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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sameer Nair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itof Meyachev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meyachev has chosen Pussy by Rammstein as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sameer Nair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Itof Meyachev!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyachev moves into range and clinches up with Nair.
Nair is looking to control Meyachev's arms but Meyachev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nair has his back to the cage.
Meyachev can't get the takedown.
Nair scores with a shot to the side of Meyachev's head.
Meyachev tries for a takedown but Nair manages to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from Meyachev.
Meyachev looking for a takedown.
Sameer Nair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Itof Meyachev.
Meyachev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nair ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meyachev moves away.
Nair tries to clinch but Meyachev moves away
and Meyachev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Meyachev.
Meyachev blocks a body shot from Nair.
Nair looking to slow down the pace here.
Meyachev has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nair is trying to keep an underhook but Meyachev manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Nair tries to roll over but Meyachev keeps him under control.
Nair actively working from the bottom here.
Meyachev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nair moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Meyachev has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nair is proving hard to escape from.
Nair working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Meyachev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Meyachev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nair looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Meyachev stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nair looks to land a combination but Meyachev avoids it well.
Meyachev gets a clinch.
Nair missing with knees to the body.
Meyachev missing with knees to the body.
Meyachev trying to land knees to the body.
Nair throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meyachev dodges an elbow strike from Nair.
Nair tries to throw a body punch but Meyachev avoids it by throwing Nair back against the cage.
Nair misses with a punch to the body.
Meyachev stalling.
Nair gets underhooks to prevent Meyachev's takedown attempt.
Meyachev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nair avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nair prevents a takedown attempt there.
Meyachev looks gassed!
Nair lands a nice shot to the body.
Nair throws a head punch that misses.
Nair missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyachev successfully pulls guard.
Nair trying to control the position from guard on top but Meyachev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meyachev has his foot on Nair's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nair works his way back into a safe position though.
Meyachev wants to sweep here but Nair controlling him for the moment.
Nair thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nair postures up.
Meyachev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nair.
Nair tries to free his leg and advance position but Meyachev is retaining full guard.
Meyachev had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Nair is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Meyachev Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Nair's back instead.
Nair fending off the submission attempt from Meyachev.
Nair wants to control his opponent's hands but Meyachev gets his hands free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyachev is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Meyachev doesn't have the hooks in and Nair manages to turn into his guard.
Nair looking to pass the guard.
Meyachev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nair stands and throws Meyachev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Meyachev manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Meyachev wants to work for an arm triangle but Nair is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Meyachev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nair keeps working.
Meyachev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nair wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Meyachev pushes Nair up against the cage in a clinch.
Nair tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Meyachev is working for takedown but Nair is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meyachev avoiding damage as Nair throws knees to the body.
Meyachev jumps guard and drags Nair to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Meyachev looking for a sweep. Not yet Meyachev, not yet.
Meyachev keeping moving, preventing Nair from controlling successfully.
Nair trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nair won't allow Meyachev to sweep him here.
Meyachev keeping full guard, as Nair tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Itof Meyachev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Meyachev closes the distance and clinches.
Meyachev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nair avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Meyachev is trying to trip Nair. He has hold of a leg but Nair is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Meyachev persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Meyachev drops back looking for a leg! Nair is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nair manages to kick Meyachev off! Meyachev jumps back into Nair's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nair is on top in guard.
Meyachev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nair trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nair thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Meyachev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nair.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meyachev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nair drops back looking for a leg! Meyachev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Meyachev manages to kick Nair off! Nair jumps back into Meyachev's guard.
Meyachev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nair gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nair pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meyachev is keeping the position for now.
Meyachev is trying to keep Nair in close.
Meyachev looking for a guillotine here but Nair defends easily.
Meyachev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Meyachev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nair can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Meyachev is looking for a triangle but Nair pushes his legs off easily.
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.
Meyachev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nair trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nair closes the distance but Meyachev moves to the side
and Meyachev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Meyachev thows a big elbow that misses.
Nair had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Meyachev is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Nair Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Meyachev's back instead.
Meyachev defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Meyachev rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyachev controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nair looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Meyachev keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Meyachev trying to hold on to Nair's head to control him but Nair postures up.
Nair is looking to take a break and control but Meyachev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nair is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Meyachev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Meyachev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Meyachev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nair trying to control the position from guard on top but Meyachev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meyachev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nair can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Meyachev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nair wants to control from the top but Meyachev keeps moving.
Nair drops back looking for a leg! Meyachev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Meyachev manages to kick Nair off! Nair jumps back into Meyachev's guard.
Meyachev had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Nair is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Meyachev Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Nair's back instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Itof Meyachev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nair tries to clinch up but Meyachev circles away and keeps his distance.
Nair throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meyachev.
Meyachev instigates a clinch.
Meyachev has picked Nair up - he's going for a ride! Meyachev dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nair is trying to control but can't.
Meyachev is trying to control. Nair wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Meyachev decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Nair throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Meyachev wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nair tries to land knees in the clinch but Meyachev avoids the damage to the body.
Nair misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Meyachev.
Meyachev lands a damaging elbow.
Meyachev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nair throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Meyachev gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nair looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Meyachev wants to work for an arm triangle but Nair is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Meyachev 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.
Nair looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Meyachev prevents Nair from standing back up.
Nair looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Meyachev is working for a kimura but Nair is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Meyachev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Meyachev trying to pass the guard but Nair defending well.
Nair looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Meyachev is looking for a kimura here.
Meyachev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nair is just riding it out for now. Meyachev eventually gives up the hold.
Nair gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nair had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Meyachev is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Nair Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Meyachev's back instead.
Itof Meyachev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Meyachev controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Meyachev trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Nair doesn't have the hooks in and Meyachev manages to turn into his guard.
Nair is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Meyachev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nair wants to sweep here but Meyachev controlling him for the moment.
Sameer Nair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Meyachev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Meyachev won't allow Nair to sweep him here.
Meyachev seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nair working for a triangle but Meyachev defends it easily.
Nair throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Meyachev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itof Meyachev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Meyachev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itof Meyachev!
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hype
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