Mista is looking for a counter combo.
Pasha Mista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Kharlamov.
Mista throws a head kick but Kharlamov moves out of range.
Kharlamov shoots in for a takedown but Mista shows good takedown defense.
Mista thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mista fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kharlamov has his takedown stuffed
and Mista makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kharlamov really felt that one!
Kharlamov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kharlamov throws a body punch but Mista moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharlamov misses with a takedown attempt - Mista sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck for Kharlamov with that takedown attempt.
Kharlamov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
I was talking to Mista's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kharlamov takes a shot to the head.
Mista misses with a knee to the head.

Kharlamov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mista can't fight it off and eventually Kharlamov manages to take the fight to the floor. Mista looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mista is trying to keep Kharlamov in close.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pasha Mista showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mista has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pasha Mista!
A very excited looking Pasha Mista made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Levi Roots (ranked 6040 p4p, 491 weight class) and Takeshi Kovacs (ranked 3938 p4p, 405 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Takeshi Kovacs was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Roots
vs
Kovacs

195 cm
25
195 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

186 cm
19
197 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Levi Roots!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Takeshi Kovacs!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roots looks to land a left hand but Kovacs moved out of range nicely.
Roots rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Kovacs counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kovacs is trying to control the action in half guard but Roots is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Kovacs seems to be working for a kimura but Roots defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kovacs wants to pass the guard but Roots is defending well.
Roots is trying to stand back up but Kovacs is controlling him

Kovacs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roots doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kovacs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs trying to mount his opponent but Roots defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takeshi Kovacs!
During a confident post fight interview, Takeshi Kovacs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Valentino Silfversvanz (ranked 3849 p4p, 390 weight class) and Temirlan Ashimov (ranked 3379 p4p, 357 weight class). Ashimov has chosen System Of A Down - Chop Suey! as his entrance music. Temirlan Ashimov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Valentino Silfversvanz's chin.

Silfversvanz
vs
Ashimov

178 cm
29
160 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

180 cm
26
168 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Valentino Silfversvanz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Temirlan Ashimov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashimov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silfversvanz's hands.
Silfversvanz tries to clinch but Ashimov is having none of it.

Silfversvanz moves into the clinch.
Ashimov can't get the takedown.
Silfversvanz swings wildly with an uppercut but Ashimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silfversvanz misses with a punch to the body.
Ashimov goes for a takedown attempt but Silfversvanz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Silfversvanz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ashimov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silfversvanz misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Ashimov misses.
Silfversvanz tries to clinch but Ashimov moves away
and Ashimov counters with a right hand to the body.

Silfversvanz closes the distance and clinches.
Silfversvanz scores with a shoulder strike.
Ashimov is looking for a takedown.
Valentino Silfversvanz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Temirlan Ashimov.
A short right from Silfversvanz.
Ashimov tries to work over Silfversvanz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ashimov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silfversvanz prevents the takedown attempt.

Ashimov wants the takedown. Silfversvanz is fighting it off but Ashimov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Silfversvanz's guard against the cage.
Ashimov won't allow Silfversvanz to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashimov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ashimov working some strikes from top position.
Ashimov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ashimov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ashimov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ashimov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ashimov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silfversvanz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ashimov escapes and throws Silfversvanz's legs to the side, diving into side control!

Ashimov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silfversvanz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silfversvanz is looking for a sweep.
Ashimov is working Silfversvanz over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A lull in the action here.
Silfversvanz is looking to get back to his feet here but Ashimov is keeping cool and he's managed to take Silfversvanz's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashimov is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Ashimov gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Ashimov gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Ashimov apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Ashimov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ashimov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ashimov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ashimov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz doesn't manage to clinch there - Ashimov circles away.
Ashimov catches Silfversvanz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Silfversvanz tries to clinch but Ashimov moves out of range.
Silfversvanz tries to clinch
letting Ashimov counter with a right hand.

