RCD 11: Red Alert PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ed Kowalczyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Spyridon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Kowalczyk
vs
Spyridon

187 cm
23
192 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

193 cm
23
187 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ed Kowalczyk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leon Spyridon!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spyridon shoots in for a double leg but Kowalczyk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spyridon.
Kowalczyk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spyridon.
Kowalczyk jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

It looks like Leon Spyridon has been cut.
Kowalczyk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kowalczyk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spyridon shoots in for a takedown but Kowalczyk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ed Kowalczyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Spyridon.
Spyridon avoids the head kick by Kowalczyk.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Kowalczyk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spyridon fails to land the takedown.
A nice combination there by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spyridon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kowalczyk as he jumps to the side.
Kowalczyk throws out a powerful jab.
Kowalczyk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spyridon circles away quickly and effectively.
Spyridon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kowalczyk lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Spyridon can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Kowalczyk and Spyridon drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Kowalczyk.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Kowalczyk!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Казаки - Ой Да . James Ford has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Ford
vs
Emelianenko

190 cm
23
265 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

183 cm
19
229 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ford staying out of range there.
No joy there for Ford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ford misses with a looping left.
Emelianenko slips a jab and a cross from Ford.

Emelianenko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ford won't allow Emelianenko to pass to mount.
Ford is trying to stand back up but Emelianenko is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Emelianenko in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ford tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Emelianenko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fedor Emelianenko!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ilary Valujew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miko Tomasko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miko Tomasko will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Valujew
vs
Tomasko

188 cm
24
178 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilary Valujew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miko Tomasko!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valujew is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tomasko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Valujew shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tomasko pinned against the cage. Tomasko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Valujew takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tomasko throws a body kick that misses.
Tomasko with a lazy takedown attempt

and Valujew counters with a shoot takedown. Tomasko fights it but they end up in guard.
Valujew working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tomasko wants to stand up but Valujew is controlling him.
Valujew with a nice head shot there.
Valujew thows a big elbow that misses.
Tomasko wants to stand and escape but Valujew is having none of it.
Valujew controls from within his opponent's guard.
Valujew with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valujew slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Valujew trying to control but Tomasko is working from the bottom.
Tomasko is looking to stand up but Valujew isn't so interested in that idea.
Tomasko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valujew.
Valujew passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tomasko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Valujew lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tomasko down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valujew controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valujew trying to control the action but Tomasko is working from the bottom.
Valujew controlling the position from side mount.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ilary Valujew.
Tomasko has his takedown stuffed

and Valujew counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tomasko won't be happy with that.
Tomasko wants to control but Valujew postures up.
Valujew controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tomasko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valujew seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tomasko is refusing to be controlled, as Valujew sits in half guard.
Valujew missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Valujew in particular looking to stall.
Valujew thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tomasko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Valujew.
Tomasko looks like he's trying to stand up.
Valujew missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Valujew slips a nice elbow through Tomasko's hands, connecting with Tomasko's forehead.
Tomasko trying to hold on to Valujew's head to control him but Valujew postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valujew drops an elbow to the side of Tomasko's head.
Valujew moves into full mount! Tomasko won't be happy about that!
Valujew prevents Tomasko from getting the reversal.
Valujew with a couple of short strikes.
Valujew cracks Tomasko with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilary Valujew!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

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

Drwal
vs
Hansen

185 cm
21
182 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

185 cm
23
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomasz Drwal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steffen Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drwal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hansen misses with a series of wild punches.
Hansen scores with a nice body kick.
Hansen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Drwal.

Hansen instigates a clinch.

Drwal has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hansen regains guard immediately.
Drwal trying to control but Hansen is working from the bottom.
Drwal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hansen wants to stand and escape but Drwal is having none of it.
Drwal looking to pass the guard.
Hansen working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hansen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drwal is controlling him.

Drwal drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drwal jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Drwal drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drwal jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Drwal is breathing heavily.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hansen misses with a takedown

and Drwal counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hansen's guard now.
Drwal trying to control but Hansen is working from the bottom.
Hansen throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hansen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hansen wants to stand but Drwal is controlling the position.
Drwal trying to control but Hansen is working from the bottom.
Hansen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drwal trying to control the position from guard on top but Hansen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Drwal drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drwal jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Drwal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hansen as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomasz Drwal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hansen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drwal.

Hansen feints and as Drwal raises his hands in defense, Hansen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hansen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Drwal's head.
Drwal lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hansen!
Hansen wants to get back to his feet.
Hansen wants to control but Drwal is having none of it.
Hansen is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Hansen is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

Drwal is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hansen has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Drwal get's back to his feet.
Hansen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Hansen.
Some wild striking there from Hansen.
A punch combination from Hansen misses.

