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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikola Pljevalcic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Steiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikola Pljevalcic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scott Steiner!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pljevalcic dives in and scores a takedown into Steiner's guard.
Steiner wants to hit a switch here but Pljevalcic passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Steiner there!
Steiner has given up his back here.
Steiner covering up well under a series of strikes from Pljevalcic.
Steiner wants to get back to his feet.
Steiner is trying to remain composed but Pljevalcic is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pljevalcic has Steiner flattened out and is raining down punches.
Pljevalcic is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Steiner defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner holding both Pljevalcic 's hands and preventing any damage.
Pljevalcic has the hooks in. Steiner is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pljevalcic is not going to allow Steiner to sit and survive in this position.
Pljevalcic really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Steiner.
Steiner trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pljevalcic tries to get the hooks in deep but Steiner pushed the leg off.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Steiner trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Pljevalcic keeps control of the position as Steiner tries to break free.
Pljevalcic trying to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pljevalcic avoiding Steiner 's attempts to control his hands.
Steiner tries to roll but Pljevalcic sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steiner turns into Pljevalcic and is now in his guard.
Pljevalcic pushes Steiner off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Steiner closes the distance but Pljevalcic moves to the side
and Pljevalcic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pljevalcic.
Steiner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pljevalcic is defending well for now.
Pljevalcic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pljevalcic is trying to pull guard but Steiner has him pressed against the cage.
Steiner landing knees to the body.
Pljevalcic is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steiner taking a breather.
Steiner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Steiner is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Steiner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Steiner is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steiner pushes off an throws an elbow but Pljevalcic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Steiner connects with a knee to the head.
Steiner is trying to maintain a safe position but Pljevalcic gets an underhook and turns Steiner into the cage.
Steiner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Steiner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pljevalcic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Steiner throws an elbow but it misses.
Steiner looking for a takedown.
Nikola Pljevalcic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Steiner.
Steiner stalling in the clinch but Pljevalcic improves position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Scott Steiner.
Pljevalcic clinches up with Steiner and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Scott Steiner will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Steiner looks to clinch
and Pljevalcic moves into the clinch.
Steiner throws a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pljevalcic throws a punch but it's blocked by Steiner.
Pljevalcic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steiner just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pljevalcic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steiner is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Steiner tries to land knees in the clinch but Pljevalcic avoids the damage to the body.
Steiner trying to control the position but instead, Pljevalcic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Steiner into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pljevalcic has picked Steiner up - he's going for a ride! Pljevalcic dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Steiner regains full guard. Nicely done.
Steiner working a defensive guard but Pljevalcic manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Steiner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steiner tries to get to full guard but Pljevalcic has control of the leg.
Pljevalcic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steiner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pljevalcic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pljevalcic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steiner is looking for a sweep. Pljevalcic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steiner is trying to stand back up but Pljevalcic is controlling him
Steiner has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Pljevalcic escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Pljevalcic!
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.
You can see the frustration on Steiner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pljevalcic decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Steiner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pljevalcic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steiner checks a low kick from Pljevalcic.
Steiner tries to clinch
and Pljevalcic counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Steiner!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steiner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pljevalcic punching from mount but Steiner doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Pljevalcic controlling from the full mount.
Steiner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Steiner reaches up to try and control the position but Pljevalcic seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Steiner rolls and tries to escape and now Pljevalcic has his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steiner tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Pljevalcic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pljevalcic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Steiner for as long as he can get away with.
Steiner is in all sorts of trouble here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pljevalcic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikola Pljevalcic dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Steiner avoids the head kick by Pljevalcic.
Steiner wants to clinch up but Pljevalcic keeps it at a distance.
Steiner wants to clinch but Pljevalcic slips to the side
and Pljevalcic counters with a single leg into guard. Steiner didn't expect that.
Steiner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pljevalcic is aware though and is defending well.
Pljevalcic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pljevalcic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pljevalcic won't allow Steiner to sweep him here.
Steiner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pljevalcic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pljevalcic advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pljevalcic trying to control the position but Steiner is working away.
Steiner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steiner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Steiner can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steiner pushes Pljevalcic away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pljevalcic gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Pljevalcic controlling the position from side mount.
Pljevalcic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steiner keeps working.
Steiner tries to improve position but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Pljevalcic decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pljevalcic closes the distance and pushes Steiner back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steiner wants to stall.
Pljevalcic can't break the clinch.
Pljevalcic ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pljevalcic no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Steiner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steiner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pljevalcic is proving hard to escape from.
Pljevalcic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Steiner throwing strikes but missing.
Steiner wants to stand and escape but instead Pljevalcic has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Steiner wants to stand up but Pljevalcic is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pljevalcic connects with a couple of short punches.
Pljevalcic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steiner's guard.
Steiner is looking for a sweep. Pljevalcic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pljevalcic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Steiner is refusing to be controlled, as Pljevalcic sits in half guard.
Steiner misses with some strikes from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pljevalcic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Steiner makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikola Pljevalcic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pljevalcic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikola Pljevalcic!
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