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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Makarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Nifontov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Nifontov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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143 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Makarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Nifontov!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nifontov shoots in but no luck this time.
Makarov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Makarov feints a jab promting Nifontov to slip. Makarov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nifontov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nifontov ducks under a wild hook from Makarov.
Nifontov shoots for a double leg takedown but Makarov sprawls well. He's pushed Nifontov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nifontov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Makarov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nifontov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Andrei Makarov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Nifontov.
Makarov throws an off balance right hand
and Nifontov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Makarov won't be happy with that.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nifontov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Makarov tries to bench press Nifontov off him but Nifontov keeps the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nifontov working away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nifontov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Makarov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Makarov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nifontov trying to control the action but Makarov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nifontov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Makarov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nifontov but great work by Makarov.
Nifontov stops Makarov from passing to mount.
Makarov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nifontov, who protects the arm well.
Makarov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Makarov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nifontov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Makarov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nifontov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nifontov gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makarov trying to control from half guard but Nifontov is working away.
Nifontov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Makarov is looking to take a break and control but Nifontov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Makarov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nifontov won't allow Makarov to pass to mount.
Nifontov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Makarov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nifontov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Makarov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makarov wants to take Nifontov's back but he can't do it this time.
Makarov is working for a guillotine from mount but Nifontov frees his head quite easily.
Makarov takes Nifontov's back.
Makarov trying to control momentarily.
Makarov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Makarov controlling well, preventing Nifontov from escaping the position.
Nifontov fending off the submission attempt from Makarov.
Nifontov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Makarov's guard. Nice work there by Nifontov.
Nifontov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Makarov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nifontov has managed to get both his arms back between Makarov's legs - danger averted.
Makarov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nifontov 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nifontov 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.
Nifontov looks gassed!
Nifontov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nifontov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Makarov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nifontov is aware though and is defending well.
Makarov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nifontov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Makarov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nifontov wants to control from the top but Makarov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Makarov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Makarov works Nifontov's body with a nice hook.
Nifontov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Makarov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nifontov has time to react.
Makarov throws a body kick that misses.
Nifontov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Makarov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nifontov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Makarov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Makarov gets back to half guard.
Makarov manages to get to full guard.
Makarov keeping moving, preventing Nifontov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarov is looking for a triangle but Nifontov pushes his legs off easily.
Makarov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Makarov working for a submission but Nifontov is keeping him at bay.
Nifontov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Makarov working for a guillotine from mount but Nifontov is in no mood to give up.
Makarov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Nifontov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Makarov working for a guillotine from mount but Nifontov is in no mood to give up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nifontov is controlling an arm, preventing Makarov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Makarov has hold of Nifontov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nifontov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Nifontov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Makarov prevents Nifontov from improving his position.
Makarov is looking to advance position but Nifontov won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nifontov looking for submissions off his back.
Makarov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makarov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nifontov sees it coming and defends easily.
Makarov seems to be looking for submissions.
Makarov is working for a kimura but Nifontov is defending it quite comfortably.
Nifontov looking for submissions off his back.
Nifontov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Makarov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nifontov looking for submissions off his back.
Makarov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nifontov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nifontov looking for submissions off his back.
Andrei Makarov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Makarov works his way into full mount!
Makarov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makarov prevents Nifontov from getting the reversal.
Makarov looking to secure an arm triangle but Nifontov defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Makarov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Makarov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Makarov lands a nice shot to the body.
Makarov throws the left hand but Nifontov avoids the punch easily.
Makarov connects with a body shot.
Makarov delivers a nice body kick.
Makarov slaps away a takedown attempt from Nifontov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Makarov throws a leg kick but Nifontov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Makarov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Makarov scores with a push kick.
Good exchange - Makarov coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nifontov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makarov.
Makarov scores with a nice head shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nifontov.
Andrei Makarov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Nifontov.
Makarov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A combination from Makarov does no damage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Makarov.
Makarov throws an overhand right that lands on Nifontov's shoulder, as Nifontov tries to avoid the shot.
Makarov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Makarov wants it to stay on the feet.
Nifontov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crunch! Makarov slams his shin into Nifontov's torso.
Nifontov walks into a straight right hand from Makarov.
Nifontov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nifontov.
Makarov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nifontov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Makarov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nifontov somewhat.
Makarov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Makarov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Makarov feints and then cracks Nifontov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nifontov down.
Makarov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Makarov duly obliges.
Makarov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Andrei Makarov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makarov tries to bum rush Nifontov with a series of wild strikes but Nifontov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good leg kick by Makarov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Makarov cracks the inside of Nifontov's front leg.
Makarov throws a hook to the side of Nifontov's head but Nifontov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makarov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Makarov misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makarov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Makarov throws a shot to the body.
Makarov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nifontov avoids a kick to the body.
Makarov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Makarov. That's going to slow Nifontov down.
Nifontov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Makarov circles away.
Nice defenses there by Nifontov.
Nifontov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Makarov.
Nice body kick from Makarov.
Makarov takes a swing at Nifontov's ribcage but misses.
Andrei Makarov is winning the standup battle so far.
Makarov throws a series of punches but Nifontov moves out of range.
Nifontov shoots for a double leg takedown but Makarov sprawls well. He's pushed Nifontov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Makarov throws a body punch but Nifontov moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makarov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Makarov thumps Nifontov with a low kick.
Makarov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Horrible takedown by Nifontov or perhaps it was just good defense by Makarov which made him look bad.
Makarov looks to throw the jab but Nifontov is out of range.
Makarov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nifontov's head.
Makarov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ivan Nifontov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrei Makarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makarov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nifontov was well out of range. Poor timing from Makarov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makarov throws a body kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makarov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Makarov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nifontov.
Makarov scores with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Makarov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Makarov 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Makarov!
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