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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thorstein Bald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Largius Fistius (ranked 0 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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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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, Thorstein Bald!
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, Largius Fistius!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fistius tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bald swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fistius.
Bald scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bald has managed to clinch.
Bald is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fistius is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bald to the mat. Bald regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bald wants to sweep but no luck.
Fistius distracts Bald with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fistius thows a big elbow that misses.
Fistius makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fistius with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bald is rocked!
Fistius being controlled here momentarily.
Oh Bald is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bald keeping full guard, as Fistius tries to pass.
Fistius slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bald seems to have got his legs back now.
Bald taking a bit of punishment here - Fistius scoring with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bald struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bald isn't going anywhere.
Fistius prevents Bald from escaping the position.
Fistius working away.
Fistius working the ground and pound.
Fistius lands some shots froms side control.
Bald is trying to get back to half guard.
Fistius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fistius working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fistius throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fistius working the head with strikes.
Fistius working the head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Bald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bald taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bald is looking for a sweep.
Bald can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fistius landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fistius looks up at the clock and then as Bald takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fistius smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fistius advances to mount.
Bald is breathing heavily.
Fistius scoring with strikes but Bald is staying in there.
Bald tries to hold on but Fistius postures up.
Fistius looking to finish Bald with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bald!
Bald is working to get back to half guard.
Bald taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fistius in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bald is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Fistius working the ground and pound effectively.
Fistius working the ground and pound effectively.
Bald takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fistius working Bald over with strikes here.
Fistius lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fistius punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fistius scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bald?
Fistius lands a heavy elbow.
Bald really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fistius lands a big shot there that rocks Bald but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
BOOM! Fistius connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bald regains half guard.
Fistius is pressing down on Bald's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bald is holding on for now.
Fistius lands strikes from half guard.
Fistius lands with a punch from half guard.
Bald taking some punishment here, with Fistius in his half guard.
Fistius prevents Bald from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bald tries to kick Fistius off but Fistius keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fistius takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fistius wants to pass the guard but Bald is defending well.
Fistius lands with a punch from half guard.
Bald wants to get back to his feet.
Bald wants to control but Fistius is keeping busy.
Fistius trying to mount his opponent but Bald defends it.
Bald tries to get to full guard but Fistius has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fistius connects with a nice short shot to Bald's temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fistius with the ground and pound but Bald uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fistius throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bald works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bald working for a triangle but Fistius defends it easily.
Fistius is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Largius Fistius dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fistius fails with a takedown attempt.
Fistius shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fistius won't allow Bald to get back to his feet.
Fistius lands a couple of elbows.
Fistius throwing strikes but missing.
Fistius distracts Bald with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fistius scoring with some ground and pound.
Fistius wants to pass the guard but Bald is keeping the position.
Fistius is looking to work some ground and pound but Bald has wrist control.
Fistius content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fistius throws a big right hand that misses.
Bald is trying to control the position but Fistius postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fistius trying to control the position from guard on top but Bald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fistius scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fistius with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bald wants to sweep but no luck.
Bald controls Fistius momentarily but Fistius frees himself.
Fistius missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bald shoots in for a takedown but Fistius shows good takedown defense.
Fistius looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bald is fending him off so far but Fistius persists. Nope, Bald circles away and we're back to standing.
Bald closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fistius circles away.
Fistius shoots in for a takedown and gets it, with a heavy slam. That will score well with the judges.
Fistius slips nicely into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fistius lands a nice short elbow.
Fistius is looking to pass Bald's guard but actually Bald recovers to full guard.
Fistius chips away with some ground and pound.
Bald is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fistius is controlling him.
Fistius postures up in Bald's guard and throws a big left but Bald blocks it.
Fistius distracts Bald with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fistius.
Bald wants to sweep but no luck.
Fistius postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fistius throws a big right hand that misses.
Bald controls Fistius momentarily but Fistius frees himself.
Fistius lands a couple of digs.
Bald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fistius is one step ahead there.
Fistius connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fistius lands a couple of elbows.
