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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cevdet Darcy (ranked 6211 p4p, 6342 weight class) and Alvaro Mendoza (ranked 453 p4p, 459 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Darcy
vs
Mendoza

172 cm
18
140
1 - 1 - 0

177 cm
18
145
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cevdet Darcy!
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, Alvaro Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mendoza shoots in for a double leg but Darcy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Darcy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darcy blocks a head kick by Mendoza.
Darcy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Darcy loads up on a big right hand but Mendoza slips the punch.
Mendoza throws a big counter head kick but Darcy avoids it with no problem.
Darcy moves out of range as Mendoza throws a body kick.
Darcy throws a hook to the side of Mendoza's head but Mendoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mendoza throws a push kick but Darcy slaps the foot to one side.
Darcy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Darcy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Darcy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Darcy checks a leg kick.
Mendoza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mendoza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mendoza.
Darcy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendoza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Darcy keeps the fight on the outside.
Darcy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mendoza slips under a jab.
Darcy moves out of range of the leg kick from Mendoza.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Darcy misses its intended target.
Mendoza avoids the body shot from Darcy.
Mendoza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darcy blocks a head kick by Mendoza.
Mendoza looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mendoza fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darcy moves away.
Darcy throws a lazy right hand but Mendoza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mendoza looks to land a body kick but Darcy moved away.
Mendoza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mendoza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mendoza throws a quick inside leg kick.
Darcy keeps the fight on the outside.
Mendoza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Darcy throws a looping overhand right but Mendoza ducks down to avoid it.
Mendoza raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Darcy blocks a head kick by Mendoza.
Cevdet Darcy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendoza throws a push kick but Darcy slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Darcy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Darcy misses.
Darcy throws a hook but Mendoza avoids it easily.
Darcy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mendoza.
Despite the aggression on Mendoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice body punch from Darcy.
Mendoza throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Darcy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mendoza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendoza throws a head kick but Darcy moves out of range.
Mendoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darcy throws a looping overhand right but Mendoza ducks down to avoid it.
Mendoza is looking for the big counter here.
Darcy throws a hook but Mendoza avoids it easily.
Mendoza scores with a kick to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendoza tries a head kick but it misses.
Mendoza goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mendoza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Darcy misses with a leg kick.
Darcy throws a body shot but no joy.
Darcy misses with a body shot.
Darcy checks a leg kick.
Darcy moves out of range of the strikes.
Darcy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Darcy throws a jab but it's blocked by Mendoza.
Mendoza throws a head kick that misses.
Mendoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darcy.
Darcy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendoza moves away.
Mendoza throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Darcy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mendoza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Darcy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mendoza somewhat.
Cevdet Darcy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvaro Mendoza.
Darcy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mendoza wants to land a leg kick but Darcy is out of range.
A lazy left from Darcy finds it's target.
Darcy misses the jab.
Darcy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendoza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Darcy lands a nice hook to Mendoza's body. Mendoza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Darcy loads up on a big right hand but Mendoza slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza takes one on the button.
Mendoza moves out of range as Darcy strikes.
Darcy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mendoza checks a leg kick.
Mendoza defending well as Darcy loads up on a big left hand.
Mendoza throws a head kick that misses.
Mendoza throws a head kick that misses.
Mendoza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mendoza attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Darcy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Darcy throws a hook but Mendoza avoids it easily.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Darcy enables Mendoza to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Darcy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Darcy wants to sweep but no luck.
Darcy is adopting a defensive guard.
Darcy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darcy has Mendoza pulled in close to control his posture.
Mendoza wants to pass the guard but Darcy is keeping the position.
Darcy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Darcy continues to stall.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mendoza shoots in looking for a takedown but Darcy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mendoza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mendoza tries a head kick but it misses.
Darcy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mendoza.
Mendoza misses with a body kick.
Jab by Darcy.
Mendoza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mendoza thows a body kick. Darcy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mendoza moves out of range of the strikes.
Darcy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darcy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Darcy. No joy for Mendoza on that attempt.
Mendoza throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cevdet Darcy is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Darcy as Mendoza shoots in.
Good work by Mendoza as he checks the leg kick.
Mendoza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mendoza closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mendoza misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darcy moves out of range as Mendoza throws a body kick.
Darcy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mendoza.
Mendoza looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mendoza slips under a jab.
Darcy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mendoza is looking to land body kicks.
Mendoza plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Darcy takes a swing at Mendoza's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Darcy thuds his right hand into Mendoza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Darcy throws a leg kick but Mendoza sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Darcy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Darcy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Darcy misses with an uppercut.
Mendoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darcy.
Darcy checks a low kick from Mendoza.
Mendoza bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mendoza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Darcy.
Mendoza throws a head kick but Darcy moves out of range.
Darcy scores with a nice head shot.
Mendoza misses with a head kick.
Darcy misses with a hook.
Mendoza takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alvaro Mendoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendoza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Darcy lands a really nice looking cross but Mendoza seems unphased.
Darcy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendoza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendoza slips under a jab from Darcy.
Darcy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mendoza.
Mendoza with the inside leg kick.
Darcy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darcy scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Darcy.
Darcy throws a shot from downtown. Mendoza moves away and avoids it.
Mendoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darcy.
Mendoza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Darcy avoids the head kick by Mendoza.
Mendoza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Darcy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendoza can do to turn this around?
Mendoza throws a low kick but Darcy avoids it.
Mendoza checks a leg kick.
Darcy slips under a jab from Mendoza.
Mendoza fails with a takedown attempt.
Cevdet Darcy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvaro Mendoza.
Mendoza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Darcy finds it's way round the side to connect with Mendoza's head.
Darcy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mendoza.
Mendoza throws a head kick that misses.
