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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jean Michel Plutarque (ranked 5647 p4p, 3528 weight class) and Zakhar Zhitkov (ranked 565 p4p, 430 weight class). Jean Michel Plutarque has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
Great low kicks
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Decent boxing
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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 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Michel Plutarque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zakhar Zhitkov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plutarque moves forwards but Zhitkov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zhitkov rushes Plutarque and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Plutarque.
I was talking to Plutarque's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Plutarque swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Plutarque misses with a short punch on the inside.
Plutarque escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zhitkov thuds a left hand into Plutarque's body.
Plutarque shoots in for a takedown but Zhitkov shows good takedown defense.
Zhitkov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zhitkov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Plutarque as the two fighters clinch.
Plutarque blocks a body shot from Zhitkov.
Plutarque lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plutarque decides to pull guard.
Plutarque has his foot on Zhitkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zhitkov works his way back into a safe position though.
Zhitkov preventing the sweep.
Plutarque working for a triangle but Zhitkov defends it easily.
Plutarque tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhitkov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Plutarque, up you get!
Plutarque gets a takedown into half guard.
Zhitkov pushes Plutarque off looking to stand but Plutarque dives back in and keeps control.
Plutarque is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zhitkov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Plutarque.
Plutarque is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zhitkov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Plutarque.
Plutarque works his foot free and advances to mount.
Zhitkov bucks Plutarque off and manages to get back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhitkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Plutarque is just out of range.
Plutarque tries to clinch up but Zhitkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Zhitkov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Plutarque tries to clinch up.
Plutarque forces Zhitkov back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plutarque has a couple of punches blocked by Zhitkov.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zhitkov misses with some punches.
Zhitkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Plutarque blocking some punches.
Zhitkov misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Plutarque.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A shot in the inside from Plutarque.
Zhitkov lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plutarque can't find room to land a body shot as Zhitkov controls the action.
Zhitkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Plutarque.
A right hook to the body lands for Plutarque.
Plutarque is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zhitkov to keep the fight standing.
Zhitkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Plutarque throws a series of punches but Zhitkov avoids them all with ease.
Plutarque wants to clinch up but Zhitkov keeps it at a distance.
Zhitkov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Plutarque with a body shot.
Plutarque tries to clinch up.
Plutarque displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhitkov throws out the jab.
Plutarque tries to clinch but Zhitkov is having none of it.
Zhitkov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Plutarque's guard.
Plutarque wants to stand but Zhitkov is controlling the position.
Plutarque bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zhitkov's guard.
Zhitkov wants to stand and escape but Plutarque is having none of it.
Zhitkov kicks Plutarque off and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhitkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Plutarque swats away the attempt to clinch by Zhitkov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plutarque shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zhitkov but Zhitkov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Michel Plutarque. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zhitkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Plutarque throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Plutarque tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhitkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Plutarque moves in looking to clinch but Zhitkov pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Plutarque.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zhitkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Plutarque, which made it look bad.
Zhitkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Plutarque manages to avoid it.
Zhitkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zhitkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Plutarque moves into the clinch successfully.
Zhitkov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Plutarque.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhitkov prevents a body shot from Plutarque.
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 Jean Michel Plutarque will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zhitkov throws a hook but Plutarque avoids it easily.
Plutarque uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhitkov.
Zhitkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Plutarque.
Zhitkov lands with a good body shot.
Zhitkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zhitkov connects with a body shot.
Zhitkov throws a good cross that connects.
Nice defenses there by Plutarque.
Plutarque shoots in but Zhitkov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Zhitkov misses.
Jean Michel Plutarque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Plutarque bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zhitkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Plutarque wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhitkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Plutarque manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zhitkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Plutarque's waist but Plutarque gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zhitkov off to one side.
Plutarque wants to clinch up but Zhitkov keeps it at a distance.
Plutarque bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plutarque looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Plutarque closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zhitkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Plutarque has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zhitkov after a bit of a struggle.
Plutarque doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Plutarque taking a breather.
Plutarque misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhitkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Plutarque jumps guard but Zhitkov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Michel Plutarque. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plutarque tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zhitkov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zhitkov tries to throw a body punch but Plutarque avoids it by throwing Zhitkov back against the cage.
