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TD 3: Two day event PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Aleksandrovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunner Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Aleksandrovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gunner Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aleksandrovich loads up on a big right hand but Armstrong slips the punch.
Aleksandrovich throws out a loose jab but Armstrong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aleksandrovich misses with a hook.
Armstrong slips a jab from Aleksandrovich.
Aleksandrovich dodges the punch combination from Armstrong.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Armstrong was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Armstrong controlling his opponent.
Armstrong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aleksandrovich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aleksandrovich can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong content just to control the position here.
Aleksandrovich is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aleksandrovich is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Armstrong tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Aleksandrovich tries to hold on but Armstrong postures up.
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.
Armstrong gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Armstrong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aleksandrovich.
Aleksandrovich throws an overhand right that lands on Armstrong's shoulder, as Armstrong tries to avoid the shot.
No joy there for Armstrong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aleksandrovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Armstrong.
Nice body punch from Aleksandrovich.
Aleksandrovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Armstrong.
A slow jab from Aleksandrovich misses its intended target.
Aleksandrovich misses with a looping left.
Armstrong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aleksandrovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aleksandrovich.
Danga de danga de dang - Armstrong scores with a four punch combination!
Aleksandrovich throws a body punch but Armstrong moves out of range.
A combination from Armstrong does no damage.
Armstrong throws a series of punches but Aleksandrovich avoids them all with ease.
Armstrong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aleksandrovich circles away quickly and effectively.
Danga de danga de dang - Armstrong scores with a four punch combination!
Armstrong throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
An inside leg kick from Aleksandrovich misses.
Aleksandrovich misses with a hook.
Aleksandrovich is breathing heavily.
Aleksandrovich misses with an uppercut.
Aleksandrovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aleksandrovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aleksandrovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sergey Aleksandrovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aleksandrovich throws the left hand but Armstrong avoids the punch easily.
Aleksandrovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aleksandrovich. Armstrong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Armstrong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aleksandrovich throws a shot from downtown. Armstrong moves away and avoids it.
Armstrong fails to land with a series of punches.
Armstrong scores with a one two! Aleksandrovich had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Armstrong bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Aleksandrovich sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Armstrong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Aleksandrovich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Armstrong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Armstrong has Aleksandrovich up against the cage in a clinch.
Aleksandrovich is working for takedown but Armstrong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aleksandrovich wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aleksandrovich has Armstrong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Armstrong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aleksandrovich looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Aleksandrovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aleksandrovich tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aleksandrovich changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Armstrong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Armstrong scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Armstrong connects with a high kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Armstrong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksandrovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Armstrong scores with a takedown into Aleksandrovich's guard.
Armstrong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleksandrovich looking for a sweep. Not yet Aleksandrovich, not yet.
Armstrong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Aleksandrovich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Armstrong is one step ahead there.
Armstrong wants to get up but he can't break Aleksandrovich's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aleksandrovich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Armstrong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aleksandrovich is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Armstrong shoots in and bounces Aleksandrovich off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aleksandrovich keeping full guard, as Armstrong tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aleksandrovich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Armstrong defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Armstrong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Armstrong!
Aleksandrovich misses with a straight left.
Gunner Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Armstrong fails with a takedown attempt.
Armstrong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aleksandrovich.
Aleksandrovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Armstrong.
Armstrong slips a straight right by Aleksandrovich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aleksandrovich throws a big shot that misses.
Armstrong throws a series of strikes that have Aleksandrovich backpedaling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Aleksandrovich misses the target.
Aleksandrovich throws a jab when Armstrong was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aleksandrovich. Armstrong does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong slips under a jab from Aleksandrovich.
Armstrong shoots in and bounces Aleksandrovich off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Armstrong 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.
Aleksandrovich has his hands on Armstrong's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleksandrovich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Armstrong defends well.
Armstrong stays in close to Aleksandrovich's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aleksandrovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Armstrong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Armstrong wants to stand but Aleksandrovich is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four 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.
Aleksandrovich pulls Armstrong in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aleksandrovich is trying to keep Armstrong in close.