Silfversvanz pushes Ashimov up against the cage in a clinch.
Ashimov wants to get back to striking at distance but Silfversvanz won't allow it.
Silfversvanz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashimov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silfversvanz works on Ashimov's body with a couple of short punches.
Silfversvanz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ashimov wants to take the fight to the mat but Silfversvanz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ashimov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ashimov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ashimov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silfversvanz is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silfversvanz lands a right hand.
Silfversvanz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ashimov backwards.
Silfversvanz stalling the fight.
Ashimov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ashimov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silfversvanz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Silfversvanz presses Ashimov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silfversvanz can't find room to land a body shot as Ashimov controls the action.
Ashimov wants a takedown but no success here.
Silfversvanz has a couple of punches blocked by Ashimov.
Silfversvanz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silfversvanz lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Temirlan Ashimov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Silfversvanz moves in looking to clinch but Ashimov pushes him off.
Silfversvanz doesn't manage to clinch there - Ashimov circles away.
Ashimov throws a lazy right hand but Silfversvanz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silfversvanz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Silfversvanz is looking to clinch.
Silfversvanz takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Silfversvanz closes the distance and clinches.
Ashimov takes a shot to the head.
Silfversvanz tries to work over Ashimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silfversvanz throws a head punch that misses.
Ashimov is looking for a takedown.
Silfversvanz is pressed up against the cage. Ashimov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silfversvanz down to the mat. Silfversvanz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ashimov misses with a left hand
and Silfversvanz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silfversvanz tries to clinch up.
Silfversvanz is looking to clinch but Ashimov is avoiding it.
It seemed like Ashimov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ashimov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silfversvanz tries to clinch but Ashimov is having none of it.
Ashimov swats away the attempt to clinch by Silfversvanz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashimov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ashimov scores with a jab to the body.
Silfversvanz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Ashimov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ashimov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ashimov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valentino Silfversvanz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silfversvanz doesn't manage to clinch there - Ashimov circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ashimov! But no joy.
Silfversvanz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silfversvanz wants to clinch.
Ashimov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Silfversvanz tries to clinch but Ashimov moves away
and Ashimov counters with a stiff right hand.
Ashimov swats away the attempt to clinch by Silfversvanz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashimov misses with a hook to the body
and Silfversvanz counters with a stiff right hand.
Silfversvanz misses with a head kick.

Silfversvanz moves into the clinch.
Ashimov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silfversvanz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Valentino Silfversvanz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Temirlan Ashimov.
Ashimov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silfversvanz pulls his leg out and moves away.
A jab from Ashimov misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Ashimov. That snapped Silfversvanz's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Ashimov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Silfversvanz instigates a clinch.
Ashimov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silfversvanz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silfversvanz misses with a body punch.
Ashimov tries to score a body lock takedown but Silfversvanz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Silfversvanz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Valentino Silfversvanz has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silfversvanz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Silfversvanz gets through Ashimov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ashimov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silfversvanz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ashimov is breathing heavily.
Silfversvanz lands a nice uppercut.
Silfversvanz tries to throw a body punch but Ashimov avoids it by throwing Silfversvanz back against the cage.
Ashimov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ashimov wants a takedown.
Silfversvanz scores with a hook to the body.
Silfversvanz is stalling here.
Silfversvanz lands a body punch.
Silfversvanz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silfversvanz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silfversvanz scores with a hook to the body.
Silfversvanz has a couple of punches blocked by Ashimov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silfversvanz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ashimov backwards.
Ashimov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silfversvanz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silfversvanz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ashimov looking for a takedown.
Ashimov throws a punch but it's blocked by Silfversvanz.
Ashimov lands with a right to the head.
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!
Silfversvanz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ashimov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silfversvanz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silfversvanz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ashimov prevents a body shot from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz scores with a shot to the side of Ashimov's head.
Ashimov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silfversvanz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Silfversvanz misses with a punch to the body.
Silfversvanz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz digs a right hand underneath Ashimov's ribcage. Ashimov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Silfversvanz.

Ashimov is rocked!
Silfversvanz scores with a shot to the side of Ashimov's head.
Ashimov is still on wobbly legs! Can Silfversvanz finish him?
Silfversvanz lands with a light punch inside.
Silfversvanz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentino Silfversvanz dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Silfversvanz wants to clinch.

Silfversvanz has Ashimov up against the cage in a clinch.
Silfversvanz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silfversvanz prevents the takedown attempt.
Ashimov has Silfversvanz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silfversvanz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Silfversvanz lands a big right hand that drops Ashimov! The killer instinct kicks in and Silfversvanz finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Silfversvanz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentino Silfversvanz!
An intense looking Valentino Silfversvanz took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'This was my Destiny! But If he want's to run it again we can! Sweden Italy we did it baby! Wooooooo!!'.

