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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between The Cat Matroskin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nabib Kurmagomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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154 lbs
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152 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, The Cat Matroskin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nabib Kurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matroskin moves into the clinch successfully.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Matroskin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kurmagomedov pulls Matroskin into guard.
Kurmagomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Matroskin stands up over Kurmagomedov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Matroskin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Matroskin trying to control but Kurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Matroskin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kurmagomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurmagomedov pulls Matroskin in close to prevent any damage.
Matroskin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Matroskin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matroskin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurmagomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Matroskin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kurmagomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matroskin has managed to get both his arms back between Kurmagomedov's legs - danger averted.
Kurmagomedov seems keen to control Matroskin's posture.
Kurmagomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matroskin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kurmagomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matroskin has managed to get both his arms back between Kurmagomedov's legs - danger averted.
Matroskin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Matroskin wants to pass the guard but Kurmagomedov is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Matroskin from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matroskin throws a big elbow that misses.
Matroskin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matroskin swats away the attempt to clinch by Kurmagomedov.
Matroskin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matroskin misses with a wild body shot.
Matroskin throws a body shot but no joy.
Matroskin doesn't manage to clinch there - Kurmagomedov circles away.
Kurmagomedov scores with a three punch combo!
Kurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matroskin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matroskin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matroskin wants it to stay on the feet.
Matroskin tries to clinch there but Kurmagomedov circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matroskin wants to clinch up but Kurmagomedov keeps it at a distance.
Kurmagomedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matroskin, pushing him back against the cage.
Kurmagomedov jumps into guard, dragging Matroskin to the mat.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kurmagomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matroskin lands a couple of digs.
Matroskin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kurmagomedov's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurmagomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kurmagomedov, not yet.
Kurmagomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Matroskin controls the pace.
Matroskin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matroskin won't allow Kurmagomedov to get back to his feet.
Matroskin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matroskin won't allow Kurmagomedov to sweep him here.
Matroskin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Matroskin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Matroskin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kurmagomedov wants to improve his position but instead Matroskin has moved into half guard.
Matroskin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Matroskin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matroskin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Matroskin there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matroskin wants to take a breather but Kurmagomedov is having none of it.
Matroskin prevents Kurmagomedov from improving his position.
Matroskin wants to take a breather but Kurmagomedov is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Cat Matroskin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kurmagomedov misses with a head kick.
Matroskin throws a body shot but no joy.
Kurmagomedov feints the counter takedown.
Matroskin closes the distance and clinches.
Kurmagomedov wants to get back to striking at distance but Matroskin won't allow it.
Matroskin misses with a punch to the body.
Matroskin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matroskin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Kurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matroskin.
Kurmagomedov scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like The Cat Matroskin has been cut.
Matroskin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kurmagomedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Matroskin's guard.
Kurmagomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Matroskin looking for a sweep. Not yet Matroskin, not yet.
Matroskin working a defensive guard here.
Matroskin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurmagomedov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Matroskin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kurmagomedov.
Matroskin pulls Kurmagomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Kurmagomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Matroskin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurmagomedov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Matroskin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kurmagomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Matroskin trying to control but Kurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Kurmagomedov is adopting a defensive guard.
Kurmagomedov has momentary wrist control but Matroskin slips an elbow through the middle.
Kurmagomedov pulls Matroskin in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Matroskin gets tackled into the cage by Kurmagomedov. Kurmagomedov maintains the clinch.
Kurmagomedov managing to block the knees to the body from Matroskin.
Kurmagomedov is trying to break the clinch but Matroskin is controlling him.
Kurmagomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Matroskin controls the action.
Kurmagomedov tightens his grip and picks Matroskin up, before dumping him to the ground. Matroskin manages to land in guard.
Matroskin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matroskin is controlling Kurmagomedov's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurmagomedov postures up.
Kurmagomedov wants to stand and escape but instead Matroskin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kurmagomedov pulls Matroskin in close to prevent any damage.
Matroskin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matroskin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Matroskin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kurmagomedov's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nabib Kurmagomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on The Cat Matroskin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kurmagomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
Matroskin lands a slapping body shot.
Kurmagomedov moves into the clinch successfully.
Kurmagomedov successfully pulls guard.
Kurmagomedov is looking to stand up but Matroskin isn't so interested in that idea.
Kurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Matroskin from controlling successfully.
Matroskin wants to pass the guard but Kurmagomedov is keeping the position.
Kurmagomedov is looking to stand up but Matroskin isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurmagomedov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kurmagomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kurmagomedov, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurmagomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matroskin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurmagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matroskin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matroskin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matroskin throws a body shot but no joy.
Kurmagomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Matroskin defends it well.
Kurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Matroskin avoids them all with ease.
Matroskin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kurmagomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kurmagomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matroskin is fending him off so far but Kurmagomedov persists. Nope, Matroskin circles away and we're back to standing.
Kurmagomedov gets a clinch.
Kurmagomedov tries to pull guard but Matroskin won't allow it.
Kurmagomedov is trying to break the clinch but Matroskin is controlling him.
Kurmagomedov is working for takedown but Matroskin is calmly controlling the position for now.
The Cat Matroskin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nabib Kurmagomedov.
Matroskin tries to throw a body punch but Kurmagomedov avoids it by throwing Matroskin back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matroskin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Matroskin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matroskin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Matroskin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matroskin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matroskin is pressed up against the cage. Kurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Matroskin down to the mat. Matroskin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Matroskin misses the shot to the body.
Nabib Kurmagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kurmagomedov tries to clinch but Matroskin moves out of range.
Matroskin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kurmagomedov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matroskin somewhat.
A lazy left from Matroskin finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matroskin doesn't manage to clinch there - Kurmagomedov circles away.
Kurmagomedov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kurmagomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matroskin's head.
Kurmagomedov is trying to control. Matroskin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kurmagomedov is just content to waste time from the top position. Matroskin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Matroskin wants to sweep here but Kurmagomedov controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurmagomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Matroskin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Matroskin throws a big right hand that misses.
Matroskin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kurmagomedov's guard.
Matroskin drops an elbow to the side of Kurmagomedov's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurmagomedov tries to get to full guard but Matroskin has control of the leg.
Kurmagomedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matroskin is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to The Cat Matroskin.
I think Matroskin 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Cat Matroskin!
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hype
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