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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James JT (ranked 4484 p4p, 3659 weight class) and Dimitri Cohones (ranked 0 p4p, 445 weight class). Dimitri Cohones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James JT!
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, Dimitri Cohones!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cohones keeps the fight on the outside.
JT gets tackled into the cage by Cohones. Cohones maintains the clinch.
JT wants to get back to striking at distance but Cohones won't allow it.
JT is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cohones misses with a knee strike.
Cohones tries a knee to the head but JT blocks it.
JT is trying to pull guard but Cohones has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cohones just misses with a elbow thrown towards JT's brow.
Cohones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
JT avoids a wild elbow strike from Cohones.
Cohones tries a knee to the head but JT blocks it.
Cohones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but JT blocks it with crossed arms.
Cohones throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cohones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cohones lands an elbow inside.
It looks like James JT has been cut.
Cohones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but JT has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
JT blocks the elbow strike.
Cohones throws an elbow but it misses.
JT is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
JT has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cohones uses from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cohones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of JT is proving hard to escape from.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cohones working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
JT managing to control the position.
JT has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cohones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
JT manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cohones manages to get himself to full guard.
JT passes into half guard.
JT prevents Cohones from improving his position.
Cohones looks winded!
JT is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cohones can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
JT throwing shots but Cohones is blocking nicely.
JT blocks the strikes from Cohones.
JT 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.
JT trying to control the pace.
JT could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
JT is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cohones defends it well.
Cohones pushes JT off looking to stand but JT dives back in and keeps control.
JT is looking for a kimura here.
JT seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
JT passes the guard and advances to mount!
JT punching from mount but Cohones doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cohones is squirming around, avoiding JT's attempts to control the action.
Cohones tries to reverse the position but JT maintains control.
Cohones is arching his back trying to strike from the bottom but JT turns him over and now has his back.
JT is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cohones has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Cohones wants to escape the position.
JT keeps control of the position easily here as Cohones tries to buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cohones is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James JT will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James JT's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
JT misses with a double jab.
JT tries to keep at a distance but Cohones has taken the fight into the clinch.
JT is trying to pull guard but Cohones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cohones misses with an elbow over the top.
JT jumps guard but Cohones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cohones throws an elbow but it misses.
Cohones tries a knee to the head but JT blocks it.
Cohones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite JT's efforts to push away.
Cohones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cohones pushes off an throws an elbow but JT leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
JT blocks an elbow strike from Cohones.
JT manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cohones postures up.
Cohones wants to stand but JT is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
JT is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
JT pushes Cohones off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Cohones has closed the distance and engaged JT in a clinch.
JT is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cohones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James JT. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cohones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but JT blocks it with crossed arms.
Cohones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but JT has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cohones is breathing heavily.
Cohones lands an elbow that stopped JT in his tracks for a moment.
Cohones looking to throw knees to the head but JT is blocking nicely.
JT jumps guard but Cohones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cohones pushes off an throws an elbow but JT leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Cohones.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cohones throws an elbow but misses.
JT has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cohones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cohones gets underhooks to prevent JT's takedown attempt.
JT blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cohones throws an elbow but misses.
Cohones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cohones throws an elbow but misses.
Cohones lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cohones throws a knee to the head but misses.
JT has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cohones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
JT is looking to take this one to the mat.
JT working hard to break the clinch.
Cohones gets underhooks to prevent JT's takedown attempt.
JT looking to stall.
JT jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cohones walks away with a smile on his face. JT gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cohones clinches with his opponent.
Cohones prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
JT jumps guard but Cohones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cohones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cohones tries a knee to the head but JT blocks it.
JT jumps guard but Cohones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cohones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
JT fails to pull guard.
Cohones misses with a knee strike.
JT tries to break the clinch but Cohones is controlling the position.
JT working hard to break the clinch.
Dimitri Cohones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
JT blocks an elbow strike.
Cohones lands a damaging elbow.
Cohones misses with an elbow over the top.
JT wants to take the fight to the mat but Cohones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cohones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cohones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
JT wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cohones has him pressed against the cage.
Cohones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
JT avoids the elbow strike from Cohones, against the cage.
Cohones looking to throw knees to the head but JT is blocking nicely.
Cohones misses with a knee strike.
JT is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cohones is keeping busy.
JT stalling against the cage.
Cohones is pressed up against the cage. JT has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cohones down to the mat. Cohones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
JT lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
James JT is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cohones moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cohones tries to land a knee to the head but JT blocks with his arms.
Cohones tries to land a knee to the head but JT blocks with his arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Cohones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James JT's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
JT rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cohones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
JT throws a right and a left that Cohones avoids nicely.
Cohones shapes to counter with a head kick.
JT looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
JT will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cohones moves into the clinch.
Cohones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but JT blocks it with crossed arms.
Cohones misses with an elbow strike.
Cohones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cohones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
JT blocks an elbow strike from Cohones.
JT blocks an elbow strike.
JT wants to break free but Cohones has control.
Cohones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but JT blocks it with crossed arms.
Cohones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
JT has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cohones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
JT is trying to pull guard but Cohones has him pressed against the cage.
JT is trying to force a seperation but Cohones has the dominant position.
Cohones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cohones looking to throw knees to the head but JT is blocking nicely.
Cohones throws an elbow but it misses.
Cohones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but JT has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
JT wants to break free but Cohones has control.
Cohones keeps control of JT as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cohones has JT pressed against the cage, preventing JT from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cohones misses with a knee to the head.
Cohones tries to land a knee to the head but JT blocks with his arms.
JT tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cohones just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James JT. That's going to take a lot out of him.
JT is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cohones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cohones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
JT lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
JT wants to stall.
Cohones misses with an elbow over the top.
JT fails to pull guard.
Cohones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but JT has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
JT drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cohones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cohones lands a knee to the head.
Cohones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cohones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
JT jumps guard but Cohones stands there with JT around his waist. JT gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cohones looking to throw knees to the head but JT is blocking nicely.
Cohones pushes off an throws an elbow but JT leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cohones throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
JT slowing the pace effectively.
JT blocks an elbow strike from Cohones.
JT has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cohones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
JT avoids a wild elbow strike from Cohones.
JT jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cohones walks away with a smile on his face. JT gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
JT misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cohones rushes JT and presses him up against the cage.
JT can't get the takedown.
Cohones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cohones throws an elbow that misses.
JT blocks the elbow strike.
JT goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cohones prevents it.
Cohones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through JT's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cohones connects with a nasty looking knee right to JT's face.
Cohones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite JT's efforts to push away.
JT pulls guard effortlessly.
Cohones postures up.
JT has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cohones stands up from JT's guard - Cohones perhaps looking for a knockout.
JT rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cohones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
JT misses with a wild combination.
Cohones raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cohones has closed the distance and engaged JT in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitri Cohones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cohones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Cohones!
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