CFK: 11 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lee Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin Silva will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Marshall
vs
Silva

173 cm
22
166 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

185 cm
23
155 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lee Marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Justin Silva!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marshall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marshall shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Marshall. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Silva closes the distance and pushes Marshall back into the cage.

Silva works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Marshall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Marshall is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva wants to get back to full guard but Marshall has mounted him!
Silva is looking to improve his position but Marshall isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva tries to improve his position but Marshall has taken his back! Marshall has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Silva tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Marshall pushes Silva away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lee Marshall!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Stackhouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boo Jarkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Stackhouse has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Stackhouse
vs
Jarkins

175 cm
19
177 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

225 cm
23
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Enjoys gardening

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stackhouse paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stackhouse throws a right hand that Jarkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Jarkins also avoids with ease.
Jarkins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stackhouse's waist but Stackhouse gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jarkins off to one side.
Stackhouse takes a swing at Jarkins's ribcage but misses.

Jarkins pushes Stackhouse up against the cage in a clinch.

Jarkins ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jarkins no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jarkins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jarkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Jarkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stackhouse wants to control from the top but Jarkins keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stackhouse stopping the sweep attempt from Jarkins.
Stackhouse stops Jarkins from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stackhouse looking to pass the guard.

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

Jarkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stackhouse avoids the elbow strike from Jarkins, against the cage.
Jarkins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stackhouse's face.

It looks like Jason Stackhouse has been cut.
Jarkins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jarkins lands a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jarkins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stackhouse tries to score a body lock takedown but Jarkins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stackhouse looking to slow down the pace here.
Jarkins lands a nice knee to the body.

Jarkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jarkins scores with a nice body kick.
Stackhouse is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jarkins dives in and grabs Stackhouse's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stackhouse pushes down on Jarkins's head and hops out.

Jarkins has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarkins lands a knee to the head.
Jarkins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jarkins lands a nice knee to the body.
Come on Jarkins - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jarkins lands a nice knee to the body.
Jarkins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jason Stackhouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boo Jarkins.
Stackhouse drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jarkins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jarkins's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jarkins wants a takedown.
Jarkins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stackhouse's face.
Jarkins looking for a takedown.
Jarkins cracks Stackhouse with a nice body shot.
Jarkins scores with a knee to the head.
Jarkins is stalling here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jarkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jarkins wants to clinch up but Stackhouse keeps it at a distance.

Jarkins has Stackhouse up against the cage in a clinch.
Jarkins lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jarkins.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jarkins.
Jarkins lands a knee to the head.

Jarkins successfully pulls guard.
Stackhouse won't allow Jarkins to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stackhouse wants to control from the top but Jarkins keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jarkins wants to get back to his feet but Stackhouse is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jarkins keeping moving, preventing Stackhouse from controlling successfully.
Stackhouse wanted to stand there but Jarkins had control of the position.

Stackhouse decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jarkins tries to clinch there but Stackhouse circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boo Jarkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Stackhouse's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jarkins has closed the distance and engaged Stackhouse in a clinch.

Jarkins drags the fight down to the ground.
Jarkins is pulling down on Stackhouse's head. It's preventing any offense from Stackhouse, at least for the moment.

Jarkins wriggles free and stands up.

Jarkins moves into the clinch.
Stackhouse tries to break the clinch but Jarkins is controlling the position.
Stackhouse tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jarkins smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Jarkins to work.
Stackhouse takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jarkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jarkins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stackhouse in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jarkins landing knees to the head.
Jarkins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jarkins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stackhouse's face.

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

Jarkins rushes Stackhouse and presses him up against the cage.
Jarkins lands an elbow that stopped Stackhouse in his tracks for a moment.

Jarkins drags the fight down to the ground.
Stackhouse might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stackhouse stops Jarkins from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stackhouse stops Jarkins from standing up.
Jarkins wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Stackhouse manages to pass to side control.
Stackhouse is looking to advance position but Jarkins won't allow it.
Stackhouse wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jarkins keeps working.