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boris Beezlebub (ranked 3413 p4p, 332 weight class) and Nelson Quinteros (ranked 1400 p4p, 158 weight class). Beezlebub comes to the cage accompanied by Nobody Speak. Nelson Quinteros acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Beezlebub
vs
Quinteros

182 cm
22
183 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
179 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Dr. Dogood (160 quality for $135)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Boris Beezlebub!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nelson Quinteros!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinteros throws a body punch but Beezlebub moves out of range.
Quinteros goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Boris Beezlebub has been cut.
Quinteros connects with a right hand. Beezlebub shakes it off.
A nice combination there by Quinteros.

Quinteros drives through and clinches with Beezlebub against the cage.
Quinteros has Beezlebub pressed against the cage, preventing Beezlebub from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A left hand lands to the body for Quinteros.
Quinteros will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Beezlebub up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Quinteros.
Beezlebub looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Quinteros landing knees to the body.
Beezlebub is breathing heavily.
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!
Beezlebub has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Quinteros scores with a hook to the body.
Quinteros lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Quinteros scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinteros is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Quinteros.
Quinteros taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Beezlebub wants to get back to striking at distance but Quinteros won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Quinteros.
A nice left hand lands by Quinteros.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Quinteros creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Quinteros gets through Beezlebub's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beezlebub wants to break the clinch but can't.
Quinteros lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Quinteros with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Beezlebub has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Quinteros lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Boris Beezlebub's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beezlebub wants to break free but Quinteros has control.
A short right from Quinteros.
Quinteros unloads a knee to the mid-section. Beezlebub lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Beezlebub letting Quinteros take a breather here.
Beezlebub is trying to break the clinch but Quinteros has him pressed against the cage.
Quinteros connects with a knee to the head.
Quinteros lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Quinteros as the two fighters clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinteros connects with a nasty looking knee right to Beezlebub's face.

Beezlebub is rocked!
Beezlebub takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oh Beezlebub is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A left hand lands to the body for Quinteros.
Quinteros lands a good knee to the midsection. Beezlebub won't want to take too many of those.
Beezlebub seems to have got his legs back now.
Quinteros landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stalling in the clinch from Quinteros.
Beezlebub is trying to push Quinteros away but Quinteros has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Quinteros works on Beezlebub's body with a couple of short punches.
Quinteros lands a knee to the head.
Quinteros is pushing Beezlebub up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Quinteros lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beezlebub backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Quinteros.
Quinteros is stalling here.
Beezlebub tries to circle away but Quinteros has him pinned against the cage.
Quinteros avoiding damage.
Quinteros lands a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinteros lands a knee to the head.
Quinteros pushes Beezlebub back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Quinteros is working Beezlebub over against the cage.
Beezlebub tries to break the clinch but Quinteros is controlling the position.
Quinteros stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Quinteros lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beezlebub or not.
Quinteros pushes Beezlebub back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Quinteros is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Quinteros lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beezlebub backwards.
Quinteros lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Boris Beezlebub's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Quinteros obliges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Quinteros creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Quinteros with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quinteros lands an uppercut.
Beezlebub wants to break the clinch but can't.
Quinteros connects with a nasty looking knee right to Beezlebub's face.
Quinteros landing knees to the head.
Quinteros landing knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Quinteros lands a body shot in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Quinteros.
Quinteros lands an uppercut.
Beezlebub is trying to push Quinteros away but Quinteros has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Quinteros unloads a knee to the mid-section. Beezlebub lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice right hand lands inside from Quinteros.
Quinteros working Beezlebub over with knees to the body.
Quinteros is leaning against Beezlebub and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Quinteros scores with a knee to the head.

Jeez, Boris Beezlebub's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A short uppercut from Quinteros.
Quinteros scores with a hook to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Quinteros.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right handed body shot lands from Quinteros.
Quinteros lands with a short shot to the head.
Quinteros working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Quinteros scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nelson Quinteros dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boris Beezlebub's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Quinteros wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Quinteros lands a big right hand that sends Beezlebub crashing to the mat! Quinteros stays standing though and waves Beezlebub back to his feet!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Quinteros engages and cracks Beezlebub with a massive lead left hook - Beezlebub tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Quinteros is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nelson Quinteros! Nelson Quinteros retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Nelson Quinteros thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Boris Beezlebub had this to say: 'Congrats to the champ. I am still learning and look forward to the next time we meet'.