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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Egor Wolkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axebeard McBeardaxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolkov's entrance music is Svoi sredy Tchuzyh. A fine choice. Egor Wolkov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Axebeard McBeardaxe's chin.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Egor Wolkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Axebeard McBeardaxe!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBeardaxe throws a series of punches but Wolkov avoids them all with ease.
Wolkov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McBeardaxe was covering up waiting for the punch and Wolkov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McBeardaxe wants to sweep but no luck.
McBeardaxe thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Wolkov stands up and waves to McBeardaxe to follow him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wolkov doesn't manage to clinch there - McBeardaxe circles away.
Wolkov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wolkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wolkov misses with a series of wild punches.
McBeardaxe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wolkov throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Wolkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Wolkov as McBeardaxe shoots in.
McBeardaxe looks gassed!
McBeardaxe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wolkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McBeardaxe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wolkov up against the cage.
Wolkov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McBeardaxe has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBeardaxe drags the fight down to the ground.
Wolkov gets to his feet - McBeardaxe follows without any prompting.
McBeardaxe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wolkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McBeardaxe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McBeardaxe slips a jab and a cross from Wolkov.
Wolkov scores with a takedown into McBeardaxe's guard.
McBeardaxe manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wolkov really wants to buck McBeardaxe off and get back to his feet.
McBeardaxe controlling the pace for now.
Wolkov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBeardaxe lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wolkov hang on?
McBeardaxe content just to control the position here.
Wolkov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McBeardaxe on the ground.
McBeardaxe trying to control but Wolkov is having none of it.
McBeardaxe scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wolkov?
McBeardaxe landing shots from mount.
McBeardaxe tries to control but Wolkov wriggling away.
McBeardaxe with a couple of short strikes.
Wolkov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McBeardaxe trying to control but Wolkov is having none of it.
McBeardaxe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wolkov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBeardaxe raining down shots from the mount!
McBeardaxe working the ground and pound effectively.
McBeardaxe controlling from the full mount.
McBeardaxe with shots to the head and body - Wolkov looks very uncomfortable down there.
McBeardaxe lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McBeardaxe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wolkov really wants to buck McBeardaxe off and get back to his feet.
McBeardaxe breaks from Wolkov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The referee warns Wolkov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by McBeardaxe.
McBeardaxe postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wolkov looks a forlorn figure.
McBeardaxe landing strikes from the mount and Wolkov is in trouble!
McBeardaxe postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wolkov looks a forlorn figure.
McBeardaxe content just to control the position here.
Wolkov wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Egor Wolkov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wolkov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McBeardaxe.
Wolkov fails to land with a series of punches.
McBeardaxe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wolkov.
McBeardaxe dodges the punch combination from Wolkov.
McBeardaxe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McBeardaxe trying to control but Wolkov is working from the bottom.
McBeardaxe works over Wolkov with some ground and pound from guard.
McBeardaxe wants to control from the top but Wolkov keeps moving.
Wolkov wants to stand up but McBeardaxe is controlling him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McBeardaxe stands and throws Wolkov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBeardaxe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wolkov keeps working.
McBeardaxe postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolkov wants to get back to his feet but McBeardaxe drags him back down.
McBeardaxe in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McBeardaxe is working Wolkov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wolkov wants to get back to his feet but McBeardaxe drags him back down.
McBeardaxe trying to control the action but Wolkov is working from the bottom.
Wolkov is looking to get back to his feet here but McBeardaxe is keeping cool and he's managed to take Wolkov's back.
Wolkov holding both McBeardaxe 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McBeardaxe lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McBeardaxe scores with punches and elbows.
McBeardaxe has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wolkov's body.
Wolkov looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
McBeardaxe lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
McBeardaxe scores with punches to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBeardaxe is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. McBeardaxe gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. McBeardaxe gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. McBeardaxe apologises and we restart here on the feet.
McBeardaxe darts in and clinches Wolkov up against the cage.
McBeardaxe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McBeardaxe tries for a takedown but Wolkov manages to get underhooks.
Egor Wolkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axebeard McBeardaxe.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wolkov.
Wolkov manages to break the clinch.
Wolkov takes the fight into the clinch.
Wolkov has had enough of the clinch but McBeardaxe keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Wolkov fails to land.
McBeardaxe tries to pull guard but Wolkov won't allow it.
McBeardaxe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wolkov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from McBeardaxe.
