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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Edward Yazerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zlyka Bober (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bober has chosen Angry Bievers as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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142 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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18
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Edward Yazerman!
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, Zlyka Bober!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bober is defended easily by Yazerman.
Yazerman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bober's guard.
Bober is controlling Yazerman's posture.
Bober should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Yazerman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yazerman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yazerman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bober is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yazerman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bober swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yazerman trying to control but Bober is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yazerman wants to stand but Bober has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bober not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Yazerman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bober, pushing him back against the cage.
Yazerman gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bober regains guard.
Yazerman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bober is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bober trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yazerman postures up in Bober's guard and throws a big left but Bober blocks it.
Bober keeping moving, preventing Yazerman from controlling successfully.
Yazerman throws and elbow that misses. Bober uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yazerman's guard. Nice move by Bober!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bober drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yazerman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yazerman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yazerman!
Yazerman tries to move to full mount but Bober actually manages to regain half guard.
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.
Yazerman trying to control the pace.
Yazerman throwing shots but Bober is blocking nicely.
Yazerman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bober wants to improve his position but Yazerman is controlling well.
Bober regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Yazerman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yazerman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bober is pulling down on Yazerman's head. It's preventing any offense from Yazerman, at least for the moment.
Yazerman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yazerman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Yazerman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bober misses with a takedown
and Yazerman counters with a single leg into guard. Bober didn't expect that.
Yazerman advances position into side control!
Bober dodges the ground and pound from Yazerman.
Yazerman throws an elbow but Bober slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bober is being controlled here.
Bober is not content to let Yazerman control the position.
Yazerman throwing strikes but Bober manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yazerman manages to get back to half guard.
Bober is trying to work for a kimura but Yazerman is defending well.
Yazerman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bober on the ground.
Bober is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yazerman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bober.
Bober wants to work for an arm triangle but Yazerman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bober tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yazerman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yazerman is trying to stand back up but Bober is controlling him
Yazerman is looking to control Bober's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yazerman avoid being mounted?
Yazerman keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bober seems to be looking for submissions.
Bober is looking for a kimura here.
Bober seems to be working for a kimura but Yazerman defends the submission attempt.
Bober is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yazerman kicks Bober off and gets back to his feet.
Bober has his takedown stuffed
and Yazerman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Yazerman has clasped his hands together around Bober's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bober wants to control but Yazerman postures up.
Bober defending against the ground and pound.
Yazerman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bober is trying to control Yazerman's posture but Yazerman avoids it.
Yazerman content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yazerman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yazerman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Yazerman controls the position.
Yazerman landing strikes.
Bober can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Yazerman dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bober doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yazerman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Yazerman thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bober to regain full guard.
Bober working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yazerman.
Yazerman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bober works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yazerman trying to control but Bober is working from the bottom.
Yazerman is looking to advance position but Bober has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Bober is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Yazerman has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Yazerman!
Bober takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yazerman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bober's guard.
Yazerman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yazerman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yazerman is stalling in the full guard.
Bober not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yazerman trying to control but Bober is working from the bottom.
Yazerman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bober is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bober has escaped and now he's on top!
Bober drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yazerman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bober has Yazerman in his guard.
Yazerman stands up over Bober, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Edward Yazerman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bober avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yazerman wants to control from the top but Bober keeps moving.
Bober is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yazerman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bober trying to keep a closed guard but Yazerman is proving a slippery customer.
Yazerman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bober works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yazerman trying to control but Bober is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Yazerman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yazerman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Yazerman!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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