Darcy moves out of range of the leg kick from Mendoza.
Decent striking displayed by Darcy there.
Mendoza throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Darcy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Darcy blocks a low kick nicely.
Darcy throws a hook to the side of Mendoza's head but Mendoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza throws a sloppy head kick and Darcy moves out of range easily.
Mendoza is breathing heavily.
Mendoza shoots for a takedown but Darcy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Darcy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendoza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mendoza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mendoza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darcy throws out the jab.
Mendoza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mendoza takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Darcy throws a hook to the side of Mendoza's head but Mendoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mendoza tries a head kick but it misses.
Mendoza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Darcy throws a big shot that misses.
Mendoza will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Darcy throws a body punch but Mendoza moves out of range.
Darcy scores with a jab. Mendoza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Darcy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darcy throws a big shot that misses.
Darcy looks to land a left hand but Mendoza moved out of range nicely.
Mendoza is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mendoza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mendoza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darcy connects with a crisp jab.
Mendoza tries a low kick but Darcy avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Mendoza.
Mendoza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darcy.
Mendoza tries a head kick but it misses.
Mendoza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Darcy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mendoza needs to keep his hands up - Darcy had a free shot at his head there.
Darcy misses with a wild body shot.
Mendoza closes the distance and clinches up with Darcy, looking for a takedown. Mendoza pushes Darcy against the cage but Darcy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Darcy throws the left hand but Mendoza avoids the punch easily.
Mendoza only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Darcy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
No luck for Mendoza with that takedown attempt.
Mendoza takes one to the side of the head.
Darcy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Darcy just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendoza takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendoza slips a straight right by Darcy.
Mendoza ducks under a wild hook from Darcy.
Mendoza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mendoza tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Darcy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darcy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mendoza tries to counter with a clinch but Darcy shakes him off and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mendoza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Darcy lands a glancing blow to the side of Mendoza's head.
Darcy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mendoza lands a head kick. Darcy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Darcy misses with a body shot.
Mendoza moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mendoza throws a front kick aimed at Darcy's knee but Darcy avoids it well.
A slow jab from Darcy misses its intended target.
Mendoza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Darcy's sensitive parts.
Good work by Darcy as he checks the leg kick.
Darcy misses with a few strikes there.
Mendoza moves out of range of the strikes.
Darcy scores with a sloppy right hand. Mendoza should have avoided that one.
Darcy thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Darcy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Darcy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Darcy misses with a looping right.
Mendoza has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darcy misses with a looping right.
Darcy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Darcy misses with an uppercut. Mendoza saw that one coming.
Mendoza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Darcy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Darcy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mendoza slips a straight right by Darcy.
Darcy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mendoza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Darcy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A leg kick checked by Darcy.
Mendoza ducks under a wild hook from Darcy.
A big left from Darcy misses.
Darcy misses the shot to the body.
Mendoza moves away from the strike by Darcy.
Darcy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Darcy throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Mendoza.
Mendoza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Darcy digs a good hook to Mendoza's body.
Good work by Mendoza as he checks the leg kick.
Darcy connects with a jab.
Mendoza attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mendoza ducks under a wild hook from Darcy.
Mendoza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Darcy swivels and escapes.
Darcy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Mendoza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza throws a sloppy head kick and Darcy moves out of range easily.
Darcy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mendoza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darcy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mendoza misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Mendoza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Darcy is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from Darcy.
Mendoza throws a low kick, looking for Darcy's leg but Darcy calmly moves out of range.
Mendoza moves away from the strike by Darcy.
Darcy just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendoza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Darcy loads up on a big right hand but Mendoza slips the punch.
Mendoza is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Mendoza tries a head kick but it misses.
Mendoza misses with an attempted mid kick.
Darcy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Darcy.
Darcy throws a looping overhand right but Mendoza ducks down to avoid it.
Good shot there by Darcy.
Darcy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mendoza on the side of the head.
Darcy checks a leg kick.
Mendoza throws a nice head kick!
Darcy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mendoza misses with a body kick.
It looked like Darcy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mendoza.
Darcy tries to land a leg kick but Mendoza saw it coming and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darcy misses with an uppercut.
Darcy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mendoza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darcy.
Darcy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Darcy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mendoza.
Mendoza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darcy.
Mendoza slips under a jab from Darcy.
Darcy misses with a double jab.
Mendoza checks a leg kick.
Darcy swings for the body but Mendoza moves out of range.
Mendoza slips a straight right by Darcy.
Darcy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendoza throws a series of punches but Darcy avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Darcy misses the target.
Darcy throws a looping overhand right but Mendoza ducks down to avoid it.
Darcy throws a hook but Mendoza blocks it.
Mendoza misses with a double jab.
Darcy misses with a looping right.
Darcy stuffs the takedown.
Cevdet Darcy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvaro Mendoza.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Darcy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mendoza has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mendoza and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alvaro Mendoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darcy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendoza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mendoza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Darcy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mendoza staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendoza slips a straight right by Darcy.
A big left from Darcy misses.
Mendoza wants to clinch up but Darcy keeps it at a distance.
Darcy throws a right hand that Mendoza ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendoza also avoids with ease.
Some bone on bone action there as Darcy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice body kick there by Mendoza.
Mendoza will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Darcy lands a body shot.
Mendoza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mendoza slips under a jab from Darcy.
Darcy lands a jab to the head.
Darcy moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendoza throws a wild body kick that Darcy sees coming a mile off.
Darcy lunges at Mendoza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mendoza's hand.
Mendoza misses with a head kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cevdet Darcy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Bentham (ranked 4900 p4p, 6286 weight class) and Razor Ramano (ranked 516 p4p, 564 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bentham
vs
Ramano