Stackhouse seems to be looking for submissions.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jarkins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stackhouse.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jarkins closes the distance and clinches.
Jarkins scores a nice knee to the body.
Jarkins is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Jarkins pulls guard effortlessly.
Jarkins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stackhouse. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jarkins controls Stackhouse momentarily but Stackhouse frees himself.
Jarkins is pulling down on Stackhouse's head to control his posture.
Jarkins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarkins keeping moving, preventing Stackhouse from controlling successfully.

Stackhouse 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.
Jarkins manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stackhouse is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boo Jarkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Stackhouse's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jarkins moves into range and clinches up with Stackhouse.

Jarkins manages to break the clinch.
Jarkins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stackhouse sprawls well. Stackhouse wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jarkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Jarkins is looking to clinch but Stackhouse is avoiding it.
Jarkins circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jarkins counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Stackhouse is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jarkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarkins stuffs the takedown attempt from Stackhouse. Stackhouse gets slowly back to his feet.
Stackhouse fails with the takedown.

Jarkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A knee to the head by Jarkins.

Jarkins decides to pull guard.
Jarkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Jarkins, not yet.
Jarkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarkins keeping moving, preventing Stackhouse from controlling successfully.
Stackhouse prevents Jarkins from getting back to his feet.
Stackhouse looking to pass the guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jarkins scores with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Stackhouse. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jarkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stackhouse wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jarkins has him pressed against the cage.

Jarkins breaks the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jarkins - that will leave a mark!
Jarkins scores with a head kick.
A head kick by Stackhouse misses

and Jarkins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jarkins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stackhouse walks away with a smile on his face. Jarkins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jason Stackhouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jarkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Stackhouse swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jarkins misses with a takedown attempt

and Stackhouse counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jarkins's guard now.
Jarkins 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse prevents Jarkins from getting back to his feet.
Jarkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stackhouse.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jarkins is on top in guard.
Stackhouse tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stackhouse has a closed guard, preventing Jarkins from standing up.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Boo Jarkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jarkins 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boo Jarkins!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between chok rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Koob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koob is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Offspring- Stuff is messed up. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

rivera
vs
Koob

172 cm
20
250 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

200 cm
24
260 lbs
0 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue 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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, chok rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Simon Koob!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koob fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
rivera misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koob is defended easily by rivera.
Koob shoots in and drives through. rivera sprawls well.
chok rivera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Koob.
rivera leaves Koob with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koob is defended easily by rivera.
Simon Koob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koob changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. rivera tries to avoid it but Koob manages to keep hold of a leg and drag rivera to the ground. rivera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Koob looks gassed!
rivera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
rivera misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koob looks to land a left hand but rivera moved out of range nicely.
Koob takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koob takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by rivera.
rivera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
rivera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
rivera throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Simon Koob has been cut.
Koob throws a sloppy head kick
and rivera counters with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
rivera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koob swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koob blocks a head kick by rivera.

rivera pushes Koob up against the cage in a clinch.

rivera has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Koob is trying to keep an underhook but rivera manages to get the takedown into half guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
rivera takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Koob is trying to control but can't.

Koob looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

rivera is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

rivera seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Koob is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). chok rivera!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Shlemenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Syete Gabilog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Shlemenko
vs
Gabilog

185 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Shlemenko!
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, Syete Gabilog!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gabilog shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gabilog's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Shlemenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gabilog prevents Shlemenko from getting back to his feet.
Gabilog passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gabilog tries to move to mount but Shlemenko blocks the move with his legs.
Shlemenko is trying to improve his position.
Gabilog looks up at the clock and then as Shlemenko takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gabilog smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Shlemenko takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gabilog scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabilog lands a nice forearm strike.
Gabilog landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Shlemenko taking a bit of punishment here - Gabilog scoring with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shlemenko takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko is looking for a sweep.
Gabilog grinds an elbow into Shlemenko's temple.
Shlemenko is looking to reverse the position.
Shlemenko manages to get back to half guard.

Shlemenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gabilog pulls his head out easily.
Shlemenko is breathing heavily.
Gabilog moves into full mount! Shlemenko won't be happy about that!
Shlemenko regains half guard.
Gabilog looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shlemenko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shlemenko wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gabilog lands a nice short elbow.
Shlemenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gabilog is working away from the top position though.
Gabilog takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko wants to get back to full guard.
Gabilog tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shlemenko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gabilog 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.
Gabilog scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gabilog working Shlemenko over with strikes.
Gabilog is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gabilog lands a nice short elbow.
Shlemenko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gabilog's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gabilog's back!

Shlemenko is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gabilog knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gabilog for a finish.

Shlemenko looking for the choke from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko wants to control but Gabilog manages to buck him off and is now in Shlemenko's guard! Nice work there by Gabilog!
Gabilog working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gabilog postures up and lands a big shot to Shlemenko's brow.
Gabilog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shlemenko is keeping the position for now.
Gabilog throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabilog tries to free his leg and advance position but Shlemenko is retaining full guard.

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

Shlemenko shoots in and bounces Gabilog off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shlemenko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gabilog wants to get back to his feet but Shlemenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko wants to control from the top but Gabilog keeps moving.
Shlemenko trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gabilog manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gabilog's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gabilog is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Syete Gabilog dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Shlemenko with a lazy takedown attempt

and Gabilog counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gabilog.

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

Shlemenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gabilog defends it easily.
Gabilog scoring with some ground and pound.
Gabilog with a nice head shot there.
Gabilog passes into half guard.
Gabilog works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gabilog with the ground and pound from mount.
Syete Gabilog has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gabilog pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabilog postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Shlemenko looks a forlorn figure.
Gabilog in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Shlemenko tries to hold on but Gabilog pushes him away.
Gabilog in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gabilog has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shlemenko tries to reverse the position but Gabilog maintains control.
Gabilog landing shots from mount.
Gabilog avoids the attempt from Shlemenko to control.
Gabilog putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Shlemenko is trying desperately to improve position.
Gabilog fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Shlemenko takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

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.
Gabilog prevents Shlemenko from getting the reversal.
Shlemenko taking shots to the head.
Shlemenko takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Shlemenko is working to get back to half guard.
Gabilog lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gabilog with the ground and pound from mount.
Gabilog breaks from Shlemenko's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gabilog with a couple of short strikes.
Gabilog scoring with strikes but Shlemenko is staying in there.
Gabilog scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Shlemenko?
Shlemenko in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gabilog landing shots from mount.
Shlemenko is looking to improve his position but Gabilog isn't that keen on the idea.
Gabilog putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko regains half guard.
Shlemenko wants to improve his position but Gabilog is controlling well.
Gabilog winds up and cracks Shlemenko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shlemenko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gabilog postures up and lands a big shot to Shlemenko's brow.

Gabilog avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gabilog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shlemenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gabilog is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabilog is looking to advance position but Shlemenko has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Gabilog is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

Shlemenko jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gabilog is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gabilog and Shlemenko has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Shlemenko swings around for an armbar but Gabilog sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shlemenko's guard.

Shlemenko has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gabilog should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Shlemenko has tightened it up now! Gabilog should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexander Shlemenko!

C
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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Melikhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timofei Evtuhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergey Melikhov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Melikhov
vs
Evtuhov

