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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Weichanthal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilja Vasuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ilja Vasuta has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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192 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Weichanthal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilja Vasuta!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasuta fails with the takedown.
Vasuta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vasuta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Weichanthal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vasuta somewhat.
John Weichanthal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilja Vasuta.
Horrible takedown by Vasuta or perhaps it was just good defense by Weichanthal which made him look bad.
Vasuta looks gassed!
Weichanthal closes the distance and pushes Vasuta back into the cage.
Weichanthal scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Ilja Vasuta has been cut.
A knee to the head by Weichanthal.
Vasuta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vasuta takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vasuta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vasuta can't break the clinch.
Weichanthal lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Weichanthal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Weichanthal decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Weichanthal connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weichanthal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weichanthal connects with a knee to the head.
Weichanthal lands a nice knee to the body.
Weichanthal has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vasuta clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Weichanthal is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Weichanthal lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Vasuta.
Weichanthal controlling the position well here. Vasuta rolled but Weichanthal kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasuta grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Vasuta is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Weichanthal.
John Weichanthal has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Weichanthal lands with a kick to the temple. Vasuta shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weichanthal scores with a head kick.
That has opened up Ilja Vasuta's cut even more.
Weichanthal clinches with his opponent.
Weichanthal connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vasuta's face.
Weichanthal lands a knee to the body.
Weichanthal has Vasuta pushed against the cage.
Weichanthal connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vasuta's face.
Weichanthal landing knees to the head.
Weichanthal putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vasuta in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Weichanthal landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Weichanthal leaning his opponent against the cage.
Weichanthal with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Weichanthal stalling the fight.
Weichanthal lands an elbow inside.
Weichanthal with a knee to the head.
Weichanthal turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Weichanthal manages to end up in side control.
Weichanthal stands up.
Ilja Vasuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weichanthal moves into range and clinches up with Vasuta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weichanthal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weichanthal moves into the clinch.
Weichanthal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Weichanthal darts in and clinches Vasuta up against the cage.
Vasuta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vasuta wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Weichanthal gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Vasuta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Weichanthal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Weichanthal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ilja Vasuta's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Weichanthal clinches.
Weichanthal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vasuta up against the cage.
Weichanthal connects with a knee to the head.
Weichanthal connects with a knee to the head.
Weichanthal landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Weichanthal utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Weichanthal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weichanthal darts in and clinches Vasuta up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Weichanthal.
Vasuta wants to break free but Weichanthal has control.
Weichanthal landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vasuta jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Weichanthal walks away with a smile on his face. Vasuta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Weichanthal clinches up against the cage.
Weichanthal breaks the clinch.
Weichanthal moves into the clinch.
Weichanthal scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weichanthal lands an elbow just above Vasuta 's eye.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Weichanthal obliges.
Weichanthal wants the takedown. Vasuta is fighting it off but Weichanthal persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vasuta's guard against the cage.
Weichanthal stays in close to Vasuta's body and controls the position.
Weichanthal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Weichanthal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Weichanthal stands and throws Vasuta's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vasuta takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Weichanthal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vasuta can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weichanthal has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nice sprawl there from Weichanthal as Vasuta shoots in.
Weichanthal takes the fight into the clinch.
Weichanthal scores with a knee to the head.
Weichanthal lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Vasuta is trying to get back to full guard.
Weichanthal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Weichanthal decides to stand and escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weichanthal clinches up with Vasuta and pushes him back against the cage.
Weichanthal has Vasuta pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Weichanthal pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Vasuta tumbling to the mat - Weichanthal dives into Vasuta's guard.
Weichanthal stands and throws Vasuta's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasuta is trying to get back to half guard.
Weichanthal has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Weichanthal instigates a clinch.
Weichanthal unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vasuta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Weichanthal connects with a knee to the head.
Weichanthal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vasuta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Weichanthal as he jumps to the side.
John Weichanthal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilja Vasuta.
Weichanthal rushes Vasuta and presses him up against the cage.
Weichanthal scores with a knee to the head.
Vasuta tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Weichanthal scores a nice knee to the body.
Weichanthal lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasuta tries to pull guard but Weichanthal holds him up against the cage and eventually Vasuta drops back down to his feet.
Vasuta has had enough of the clinch but Weichanthal keeps him there for the moment.
Vasuta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vasuta can't break the clinch.
Vasuta is trying to force a seperation but Weichanthal has the dominant position.
Weichanthal is struggling to control the position.
Weichanthal connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vasuta's face.
Weichanthal connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vasuta's face.
Weichanthal scores a nice knee to the body.
Weichanthal stalling the fight.
Weichanthal has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Vasuta regains guard immediately.
Vasuta looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Weichanthal has picked Vasuta up and slammed him! Vasuta can't keep hold of the triangle and Weichanthal manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasuta looking for a sweep but Weichanthal has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Weichanthal controlling from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vasuta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Weichanthal dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ilja Vasuta's cut.
That's time! Weichanthal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Weichanthal drives through and clinches with Vasuta against the cage.
Weichanthal creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vasuta's defenses.
John Weichanthal has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Weichanthal connects with a knee to the head.
Weichanthal has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vasuta clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Vasuta is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Weichanthal.
Vasuta is in bad spot here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Weichanthal's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Weichanthal wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Weichanthal pushes Vasuta up against the cage in a clinch.
Weichanthal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weichanthal moves into range and clinches up with Vasuta.
Vasuta jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Weichanthal walks away with a smile on his face. Vasuta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Weichanthal clinches with his opponent.
Weichanthal successfully pulls guard.
Weichanthal seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Weichanthal is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Weichanthal connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vasuta's face.
Weichanthal scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Weichanthal.
Vasuta takes an elbow to the forehead.
Weichanthal landing knees to the head.
Vasuta jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Weichanthal walks away with a smile on his face. Vasuta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vasuta.
John Weichanthal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilja Vasuta.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weichanthal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Weichanthal landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Weichanthal.
Vasuta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Weichanthal utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Weichanthal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vasuta tries to keep at a distance but Weichanthal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Weichanthal lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Weichanthal keeps control of Vasuta as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vasuta tries to pull guard but Weichanthal won't allow it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Weichanthal takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Weichanthal with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vasuta is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Weichanthal scores with a knee to the head.
Weichanthal has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Vasuta is trying to keep an underhook but Weichanthal manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Weichanthal stands up and beckons Vasuta to join him on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasuta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Weichanthal is fending him off so far but Vasuta persists. Nope, Weichanthal circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasuta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Weichanthal tries to avoid it but Vasuta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Weichanthal to the ground. Weichanthal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Weichanthal gets a clinch.
Weichanthal with a knee to the head.
Weichanthal creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vasuta's defenses.
Vasuta tries to break the clinch but Weichanthal is controlling the position.
Weichanthal lands an elbow that stopped Vasuta in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Weichanthal.
Weichanthal lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Weichanthal.
Weichanthal landing knees to the body.
Vasuta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vasuta is trying to break free.
Weichanthal landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Weichanthal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vasuta's efforts to push away.
Weichanthal unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Weichanthal stalling against the cage.
Weichanthal gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Weichanthal 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.
Weichanthal gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weichanthal stuffs the takedown attempt from Vasuta. Vasuta gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Vasuta with that takedown attempt.
John Weichanthal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Weichanthal drives through and clinches with Vasuta against the cage.
Vasuta takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Weichanthal.
Vasuta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Weichanthal content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vasuta tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Weichanthal smiles and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vasuta.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weichanthal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ilja Vasuta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weichanthal lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Weichanthal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Weichanthal 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:24
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:24
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Weichanthal!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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