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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eldar Arbuhmedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitri Makhnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eldar Arbuhmedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimitri Makhnov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arbuhmedov misses with a wild combination.
Arbuhmedov tries for a takedown but Makhnov circles away easily
and Makhnov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Makhnov.
Arbuhmedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Makhnov walks away with a smile on his face. Arbuhmedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Makhnov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arbuhmedov circles away quickly and effectively.
Dimitri Makhnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makhnov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Makhnov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Makhnov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Makhnov forces Arbuhmedov back against the cage and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Arbuhmedov.
Makhnov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Arbuhmedov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Makhnov to the mat. Makhnov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Makhnov striking off his back but it's not causing Arbuhmedov any problems.
Arbuhmedov could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Arbuhmedov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Makhnov dives on top into guard.
Makhnov is pushing down on Arbuhmedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Arbuhmedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Makhnov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Makhnov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arbuhmedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arbuhmedov trying to hold on to Makhnov's head to control him but Makhnov postures up.
Makhnov wants to work for an arm triangle but Arbuhmedov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Arbuhmedov trying to control from the bottom.
Makhnov with the ground and pound but Arbuhmedov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Makhnov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arbuhmedov being controlled here, momentarily.
Arbuhmedov has his foot on Makhnov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Makhnov works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Makhnov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Makhnov wants to control from the top but Arbuhmedov keeps moving.
Makhnov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Makhnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Arbuhmedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makhnov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Makhnov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Makhnov pushing down on Arbuhmedov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Makhnov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Makhnov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Arbuhmedov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Arbuhmedov is pressing down on Makhnov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Makhnov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Makhnov tries to free his leg and advance position but Arbuhmedov is retaining full guard.
Makhnov postures up.
Makhnov is working Arbuhmedov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Arbuhmedov is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arbuhmedov is keeping the position for now.
Makhnov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Arbuhmedov dives on top into guard.
Arbuhmedov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Makhnov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Makhnov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Makhnov!
Makhnov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Arbuhmedov struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Makhnov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Makhnov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arbuhmedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arbuhmedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Makhnov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Makhnov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Makhnov thows a big elbow that misses.
Arbuhmedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Makhnov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Makhnov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Makhnov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Makhnov is looking to work some ground and pound but Arbuhmedov has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhnov wants to control from the top but Arbuhmedov keeps moving.
Arbuhmedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Makhnov defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makhnov forces his way into half guard.
Makhnov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Arbuhmedov is staying active underneath Makhnov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dimitri Makhnov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Makhnov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two 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.
Makhnov is trying to control. Arbuhmedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Makhnov slows the pace down in half guard.
Makhnov is stalling here. Arbuhmedov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Makhnov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Arbuhmedov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Makhnov is not content to let Arbuhmedov control the position.
Arbuhmedov advances nicely into full mount.
Arbuhmedov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Makhnov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Makhnov!
Arbuhmedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Makhnov controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arbuhmedov controls Makhnov momentarily but Makhnov frees himself.
Makhnov tries to free his leg and advance position but Arbuhmedov is retaining full guard.
Makhnov working some strikes from top position.
Makhnov controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Makhnov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Makhnov trying to control but Arbuhmedov is working from the bottom.
Makhnov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arbuhmedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Makhnov is aware though and is defending well.
Arbuhmedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Makhnov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Makhnov tries to free his leg and advance position but Arbuhmedov is retaining full guard.
Arbuhmedov has momentary wrist control but Makhnov slips an elbow through the middle.
Arbuhmedov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Arbuhmedov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Makhnov because Arbuhmedov loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Makhnov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Makhnov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arbuhmedov circles away quickly and effectively.
Arbuhmedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Makhnov counters with a head kick.
Makhnov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Arbuhmedov defending well as Makhnov loads up on a big left hand.
Arbuhmedov dodges the punch combination from Makhnov.
Makhnov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arbuhmedov counters by moving into the clinch.
Arbuhmedov misses with a knee strike.
Arbuhmedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Makhnov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Arbuhmedov dodges an elbow strike from Makhnov.
Arbuhmedov is working for takedown but Makhnov is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eldar Arbuhmedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arbuhmedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Makhnov lands a right hand.
Makhnov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice elbow from Makhnov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Makhnov.
Stalling in the clinch from Makhnov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makhnov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhnov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arbuhmedov.
Makhnov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arbuhmedov blocks it with crossed arms.
Arbuhmedov tries for a takedown but Makhnov manages to get underhooks.
Makhnov scores with a hook to the body.
Makhnov tries to land knees in the clinch but Arbuhmedov avoids the damage to the body.
A hook to the body from Makhnov.
Arbuhmedov is looking to control Makhnov's arms but Makhnov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Arbuhmedov has his back to the cage.
Makhnov stalling the fight.
Arbuhmedov can't get the takedown.
Makhnov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Makhnov lands an elbow inside that Arbuhmedov shrugs off.
Arbuhmedov can't get the takedown.
Still in the clinch, Makhnov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Makhnov leaning against his opponent.
Makhnov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arbuhmedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Makhnov prevents it.
Makhnov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Makhnov.
Makhnov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arbuhmedov is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from Makhnov.
Makhnov slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arbuhmedov blocks it with crossed arms.
Makhnov trying to land knees to the body.
Makhnov tries to land a knee to the head but Arbuhmedov blocks with his arms.
Arbuhmedov being controlled against the cage.
Arbuhmedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Arbuhmedov managing to block the knees to the body from Makhnov.
Arbuhmedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Makhnov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Makhnov misses with a knee strike.
Makhnov tries a knee to the head but Arbuhmedov blocks it.
Makhnov lands a good knee to the midsection. Arbuhmedov won't want to take too many of those.
Makhnov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Makhnov.
Makhnov lands a damaging elbow.
Arbuhmedov managing to block the knees to the body from Makhnov.
Arbuhmedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Makhnov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Makhnov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Arbuhmedov's brow.
Makhnov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Arbuhmedov or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arbuhmedov misses with an elbow over the top.
Makhnov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Makhnov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Makhnov landing knees to the head.
Makhnov gets underhooks to prevent Arbuhmedov's takedown attempt.
Makhnov scores with a hook to the body.
Makhnov lands a hook that snaps the head of Arbuhmedov backwards.
A short right from Makhnov on the inside.
Makhnov stalling.
Arbuhmedov is trying to drag Makhnov to the mat but Makhnov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Makhnov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Makhnov is pushing Arbuhmedov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Makhnov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Makhnov tries to land a knee to the head but Arbuhmedov blocks with his arms.
Arbuhmedov looking to throw knees to the head but Makhnov is blocking nicely.
Makhnov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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.
Makhnov trying to land knees to the body.
Makhnov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Arbuhmedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Makhnov is pressed up against the cage. Arbuhmedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Makhnov down to the mat. Makhnov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Makhnov 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.
Dimitri Makhnov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Eldar Arbuhmedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makhnov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arbuhmedov shoots and misses
and Makhnov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Arbuhmedov won't be happy with that.
Makhnov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Eldar Arbuhmedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makhnov lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arbuhmedov being controlled for a moment.
Arbuhmedov throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitri Makhnov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Makhnov 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Makhnov!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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