McBeardaxe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wolkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McBeardaxe shoots in for a double leg but Wolkov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McBeardaxe has closed the distance and engaged Wolkov in a clinch.
Wolkov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wolkov gets underhooks to prevent McBeardaxe's takedown attempt.
Wolkov working hard to break the clinch.
Wolkov takes a shot to the head.
McBeardaxe keeps control of Wolkov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wolkov breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for McBeardaxe with that takedown attempt.
Wolkov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice takedown defense from Wolkov. No joy for McBeardaxe on that attempt.
Wolkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Wolkov is looking to clinch.
McBeardaxe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wolkov pushes McBeardaxe off looking to stand but McBeardaxe dives back in and keeps control.
Wolkov is refusing to be controlled, as McBeardaxe sits in half guard.
Wolkov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McBeardaxe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wolkov kicks McBeardaxe off and gets back to his feet.
McBeardaxe tries to clinch but Wolkov moves out of range.
Wolkov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McBeardaxe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wolkov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McBeardaxe wants a takedown.
McBeardaxe has Wolkov pressed against the cage, preventing Wolkov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axebeard McBeardaxe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Wolkov tries to clinch but McBeardaxe moves out of range.
McBeardaxe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wolkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wolkov closes the distance looking to clinch
and McBeardaxe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wolkov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wolkov prevents a takedown attempt there.
McBeardaxe wants a takedown but no success here.
Wolkov is trying to force a seperation but McBeardaxe has the dominant position.
Wolkov lands an uppercut.
Wolkov is trying to force a seperation but McBeardaxe has the dominant position.
Wolkov breaks the clinch.
McBeardaxe dives in and grabs Wolkov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wolkov pushes down on McBeardaxe's head and hops out.
Egor Wolkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axebeard McBeardaxe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolkov connects with a single shot there.
Wolkov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McBeardaxe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice takedown defense from Wolkov. No joy for McBeardaxe on that attempt.
Wolkov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McBeardaxe shoots for a double leg takedown but Wolkov sprawls well. He's pushed McBeardaxe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McBeardaxe shoots for a takedown but Wolkov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McBeardaxe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wolkov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wolkov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wolkov decides to stand up, so the ref orders McBeardaxe to his feet.
McBeardaxe scores with a takedown into Wolkov's guard.
Wolkov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
McBeardaxe closes the distance and clinches up with Wolkov, looking for a takedown. McBeardaxe pushes Wolkov against the cage but Wolkov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wolkov closes the distance looking to clinch
and McBeardaxe moves into the clinch.
Wolkov tries to break free but McBeardaxe pushes him back against the cage.
McBeardaxe tries for a takedown but Wolkov manages to get underhooks.
Wolkov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McBeardaxe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wolkov walks away with a smile on his face. McBeardaxe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wolkov closes the distance and pushes McBeardaxe back into the cage.
Wolkov prevents the takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A frustrated look appears on Wolkov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McBeardaxe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wolkov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McBeardaxe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wolkov's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from McBeardaxe.
McBeardaxe tries to score a body lock takedown but Wolkov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wolkov is trying to break the clinch but McBeardaxe has him pressed against the cage.
Wolkov prevents the takedown attempt.
Wolkov tries to circle away but McBeardaxe has him pinned against the cage.
Wolkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McBeardaxe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wolkov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wolkov slaps away a takedown attempt from McBeardaxe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wolkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wolkov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wolkov tries to stand but can't do so whilst McBeardaxe controls his leg.
McBeardaxe gets back to full guard.
McBeardaxe has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wolkov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolkov closes this distance looking for a takedown but McBeardaxe circles away.
McBeardaxe feints and as Wolkov raises his hands in defense, McBeardaxe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McBeardaxe won't allow Wolkov to get back to his feet.
Wolkov is working an open guard so McBeardaxe takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A punch combination from McBeardaxe misses.
Wolkov misses with a takedown
and McBeardaxe counters with a takedown into side control.
McBeardaxe in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wolkov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McBeardaxe is controlling him well.
McBeardaxe lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBeardaxe working the body and head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolkov is trying to get back to his feet.
McBeardaxe moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Check out the look on McBeardaxe's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wolkov is not content to let McBeardaxe control the position.
Wolkov tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Wolkov controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McBeardaxe is looking to control Wolkov but Wolkov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Axebeard McBeardaxe.
I think McBeardaxe 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Axebeard McBeardaxe!
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