176 cm
24
205 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

185 cm
23
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Melikhov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timofei Evtuhov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melikhov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Evtuhov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Evtuhov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Evtuhov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Melikhov swings for the body but Evtuhov moves out of range.
Nice cross by Melikhov.
Evtuhov shoots in and drives through. Melikhov sprawls well.
A combination from Melikhov does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Melikhov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Melikhov.
Melikhov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Melikhov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Melikhov throws a one two combo.
Evtuhov avoids a kick to the body.
Melikhov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Evtuhov avoids a kick to the body.
Evtuhov shoots in for a double leg but Melikhov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Melikhov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Evtuhov sprawls well. Evtuhov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Melikhov gets slowly back to his feet.
Evtuhov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Melikhov misses with a body kick.
Evtuhov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Melikhov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Evtuhov tries for a takedown but Melikhov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sergey Melikhov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timofei Evtuhov.
Melikhov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Evtuhov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Melikhov tries to keep at a distance but Evtuhov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Melikhov goes for a takedown attempt but Evtuhov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Melikhov fails to land with a series of punches.
Melikhov slaps away a takedown attempt from Evtuhov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Evtuhov wants to clinch.
Melikhov tries to bum rush Evtuhov with a series of wild strikes but Evtuhov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Melikhov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Melikhov throws the kick towards the body but Evtuhov avoids it.
Melikhov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Evtuhov.
A left and a right from Melikhov both land. Nice combination.
Melikhov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Melikhov wants it to stay on the feet.
Melikhov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Evtuhov shoots in looking for a takedown. Melikhov tries to sprawl out of it but Evtuhov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Melikhov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Evtuhov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melikhov.
Melikhov is working the combinations to good effect here.
A left and a right from Melikhov both land. Nice combination.

Evtuhov gets a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evtuhov stops Melikhov from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melikhov is trying to maintain the position but Evtuhov is very close to passing his half guard.

Evtuhov is working for a kimura but Melikhov is defending it quite comfortably.

Evtuhov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Melikhov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Evtuhov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Melikhov has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Evtuhov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Evtuhov is working for a kimura but Melikhov is defending it quite comfortably.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Melikhov throws a low kick, looking for Evtuhov's leg but Evtuhov calmly moves out of range.
Melikhov misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melikhov tries to bum rush Evtuhov with a series of wild strikes but Evtuhov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Evtuhov shoots in and drives through. Melikhov sprawls well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Melikhov.
Melikhov throws a head kick but Evtuhov moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Melikhov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Evtuhov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Melikhov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Evtuhov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Melikhov scores with a jab to the head.
Some wild striking there from Melikhov.
Evtuhov avoids the head kick by Melikhov.
Melikhov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Melikhov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Melikhov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Evtuhov checks the leg kick.
Melikhov misses with a double jab.
Melikhov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sergey Melikhov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evtuhov tries to clinch up but Melikhov circles away and keeps his distance.
Melikhov lands a lovely overhand right.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Evtuhov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Melikhov tries to kick Evtuhov off in order to stand up. Evtuhov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Melikhov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Evtuhov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Evtuhov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Melikhov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Evtuhov is trying to get an arm triangle but Melikhov is defending well.
Melikhov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Evtuhov's best efforts.

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.

Evtuhov is trying to work for a kimura but Melikhov is defending well.
Evtuhov works his way into side control.

Evtuhov tries for a kimura but Melikhov is defending well.

Evtuhov is trying to get an arm triangle but Melikhov is defending well.

Evtuhov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evtuhov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Evtuhov cracks Melikhov with an elbow. That is naaassty.

Evtuhov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Evtuhov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Melikhov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Evtuhov but great work by Melikhov.
Melikhov working the head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evtuhov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Evtuhov dodges the ground and pound from Melikhov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Evtuhov wants to control but Melikhov postures up.
Evtuhov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Melikhov off and has taken his back!
Evtuhov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Melikhov trying to get back to his feet but Evtuhov is in full control for now.
Evtuhov is trying to stick to Melikhov's back but Melikhov is turning into Evtuhov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Evtuhov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Melikhov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Melikhov slips nicely into half guard.
Evtuhov is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Timofei Evtuhov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Melikhov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Evtuhov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Evtuhov tries to clinch there but Melikhov circles away.
Evtuhov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Melikhov throws a series of punches but Evtuhov moves out of range.
Evtuhov moves out of range of the body kick from Melikhov.

Evtuhov clinches up with Melikhov and pushes him back against the cage.

Melikhov manages to break the clinch.
Melikhov misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Melikhov misses.
Evtuhov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Melikhov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Evtuhov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Evtuhov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Melikhov sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Melikhov missing with punches from the bottom.
Melikhov punching from the bottom.

Evtuhov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Melikhov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Melikhov tries to get out of the position.

Evtuhov is working for a kimura but Melikhov is defending it quite comfortably.
Melikhov missing with punches from the bottom.

