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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Veli Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim KATA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Veli Schwarzeneg!
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, Jim KATA!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KATA takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Schwarzeneg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
KATA with a poor takedown
and Schwarzeneg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in KATA's guard.
Schwarzeneg wants to get up but he can't break KATA's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Schwarzeneg trying to control the position from guard on top but KATA is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schwarzeneg stands up from KATA's guard - Schwarzeneg perhaps looking for a knockout.
KATA drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
KATA pushes down on Schwarzeneg's leg and manages to get into half guard.
KATA wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schwarzeneg keeps working.
KATA is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
KATA looks gassed!
KATA prevents Schwarzeneg from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg has hold of KATA's hands but KATA slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Schwarzeneg wants to get back to his feet.
KATA prevents Schwarzeneg from improving his position.
Schwarzeneg tries to kick KATA off but KATA keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
KATA throws a series of punches but Schwarzeneg moves out of range.
KATA clinches up against the cage.
KATA wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Schwarzeneg gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
KATA tries to roll over but Schwarzeneg keeps him under control.
KATA wants to control but Schwarzeneg is keeping busy.
Schwarzeneg decides to return to a standing position.
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a double leg but KATA sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
KATA shoots in and bounces Schwarzeneg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Schwarzeneg wants to stand but KATA is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg tries to strike from the bottom.
Schwarzeneg wants to stand and escape but KATA is having none of it.
KATA trying to control the position from guard on top but Schwarzeneg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schwarzeneg wants to get back to his feet but KATA is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Schwarzeneg being controlled here, momentarily.
KATA stopping the sweep attempt from Schwarzeneg.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Schwarzeneg tries to clinch up but KATA circles away and keeps his distance.
KATA has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KATA wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Schwarzeneg tries to score a body lock takedown but KATA shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veli Schwarzeneg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
KATA has Schwarzeneg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Schwarzeneg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Schwarzeneg tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. KATA just stands there and leans against the cage.
Schwarzeneg gets underhooks to prevent KATA's takedown attempt.
KATA pressing his opponent against the cage.
Schwarzeneg works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Schwarzeneg would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Schwarzeneg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Schwarzeneg trying to control the position from guard on top but KATA is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schwarzeneg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
KATA throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
KATA manages to escape and get back to his feet.
KATA moves out of range as Schwarzeneg strikes.
KATA closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
KATA looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
KATA wants to take a breather but Schwarzeneg is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KATA stops Schwarzeneg from getting back to his feet.
KATA looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Schwarzeneg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of KATA's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take KATA's back!
Schwarzeneg has KATA flattened out and is raining down punches.
Schwarzeneg lands an elbow to the side of the head.
KATA preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Schwarzeneg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Schwarzeneg's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
KATA rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
KATA is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Schwarzeneg scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Veli Schwarzeneg 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.
Schwarzeneg shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Schwarzeneg showed some decent athleticism there.
KATA controlling the position for now.
Veli Schwarzeneg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schwarzeneg tries to stand but his hand is stuck under KATA.
KATA is refusing to be controlled, as Schwarzeneg sits in half guard.
Schwarzeneg stands up and beckons KATA to join him on the feet.
Schwarzeneg with a poor takedown
and KATA counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
KATA trying to control the action but Schwarzeneg is working from the bottom.
Schwarzeneg is trying to stand up here but KATA is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schwarzeneg controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Schwarzeneg tries to get to full guard but KATA has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KATA slows the pace down in half guard.
KATA stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Schwarzeneg fails with the takedown
and KATA counters with a takedown into side control.
Schwarzeneg is trying to buck KATA off.
Schwarzeneg taking punishment in the form of punches.
KATA prevents Schwarzeneg from escaping the position.
KATA tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Schwarzeneg is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg manages to work his way to half guard, despite KATA's best efforts.
Schwarzeneg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schwarzeneg is looking to escape.
KATA drops an elbow to the side of Schwarzeneg's head.
Schwarzeneg wants to control but KATA is keeping busy.
KATA stops Schwarzeneg from getting back to his feet.
KATA scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Schwarzeneg tries to kick KATA off but KATA keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Schwarzeneg taking some punishment here, with KATA in his half guard.
Schwarzeneg is looking to improve his position.
Schwarzeneg is pressing down on KATA's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg is trying to keep KATA in close.
KATA trying to control but Schwarzeneg is working from the bottom.
Schwarzeneg pulls KATA in close to prevent any damage.
KATA trying to control but Schwarzeneg is working from the bottom.
Schwarzeneg wants to sweep here but KATA controlling him for the moment.
KATA prevents Schwarzeneg from getting back to his feet.
Schwarzeneg scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Schwarzeneg wants to sweep here but KATA controlling him for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Schwarzeneg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Schwarzeneg connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused KATA some visible discomfort.
KATA can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg stands up.
Schwarzeneg with a poor takedown
and KATA counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veli Schwarzeneg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwarzeneg kicks off KATA and gets to his feet.
Schwarzeneg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has KATA pinned against the cage. KATA gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
KATA gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
KATA avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schwarzeneg wants to control from the top but KATA keeps moving.
Schwarzeneg wants to stand and escape but instead KATA has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Schwarzeneg wants to stand and escape but KATA is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schwarzeneg throws his legs up looking for a submission but KATA uses it to pass to side control.
Schwarzeneg is trying to control KATA's posture but KATA avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim KATA showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
KATA pushes Schwarzeneg up against the cage in a clinch.
KATA drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Schwarzeneg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
KATA prevents a takedown attempt there.
Schwarzeneg changes levels and goes for a takedown here. KATA fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Schwarzeneg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but KATA swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veli Schwarzeneg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
KATA scores a takedown into full mount!
Schwarzeneg wants to get back to his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for KATA. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
KATA breaks from Schwarzeneg's wrist control and lands an elbow.
KATA cracks Schwarzeneg with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
KATA controlling his opponent.
KATA is working for a guillotine from mount but Schwarzeneg frees his head quite easily.
KATA takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg trying desperately to get to his feet.
KATA trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schwarzeneg is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schwarzeneg gets back to half guard.
KATA throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Schwarzeneg wants to get back to his feet.
Schwarzeneg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
KATA pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schwarzeneg is keeping the position for now.
Schwarzeneg pushes KATA off and gets back to his feet.
KATA tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schwarzeneg swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg with a lazy takedown attempt
and KATA decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schwarzeneg's guard.
Schwarzeneg thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
KATA stopping the sweep attempt from Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
KATA looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
KATA pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schwarzeneg is keeping the position for now.
Schwarzeneg controls KATA momentarily but KATA frees himself.
Schwarzeneg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst KATA is controlling him.
Schwarzeneg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schwarzeneg gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Schwarzeneg lands a nice short elbow.
Schwarzeneg blocks the strikes from KATA.
Schwarzeneg seems to be working for a kimura but KATA defends the submission attempt.
KATA gets full guard.
KATA wants to control but Schwarzeneg passes easily into half guard.
KATA trying to control here.
KATA has a hand on Schwarzeneg's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Schwarzeneg takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Schwarzeneg avoids the attempt from KATA to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg tries to control but KATA wriggling away.
KATA is in a horrible position here. Schwarzeneg smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
KATA gets back to half guard.
Schwarzeneg wants to stand but KATA has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
KATA preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
KATA is trying to get back to full guard.
KATA is doing well to control the position and prevent Schwarzeneg from advancing to side control.
Schwarzeneg seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
KATA is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim KATA comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well KATA 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim KATA!
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