Hansen moves into the clinch.
Hansen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Drwal tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hansen working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hansen breaks the clinch.
Drwal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Drwal looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hansen!
Hansen is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Drwal is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hansen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hansen is trying to escape the mount.
Drwal looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Drwal working for a submission but Hansen is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hansen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hansen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Drwal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hansen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Drwal somewhat.
Hansen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hansen falls off balance throwing a combination

and Drwal counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Drwal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Drwal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hansen is keeping the position for now.
Hansen wants to stand but Drwal is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hansen keeping moving, preventing Drwal from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drwal stopping the sweep attempt from Hansen.
Hansen is looking to stand up but Drwal isn't so interested in that idea.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Drwal throws a wild body kick that Hansen sees coming a mile off.

Hansen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Drwal to score an easy takedown into full guard.

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

Hansen gets to his feet. Drwal looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen tries to land a front kick but Drwal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice sprawl there from Hansen as Drwal shoots in.
Hansen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hansen scores with a three punch combo!
Hansen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hansen misses with a wild combination.
Hansen wants to clinch up but Drwal keeps it at a distance.

Drwal looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hansen!
Hansen is trying desperately to improve position.

Drwal is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hansen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hansen shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen is looking to get to half guard.

Drwal is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hansen is surviving well by controlling Drwal's body position as best he can.

Drwal is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hansen is surviving well by controlling Drwal's body position as best he can.
Hansen is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Drwal wants to take Hansen's back but he can't do it this time.

Drwal wants to finish this one by submission but Hansen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Drwal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hansen wants to hold on but Drwal pushes him away.
Hansen is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

Drwal is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hansen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hansen shrugs it off.
Drwal blocks Hansen's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Hansen tries to hold on but Drwal pushes him away.

Drwal goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hansen turns into him and now he's in Drwal's guard.
Drwal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomasz Drwal dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Hansen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Drwal fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hansen sprawls well initially but Drwal persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Drwal is keen to just control but Hansen is a slippery customer.

Drwal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Drwal prevents Hansen from standing back up.
Hansen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Drwal is working away from the top position though.
Drwal trying to mount his opponent but Hansen defends it.
Drwal prevents Hansen from standing back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hansen clinches but Drwal breaks the clinch

so Drwal counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drwal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hansen keeping moving, preventing Drwal from controlling successfully.
Hansen wants to stand up but Drwal is controlling him.
Drwal trying to control the position from guard on top but Hansen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Drwal stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Steffen Hansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drwal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hansen counters with a nice leg kick.
Hansen fails to land with a series of punches.
Hansen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Drwal shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Drwal was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You get the feeling that Hansen really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hansen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Drwal.

Drwal has isolated one of Hansen's arms. Hansen looking to fight him off but Drwal twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tomasz Drwal!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vrag Syrovyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Brit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Brit has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vrag Syrovyu's chin.

Syrovyu
vs
Brit

205 cm
19
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
258 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vrag Syrovyu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Brit!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Syrovyu catches Brit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

It looks like Johnny Brit has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Brit.
Syrovyu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Syrovyu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brit lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Syrovyu looks to score with a jab to the body but Brit is just out of range.
Syrovyu throws a lazy right hand but Brit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Syrovyu fails to land with a series of punches.
Syrovyu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Syrovyu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brit's head.
A combination from Brit does no damage.
Brit tries to clinch up but Syrovyu circles away and keeps his distance.
Syrovyu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brit walks into a left hand.
Brit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Syrovyu was well out of range. Poor timing from Brit.
Brit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Syrovyu's hands.
Syrovyu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brit walks into a left hand.
Syrovyu swinging wildly here.
Syrovyu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Brit looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Syrovyu lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Brit is looking to close the distance but Syrovyu sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Brit crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Brit is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Vrag Syrovyu!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Bisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bisher
vs
Green

185 cm
19
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

177 cm
20
180 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Henry Bisher!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arthur Green!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bisher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Green blocks a head kick by Bisher.
Bisher shoots in for a double leg but Green sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bisher lands a nice shot that snaps Green's head back.
Green throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bisher stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bisher throws a half hearted mid kick.
Green lands with a good body shot.
Bisher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bisher.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Bisher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green 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.
Green defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bisher.
Henry Bisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bisher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Green.
A shot to the body from Bisher misses
and Green counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bisher thinking.
Green avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisher misses with a combination
and Green counters with a one-two to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Green.
Bisher swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Green counters with a left right combination that sends Bisher crashing to the mat - Green wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Bisher out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Green!
Arthur Green is the new welterweight champion!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pjotr Markov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Prokhorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Markov comes to the cage accompanied by Drowning Pool - Bodies. Viktor Prokhorov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Markov
vs
Prokhorov