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.
Evtuhov is nestled in close to Melikhov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Melikhov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Melikhov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Evtuhov is defended easily by Melikhov.
Sergey Melikhov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Evtuhov shoots for a double leg takedown but Melikhov sprawls well. He's pushed Evtuhov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sergey Melikhov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timofei Evtuhov.
Melikhov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Melikhov stuffs the takedown attempt from Evtuhov. Evtuhov gets slowly back to his feet.

Evtuhov instigates a clinch.
Melikhov is trying to force a seperation but Evtuhov has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Melikhov breaks the clinch.
Evtuhov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Melikhov counters with a left and a right that stings Evtuhov.
Evtuhov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Melikhov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Evtuhov moves out of range as Melikhov throws a body kick.
Melikhov misses with a few strikes there.
Melikhov tries a head kick but it misses.
Sergey Melikhov is winning the standup battle so far.
Melikhov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Evtuhov fails to land the takedown.
Evtuhov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Melikhov.
Melikhov stuffs the takedown attempt from Evtuhov. Evtuhov gets slowly back to his feet.
Melikhov misses with a few strikes there.

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.
Melikhov throws a right and a left that Evtuhov avoids nicely.

Evtuhov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Melikhov striking off his back but it's not causing Evtuhov any problems.
Melikhov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Evtuhov's guard.

Evtuhov pushes Melikhov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Evtuhov with a poor takedown
and Melikhov counters with a two punch combo.
Melikhov misses with the combination.
Evtuhov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Melikhov.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Evtuhov.
Melikhov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timofei Evtuhov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Evtuhov 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timofei Evtuhov!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between MIKE HAWK (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Gable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

HAWK
vs
Gable

179 cm
20
201 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

176 cm
21
191 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, MIKE HAWK!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kane Gable!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gable shoots in for a takedown but HAWK shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gable closes the distance and clinches up with HAWK, looking for a takedown. Gable pushes HAWK against the cage but HAWK circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gable's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Gable duly obliges.

It looks like MIKE HAWK has been cut.
HAWK defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gable.
MIKE HAWK has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Gable.
Gable showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from HAWK.
HAWK throws a right hand that Gable ducks under and follows up with a left that Gable also avoids with ease.
A combination from Gable does no damage.
HAWK misses with a series of wild punches.
Gable should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Gable is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in HAWK's half guard.
Gable is thwarting HAWK's attempts to control the position.
HAWK tries to kick Gable off but Gable keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
HAWK avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gable.
HAWK blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gable lands a nice short elbow.
HAWK moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gable scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable postures up.
Gable content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gable wants to control from the top but HAWK keeps moving.
Gable won't allow HAWK to sweep him here.
Gable throwing strikes but missing.
HAWK looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
HAWK lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gable!
Gable is trying to stand.
HAWK trying to control but he's not successful this time.

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.
HAWK throws some wild stikes that Gable manages to avoid easily.
Gable blocking the ground and pound.
HAWK misses with some ground and pound and Gable recovers position to half guard.

HAWK is looking for a kimura here.
Gable wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
HAWK is trying to control. Gable wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gable misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
HAWK throws a hook but Gable avoids it easily.
HAWK looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
HAWK misses with a few strikes there.
HAWK lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gable circles away quickly and effectively.
HAWK is breathing heavily.
Gable fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but HAWK avoids it really well and circles away.
MIKE HAWK is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gable shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gable lands with some strikes.
Gable trying to control but he's not successful this time.
A nice elbow there by Gable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gable working HAWK over with strikes here.
Gable landing shots from mount.
Gable lands with some strikes.
Gable working the ground and pound effectively.
Gable throwing strikes here but HAWK is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
HAWK holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gable tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gable prevents HAWK from getting the reversal.
Gable avoids the attempt from HAWK to control.
Gable controlling the position easily from mount.
HAWK is bucking up trying to escape but Gable cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Gable dominated that round.
The cut man is working on MIKE HAWK'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.

