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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Muntari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Tepes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Max Muntari!
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, Vladimir Tepes!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tepes dodges the punch combination from Muntari.
Tepes keeps the fight on the outside.
Tepes closes the distance and clinches.
Tepes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Muntari or not.
Tepes managing to block the knees to the body from Muntari.
Tepes is trying to force a seperation but Muntari has the dominant position.
Tepes scores with a shoulder strike.
Muntari is trying to break free.
Tepes managing to block the knees to the body from Muntari.
Muntari is trying to force a seperation but Tepes has the dominant position.
Tepes pulls guard successfully.
Tepes is looking to sweep but instead, Muntari has passed into half guard.
Tepes is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Muntari jumps into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tepes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Muntari decides to stand back up. Muntari steps back and let's Tepes get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muntari closes the distance but Tepes moves to the side
and Tepes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tepes.
Muntari wants to get back to striking at distance but Tepes won't allow it.
Tepes managing to block the knees to the body from Muntari.
Tepes drags the fight down to the ground.
Tepes is looking for a triangle here but Muntari uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Muntari gets to mount! Tepes was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Muntari is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Tepes is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muntari tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Muntari is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Tepes gets a clinch.
Muntari is looking to control Tepes's arms but Tepes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Muntari has his back to the cage.
Tepes tries to pull guard but Muntari won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muntari fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Muntari throws a knee to the head but misses.
Muntari misses with an elbow strike.
Muntari prevents a takedown attempt there.
Muntari tries to pull guard but Tepes holds him up against the cage and eventually Muntari drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Muntari has Tepes pressed against the cage, preventing Tepes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tepes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Max Muntari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Tepes.
Muntari throws a knee to the head but misses.
Muntari is breathing heavily.
Muntari tries a knee to the head but Tepes blocks it.
Muntari is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tepes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Muntari walks away with a smile on his face. Tepes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tepes moves into the clinch.
Tepes lands a shot to the body.
Tepes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Muntari pulls guard effortlessly.
Tepes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tepes trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Muntari manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muntari got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tepes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Muntari has managed to get both his arms back between Tepes's legs - danger averted.
Muntari stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Muntari wants to clinch
and Tepes moves into the clinch.
Muntari manages to break the clinch.
Muntari has taken the fight to the clinch.
Muntari wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Max Muntari will probably get the nod.
That's time! Muntari's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Muntari clinches but Tepes breaks the clinch
and Tepes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tepes looks to clinch
and Muntari counters with a big head kick but Tepes shrugs it off.
Max Muntari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muntari misses with a series of wild punches.
Muntari closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tepes counters by clinching up.
Muntari prevents a takedown attempt there.
Muntari tries a knee to the head but Tepes blocks it.
Tepes lands with a light punch inside.
Muntari connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tepes's face.
Muntari misses with a knee strike.
Tepes can't get the takedown.
Muntari has Tepes pushed against the cage.
Muntari throws a knee to the head but misses.
Muntari with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Muntari tries to circle away but Tepes has him pinned against the cage.
Muntari stops a takedown attempt from Tepes.
Max Muntari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Tepes.
Tepes fails to pull guard.
Muntari lands a good knee to the midsection. Tepes won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Muntari tries a knee to the head but Tepes blocks it.
Muntari jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tepes walks away with a smile on his face. Muntari gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Muntari's corner calls for a 1-2. Muntari obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A cross from Muntari lands.
Muntari tries to clinch
and Tepes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Muntari tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tepes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Muntari gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tepes can't get the takedown.
Tepes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Muntari pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tepes tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muntari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Muntari is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tepes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tepes has closed the distance and engaged Muntari in a clinch.
Tepes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Muntari.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muntari tries a knee to the head but Tepes blocks it.
Muntari taking a breather.
Muntari breaks the clinch.
Muntari throws a head kick that half lands.
Tepes forces Muntari back against the cage and clinches.
Muntari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tepes is defending well for now.
Tepes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Muntari is looking to escape.
Muntari 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.
Tepes wants to free his trapped foot but Muntari is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tepes throwing shots but Muntari is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes tries to stand but can't do so whilst Muntari controls his leg.
Muntari wants to get back to his feet.
Muntari makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Muntari tries to clinch but Tepes moves away
and Tepes counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Muntari!
Muntari is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Tepes punching from mount but Muntari doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Muntari is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tepes jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Muntari is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Muntari and Tepes has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Tepes working the strikes but Muntari uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Tepes stalling away here and it's allowed Muntari to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tepes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Muntari looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Muntari looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Muntari!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vladimir Tepes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Muntari misses with a series of wild punches.
Muntari tries to clinch up
and Tepes counters with a straight right hand.
Max Muntari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muntari closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tepes moves into the clinch.
Tepes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Muntari walks away with a smile on his face. Tepes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Danga de danga de dang - Muntari scores with a four punch combination!
Muntari wants to clinch
and Tepes moves into the clinch.
Muntari wants to break free but Tepes has control.
Muntari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muntari closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tepes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tepes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Muntari tries to land knees in the clinch but Tepes avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Tepes.
Tepes tries to pull guard but Muntari holds him up against the cage and eventually Tepes drops back down to his feet.
Muntari tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tepes smiles and moves away.
Tepes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Muntari avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tepes looks to clinch
and Muntari counters with a three punch combo that has Tepes backing up. Tepes nods at Muntari to acknowledge the strikes.
Muntari clinches but Tepes breaks the clinch
and Tepes counters with a nice body shot.
Tepes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tepes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tepes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Muntari gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muntari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tepes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tepes tries to clinch but Muntari moves out of range.
Muntari closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tepes tries to score a body lock takedown but Muntari shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Max Muntari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Tepes.
Muntari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muntari gets a clinch.
Muntari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muntari fails with an attempt to clinch.
Muntari tries to clinch up but Tepes circles away and keeps his distance.
Muntari tries to clinch up.
Muntari tries to clinch but Tepes is having none of it.
Tepes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Muntari tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tepes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tepes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Muntari.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muntari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tepes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Muntari fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Muntari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Muntari closes the distance and clinches up with Tepes, looking for a takedown. Muntari pushes Tepes against the cage but Tepes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Muntari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tepes takes the fight into the clinch.
Muntari tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tepes avoids it.
Muntari throws a knee to the head but misses.
Muntari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muntari tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tepes counters with a two punch combo.
Muntari has taken the fight to the clinch.
Muntari breaks from the clinch.
Tepes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muntari swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Muntari has taken the fight to the clinch.
Muntari is looking to control Tepes's arms but Tepes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Muntari has his back to the cage.
Muntari using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tepes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tepes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tepes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Muntari avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Muntari tries to land a knee to the head but Tepes blocks with his arms.
Tepes wants a takedown.
Muntari fails to pull guard.
Tepes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Muntari smiles and moves away.
Muntari throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Muntari lands a jab-cross combination.
Tepes takes the fight into the clinch.
Muntari stalling in the clinch.
Muntari working Tepes over with knees to the body.
Tepes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Muntari lands a damaging elbow.
Muntari manages to break the clinch.
Tepes gets a clinch.
Tepes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Muntari showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Muntari 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Max Muntari!
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hype
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