183 cm
23
159
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
160
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $110 160q Rec&St

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Bentham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Razor Ramano!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bentham tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ramano manages to circle out of the way.
Ramano moves out of range of the body kick from Bentham.
Ramano blocks a head kick by Bentham.
Ramano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bentham's head.
Ramano lands a right hook to the body.
Bentham looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bentham drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bentham looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bentham misses with a body kick.
Good exchange - Ramano coming out on top.

Bentham is rocked!
Razor Ramano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramano lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Bentham up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Ramano from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Bentham's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Razor Ramano!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Timo Cruz (ranked 5251 p4p, 5829 weight class) and Eric Lukach (ranked 614 p4p, 631 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cruz
vs
Lukach

165 cm
18
185
0 - 0 - 1

190 cm
18
195
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timo Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Lukach!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lukach has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lukach moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Cruz closes the distance and pushes Lukach back into the cage.

Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cruz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lukach connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cruz scrambles back to his feet.
Cruz lands with a kick to the temple. Lukach shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lukach lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lukach throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lukach getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lukach lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cruz circles away quickly and effectively.
Lukach is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lukach cracks Cruz with a good jab.
Cruz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Eric Lukach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lukach connects with a jab.

Lukach lands a left and a right that send Cruz crashing to the mat, dazed. Lukach thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Cruz is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz is aggressively charging in as Lukach backs up avoiding any damage. Lukach tosses out a jab and Cruz runs right into it face first! Cruz is out cold! Lukach dropped down on all fours and is barking in Cruz's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Lukach!
Our winner, Eric Lukach, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Nevers (ranked 4995 p4p, 5263 weight class) and Paddy Murphy (ranked 598 p4p, 615 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Nevers
vs
Murphy

191 cm
24
190
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
185
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $110 160q Rec&St

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Xavier Nevers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paddy Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy wants to clinch.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Nevers is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nevers looks for the body kick but Murphy saw that one coming.
Nevers avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nevers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A counter left hand to the body from Nevers misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nevers keeps the fight on the outside.
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Nevers pushes him off.
Nevers seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
Nevers tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nevers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murphy wants to clinch but Nevers slips to the side
and Nevers counters with a nice body kick.

Murphy moves into the clinch successfully.

Nevers manages to break the clinch.
Nevers avoids a kick to the body.

Murphy darts in and clinches Nevers up against the cage.

Nevers pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nevers is controlling Murphy's posture.

Nevers is looking for a triangle but Murphy pushes his legs off easily.

Murphy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy wants to clinch.

Murphy rushes Nevers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nevers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nevers blocks an elbow strike.

