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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Colly Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seamus Thurston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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182 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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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
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Colly Fairtex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seamus Thurston!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairtex tries a head kick but it misses.
Fairtex scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Thurston feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Thurston trying to control the position from guard on top but Fairtex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fairtex keeping full guard, as Thurston tries to pass.
Thurston drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fairtex manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Thurston has Fairtex in his guard.
Fairtex postures up.
Thurston trying to strike off his back.
Fairtex wants to stand but Thurston is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex won't allow Thurston to sweep him here.
Fairtex decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thurston fails with the takedown.
Thurston fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thurston closes the distance and pushes Fairtex back into the cage.
Fairtex is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fairtex is looking to break free of the clinch but Thurston has double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thurston drags the fight down to the ground.
Thurston is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fairtex is aware though and is defending well.
Thurston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thurston looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thurston is proving hard to escape from.
Fairtex avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thurston wants to sweep here but Fairtex controlling him for the moment.
Thurston working for a triangle but Fairtex defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex wants to stand but Thurston has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thurston avoids the head kick by Fairtex.
Colly Fairtex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thurston closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fairtex to the mat! Fairtex manages to get full guard.
Thurston passes Fairtex's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thurston with the ground and pound but Fairtex uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thurston looking to pass the guard.
Fairtex being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thurston stops Fairtex from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seamus Thurston will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Fairtex.
Thurston avoids the head kick by Fairtex.
Fairtex throws a head kick but Thurston moves out of range.
Thurston fails with a takedown attempt.
Thurston blocks a head kick by Fairtex.
Fairtex displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thurston.
Thurston shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fairtex keeping full guard, as Thurston tries to pass.
Thurston forces his way into half guard.
Thurston is trying to work for a kimura but Fairtex is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thurston stops Fairtex from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thurston missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fairtex won't allow Thurston to pass to mount.
Fairtex tries to kick Thurston off but Thurston keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fairtex looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thurston scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Thurston tries to move to mount but Fairtex blocks the move with his legs.
Thurston is looking to take a break and control but Fairtex is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Thurston tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Thurston is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fairtex knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fairtex tries to escape but Thurston is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thurston on the ground.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thurston looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Colly Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seamus Thurston.
Fairtex tries a head kick but it misses.
Fairtex lands with a slapping head kick.
Fairtex misses with a head kick.
Thurston shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thurston showed some decent athleticism there.
Thurston wants to pass the guard but Fairtex is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thurston is keen to just control but Fairtex is a slippery customer.
Thurston works his foot free and advances to mount.
Thurston trying to control but Fairtex is having none of it.
Fairtex prevents Thurston from taking his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus Thurston 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! This is the final round!
Fairtex misses with the combination.
Colly Fairtex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fairtex leaves Thurston with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thurston shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fairtex as he avoids it easily.
Fairtex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fairtex throws a leg kick but Thurston checks it.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses.
Thurston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Colly Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seamus Thurston.
Thurston gets a takedown into half guard.
Thurston is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fairtex pushes Thurston off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses.
Fairtex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fairtex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fairtex fails to land with a series of punches.
Thurston scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Thurston is working for a submission of some sort.
Thurston is trying to work for a kimura but Fairtex is defending well.
Fairtex won't allow Thurston to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thurston is working for a kimura but Fairtex is defending it quite comfortably.
Fairtex tries to kick Thurston off but Thurston keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Thurston passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fairtex!
Thurston working for a submission but Fairtex is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thurston jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Fairtex is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Fairtex and Thurston has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Fairtex is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Thurston has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Thurston working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Colly Fairtex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Thurston trying to control the position but Fairtex is working away.
Thurston tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thurston is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fairtex has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seamus Thurston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thurston winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus Thurston!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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