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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Teodolito Cesariny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yaroslav Vasilyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yaroslav Vasilyev has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Teodolito Cesariny's chin.
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194 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Teodolito Cesariny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yaroslav Vasilyev!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cesariny scores with a takedown into Vasilyev's guard.
Vasilyev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cesariny wanted to stand there but Vasilyev had control of the position.
Cesariny will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vasilyev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cesariny looking to pass the guard.
Cesariny trying to control but Vasilyev is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vasilyev drives through with a takedown into Cesariny's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vasilyev tries to free his leg and advance position but Cesariny is retaining full guard.
Cesariny is trying to keep Vasilyev in close.
Vasilyev trying to control but Cesariny is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cesariny managing to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cesariny tries to clinch there but Vasilyev circles away.
Vasilyev gets caught napping as Cesariny dives in and scores a takedown. Vasilyev manages to retain guard.
Cesariny wants to control from the top but Vasilyev keeps moving.
Cesariny controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vasilyev wants to sweep but no luck.
Vasilyev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cesariny manages to get himself to full guard.
Vasilyev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cesariny swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cesariny looking for a sweep. Not yet Cesariny, not yet.
Vasilyev tries to free his leg and advance position but Cesariny is retaining full guard.
Vasilyev trying to control the position from guard on top but Cesariny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasilyev passes Cesariny's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cesariny is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vasilyev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vasilyev's back!
I really don't envy Vasilyev right now.
Cesariny is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Vasilyev is defending well though. Cesariny let's go of the attempt for now.
Cesariny is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Vasilyev defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cesariny tries to get the hooks in deep but Vasilyev pushed the leg off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cesariny is hanging on to Vasilyev's back as he tries to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasilyev breaks Cesariny's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Vasilyev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cesariny is keeping the position for now.
Cesariny working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vasilyev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vasilyev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vasilyev tries to free his leg and advance position but Cesariny is retaining full guard.
Cesariny can't keep his opponent in guard - Vasilyev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vasilyev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cesariny defends it well.
Vasilyev is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cesariny is defending against the submission attempts here by Vasilyev.
Vasilyev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cesariny doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vasilyev.
Cesariny actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vasilyev tries to pass to full mount but Cesariny defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yaroslav Vasilyev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cesariny closes the distance and clinches.
Cesariny wants the takedown. Vasilyev is fighting it off but Cesariny persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vasilyev's guard against the cage.
Cesariny trying to control but Vasilyev is working from the bottom.
Vasilyev looking to control.
Vasilyev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vasilyev is looking for a kimura here.
Vasilyev trying to advance position but Cesariny counters by regaining guard.
Vasilyev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vasilyev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vasilyev looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilyev wants to control from the top but Cesariny keeps moving.
Cesariny throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vasilyev wants to control from the top but Cesariny keeps moving.
Cesariny looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vasilyev wants to control from the top but Cesariny keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cesariny is on top in guard.
Cesariny controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasilyev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cesariny defends it easily.
Vasilyev wants to sweep here but Cesariny controlling him for the moment.
Cesariny postures up.
Cesariny won't allow Vasilyev to sweep him here.
Vasilyev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cesariny passes into half guard.
Cesariny moves into full mount! Vasilyev won't be happy about that!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cesariny gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilyev gets a double leg takedown into Cesariny's guard.
Vasilyev stays in close to Cesariny's body and controls the position.
Vasilyev trying to control the position from guard on top but Cesariny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasilyev pushes down on Cesariny's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cesariny trying to control but Vasilyev postures up.
Vasilyev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vasilyev works his foot free and advances to mount.
Vasilyev 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.
Vasilyev looking to control but Cesariny is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yaroslav Vasilyev has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasilyev is trying to take his opponent's back.
Vasilyev swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cesariny is now in Vasilyev's guard. A big mistake from Vasilyev there, giving up the dominant position!
Vasilyev isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cesariny stacks Vasilyev on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cesariny!
Vasilyev is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasilyev is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cesariny thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vasilyev is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yaroslav Vasilyev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Vasilyev fails with the takedown.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vasilyev enables Cesariny to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vasilyev manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vasilyev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cesariny is one step ahead there.
Vasilyev lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cesariny!
Cesariny tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vasilyev trying to control but Cesariny is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilyev avoids the attempt from Cesariny to control.
Cesariny really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vasilyev controlling his opponent.
Cesariny wants to control but Vasilyev is having none of it.
Vasilyev moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cesariny has worked his arm free - good work by Cesariny!
Vasilyev tries for a kimura but Cesariny is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasilyev wants to control for a moment but Cesariny uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Cesariny is looking for a sweep. Vasilyev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cesariny looking for submissions off his back.
Vasilyev is working for a kimura but Cesariny is defending it quite comfortably.
Vasilyev trying to control from half guard but Cesariny is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cesariny trying to hold on to Vasilyev's head to control him but Vasilyev postures up.
Cesariny is defending against the submission attempts here by Vasilyev.
Cesariny manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Vasilyev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cesariny leaves Vasilyev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Teodolito Cesariny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yaroslav Vasilyev.
Vasilyev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vasilyev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vasilyev showed some decent athleticism there.
Cesariny manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasilyev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cesariny swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vasilyev trying to control but Cesariny is working from the bottom.
Vasilyev tries to free his leg and advance position but Cesariny is retaining full guard.
Vasilyev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasilyev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Teodolito Cesariny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vasilyev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cesariny knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yaroslav Vasilyev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vasilyev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yaroslav Vasilyev!
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energy
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