Nevers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nevers is looking to counter punch.

Murphy darts in and clinches Nevers up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is trying to maintain a safe position but Nevers gets an underhook and turns Murphy into the cage.
Nevers throws a head punch that misses.

Nevers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nevers throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
Murphy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Murphy moves out of range as Nevers throws a body kick.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Nevers circles away and keeps his distance.
Murphy looks to land a body kick but Nevers moved away.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nevers manages to avoid it.
Nevers is looking to counter punch.

Murphy gets a clinch.
Murphy lands a nice knee to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Murphy throws an elbow but misses.
Nevers letting Murphy take a breather here.
Nevers takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Xavier Nevers has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Murphy moves into the clinch successfully.
Murphy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nevers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nevers blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the fighters up against the cage, Murphy throws an elbow but misses.
Murphy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Murphy trying to control the position but instead, Nevers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murphy into the cage.
Murphy throws an elbow but it misses.
Nevers is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Nevers wants to stall.
Murphy misses with an elbow over the top.
Murphy lands an elbow just above Nevers 's eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paddy Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xavier Nevers's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nevers looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nevers swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
Murphy wants to clinch.
As Murphy looks to move away, Nevers throws a big counter combo but Murphy just gets out of the way.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nevers looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy 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.
Nevers fires out a quick counter leg kick but Murphy just manages to avoid it.
Murphy misses with a body kick.
Nevers feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Nevers slips a jab and a cross from Murphy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Murphy rushes Nevers and presses him up against the cage.
Murphy throws an elbow but it misses.
Nevers trying to control the position but instead, Murphy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nevers into the cage.
Nevers misses with a punch to the body.
Nevers blocks an elbow strike.
Nevers avoids a wild elbow strike from Murphy.
Murphy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nevers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nevers wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murphy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nevers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nevers tries to stall but Murphy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Murphy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nevers's brow.
Murphy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the cage, Murphy throws an elbow but misses.
Murphy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Murphy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nevers tries to break free but Murphy pushes him back against the cage.
Nevers takes an elbow to the forehead.

Xavier Nevers's cut is getting worse.
Nevers takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nevers can't break the clinch.
Murphy looking to slow down the pace here.
Murphy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Paddy Murphy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Murphy lands a damaging elbow.
Still in the clinch, Nevers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nevers pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nevers goes for a takedown in the clinch but Murphy prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Murphy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nevers's brow.
Nevers is trying to force a seperation but Murphy has the dominant position.
Nevers tries to break free but Murphy pushes him back against the cage.
Nevers manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nevers blocks an uppercut.
The referee calls for Nevers to work.
Murphy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nevers tries to stall but Murphy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Murphy slows down the pace here.
Nevers being controlled against the cage.
Nevers takes an elbow to the forehead.

Xavier Nevers's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Murphy lands an elbow inside.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Nevers.
Nevers wants to stall.
Nevers is trying to force a seperation but Murphy has the dominant position.
Nevers is looking to break free of the clinch but Murphy has double underhooks.
Murphy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Murphy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nevers's defenses.

Jeez, Xavier Nevers's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy is looking to control Nevers's arms but Nevers gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murphy has his back to the cage.
Nevers wants to break the clinch but can't.

Nevers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murphy tries to clinch but Nevers moves out of range.
Nevers throws a big counter combination but Murphy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paddy Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Xavier Nevers's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Nevers throws a body kick that misses.
Nevers sets himself, and Murphy steps forward looking for the clinch! Nevers avoids it this time.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nevers swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Murphy has managed to clinch.
Murphy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nevers's defenses.
Nevers misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Murphy trying to control the position but instead, Nevers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murphy into the cage.
Knees to the body from Murphy.
Murphy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nevers's defenses.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Xavier Nevers's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paddy Murphy!
The defeated Xavier Nevers had this to say: 'This fight was a travesty! This unfairness will not stand!'.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Albert Sojka (ranked 4282 p4p, 5339 weight class) and Ryker Lee (ranked 507 p4p, 555 weight class). The key to victory for Albert Sojka has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Sojka
vs
Lee

183 cm
18
176
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
170
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert Sojka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryker Lee!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sojka forces Lee back against the cage and clinches.
Lee wants a takedown.
Lee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lee tries to pull guard but Sojka won't allow it.
Albert Sojka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryker Lee.
A short right from Sojka on the inside.
Sojka lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Sojka breaks from the clinch.

Sojka forces Lee back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Sojka.
Lee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sojka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Sojka.

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

Sojka clinches with his opponent.
Lee is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sojka to keep the fight standing.
Sojka scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee takes a shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sojka lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Sojka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Oooooh!!! Sojka has knocked Lee down with a huge combo! Sojka steps away and waves a wobbly Lee back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Lee is rocked!