Gable shoots in looking for a takedown. HAWK tries to sprawl out of it but Gable keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. HAWK manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Gable is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in HAWK's half guard.
HAWK works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gable with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gable scoring with punches to the head and body.
HAWK is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
HAWK is looking to advance position but Gable won't allow it.
Gable is refusing to be controlled, as HAWK sits in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gable is trying to stand up here but HAWK is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HAWK keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
HAWK sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gable defending well though.
HAWK looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
HAWK slows the pace down in half guard.
Gable is trying to stand.

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.
Gable is not content to let HAWK control the position.
HAWK seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gable avoiding damage under a succession of punches from HAWK.

Gable is defending against the submission attempts here by HAWK.
Gable pushes HAWK off looking to stand but HAWK dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
HAWK keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
HAWK is trying to control. Gable wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
HAWK is looking to stall here but Gable recovers full guard.
Gable keeping moving, preventing HAWK from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of MIKE HAWK.
Gable misses with a few strikes there.
HAWK fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gable throws a right and a left that both miss.
HAWK throws a body kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gable fails to land the takedown.
Gable shoots in for a double leg but HAWK sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
MIKE HAWK has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Gable.

Gable is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in HAWK's half guard.
HAWK pushes Gable off looking to stand but Gable dives back in and keeps control.
HAWK wants to control but Gable is keeping busy.
HAWK wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
HAWK is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
HAWK taking some punishment here, with Gable in his half guard.
Gable seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gable takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
HAWK manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kane Gable will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on MIKE HAWK's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

HAWK defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gable.
Gable keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gable looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? HAWK is fending him off so far but Gable persists. Nope, HAWK circles away and we're back to standing.
Left hook, right uppercut from HAWK.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from HAWK.
HAWK throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gable counters with a left and a right that stings HAWK.
HAWK throws a right hand that Gable ducks under and follows up with a left that Gable also avoids with ease.

Gable drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gable must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
HAWK is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gable is controlling him.
Gable throwing strikes from guard but HAWK blocks nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
HAWK utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gable preventing the sweep.
Gable won't allow HAWK to get back to his feet.
Gable scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gable with a flurry of punches that miss.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gable shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with HAWK but HAWK pushes him off and we're back to square one.
MIKE HAWK has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Gable.
A combination from HAWK does no damage.
Gable avoids the body shot from HAWK.
Gable throws a series of strikes that have HAWK backpedaling.
MIKE HAWK seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Gable, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
HAWK throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Gable scores with a takedown into HAWK's guard.
Gable throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as HAWK works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gable throws and elbow that misses. HAWK uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gable's guard. Nice move by HAWK!

HAWK stands up and waves to Gable to follow him.
MIKE HAWK is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
HAWK tries to clinch but Gable moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
HAWK misses with a few strikes there.

Gable scores with a takedown into HAWK's guard.
HAWK looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gable is looking to work some ground and pound but HAWK has wrist control.
Gable won't allow HAWK to get back to his feet.
HAWK controls Gable momentarily but Gable frees himself.
Gable scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gable stops HAWK from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gable throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
HAWK displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gable.
Gable shoots in and drives through. HAWK sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from HAWK.
A jab from HAWK misses.
No luck for Gable with that takedown attempt.
HAWK rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gable moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gable.

Gable shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gable working HAWK over with strikes.
Gable lands strikes from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gable throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
HAWK moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gable thows a big elbow that misses.

HAWK looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gable throws a big right hand that misses.
Gable preventing the sweep.
HAWK trying to keep a closed guard but Gable is proving a slippery customer.
Gable with a nice head shot there.
Gable distracts HAWK with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Gable really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on MIKE HAWK's cut.
That's time! HAWK's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gable fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gable shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has HAWK pinned against the cage. HAWK gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
HAWK connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

HAWK clinches up against the cage.
HAWK lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
HAWK comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
HAWK misses with an elbow over the top.
HAWK pushes Gable back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

HAWK breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
HAWK throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gable's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Gable duly obliges.
HAWK lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gable circles away quickly and effectively.
HAWK is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
HAWK is looking to chop away at Gable's legs.
Gable throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around HAWK's waist but HAWK gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gable off to one side.
MIKE HAWK has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Gable.
HAWK swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Gable scores with a takedown into HAWK's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gable thows a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

HAWK working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gable doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gable manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gable landing some decent shots from guard.
Gable is looking to work some ground and pound but HAWK has wrist control.
HAWK wants to stand and escape but Gable is having none of it.