197 cm
20
265 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

220 cm
25
288 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pjotr Markov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Prokhorov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prokhorov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Markov ducks under a wild hook from Prokhorov.
Markov misses with an uppercut.
Prokhorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markov manages to avoid it.
Prokhorov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Markov tries to bum rush Prokhorov with a series of wild strikes but Prokhorov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Markov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Prokhorov to counter with a crisp jab.
Prokhorov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Markov doesn't seem bothered though.
Markov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Prokhorov blocks a jab.
Prokhorov shoots in but Markov avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Prokhorov clinches.
Markov is trying to stall.
Markov lands a right hand.
Prokhorov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Prokhorov controlling the action here for a moment.
Prokhorov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Prokhorov working aggressively here.
Prokhorov digs a right hand underneath Markov's ribcage. Markov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prokhorov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Prokhorov tries for a takedown but Markov manages to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Prokhorov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Markov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pjotr Markov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Prokhorov.

Prokhorov feints and as Markov raises his hands in defense, Prokhorov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Markov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Markov tries to get out of the position.
Prokhorov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Markov keeping moving, preventing Prokhorov from controlling successfully.
Markov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Prokhorov is controlling him.
Prokhorov looking to pass the guard.
Prokhorov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Markov is trying to keep Prokhorov in close.
Prokhorov postures up in Markov's guard and throws a big left but Markov blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prokhorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Markov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Prokhorov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Markov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markov slips under a jab.
Prokhorov lands a jab to Markov's midsection.
Markov defending well as Prokhorov loads up on a big left hand.
Markov misses with a body punch

and Prokhorov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Prokhorov.
Markov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Prokhorov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Prokhorov digs a right hand into Markov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Markov's gas tank.
Prokhorov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Markov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Markov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Markov looking to slow down the pace here.
Markov misses with an elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Prokhorov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prokhorov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Markov backwards.
Prokhorov lands a body punch.
Markov is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Prokhorov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prokhorov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prokhorov lands a hook that snaps the head of Markov backwards.
Markov trying to stall but Prokhorov improves his position.
Markov has a couple of punches blocked by Prokhorov.
A short body shot lands from Prokhorov as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Prokhorov on the inside.
Markov working aggressively here.
Prokhorov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Prokhorov digs a right hand into Markov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Markov's gas tank.
Prokhorov lands a shot to the body.
Prokhorov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Prokhorov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Prokhorov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Prokhorov is trying to trip Markov. He has hold of a leg but Markov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Prokhorov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Prokhorov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Prokhorov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Prokhorov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Prokhorov trying to control but Markov is working from the bottom.
Prokhorov throwing strikes from guard but Markov blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prokhorov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Prokhorov trying to control but Markov is working from the bottom.
Prokhorov tries to free his leg and advance position but Markov is retaining full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Prokhorov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Markov working aggressively here.
Markov is pressed up against the cage. Prokhorov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Markov down to the mat. Markov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Prokhorov tries to close the distance and clinch but Markov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Prokhorov connects with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Markov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Prokhorov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Markov counters with a stiff right hand.
Pjotr Markov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Prokhorov fails with a takedown attempt.
Markov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Prokhorov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Markov connects with the punch.
Markov looks to score with a jab to the body but Prokhorov is just out of range.
Markov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Prokhorov lands the left hand.
Markov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Markov lands a nice shot that snaps Prokhorov's head back.
Markov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Prokhorov dodges the punch combination from Markov.
Markov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Markov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Prokhorov momentarily.
Markov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Markov moves out of range of the strikes.
Prokhorov misses with a series of wild punches.
Markov slips a straight right by Prokhorov.
Prokhorov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prokhorov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Markov as he avoids it easily.
Markov lands a lovely overhand right.

