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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torkel Bystrom (ranked 3233 p4p, 299 weight class) and Maximillian Xezeron (ranked 3160 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximillian Xezeron has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Torkel Bystrom's chin.
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255 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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283 lbs
26 - 22 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Torkel Bystrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 22 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maximillian Xezeron!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bystrom fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Xezeron sprawls well initially but Bystrom persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bystrom is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Xezeron is just riding it out for now. Bystrom eventually gives up the hold.
Bystrom is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Xezeron sees it coming and defends easily.
Bystrom trying to control from Xezeron's half guard. Xezeron has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bystrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Xezeron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bystrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Xezeron is retaining full guard.
Bystrom looking to sit in guard and control but Xezeron gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Xezeron must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bystrom working for a triangle but Xezeron defends it easily.
Bystrom is looking for a triangle but Xezeron pushes his legs off easily.
Xezeron stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bystrom fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Xezeron sprawls well initially but Bystrom persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bystrom is working for a submission of some sort.
We've been hearing good reports from Bystrom's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Xezeron is just riding it out for now. Bystrom eventually gives up the hold.
Bystrom is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Xezeron defends it well.
Xezeron is defending against the submission attempts here by Bystrom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom is trying to work for a kimura but Xezeron is defending well.
Bystrom 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.
Bystrom is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Xezeron has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
Bystrom seems to be looking for submissions.
Bystrom is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bystrom is looking for a kimura but Xezeron is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bystrom to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bystrom is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Xezeron defends it well.
Bystrom stops Xezeron from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Torkel Bystrom dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bystrom shoots in but Xezeron avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Xezeron is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice takedown defense from Xezeron. No joy for Bystrom on that attempt.
Bystrom dives in for a single leg takedown but Xezeron sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Torkel Bystrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bystrom shoots in and bounces Xezeron off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bystrom wants to control from the top but Xezeron keeps moving.
Xezeron is looking to stand up but Bystrom isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bystrom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xezeron swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bystrom is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bystrom gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Xezeron enables Bystrom to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Xezeron manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Xezeron pushes Bystrom off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bystrom shoots in for a double leg but Xezeron sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Xezeron stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Xezeron wants it to stay on the feet.
Bystrom fails with the takedown.
Maximillian Xezeron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bystrom.
Bystrom shoots in looking for a takedown. Xezeron tries to sprawl out of it but Bystrom keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Xezeron manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Xezeron drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bystrom defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom is trying hard to land a takedown here. Xezeron sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Xezeron has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bystrom drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Xezeron throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bystrom shoots in for a takedown but Xezeron shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Xezeron feints the counter takedown.
Xezeron stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Xezeron wants it to stay on the feet.
Xezeron changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bystrom fails with the takedown.
Xezeron is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bystrom looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Xezeron is fending him off so far but Bystrom persists. Nope, Xezeron circles away and we're back to standing.
Xezeron tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Xezeron slaps away a takedown attempt from Bystrom, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Xezeron changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Xezeron circles away.
Bystrom shoots for a takedown but Xezeron saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Xezeron. No joy for Bystrom on that attempt.
Bystrom with a lazy takedown attempt
so Xezeron counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bystrom looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Xezeron passes into half guard.
Xezeron stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bystrom to get to his feet.
Bystrom has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom fails to land the takedown.
Bystrom shoots for a double leg takedown but Xezeron sprawls well. He's pushed Bystrom's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bystrom fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Xezeron sprawls well initially but Bystrom persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Xezeron kicks Bystrom off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bystrom tries for a takedown but Xezeron circles away easily
and Xezeron counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bystrom is looking for a triangle here but Xezeron uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Xezeron decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bystrom to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximillian Xezeron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bystrom doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Xezeron counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bystrom is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bystrom has Xezeron pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Xezeron manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Xezeron turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xezeron decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Bystrom drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bystrom trying to control the position but Xezeron is working away.
Bystrom swings around for an armbar but Xezeron sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bystrom's guard.
Bystrom isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Xezeron stacks Bystrom 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 Xezeron!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xezeron has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bystrom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Xezeron as he jumps to the side.
And Xezeron tries to counter it with a takedown but Bystrom pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Torkel Bystrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Xezeron avoids it really well and circles away.
Bystrom tries for a takedown but Xezeron circles away easily
and Xezeron counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bystrom won't be happy with that.
Bystrom tries to improve position but can't.
Xezeron stands up and beckons Bystrom to his feet.
Bystrom has a takedown stuffed.
Xezeron tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bystrom looks for a takedown but Xezeron sprawls well.
Xezeron changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Xezeron circles away.
Bystrom shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Xezeron defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bystrom is defended easily by Xezeron.
Bystrom with a poor takedown
and Xezeron counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bystrom won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xezeron has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Torkel Bystrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bystrom darts in looking for a takedown but Xezeron gets double underhooks and turns Bystrom into the cage.
Bystrom shoots for a takedown but Xezeron saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron slaps away a takedown attempt from Bystrom, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Xezeron changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bystrom will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Xezeron is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bystrom dives in and grabs Xezeron's left leg, looking for a takedown. Xezeron pushes down on Bystrom's head and hops out.
Xezeron tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bystrom shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Xezeron defends it nicely.
Xezeron changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Xezeron displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bystrom.
Xezeron drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bystrom defends it well.
Bystrom fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximillian Xezeron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Xezeron 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximillian Xezeron!
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energy
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RATING
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