It looks like Ryker Lee has been cut.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sojka sprawls well. Sojka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Sojka finish him?
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sojka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.

Sojka drops Lee with a beautiful combination! Lee stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sojka is looking for the KO!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OH! Lee has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Sojka smells blood and charges in for the finish! Sojka unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Lee sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Albert Sojka!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksi Saari (ranked 3608 p4p, 5041 weight class) and Alexander Petrov (ranked 462 p4p, 586 weight class). Saari's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Oranssi Pazuzu - Lahja . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Saari
vs
Petrov

191 cm
18
207
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
18
210
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksi Saari!
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, Alexander Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov swings for the body but Saari moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Petrov.
Saari is looking for a counter combo.
A jab from Saari finds it's way through Petrov's defenses.
Petrov wants to clinch up but Saari keeps it at a distance.
Saari's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Saari duly obliges.
Saari misses with the combination.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrov connects with a jab.
Saari scores with a jab to the body.
Saari throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov dodges the punch combination from Saari.
Aleksi Saari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Petrov lands with a hook. Saari tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Saari scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Saari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov misses with a hook. Saari ducked under it nicely.
Saari lands a lovely overhand right.
Petrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saari paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saari throws a right and a left that Petrov avoids nicely.
Petrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A combination from Petrov does no damage.
Saari throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Saari throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Petrov counters with a low kick, right behind Saari 's knee.
A jab lands there for Saari.
Saari scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Saari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Petrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saari paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Petrov lunges at Saari with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saari's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saari keeps the fight on the outside.
Petrov wants to clinch up but Saari keeps it at a distance.
Saari is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A jab lands there for Petrov.
Saari connects with a body shot that sends Petrov's belly button to the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Aleksi Saari has been cut.
Petrov moves in looking to clinch but Saari pushes him off.
Saari cracks Petrov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Saari moved away.
Saari throws a right and a left that both miss.
Petrov drops his hands momentarily and Saari takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Petrov wants to clinch.
Petrov throws a good cross that connects.
Saari misses with a few strikes there.
Saari stuns Petrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Petrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saari paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov connects with a leg kick.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Saari.
Petrov throws a right hand that Saari ducks under and follows up with a left that Saari also avoids with ease.
Petrov misses with a wild combination.
Saari throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Saari misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saari misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheers as Saari lands an impressive looking overhand right. Petrov doesn't seem phased though.
Saari lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Saari misses with a jab, cross combination.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saari stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Petrov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saari circles away quickly and effectively.
Saari was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saari on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov tries to clinch but Saari moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Petrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saari gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Petrov.
Petrov lands with a kick to the temple. Saari shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Saari throws a right hand that Petrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrov also avoids with ease.
Petrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Petrov works the jab nicely.
No joy there for Saari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Petrov tries to clinch but Saari moves out of range.
Saari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saari throws a right and a left that both miss.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saari sizes up Petrov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Saari misses with a wild combination.
Petrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saari throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Nice body punch from Petrov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

A bone on bone clash there as Saari blocks the leg kick.
Saari was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good standup being displayed there by Saari as he connects with a hook.
Saari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
Saari works Petrov's body with a nice hook.
Saari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saari swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aleksi Saari is winning the standup battle so far.
A cross from Petrov lands.
Saari shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Petrov throws a shot to the body.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Saari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrov can do to turn this around?
A left lands for Petrov.
Petrov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saari manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saari throws a big counter combination but Petrov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Saari looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
Saari connects with a body shot that sends Petrov's belly button to the back.
Saari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Saari back to the cage. Petrov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Saari throws a right and a left that Petrov avoids nicely.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saari.
Saari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saari just misses with a punch to the body.
Saari throws a series of punches but Petrov moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saari avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Saari takes one on the button.
Petrov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saari's head backwards.
Saari misses with a few strikes there.
Saari staying out of range there.
Saari appears to be looking for a big counter.
Saari misses with an uppercut. Petrov saw that one coming.
Saari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Saari.
Saari scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Petrov misses.
Aleksi Saari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saari takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Petrov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Saari takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Saari has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Saari throws an ugly left hook that misses
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Petrov counters with a right hand to the body.
Saari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice straight punches there by Saari. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saari.
Petrov misses the jab.
Saari with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petrov to score with a decent uppercut.
Saari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Saari.
Saari swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Petrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saari throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Saari has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saari there as he acknowledges the shot.
Saari swinging wildly here.
Petrov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Petrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saari misses with a two punch combination.
Saari looks to land a combination. Petrov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Petrov slips a jab from Saari.
Petrov tries to clinch but Saari is having none of it.
Petrov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Saari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Petrov connects with a right hand. Saari shakes it off.
Petrov scores with a jab.