Prokhorov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Prokhorov looking to pass the guard.
Prokhorov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Markov keeping moving, preventing Prokhorov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prokhorov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Prokhorov tries to free his leg and advance position but Markov is retaining full guard.
Prokhorov landing some decent shots from guard.
Prokhorov is looking to work some ground and pound but Markov has wrist control.
Markov has control of Prokhorov's left arm, preventing Prokhorov from doing any damage.
Prokhorov postures up in Markov's guard and throws a big left but Markov blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markov keeping full guard, as Prokhorov tries to pass.
Markov working a defensive guard but Prokhorov passes into half guard.
Markov trying to control here.
Markov is not content to let Prokhorov control the position.
Prokhorov controlling the pace.
Prokhorov wants to control but Markov is keeping him busy.
Prokhorov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Prokhorov moves away from the strike by Markov.
Markov cracks Prokhorov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prokhorov tries to clinch but Markov is having none of it.
Prokhorov moves out of range as Markov strikes.
Prokhorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markov moves away.
Prokhorov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Prokhorov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Markov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Markov slips a straight right by Prokhorov.
Nice shot by Prokhorov.
Markov moves out of range of the strikes.
Markov tries a head kick but it misses.
Prokhorov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Markov on the side of the head.
Markov throws a jab but it's blocked by Prokhorov.
Prokhorov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Viktor Prokhorov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Markov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Markov finds it's way through Prokhorov's defenses.
Markov scores with a decent looking hook.
Markov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Markov misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markov motions for Prokhorov to come forward. Markov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Markov missing with a left hand there. Prokhorov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Prokhorov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Markov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Markov lands a glancing blow to the side of Prokhorov's head.
Prokhorov moves out of range of the strikes.
Prokhorov loads up on a big right hand but Markov slips the punch.
Markov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice defenses there by Prokhorov.
Prokhorov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Markov looks to score with a jab to the body but Prokhorov is just out of range.
Markov throws a head kick that misses.
A lazy left from Prokhorov finds it's target.
Prokhorov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prokhorov darts in trying to clinch
and Markov counters with a left to the body.
Markov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Prokhorov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Prokhorov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Markov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Markov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prokhorov circles away quickly and effectively.
Prokhorov connects with a right hand. Markov shakes it off.
Markov swats away the attempt to clinch by Prokhorov.
Prokhorov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Prokhorov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Prokhorov checks a low kick from Markov.
Markov throws a hook but Prokhorov avoids it easily.
Prokhorov tries to clinch there but Markov circles away.
Markov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Prokhorov throws a hook but Markov blocks it.
Prokhorov throws the left hand but Markov avoids the punch easily.
Markov avoids the body shot from Prokhorov.
Markov throws a hook but Prokhorov blocks it.
Markov moves forwards but Prokhorov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Prokhorov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Prokhorov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Markov's waist but Markov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Prokhorov off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markov. Prokhorov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Prokhorov ducks under a wild hook from Markov.
Prokhorov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Markov.
Prokhorov ducks under a wild hook from Markov.
Prokhorov misses with a hook to the body
and Markov counters with a stiff right hand.
Prokhorov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Prokhorov misses the jab.
Prokhorov slips a straight right by Markov.
Nice jab there from Markov.

Prokhorov closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Prokhorov.
Markov wants to stall.
Prokhorov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Prokhorov stalling in the clinch but Markov improves position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Prokhorov.
Markov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Markov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prokhorov throws a punch but it's blocked by Markov.
Markov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Markov blocking some punches.
Prokhorov works on Markov's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Prokhorov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prokhorov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Markov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Prokhorov stands up over Markov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Markov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Prokhorov thows a big elbow that misses.
Prokhorov stops Markov from standing up.
Prokhorov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Prokhorov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Markov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Prokhorov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Markov's head.
Prokhorov wants to control from the top but Markov keeps moving.
Prokhorov content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Prokhorov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Markov is trying to keep Prokhorov in close.
Markov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Markov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Markov slips under a jab.
Markov misses with a hook to the body
and Prokhorov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice inside leg kick there by Markov. That's going to slow Prokhorov down.
Pjotr Markov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prokhorov throws a big shot that misses.
Markov lands with a right hand.
Prokhorov punishes Markov's body with a nice straight punch.
Markov misses with a double jab.
Markov moves away from the strike by Prokhorov.

Prokhorov moves into the clinch.
Prokhorov is working for takedown but Markov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pjotr Markov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Prokhorov.
Prokhorov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Markov has a couple of punches blocked by Prokhorov.
Markov swings wildly with an uppercut but Prokhorov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prokhorov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Markov's elbow.
Markov lands with a right to the head.
Markov trying to control the position but instead, Prokhorov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Markov into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Prokhorov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right handed body shot lands from Prokhorov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Prokhorov.
Prokhorov lands a body punch.
Prokhorov scores with a hook to the body.
Prokhorov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Markov backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Prokhorov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Prokhorov 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Prokhorov!