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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renato Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domagoj Radas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renato Cannon had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Renato Cannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Domagoj Radas!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radas shoots for a double leg takedown but Cannon sprawls well. He's pushed Radas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Radas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Radas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cannon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Radas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Radas tries to advance to mount but Cannon denies him.
Cannon is not content to let Radas control the position.
Radas wants to stand but Cannon has his arm trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannon is trying to control Radas's posture but Radas avoids it.
Cannon taking a bit of punishment here - Radas scoring with strikes.
Cannon is looking for a sweep.
Radas creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cannon sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Radas trying to control the position but Cannon is working away.
Cannon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Radas misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radas swings around for an armbar but Cannon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Radas's guard.
Radas is trying to keep Cannon in close.
Domagoj Radas has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Radas digs a good body shot into Cannon's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radas fails with the takedown.
Cannon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Radas tries to clinch there but Cannon circles away.
Radas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cannon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Radas somewhat.
Renato Cannon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Domagoj Radas.
Radas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cannon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A head kick misses from Radas.
Radas darts in looking for a takedown but Cannon gets double underhooks and turns Radas into the cage.
Radas looks winded!
Cannon tries to break free but Radas pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radas dodges an elbow strike from Cannon.
Cannon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Radas smiles and moves away.
Radas tries to clinch but Cannon is having none of it.
Radas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cannon's waist but Cannon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Radas off to one side.
A combination from Radas does no damage.
Cannon gets caught flat footed, as Radas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cannon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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!
Cannon controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domagoj Radas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Radas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cannon counters by clinching up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Radas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Renato Cannon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Radas dives in and grabs Cannon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cannon pushes down on Radas's head and hops out.
Radas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cannon wants to get back to striking at distance but Radas won't allow it.
Radas jumps guard but Cannon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Renato Cannon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Domagoj Radas.
Radas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Radas stalling in the clinch but Cannon improves position.
Radas pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Radas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cannon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Radas is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Radas has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cannon is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Radas.
Cannon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radas is trying to control Cannon's posture but Cannon avoids it.
Cannon tries for a kimura but Radas is defending well.
Cannon trying to control the action but Radas is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannon landing a few strikes.
Cannon prevents Radas from escaping the position.
Cannon working away.
Cannon gets to mount! Radas was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Cannon prevents Radas from getting the reversal.
Cannon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radas defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cannon.
Cannon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Radas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cannon moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Radas has worked his arm free - good work by Radas!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Renato Cannon will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Radas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cannon counters by moving into the clinch.
Cannon pulls guard.
Radas wants to stand and escape but instead Cannon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Cannon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Radas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Radas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Radas!
Radas wants to control for a moment but Cannon uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Cannon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannon is not content to let Radas control the position.
Cannon trying to hold on to Radas's head to control him but Radas postures up.
Radas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cannon defending well though.
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.
Radas trying to control the action but Cannon is working from the bottom.
Domagoj Radas has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Radas seems to be looking for submissions.
Radas is trying to work for a kimura but Cannon is defending well.
Cannon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Radas is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radas is stalling here. Cannon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Radas seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cannon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Radas is looking for a sweep.
Radas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cannon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Radas has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cannon prevents Radas from improving his position.
Radas is looking to control Cannon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Radas avoid being mounted?
Cannon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Radas is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Domagoj Radas.
I think Radas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domagoj Radas!
After winning the bout, Domagoj Radas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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