Sergey Aleksandrovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunner Armstrong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aleksandrovich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Armstrong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunner Armstrong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Armstrong 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunner Armstrong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pravoslav Rusic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Randleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pravoslav Rusic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kevin Randleman!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randleman shoots in but Rusic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Randleman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rusic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Randleman pulls his head out easily.
Rusic is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Randleman is tapping! Great win for Rusic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pravoslav Rusic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between No Chance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gadju Zahaev (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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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, No Chance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gadju Zahaev!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chance drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chance pushing down on Zahaev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chance looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chance is working hard here to advance position.
Chance is looking for a kimura here.
Zahaev won't allow Chance to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chance is just content to waste time from the top position. Zahaev takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Zahaev controlling the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Zahaev with a poor takedown
and Chance counters with a single leg into guard. Zahaev didn't expect that.
Chance wants to control from the top but Zahaev keeps moving.
Zahaev looking for a sweep. Not yet Zahaev, not yet.
Chance showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zahaev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chance trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zahaev manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Zahaev unloading with bombs!
Zahaev controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zahaev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Zahaev lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four 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.
Zahaev dominating with strikes here.
Zahaev controlling from the full mount.
Zahaev throws some wild stikes that Chance manages to avoid easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chance wants to control but Zahaev is having none of it.
Chance blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that No Chance will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chance's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zahaev drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zahaev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zahaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Chance is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zahaev content to stall in guard here.
Zahaev throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chance keeping full guard, as Zahaev tries to pass.
Chance being controlled here, momentarily.
Zahaev wants to control from the top but Chance keeps moving.
Despite being in the dominant position, Gadju Zahaev just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zahaev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chance counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zahaev won't be happy with that.
Chance trying to control the position but Zahaev is working away.
Chance tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zahaev has one of Chance's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Chance trying to control the position but Zahaev is working away.
Chance advances to mount.
Chance trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zahaev is desperately trying to improve his position but Chance has a good base and remains in mount.
Chance can't control as he wanted to and Zahaev manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Zahaev is not content to let Chance control the position.
Chance is looking to stall here but Zahaev recovers full guard.
Zahaev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zahaev keeping moving, preventing Chance from controlling successfully.
Chanceis looking to pass into half guard but Zahaev pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Zahaev is in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zahaev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zahaev working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gadju Zahaev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Chance shoots and misses
and Zahaev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chance's guard.
Zahaev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Zahaev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Chance avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zahaev is stalling in the full guard.
Zahaev trying to control but Chance is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zahaev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zahaev wants to control from the top but Chance keeps moving.
That's two 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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Gadju Zahaev just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chance scores a takedown into full mount!
Chance swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Zahaev is now in Chance's guard. A big mistake from Chance there, giving up the dominant position!
Zahaev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zahaev trying to control but Chance is working from the bottom.
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.
Zahaev is looking to work some ground and pound but Chance has wrist control.
Zahaev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Despite being in the dominant position, Gadju Zahaev just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zahaev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zahaev showed some decent athleticism there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gadju Zahaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zahaev 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gadju Zahaev!
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Undercard bout
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ia Ruskii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitaliy Klichko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitaliy Klichko will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ia Ruskii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitaliy Klichko!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klichko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vitaliy Klichko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruskii is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruskii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klichko.
Klichko looks to land a right hand but Ruskii moved out of range.
Klichko connects with a superb combination that knocks Ruskii out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Klichko before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Ruskii!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vitaliy Klichko!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pete Norfolk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Zhirkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pete Norfolk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Zhirkov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhirkov looks for a takedown but Norfolk sprawls well.
Zhirkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Norfolk pinned against the cage. Norfolk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No joy there for Zhirkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Norfolk tries to clinch up but Zhirkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Zhirkov misses with a double jab.
Zhirkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Norfolk but Norfolk pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pete Norfolk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Zhirkov.
Zhirkov avoids the head kick by Norfolk.
Norfolk misses with a takedown attempt
and Zhirkov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Norfolk's guard.
Zhirkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zhirkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zhirkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norfolk is trying to control the position but Zhirkov postures up.