Saari is rocked!
Saari throws a nice looking combination but Petrov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petrov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saari with a body shot.
Oh Saari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saari throws a right hand that Petrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrov also avoids with ease.
Saari seems to have got his legs back now.
No joy there for Saari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Saari throws a big counter combination but Petrov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Saari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Petrov.
A punch combination from Saari misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Saari does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saari.
Some wild striking there from Petrov.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Saari looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Saari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Saari takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saari avoids the head kick by Petrov.
Saari fails to land with a series of punches.
Petrov scores with a hook to the body. Saari takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Petrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saari comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saari throws a right and a left that Petrov avoids nicely.
Saari blocks a head kick by Petrov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Saari on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrov wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexander Petrov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aleksi Saari's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Saari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petrov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saari takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saari lands a lovely overhand right.
Saari drops his hands momentarily and Petrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saari moves away.
Petrov lands a jab to the head.
Petrov dodges the punch combination from Saari.
Saari lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Petrov misses with a head kick.
Saari appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Saari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov is looking for the big counter here.
Petrov dodges the punch combination from Saari.
Saari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saari throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Petrov tries a low kick but Saari avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saari lands an overhand right.
Saari swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saari throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Saari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Saari defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Petrov.
Petrov throws a jab when Saari was well out of range.
Saari takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Saari is just out of range.
Saari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saari throws a left and a right that both miss
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saari misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saari misses with the combination.
Saari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Saari cracks Petrov with an open hand slap.
Saari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saari keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Saari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petrov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Petrov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Saari went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Petrov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saari.
Some wild striking there from Saari.
Petrov throws a nice looking combination but Saari bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Saari missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saari takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Saari lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov swinging wildly here.
Petrov defending well as Saari loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Petrov. That snapped Saari's head back.
Saari throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Saari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saari misses with a few strikes there.
Petrov slips a jab and a cross from Saari.
Petrov lands a glancing blow to the side of Saari's head.
Petrov throws a solid leg kick but Saari takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Petrov.
Petrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Petrov tries to clinch up but Saari circles away and keeps his distance.
Saari moves out of range of the strikes.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saari.
A left and a right from Saari both land. Nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Saari throws a series of punches but Petrov avoids them all with ease.
Saari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saari slips under a jab from Petrov.
Petrov scores with a punch to the head.
Saari drops his hands momentarily and Petrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saari throws a one two combo.
Petrov tries to clinch up.
Petrov tries to clinch up but Saari circles away and keeps his distance.
Petrov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Petrov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Petrov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saari checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice cross by Petrov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saari throws a one two combo.
Saari throws a right hand that misses
and Petrov counters with an inside leg kick.
Saari dodges the punch combination from Petrov.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Petrov.
I think Petrov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fuji Kasai (ranked 3346 p4p, 5234 weight class) and Dedrick YaRah (ranked 102 p4p, 163 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kasai
vs
YaRah

182 cm
25
318
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
18
275
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Evo Supps(160q energy loss and Stamina Inc)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fuji Kasai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dedrick YaRah!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
YaRah keeps the fight on the outside.
Kasai tries to score a power double leg takedown but YaRah sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kasai somewhat.
YaRah stalks Kasai and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kasai's face. Kasai staggers backwards, shaken.
YaRah throws the kick towards the body but Kasai avoids it.

YaRah shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kasai 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kasai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. YaRah is aware though and is defending well.
Kasai looking for a sweep. Not yet Kasai, not yet.
YaRah lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kasai has momentary wrist control but YaRah slips an elbow through the middle.
Kasai keeping full guard, as YaRah tries to pass.
Kasai wants to sweep here but YaRah controlling him for the moment.
Kasai is striking but YaRah is not phased and passes to half guard.
Kasai is trying to control but can't.
YaRah is keen to just control but Kasai is a slippery customer.
YaRah seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kasai trying to control here.
Kasai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

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.
YaRah trying to mount his opponent but Kasai defends it.
YaRah prevents Kasai from improving his position.
Kasai is positioning himself well to prevent YaRah advancing to mount.
Well, if YaRah is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kasai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts YaRah as he jumps to the side.
Kasai sets himself, and YaRah steps forward looking for the clinch! Kasai avoids it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

YaRah pushes Kasai up against the cage in a clinch.
Kasai is trying to pull guard but YaRah turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fuji Kasai. That's going to take a lot out of him.

YaRah manages to break the clinch.
Kasai stuffs the takedown.
YaRah moves away from the strike by Kasai.

