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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zakir Jumayev (ranked 2560 p4p, 2018 weight class) and Vlad Tepes Iii (ranked 314 p4p, 258 weight class). Jumayev comes to the cage accompanied by Side to Side. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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 22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zakir Jumayev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 25 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vlad Tepes Iii!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jumayev throws a looping overhand right but Tepes Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Jumayev throws a poor cross that misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jumayev is looking to stand up but Tepes Iii isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jumayev just misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jumayev looks to land a right hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range.
Jumayev misses with a straight right.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jumayev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jumayev.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Jumayev avoids it easily.
Jumayev throws a hook but Tepes Iii blocks it.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
Jumayev cracks Tepes Iii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good standup being displayed there by Jumayev as he connects with a hook.
Jumayev lands with an overhand left.
Jumayev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Jumayev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jumayev defends it well.
Jumayev stuns Tepes Iii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jumayev misses the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Jumayev.
Jumayev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jumayev throws a lazy right hand but Tepes Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jumayev misses with an uppercut
and Tepes Iii decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jumayev's guard.
Jumayev manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tepes Iii turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tepes Iii manages to end up in side control.
Tepes Iii decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jumayev to his feet.
Jumayev swings widly with a right hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jumayev is trying to stand up here but Tepes Iii is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Tepes Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Jumayev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tepes Iii takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jumayev throws a jab when Tepes Iii was well out of range.
Jumayev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jumayev. Tepes Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jumayev loads up on a big right hand but Tepes Iii slips the punch.
Jumayev misses with an uppercut. Tepes Iii saw that one coming.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jumayev misses with a right hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jumayev wants to get back to his feet but Tepes Iii passes into half guard.
Tepes Iii stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jumayev throws a hook but Tepes Iii avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tepes Iii closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jumayev connects with a nice looking jab.
Jumayev misses with a straight left.
Jumayev thuds his right hand into Tepes Iii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jumayev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tepes Iii on the side of the head.
Jumayev swings widly with a right hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jumayev is looking to stand back up but Tepes Iii counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jumayev.
Jumayev is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zakir Jumayev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jumayev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tepes Iii counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jumayev wants to get back to his feet.
Jumayev pushes Tepes Iii off but Tepes Iii dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jumayev is trying to buck Tepes Iii off.
Jumayev trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jumayev bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Tepes Iii staying out of range there.
Jumayev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tepes Iii counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jumayev wants to stand back up but Tepes Iii manages to pass into side control.
Tepes Iii stands up and beckons Jumayev to his feet.
Jumayev throws a big shot that misses.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zakir Jumayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jumayev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jumayev defends it well.
Tepes Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jumayev.
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Jumayev strikes.
Jumayev misses with a left hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jumayev won't be happy with that.
Jumayev tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You get the feeling that Jumayev really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Tepes Iii stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Jumayev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jumayev misses with a right hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a shoot takedown. Jumayev fights it but they end up in guard.
Tepes Iii is standing up over Jumayev. Jumayev looks to escape but Tepes Iii dives into side control.
Jumayev is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jumayev tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Tepes Iii won't let Jumayev get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
The fighters circling - Jumayev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jumayev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jumayev defends it well.
Jumayev misses with a wild body shot.
Jumayev throws a looping overhand right but Tepes Iii ducks down to avoid it.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Jumayev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Zakir Jumayev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jumayev.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Jumayev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tepes Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jumayev.
Tepes Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jumayev.
Tepes Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jumayev scores with a shot to the body.
Tepes Iii takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jumayev swings widly with a right hand
so Tepes Iii counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jumayev scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Jumayev avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jumayev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
Jumayev takes a swing at Tepes Iii's ribcage but misses.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Jumayev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jumayev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jumayev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tepes Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Jumayev.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Jumayev avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jumayev.
Jumayev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tepes Iii counters with a single leg into guard. Jumayev didn't expect that.
Jumayev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tepes Iii is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zakir Jumayev will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jumayev misses with a left hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a single leg into guard. Jumayev didn't expect that.
Jumayev wants to get back to his feet but Tepes Iii is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tepes Iii gets to his feet. Jumayev looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tepes Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jumayev.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
Jumayev scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jumayev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tepes Iii.
Jumayev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vlad Tepes Iii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jumayev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jumayev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jumayev throws a lazy uppercut
and Tepes Iii counters with a single leg into guard. Jumayev didn't expect that.
Jumayev wants to stand up but Tepes Iii is controlling him.
Jumayev wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tepes Iii manages to pass to side control.
Tepes Iii decides to stand up.
Jumayev throws a poor cross that misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jumayev!
Jumayev is looking to get back to his feet here but Tepes Iii is keeping cool and he's managed to take Jumayev's back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jumayev is trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii decides to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jumayev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jumayev misses with a wild body shot.
Jumayev lunges at Tepes Iii with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tepes Iii's hand.
Tepes Iii defending well as Jumayev loads up on a big left hand.
Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jumayev defends it well.
Zakir Jumayev is winning the standup battle so far.
Jumayev misses with an uppercut.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Jumayev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jumayev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tepes Iii manages to avoid it.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Jumayev avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jumayev.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tepes Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jumayev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jumayev with a hook.
Jumayev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes Iii moves away.
Jumayev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Jumayev avoids it easily.
Jumayev misses the shot to the body.
Jumayev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
A big right from Jumayev misses.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
Jumayev misses with an uppercut. Tepes Iii saw that one coming.
Jumayev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tepes Iii counters with a shoot takedown. Jumayev fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jumayev wants to stand but Tepes Iii is controlling the position.
Tepes Iii gets to his feet - Jumayev follows without any prompting.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vlad Tepes Iii.
I think Jumayev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zakir Jumayev!
Zakir Jumayev decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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