Fistius content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fistius is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fistius trying to control the position from guard on top but Bald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fistius lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fistius working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fistius is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fistius postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fistius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fistius thows a big elbow that misses.
Fistius throwing strikes but missing.
Bald keeping moving, preventing Fistius from controlling successfully.
Fistius working some strikes from top position.
Fistius is in close to Bald's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fistius trying to control the position from guard on top but Bald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fistius is one step ahead there.
Fistius postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bald is trying to control the position but Fistius postures up.
Fistius passes Bald's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fistius lands a nice short elbow.
Bald wants to get back to full guard.
Fistius is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fistius lands strikes from half guard.
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!
Bald looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fistius uses his free foot to push down on Bald's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bald.
Fistius working Bald over with strikes here.
BOOM! Fistius connects with a massive shot to the dome!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fistius blocks Bald's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Fistius punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fistius lands with some strikes.
Fistius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bald can't escape the position.
Fistius lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Largius Fistius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Fistius has his takedown stuffed
and Fistius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thorstein Bald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fistius fails with a takedown attempt.
Fistius shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bald as he jumps to the side.
Thorstein Bald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Largius Fistius.
Bald stuffs the takedown attempt from Fistius. Fistius gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Bald as Fistius shoots in.
Bald stuffs the takedown.
Fistius closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bald circles away.
Fistius tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bald swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fistius.
Fistius looks for a takedown but Bald sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Bald as Fistius shoots in.
Fistius throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bald's waist but Bald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fistius off to one side.
Bald stuffs the takedown attempt from Fistius. Fistius gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fistius.
Fistius will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fistius shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bald but Bald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fistius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fistius tries for a takedown but Bald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fistius closes the distance and clinches up with Bald, looking for a takedown. Fistius pushes Bald against the cage but Bald circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Bald. No joy for Fistius on that attempt.
Fistius shoots in and drives through. Bald sprawls well.
Fistius misses with a takedown attempt - Bald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fistius shoots in for a takedown but Bald shows good takedown defense.
Fistius shoots in for a takedown but Bald shows good takedown defense.
Fistius fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Fistius or perhaps it was just good defense by Bald which made him look bad.
Bald stuffs the takedown.
Largius Fistius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fistius shoots in but Bald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fistius has a takedown stuffed.
Fistius fails with the takedown.
Bald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fistius looks for a takedown but Bald sprawls well.
Fistius shoots in and drives through. Bald sprawls well.
Fistius looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fistius shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bald as he jumps to the side.
Fistius fails to land the takedown.
Fistius fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fistius looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bald is fending him off so far but Fistius persists. Nope, Bald circles away and we're back to standing.
Fistius fails to land the takedown.
Bald stuffs the takedown.
Bald stuffs the takedown attempt from Fistius. Fistius gets slowly back to his feet.
Fistius shoots in but Bald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fistius fails to land the takedown.
Fistius shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bald as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fistius closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bald circles away.
Fistius misses with a takedown attempt - Bald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bald stuffs the takedown.
Fistius fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fistius fails with the takedown.
Fistius looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bald is fending him off so far but Fistius persists. Nope, Bald circles away and we're back to standing.
Fistius tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bald swivels and escapes.
Fistius fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fistius shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bald pinned against the cage. Bald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fistius shoots in for a takedown but Bald shows good takedown defense.
Fistius shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bald pinned against the cage. Bald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fistius misses with a takedown attempt - Bald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bald stuffs the takedown attempt from Fistius. Fistius gets slowly back to his feet.
Fistius misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fistius misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bald stuffs the takedown attempt from Fistius. Fistius gets slowly back to his feet.
Fistius shoots in for a takedown but Bald shows good takedown defense.
Fistius fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Bald. No joy for Fistius on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fistius.
Bald stuffs the takedown.
Fistius fails with a takedown attempt.
Fistius shoots in for a takedown but Bald shows good takedown defense.
Fistius shoots in but Bald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thorstein Bald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fistius shoots in and drives through. Bald sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thorstein Bald showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fistius 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Largius Fistius!
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energy
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