YaRah shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. YaRah showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
YaRah stalling.
Kasai wants to improve his position but YaRah is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
YaRah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kasai keeps working.
YaRah trying to mount his opponent but Kasai defends it.
Kasai is pressing down on YaRah's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Kasai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. YaRah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. YaRah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kasai controls YaRah momentarily but YaRah frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kasai seems keen to control YaRah's posture.
YaRah has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kasai is proving hard to escape from.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dedrick YaRah dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

YaRah throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kasai tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. YaRah is in Kasai's guard.
YaRah sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for YaRah. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
YaRah wants to stand but Kasai is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
YaRah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kasai is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
YaRah trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasai pulls YaRah in to control the position.

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

YaRah gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kasai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables YaRah to keep the fight standing.
YaRah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kasai is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but YaRah is defending well.
YaRah tries to pull guard but Kasai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kasai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fuji Kasai. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kasai gets control of YaRah's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kasai will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
YaRah showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kasai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. YaRah defends it easily.
YaRah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasai tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Kasai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kasai keeping moving, preventing YaRah from controlling successfully.
Dedrick YaRah has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kasai wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and YaRah is now in half guard.
YaRah wants to pass to mount but Kasai is defending the position.
YaRah is trying to control the action in half guard but Kasai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
YaRah with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kasai moves into full guard.
YaRah must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
YaRah is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kasai working a defensive guard here.

Kasai is looking for a triangle but YaRah pushes his legs off easily.
YaRah advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
YaRah stalling.
Kasai trying to get back to full guard but YaRah takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dedrick YaRah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kasai walks into a stiff left hand from YaRah.
Kasai throws out a loose jab but YaRah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasai slaps away a takedown attempt from YaRah, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kasai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kasai fails with the takedown.
Kasai shoots in and drives through. YaRah sprawls well.
Fuji Kasai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kasai shoots in for a takedown but YaRah shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fuji Kasai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
YaRah looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kasai is fending him off so far but YaRah persists. Nope, Kasai circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasai shoots for a double leg takedown but YaRah sprawls well. He's pushed Kasai's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

YaRah moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

YaRah manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
YaRah pulls Kasai in close to his closed guard and prevents Kasai from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
YaRah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
YaRah keeping full guard, as Kasai tries to pass.
Kasai is working hard here to advance position.
YaRah controlling Kasai's posture.
YaRah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
YaRah pulls Kasai in to control the position.

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

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.
Kasai tries to clinch up but YaRah circles away and keeps his distance.
Kasai tries to score a power double leg takedown but YaRah sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kasai somewhat.

YaRah clinches up against the cage.
Fuji Kasai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kasai wants a takedown.

YaRah is trying to trip Kasai. He has hold of a leg but Kasai is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. YaRah persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
YaRah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
YaRah working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kasai's head.
Kasai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
YaRah content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
YaRah trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kasai is trying to hold YaRah in close to prevent damage but YaRah has managed to pass into half guard.
YaRah is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
YaRah seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kasai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but YaRah scores with a couple of nice shots.
YaRah tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kasai.
YaRah prevents Kasai from improving his position.
YaRah is looking to advance position but Kasai won't allow it.
YaRah wants to stand but Kasai has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
YaRah looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kasai with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dedrick YaRah is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kasai misses with some strikes from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dedrick YaRah!
The defeated Fuji Kasai had this to say: 'Welp'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karlssen Paulssen (ranked 3146 p4p, 4036 weight class) and Sammy Nyla (ranked 395 p4p, 467 weight class). 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.

Paulssen
vs
Nyla

171 cm
21
162
2 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
155
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $110 160q Rec&St

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karlssen Paulssen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sammy Nyla!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulssen looks to land a right hand but Nyla moved out of range.
Paulssen 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.
Paulssen slips a straight right by Nyla.
Nyla thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Nyla throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nyla throws a shot from downtown. Paulssen moves away and avoids it.
Nyla defending well as Paulssen loads up on a big left hand.

Paulssen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nyla to the ground. Paulssen is now in Nyla's guard.
Paulssen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulssen staying calm.
Nyla defending against the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyla is not content to let Paulssen control the position.
The strikes coming from Paulssen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nyla felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulssen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nyla can do anything to dispel that myth.

Paulssen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nyla is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Paulssen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Paulssen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Nyla!
Nyla is squirming around, avoiding Paulssen's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulssen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nyla is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Paulssen with good strikes from the mount here!
Paulssen punching from mount but Nyla doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Paulssen trying to control but Nyla is having none of it.
Nyla holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Paulssen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulssen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

Paulssen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nyla manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Paulssen trying to control the action but Nyla is working from the bottom.