Zhirkov trying to control but Norfolk is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norfolk trying to control the position.
Zhirkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Norfolk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Norfolk shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zhirkov is trying to defend but Norfolk finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Norfolk stalling away here and it's allowed Zhirkov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Zhirkov keeping moving, preventing Norfolk from controlling successfully.
Norfolk tries to free his leg and advance position but Zhirkov is retaining full guard.
Norfolk stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Norfolk missing with a left hand there. Zhirkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norfolk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Norfolk has his takedown stuffed
and Zhirkov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zhirkov.
Norfolk is breathing heavily.
Norfolk wants to sweep but no luck.
Zhirkov pushes down on Norfolk's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Norfolk tries to roll over but Zhirkov keeps him under control.
Norfolk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Norfolk isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Zhirkov stacks Norfolk on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Zhirkov!
Zhirkov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Norfolk is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Zhirkov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zhirkov feints and as Norfolk raises his hands in defense, Zhirkov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zhirkov looking to sit in guard and control but Norfolk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Norfolk pushes down on Zhirkov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zhirkov is looking for a sweep. Norfolk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Norfolk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zhirkov keeps working.
Zhirkov trying to control but Norfolk postures up.
Norfolk wants to stand up but Zhirkov is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhirkov is not content to let Norfolk control the position.
Zhirkov taking some punishment here, with Norfolk in his half guard.
Zhirkov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Norfolk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Zhirkov. No joy for Norfolk on that attempt.
Zhirkov tries to clinch up.
Norfolk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zhirkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Norfolk with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zhirkov counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Norfolk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zhirkov working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norfolk being controlled for a moment.
Zhirkov is trying to ground and pound but Norfolk uses the momentary lack of control by Zhirkov to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norfolk trying to control here.
Norfolk is trying to control but Zhirkov manages to pass to mount!
Zhirkov looking to control but Norfolk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Zhirkov is landing with some decent strikes but Norfolk is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Norfolk tries to lock up and control but Zhirkov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zhirkov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Norfolk manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Norfolk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Zhirkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Norfolk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zhirkov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Pete Norfolk has been cut.
Norfolk misses with a few strikes there.
Norfolk clinches up with Zhirkov and pushes him back against the cage.
Norfolk stops a takedown attempt from Zhirkov.
Norfolk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norfolk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zhirkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Norfolk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zhirkov counters with a single leg into guard. Norfolk didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norfolk wants to stand but Zhirkov is controlling the position.
Zhirkov slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhirkov wants to take a breather but Norfolk is having none of it.
Norfolk trying to control but Zhirkov postures up.
Norfolk kicks off Zhirkov and gets to his feet.
Zhirkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Norfolk.
Norfolk scores with a takedown into Zhirkov's guard.
Zhirkov wants to sweep here but Norfolk controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Norfolk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zhirkov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Norfolk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Norfolk decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zhirkov, up you get!
Zhirkov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Norfolk counters by moving into the clinch.
Norfolk manages to break the clinch.
Norfolk closes the distance but Zhirkov moves to the side
and Zhirkov counters with a one-two to the body.
Norfolk misses with a combination
and Zhirkov counters with a shoot takedown. Norfolk fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Norfolk looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Norfolk looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Norfolk!
The referee asks Norfolk politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Norfolk prefers to stall for the moment though.
Check out the look on Norfolk's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Norfolk looks up at the clock and then as Zhirkov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Norfolk smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Norfolk decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Norfolk clinches but Zhirkov breaks the clinch
and Zhirkov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Norfolk breaks the clinch.
Zhirkov misses with a takedown
and Norfolk counters by moving into the clinch.
Yuri Zhirkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Norfolk takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Norfolk pulls guard successfully.
Norfolk uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Zhirkov has his takedown stuffed
and Norfolk counters with a left to the body.
Pete Norfolk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Zhirkov.
Norfolk gets a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Norfolk - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Norfolk throws an elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Norfolk stalling.
Pete Norfolk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhirkov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Norfolk smiles and moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Zhirkov blocks the leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yuri Zhirkov.
I've got Zhirkov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Zhirkov!
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