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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Silva (ranked 4331 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirill Krasnov (ranked 4499 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Krasnov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krasnov throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krasnov.
Krasnov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krasnov tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Krasnov, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva is trying to force a seperation but Krasnov has the dominant position.
Krasnov is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Silva pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krasnov is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Krasnov trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krasnov defends it easily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Krasnov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two 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.
A head kick by Silva misses
and Krasnov counters by moving into the clinch.
Silva can't break the clinch.
Krasnov tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Michael Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirill Krasnov.
Krasnov keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silva jumps guard but Krasnov stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Krasnov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Krasnov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva clinches up with Krasnov and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Krasnov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silva is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Krasnov can't fight it off and eventually Silva manages to take the fight to the floor. Krasnov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silva is looking to stand up but Krasnov won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krasnov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva trying to control but Krasnov is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krasnov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Krasnov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva is stalling in the full guard.
Silva postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Krasnov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Silva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Krasnov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva is trying to break free.
Still in the clinch, Krasnov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silva ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Silva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Krasnov controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is trying to keep Krasnov in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking to stand up but Krasnov isn't so interested in that idea.
Krasnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva trying to strike off his back.
Krasnov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krasnov on the ground.
Silva has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Krasnov has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A lull in the action here.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krasnov can do to turn this around?
Silva wants to control but Krasnov postures up.
Krasnov tries to move to mount but Silva blocks the move with his legs.
Silva striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krasnov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Krasnov is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Krasnov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silva tries to pull guard but Krasnov holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.
Silva jumps guard but Krasnov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Krasnov wants a takedown.
Michael Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirill Krasnov.
Krasnov fails to pull guard.
Silva lands a body shot.
Silva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krasnov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Krasnov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva successfully pulls guard.
Kirill Krasnov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krasnov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krasnov trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Krasnov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Silva dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva pushes Krasnov up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Krasnov tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Krasnov drops back down to his feet.
Krasnov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Krasnov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Krasnov defends it nicely.
Krasnov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krasnov misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Michael Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krasnov tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Krasnov but Krasnov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Krasnov, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Krasnov against the cage but Krasnov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva clinches.
Silva tries to pull guard but Krasnov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Krasnov prevents it.
Krasnov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking for a takedown.
Silva jumps guard and drags Krasnov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Krasnov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Krasnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Krasnov wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws his legs up looking for a submission but Krasnov uses it to pass to side control.
Silva is holding Krasnov down, trying to stall.
Krasnov controls the position from side control.
Krasnov has control of an arm but Silva manages to advance to Krasnov's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krasnov is keeping busy.
Krasnov is really stuck here.
Silva is looking to control Krasnov but Krasnov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kirill Krasnov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krasnov rolls, trying to escape but Silva keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good control from Silva.
Michael Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krasnov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
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 Michael Silva.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Silva!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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