HAWK looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

HAWK looking for a guillotine here but Gable defends easily.
Gable stopping the sweep attempt from HAWK.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
HAWK tries to clinch there but Gable circles away.
Gable shoots in but HAWK avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Gable shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gable stopping the sweep attempt from HAWK.
HAWK wants to get back to his feet but Gable is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

HAWK is looking for a triangle but Gable pushes his legs off easily.
Gable is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gable is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
HAWK not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gable scoring with punches to the head and body.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gable scores with a three punch combo!
Gable moves out of range of the body kick.
Gable misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
HAWK stuffs the takedown.
HAWK lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gable backs up against the cage.
HAWK tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Gable 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.
HAWK pulls Gable in close to prevent any damage.
Gable throwing strikes but missing.
Gable is looking to work some ground and pound but HAWK has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

HAWK uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from HAWK.
HAWK misses with a series of wild punches.
Gable shoots for a double leg takedown but HAWK sprawls well. He's pushed Gable's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gable misses with a two punch combination.
HAWK scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
HAWK misses with a wild combination.
HAWK fails with an attempt to clinch.

Gable looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for HAWK!
HAWK is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gable in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Kane Gable will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on MIKE HAWK's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

HAWK scores with a leg kick.
Gable shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts HAWK as he jumps to the side.
HAWK misses with a two punch combination.
Gable shoots in for a double leg but HAWK sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
HAWK moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
HAWK misses with a body kick.
A punch combination from HAWK misses.

Gable shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gable with the ground and pound but HAWK uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gable postures up and lands a big shot to HAWK's brow.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now HAWK is on top in guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Gable kicks HAWK off and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HAWK throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gable lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
HAWK tries to clinch up but Gable circles away and keeps his distance.
HAWK throws a combination that misses

and Gable counters with a takedown into side control.
HAWK is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gable asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gable works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
HAWK is trying to improve his position.
Gable creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
HAWK is looking for a sweep.
Gable working away.
Gable working the head with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
HAWK is not content to let Gable control the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gable is trying hard to land a takedown here. HAWK sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MIKE HAWK has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Gable.
HAWK scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Gable shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches HAWK napping and manages to drive through into side control!
HAWK sneaks back into half guard.
Gable not landing any meaningful shots this time.
HAWK is looking to control Gable's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can HAWK avoid being mounted?
Gable working HAWK over with strikes.
HAWK is refusing to be controlled, as Gable sits in half guard.
Kane Gable has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gable not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
HAWK gets full guard.
HAWK manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gable manages to get himself to full guard.

Gable is working an open guard so HAWK takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
HAWK throws a right and a left that Gable avoids nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gable.
MIKE HAWK has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gable throws a right and a left that both miss.
HAWK misses with a double jab

and Gable counters with a takedown into side control.
Gable working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
HAWK regains half guard, as Gable was trying to land strikes.
Gable misses with a head shot. HAWK uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gable postures up in HAWK's guard and throws a big left but HAWK blocks it.
Gable is looking to work some ground and pound but HAWK has wrist control.
HAWK is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gable working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gable missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
HAWK will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Gable scores a takedown into full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
HAWK working to try and regain half guard.
Kane Gable is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gable can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as HAWK is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kane Gable comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gable winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 46:50
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kane Gable!

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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darth Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Gable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Garcia
vs
Gable

164 cm
23
163 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

158 cm
19
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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, Darth Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake Gable!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gable bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Gable's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gable in side control, throwing shots but Garcia defends.
Garcia sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gable throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Garcia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Darth Garcia!

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
78%

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