Paulssen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Paulssen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulssen trying to control the position but Nyla is working away.

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

Paulssen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Paulssen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Paulssen ducks under a wild hook from Nyla.

Paulssen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Paulssen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Paulssen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nyla regains half guard there - taking advantage of Paulssen's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Paulssen thows a huge punch but Nyla dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulssen is pressing down on Nyla's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nyla is holding on for now.
Paulssen trying to control from half guard but Nyla is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulssen trying to mount his opponent but Nyla defends it.
Paulssen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Paulssen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Nyla is wriggling around trying to escape.

Paulssen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nyla is now in Paulssen's guard. A big mistake from Paulssen there, giving up the dominant position!

Paulssen has an active guard here but Nyla has managed to pass into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulssen is pressing down on Nyla's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nyla stopping the sweep attempt from Paulssen.

Paulssen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nyla looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nyla really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paulssen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulssen looking to control.
Paulssen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Paulssen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paulssen thows a huge punch but Nyla dodges it nicely.
Nyla blocking the ground and pound attempt from Paulssen.
Paulssen passes to full mount!
Nyla bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Paulssen wants to sweep here but Nyla controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyla slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Paulssen looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Nyla is defending well. Paulssen quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Nyla has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Paulssen celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Karlssen Paulssen!
Karlssen Paulssen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Garyn Girith (ranked 3305 p4p, 3456 weight class) and Joshi Dell (ranked 320 p4p, 335 weight class). Joshi Dell has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Girith
vs
Dell

175 cm
18
145
2 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
145
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garyn Girith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joshi Dell!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dell tries for a takedown but Girith circles away easily
letting Girith counter with a right hand.
Dell thows a leg kick but Girith checks it
and Girith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A leg kick checked by Girith.
It looked like Girith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dell.
Dell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Girith is out of range and Dell settles back down.
Girith throws a big counter combination but Dell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A low kick from Dell misses
and Girith counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dell rushes Girith and presses him up against the cage.
Girith lands with a short shot to the head.
Girith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dell's elbow.
Dell throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Girith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Girith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Girith is leaning against Dell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dell is pushing Girith up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Girith stops a takedown attempt from Dell.
Dell blocks an uppercut.
Girith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Girith throws a punch but it's blocked by Dell.
Girith lands a right hand.
Girith throws a head punch that misses.
Dell is leaning against Girith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Girith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Girith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dell.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Girith tries to throw a body punch but Dell avoids it by throwing Girith back against the cage.
Dell has a couple of punches blocked by Girith.
Dell pressing his opponent against the cage.
Girith throws a head punch that misses.
Girith throws a punch but it's blocked by Dell.
Girith misses with a punch on the inside.
Girith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dell prevents a body shot from Girith.
Dell misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Girith fails to land.

Dell works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dell throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Girith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dell looking to pass the guard.
Girith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dell on the ground.
Dell passes Girith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dell is looking to take a break and control but Girith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Girith is trying to stand back up but Dell is controlling him
Dell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Girith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dell.
Girith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dell.
Dell working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dell prevents Girith from improving his position.
Dell working Girith over with strikes.
Dell lands strikes from half guard.
Girith wants to improve his position but Dell is controlling well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dell stalling away here and it's allowed Girith to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dell tries to free his leg and advance position but Girith is retaining full guard.
Dell lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joshi Dell will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Girith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Girith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dell misses with a leg kick
and Girith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dell tries to land a leg kick but Girith saw it coming and moves away.
Girith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dell throws a leg kick
and Dell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dell throws a head kick that misses
and Girith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dell tries to clinch
and Girith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dell shoots for a double leg takedown but Girith sprawls well. He's pushed Dell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dell misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dell throws a leg kick
letting Girith counter with a right hand.
Dell is looking to land body kicks.
Girith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dell with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Girith counter with a right hand.

Dell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Girith to the ground. Dell is now in Girith's guard.
Dell throws a big right hand that misses.
Joshi Dell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Girith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dell.
Dell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dell throws a big elbow that misses.
Dell is looking to work some ground and pound but Girith has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dell throwing strikes from guard but Girith blocks nicely.
Dell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Girith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dell.
Dell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Girith seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dell is working Girith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dell passes into half guard.
Girith is looking for a sweep. Dell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Girith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Dell is working for a kimura but Girith is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dell drops an elbow to the side of Girith's head.
Girith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dell lands a nice short elbow.
Dell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Girith is squirming around, avoiding Dell's attempts to control the action.
Dell lands a nice shot to the head.

Girith is rocked!
Dell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oh Girith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dell postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Girith bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Dell and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joshi Dell!
Joshi Dell is the new featherweight champion!

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