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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Saul Tigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Lapis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Once Solemn . Saul Tigh is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Decent boxing
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Saul Tigh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Lapis!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lapis misses with a wild combination.
Lapis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tigh tries for a takedown but Lapis circles away easily
and Lapis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lapis is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Tigh manages to get to full guard.
Lapis wants to pass the guard but Tigh is keeping the position.
Lapis wants to stand and escape but instead Tigh has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Tigh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lapis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tigh is working hard here to advance position.
Lapis trying to keep a closed guard but Tigh is proving a slippery customer.
Our spies down at at St Petersburg MMA Gym inform us that Lapis has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
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!
Tigh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lapis's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tigh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lapis is keeping the position for now.
Lapis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lapis has an active guard here but Tigh has managed to pass into half guard.
Lapis tries to kick Tigh off but Tigh keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tigh is working for a kimura but Lapis is defending it quite comfortably.
Lapis is trying to stand back up but Tigh is controlling him
Tigh sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tigh is looking to stall here but Lapis recovers full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tigh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lapis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tigh has managed to get both his arms back between Lapis's legs - danger averted.
Lapis trying to keep a closed guard but Tigh is proving a slippery customer.
Tigh trying to control but Lapis is working from the bottom.
Tigh slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lapis is looking for a sweep.
Tigh is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lapis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lapis regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tigh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tigh's back!
Tigh prevents Lapis from getting a body triangle.
Tigh is in bad spot here.
Tigh turns into Lapis and is now in his guard.
Tigh won't allow Lapis to sweep him here.
Tigh tries to free his leg and advance position but Lapis is retaining full guard.
Lapis wants to stand and escape but Tigh is having none of it.
Lapis is trying to control the position but Tigh postures up.
Lapis is looking to stand up but Tigh isn't so interested in that idea.
Lapis can't keep his opponent in guard - Tigh advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tigh is trying to control. Lapis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lapis won't allow Tigh to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapis tries to kick Tigh off in order to stand up. Tigh Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Tigh taking a breather here.
Tigh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lapis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tigh trying to control the position but Lapis is working away.
Lapis is trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lapis regains half guard.
Lapis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrey Lapis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lapis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tigh.
Tigh darts in looking for a takedown but Lapis gets double underhooks and turns Tigh into the cage.
Lapis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lapis throws a one two combo.
It looks like Saul Tigh has been cut.
Lapis tries to clinch
and Tigh counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tigh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lapis wants to control but Tigh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tigh trying to mount his opponent but Lapis defends it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tigh passes into side control, despite Lapis's attempt to control the position.
Lapis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Saul Tigh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tigh moves into full mount! Lapis won't be happy about that!
Tigh looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapis gets back to half guard.
Tigh working Lapis over with strikes.
Lapis is trying to control but can't.
Tigh stops Lapis from getting back to his feet.
Lapis scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Tigh manages to mount him!
Tigh working Lapis over with strikes here.
Tigh putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lapis is trying to stand.
Tigh is working for a guillotine from mount but Lapis frees his head quite easily.
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!
Lapis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lapis regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tigh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tigh is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tigh 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.
Tigh working Lapis over with strikes.
Lapis is pressing down on Tigh's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lapis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tigh throws a big elbow that misses.
Tigh landing some decent shots from guard.
Lapis controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lapis wants to sweep here but Tigh controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tigh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lapis working a defensive guard here.
Tigh slips nicely into half guard.
Lapis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lapis is refusing to be controlled, as Tigh sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Tigh there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lapis is looking to improve his position.
Lapis has hold of Tigh's hands but Tigh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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!
Lapis is in trouble now - Tigh has advanced to mount!
Lapis is just holding on here. Tigh manages to take his back.
Lapis covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lapis trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Tigh seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Lapis's chin but Lapis turns very nicely into Tigh's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Lapis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Tigh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Saul Tigh's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tigh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tigh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lapis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lapis misses with a double jab.
Lapis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lapis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tigh's head.
Lapis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lapis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lapis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tigh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Tigh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab lands there for Lapis.
Tigh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tigh takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lapis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tigh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapis digs a good body shot into Tigh's ribs.
Lapis is looking to clinch.
Lapis connects with the punch.
Tigh shoots in and drives through. Lapis sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lapis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tigh on the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tigh.
Lapis tries to bum rush Tigh with a series of wild strikes but Tigh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tigh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lapis pinned against the cage. Lapis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tigh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lapis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lapis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tigh has a takedown stuffed.
Lapis's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lapis duly obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Lapis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tigh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tigh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Lapis to counter with a crisp jab.
Lapis lands a glancing blow to the side of Tigh's head.
Tigh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lapis cracks Tigh with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lapis darts in and clinches Tigh up against the cage.
Lapis tries a body shot but Tigh blocks it.
Lapis misses with a punch to the body.
Lapis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andrey Lapis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lapis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tigh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tigh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lapis scores with the left hand. Tigh knows he should have avoided that one.
Tigh shoots for a double leg takedown but Lapis sprawls well. He's pushed Tigh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tigh shoots in but no luck this time.
No joy there for Lapis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lapis throws a series of punches but Tigh moves out of range.
Lapis works over Tigh's head and body with a nice combination.
Tigh misses with a takedown attempt - Lapis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lapis misses with a wild combination.
Andrey Lapis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lapis throws a good cross that connects.
Lapis stuffs the takedown.
Lapis lands a glancing blow to the side of Tigh's head.
Lapis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lapis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice straight punches there by Lapis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lapis.
Tigh shoots for a double leg takedown but Lapis sprawls well. He's pushed Tigh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lapis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lapis throws a series of punches but Tigh moves out of range.
Tigh is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lapis.
Tigh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lapis but Lapis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tigh misses with a takedown
and Lapis counters by moving into the clinch.
Lapis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lapis tries to clinch but Tigh moves out of range.
Tigh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lapis tries to avoid it but Tigh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lapis to the ground. Lapis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lapis looks to land a combination but Tigh avoids it well.
Nice cross by Lapis.
Tigh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lapis's waist but Lapis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tigh off to one side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tigh shoots in and drives through. Lapis sprawls well.
Lapis catches Tigh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lapis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lapis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Lapis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lapis 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Lapis!
After winning the bout, Andrey Lapis 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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