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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Riku Tiirismaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasiliy Lebedenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Riku Tiirismaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasiliy Lebedenko!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiirismaa throws a leg kick that misses.
Lebedenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Tiirismaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lebedenko shoots in but Tiirismaa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice sprawl there from Tiirismaa as Lebedenko shoots in.
Tiirismaa closes the distance and pushes Lebedenko back into the cage.
Lebedenko tries to break free but Tiirismaa pushes him back against the cage.
Lebedenko is trying to drag Tiirismaa to the mat but Tiirismaa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Riku Tiirismaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasiliy Lebedenko.
Lebedenko wants a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tiirismaa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lebedenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tiirismaa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lebedenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tiirismaa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tiirismaa breaks from the clinch.
Lebedenko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tiirismaa is looking to regain half guard here but Lebedenko keeps moving and retains side control.
Lebedenko wants to stand but Tiirismaa has his arm trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiirismaa manages to get back to half guard.
Tiirismaa manages to get to full guard.
Lebedenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tiirismaa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lebedenko looks gassed!
Lebedenko throwing strikes from guard but Tiirismaa blocks nicely.
Tiirismaa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tiirismaa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebedenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tiirismaa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lebedenko has managed to get both his arms back between Tiirismaa's legs - danger averted.
Tiirismaa throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Tiirismaa trying to control the position.
Tiirismaa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lebedenko's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebedenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tiirismaa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lebedenko is keeping the position for now.
Tiirismaa looking to sit in guard and control but Lebedenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tiirismaa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lebedenko throws a strike but Tiirismaa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lebedenko wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tiirismaa throws a strike but Lebedenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lebedenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tiirismaa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tiirismaa has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lebedenko has passed into side control.
Tiirismaa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tiirismaa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riku Tiirismaa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tiirismaa throws a series of punches but Lebedenko moves out of range.
Lebedenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Tiirismaa motions for Lebedenko to come forward. Tiirismaa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lebedenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tiirismaa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tiirismaa counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lebedenko's guard now.
Tiirismaa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lebedenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tiirismaa is looking to stand up but Lebedenko won't let him.
Tiirismaa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lebedenko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tiirismaa has Lebedenko in his guard.
Lebedenko is pushing down on Tiirismaa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tiirismaa is fighting to maintain full guard but Lebedenko has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiirismaa is pressing down on Lebedenko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tiirismaa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lebedenko throws and elbow that misses. Tiirismaa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lebedenko's guard. Nice move by Tiirismaa!
Tiirismaa wants to pass the guard but Lebedenko is keeping the position.
Tiirismaa passes Lebedenko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lebedenko wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tiirismaa is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Lebedenko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lebedenko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lebedenko is breathing heavily.
Tiirismaa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lebedenko is keeping the position for now.
Lebedenko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tiirismaa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lebedenko pulls Tiirismaa in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiirismaa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lebedenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tiirismaa.
Lebedenko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lebedenko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tiirismaa wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lebedenko.
Tiirismaa avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lebedenko.
Tiirismaa wants to control but Lebedenko is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiirismaa tries to reverse the position but Lebedenko maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiirismaa tries to lock up and control but Lebedenko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tiirismaa can't escape the position.
Lebedenko with good strikes from the mount here!
Tiirismaa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tiirismaa manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tiirismaa is holding on to half guard well.
Tiirismaa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tiirismaa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riku Tiirismaa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tiirismaa misses with a double jab.
Tiirismaa throws a head kick that Lebedenko semi-blocks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tiirismaa with a poor takedown
and Lebedenko counters by clinching up.
Tiirismaa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lebedenko avoids it.
Tiirismaa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lebedenko is trying to drag Tiirismaa to the mat but Tiirismaa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tiirismaa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lebedenko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lebedenko has Tiirismaa pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lebedenko pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tiirismaa tumbling to the mat - Lebedenko dives into Tiirismaa's guard.
Tiirismaa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lebedenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiirismaa tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lebedenko.
Tiirismaa is looking to take a break and control but Lebedenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lebedenko is defending against the submission attempts here by Tiirismaa.
Tiirismaa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two 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.
Tiirismaa is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Lebedenko to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Lebedenko trying to control the position.
Lebedenko might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tiirismaa kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tiirismaa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lebedenko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tiirismaa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tiirismaa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lebedenko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lebedenko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lebedenko!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiirismaa gets back to half guard.
Tiirismaa is looking to improve his position.
Lebedenko is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tiirismaa!
Tiirismaa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiirismaa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tiirismaa working for a triangle but Lebedenko defends it easily.
Lebedenko wants to control from the top but Tiirismaa keeps moving.
Vasiliy Lebedenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lebedenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tiirismaa has momentary wrist control but Lebedenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Riku Tiirismaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lebedenko thows a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Riku Tiirismaa.
Well Tiirismaa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riku Tiirismaa!
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energy
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mgr
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RATING
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