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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Absten Brews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivgeny Chumakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chumakov has chosen Little Wing - SRV as his entrance music. Absten Brews has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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166 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Absten Brews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivgeny Chumakov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Chumakov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Chumakov. No joy for Brews on that attempt.
Chumakov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chumakov clinches up with Brews and pushes him back against the cage.
Chumakov can't break the clinch.
Chumakov tries to pull guard but Brews won't allow it.
Brews drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chumakov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chumakov misses with a wild combination.
Chumakov misses with a looping left.
Brews tries for a takedown but Chumakov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Absten Brews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brews misses with a takedown attempt - Chumakov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chumakov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chumakov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Chumakov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chumakov looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chumakov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chumakov tries to free his leg and advance position but Brews is retaining full guard.
Brews working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chumakov.
Brews working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chumakov.
Chumakov is pushing down on Brews's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brews is fighting to maintain full guard but Chumakov has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chumakov lands a nice short elbow.
Brews is refusing to be controlled, as Chumakov sits in half guard.
Chumakov is looking for a kimura but Brews is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chumakov to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brews preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Chumakov thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Brews to regain full guard.
Chumakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Brews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chumakov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brews works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brews 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.
Chumakov trying to control but Brews is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brews shoots and misses
and Chumakov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brews has Chumakov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chumakov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brews crunches a lovely knee into Chumakov's ribcage.
Brews lands a nice shot to the body.
Brews lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chumakov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chumakov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chumakov is trying to break the clinch but Brews is controlling him.
Brews lands a good knee to the midsection. Chumakov won't want to take too many of those.
Chumakov looks gassed!
Brews connects with a knee to the head.
Chumakov tries to break the clinch but Brews is controlling the position.
Brews breaks from the clinch.
Brews shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chumakov as he avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chumakov.
Chumakov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chumakov takes the fight into the clinch.
Brews tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chumakov manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chumakov tries for a takedown but Brews circles away easily
and Brews counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brews missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brews slips a nice elbow through Chumakov's hands, connecting with Chumakov's forehead.
Brews wants to work for an arm triangle but Chumakov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chumakov is pressing down on Brews's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brews trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chumakov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brews gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brews avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chumakov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brews gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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 Absten Brews will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Brews scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Brews will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brews scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chumakov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brews trying to control from half guard but Chumakov is working away.
Brews lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chumakov is breathing heavily.
Chumakov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Chumakov is looking to escape.
Brews is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chumakov wants to get back to his feet.
Chumakov taking some punishment here, with Brews in his half guard.
Brews trying to control from half guard but Chumakov is working away.
Brews working over Chumakov with some ground and pound. Chumakov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brews is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chumakov defends it well.
Brews is looking for a kimura but Chumakov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brews to get the leverage.
Brews sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chumakov defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brews lands a nice short elbow.
Brews prevents Chumakov from standing back up.
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.
Brews working Chumakov over with strikes.
Brews thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brews prevents Chumakov from standing back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brews wants to clinch
and Chumakov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brews won't be happy with that.
Brews struggling a bit here.
Chumakov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Brews has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chumakov but great work by Brews.
Absten Brews overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Brews wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chumakov, who protects the arm well.
Chumakov is trying to control Brews's posture but Brews avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brews wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chumakov, who protects the arm well.
Chumakov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Brews lands with a punch from half guard.
Chumakov taking some punishment here, with Brews in his half guard.
Chumakov is trying to stand.
Brews scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chumakov has hold of Brews's hands but Brews slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brews winds up and cracks Chumakov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brews missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brews seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chumakov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chumakov tries to get to full guard but Brews has control of the leg.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brews shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chumakov as he jumps to the side.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chumakov.
Brews misses with a takedown
and Chumakov counters with a takedown into side control.
Chumakov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Brews to see if he's OK.
Chumakov decides to stand back up.
Brews wants to clinch
and Chumakov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Brews's guard now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chumakov is looking to stand up but Brews won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivgeny Chumakov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Brews shoots and misses
and Chumakov counters with a single leg into guard. Brews didn't expect that.
Brews preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brews looking to control.
Chumakov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chumakov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chumakov wants to control from the top but Brews keeps moving.
Chumakov won't allow Brews to sweep him here.
Chumakov gets to his feet. Brews looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brews closes the distance but Chumakov moves to the side
and Chumakov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brews looks to clinch
and Chumakov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Absten Brews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chumakov throws a head kick but Brews moves out of range.
Chumakov closes the distance and clinches.
Chumakov manages to break the clinch.
Chumakov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brews displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Brews tries to clinch up
so Chumakov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chumakov trying to control but Brews is working from the bottom.
Chumakov is looking to stand up but Brews won't let him.
Chumakov wants to stand and escape but instead Brews has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chumakov looking for a guillotine here but Brews defends easily.
Chumakov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brews defends well.
Brews with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brews controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brews trying to control but Chumakov is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brews thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chumakov trying to keep a closed guard but Brews is proving a slippery customer.
Brews throwing strikes but missing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chumakov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chumakov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Brews's guard now.
Brews looking for a sweep. Not yet Brews, not yet.
Chumakov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chumakov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chumakov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brews, up you get!
Brews with a poor takedown
and Chumakov counters with a shoot takedown. Brews fights it but they end up in guard.
Chumakov stands up over Brews, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Brews is working an open guard so Chumakov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brews doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chumakov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Absten Brews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brews throws a punch but it's blocked by Chumakov.
Brews tries to pull guard but Chumakov holds him up against the cage and eventually Brews drops back down to his feet.
Brews keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chumakov's efforts to push away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brews unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chumakov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chumakov pulls guard successfully.
Brews stopping the sweep attempt from Chumakov.
Brews slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivgeny Chumakov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chumakov 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivgeny Chumakov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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