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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rastislav Stefanik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Eenmaa (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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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Rastislav Stefanik!
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, Aleksandr Eenmaa!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eenmaa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stefanik.
Eenmaa throws a series of punches but Stefanik avoids them all with ease.
Stefanik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stefanik swings for the body but Eenmaa moves out of range.
Eenmaa is looking to clinch.
Eenmaa blocks a head kick by Stefanik.
Eenmaa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eenmaa misses with the combination.
Eenmaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stefanik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Eenmaa looks to land a combination. Stefanik sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Eenmaa swinging wilding here.
Stefanik shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Eenmaa is trying to defend but Stefanik finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Eenmaa looks gassed!
Stefanik is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eenmaa is trying to stand.
Stefanik not doing much here.
Eenmaa is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stefanik is trying to control. Eenmaa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stefanik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stefanik trying to pass the guard but Eenmaa defending well.
Stefanik thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eenmaa's head.
Stefanik wants to work for an arm triangle but Eenmaa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefanik is keen to just control but Eenmaa is a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stefanik has a takedown stuffed.
Eenmaa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stefanik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eenmaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eenmaa swings for the body but Stefanik moves out of range.
Eenmaa works over Stefanik's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Rastislav Stefanik has been cut.
Aleksandr Eenmaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stefanik gets a clinch.
Stefanik tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Eenmaa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stefanik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eenmaa misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefanik thows a body shot but no joy.
Stefanik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eenmaa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Eenmaa fails to land with a series of punches.
Eenmaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stefanik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stefanik closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stefanik lands in his opponent's guard.
Stefanik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rastislav Stefanik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rastislav Stefanik's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stefanik dodges the punch combination from Eenmaa.
Stefanik dodges the punch combination from Eenmaa.
Eenmaa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Eenmaa throws a series of punches but Stefanik avoids them all with ease.
Stefanik dives in and grabs Eenmaa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Eenmaa pushes down on Stefanik's head and hops out.
Eenmaa moves out of range as Stefanik strikes.
A jab from Eenmaa finds it's way through Stefanik's defenses.
Eenmaa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Eenmaa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stefanik shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Eenmaa pinned against the cage. Eenmaa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Eenmaa shoots in for a takedown but Stefanik shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eenmaa throws a head kick but Stefanik moves out of range.
Stefanik closes this distance looking for a takedown but Eenmaa circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rastislav Stefanik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eenmaa connects with a crisp jab.
Eenmaa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Eenmaa looks to land a combination but Stefanik avoids it well.
Eenmaa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Eenmaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eenmaa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stefanik counters with a nice double leg into side control. Eenmaa won't be happy with that.
Stefanik decides to stand back up. Stefanik steps back and let's Eenmaa get back to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Eenmaa.
Eenmaa swinging wilding here.
Stefanik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eenmaa.
Stefanik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stefanik.
Eenmaa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stefanik gets the takedown into side control.
Stefanik is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Eenmaa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stefanik is looking to take a break and control but Eenmaa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eenmaa managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stefanik.
Stefanik tries to advance to mount but Eenmaa denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stefanik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eenmaa keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rastislav Stefanik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rastislav Stefanik's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Eenmaa misses with a series of wild punches.
Eenmaa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rastislav Stefanik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stefanik looks for a takedown but Eenmaa sprawls well.
Eenmaa wants to clinch up but Stefanik keeps it at a distance.
Eenmaa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stefanik.
Eenmaa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Eenmaa looks to land a combination but Stefanik avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eenmaa misses with the combination.
Stefanik shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Eenmaa's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Eenmaa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eenmaa keeping moving, preventing Stefanik from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eenmaa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stefanik. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Eenmaa wants to get back to his feet but Stefanik is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Eenmaa swinging wilding here.
Stefanik blocks a head kick by Eenmaa.
Eenmaa misses with a double jab.
Stefanik misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rastislav Stefanik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Eenmaa!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stefanik wants to clinch up but Eenmaa keeps it at a distance.
A head kick by Eenmaa misses
and Stefanik counters with a single leg into guard. Eenmaa didn't expect that.
Stefanik trying to control the position from guard on top but Eenmaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eenmaa wants to get back to his feet but Stefanik is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Eenmaa keeping full guard, as Stefanik tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rastislav Stefanik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stefanik, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rastislav Stefanik!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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