Plutarque taking a breather.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Plutarque.
Zhitkov prevents the takedown attempt.
Jean Michel Plutarque has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhitkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Plutarque's elbow.
Plutarque taking a breather.
Plutarque has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zhitkov uses from the top position.
Jean Michel Plutarque overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zhitkov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Plutarque displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhitkov throws out the jab.
Plutarque keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhitkov.
Plutarque tries to counter by clinching up but Zhitkov breaks away and moves out of range.
Zhitkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zhitkov throws a hook but Plutarque avoids it easily.
Plutarque lands a jab to Zhitkov's midsection.
Plutarque dodges the punch combination from Zhitkov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plutarque slips under a jab from Zhitkov.
Plutarque appears to be looking for a big counter.
Both fighters circling a little - Plutarque finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Plutarque lands with a straight right. Zhitkov didn't see that one coming.
Plutarque gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Plutarque pulls guard.
Zhitkov postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plutarque looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zhitkov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Plutarque manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zhitkov manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plutarque prevents Zhitkov from getting back to his feet.
Zhitkov pushes Plutarque off and scrambles back to his feet.
Plutarque avoids the body shot from Zhitkov.
Plutarque fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zhitkov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zhitkov is breathing heavily.
Zhitkov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Plutarque.
Plutarque shoots in but Zhitkov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Plutarque uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhitkov.
Plutarque tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhitkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Plutarque rushes Zhitkov and presses him up against the cage.
Plutarque misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plutarque misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Plutarque on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Plutarque fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhitkov.
Zhitkov wants to stall.
Zhitkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zhitkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Plutarque tries to pull guard but Zhitkov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Plutarque lands a nice uppercut.
Plutarque trying to stall but Zhitkov improves his position.
Plutarque misses with a body punch.
Plutarque lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zhitkov or not.
Zhitkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhitkov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhitkov.
Zhitkov misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zakhar Zhitkov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Plutarque scores with a takedown into Zhitkov's guard.
Zhitkov wriggles free and stands up.
Plutarque looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Plutarque scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zhitkov lands a body shot.
Plutarque gets a clinch.
Zhitkov tries to work over Plutarque's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Plutarque is trying to pull guard but Zhitkov has him pressed against the cage.
Zhitkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhitkov blocks an uppercut.
Plutarque manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhitkov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Plutarque tries to clinch up.
Plutarque misses with a body shot.
Zhitkov clinches up with Plutarque and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plutarque successfully pulls guard.
Plutarque had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zhitkov defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zhitkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Plutarque scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Zhitkov misses with an uppercut.
Plutarque scores with a push kick.
Zhitkov lands with a good body shot.
Plutarque moves in looking to clinch but Zhitkov pushes him off.
Zhitkov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plutarque gets back to half guard.
Plutarque wants to control but Zhitkov is keeping busy.
Plutarque works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhitkov pushing down on Plutarque's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zhitkov stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Plutarque to get to his feet.
Plutarque rushes Zhitkov and presses him up against the cage.
Plutarque stalls.
Plutarque misses with a hook from the clinch.
Plutarque manages to pull guard.
Zhitkov won't allow Plutarque to get back to his feet.
Plutarque wants to sweep here but Zhitkov controlling him for the moment.
Plutarque is looking for a triangle but Zhitkov pushes his legs off easily.
Plutarque is working an open guard so Zhitkov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Zakhar Zhitkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhitkov scores with a jab. Plutarque acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zhitkov swings for the body but Plutarque moves out of range.
Zhitkov lands a nice shot that snaps Plutarque's head back.
Zhitkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Zhitkov throws an off balance right hand
and Plutarque counters with a stiff right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Plutarque - that will leave a mark!
Zhitkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Plutarque tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zhitkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zhitkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Plutarque tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zhitkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Plutarque sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Plutarque closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Plutarque has hold of Zhitkov's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Zhitkov seems comfortable defending it but Plutarque has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Zhitkov is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Zhitkov is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Plutarque couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jean Michel Plutarque!
Jean Michel Plutarque decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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