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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Alexeyevich Romanov's choice of entrance music: Paint it black. Michael Kane could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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, Michael Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexeyevich Romanov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kane tries to bum rush Alexeyevich Romanov with a series of wild strikes but Alexeyevich Romanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alexeyevich Romanov stuffs the takedown.
Alexeyevich Romanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Alexeyevich Romanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kane moves away.
Kane looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov is refusing to be controlled, as Kane sits in half guard.
Kane trying to control the pace.
Kane looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane trying to control from Alexeyevich Romanov's half guard. Alexeyevich Romanov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kane wants to pass the guard but Alexeyevich Romanov is keeping the position.
Kane postures up in Alexeyevich Romanov's guard and throws a big left but Alexeyevich Romanov blocks it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alexeyevich Romanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kane shoots for a takedown but Alexeyevich Romanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Alexeyevich Romanov scores with a four punch combination!
Alexeyevich Romanov stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexeyevich Romanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kane avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Alexeyevich Romanov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexeyevich Romanov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kane wants to improve his position but Alexeyevich Romanov is controlling well.
Alexeyevich Romanov wants to pass to mount but Kane is defending the position.
Alexeyevich Romanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alexeyevich Romanov slips a nice elbow through Kane's hands, connecting with Kane's forehead.
Kane wants to improve his position but Alexeyevich Romanov is controlling well.
Alexeyevich Romanov drops an elbow to the side of Kane's head.
Alexeyevich Romanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kane trying to control but Alexeyevich Romanov postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Alexeyevich Romanov connects with a nice short shot to Kane's temple.
Alexeyevich Romanov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kane wants to get back to his feet.
Alexeyevich Romanov lands strikes from half guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alexeyevich Romanov is nestled in close to Kane, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Alexeyevich Romanov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alexeyevich Romanov lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kane trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alexeyevich Romanov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kane regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alexeyevich Romanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Alexeyevich Romanov from controlling successfully.
Kane is trying to keep Alexeyevich Romanov in close.
Alexeyevich Romanov stops Kane from standing up.
Kane looking for a sweep. Not yet Kane, not yet.
Alexeyevich Romanov connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kane trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Alexeyevich Romanov from controlling successfully.
Alexeyevich Romanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Kane has wrist control.
Kane lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alexeyevich Romanov!
Kane trying to control but Alexeyevich Romanov is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kane moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Alexeyevich Romanov has worked his arm free - good work by Alexeyevich Romanov!
Alexeyevich Romanov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kane is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane trying to control the action but Alexeyevich Romanov is working from the bottom.
Alexeyevich Romanov is being controlled here.
Alexeyevich Romanov is not content to let Kane control the position.
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.
Kane decides to stand back up. Kane steps back and let's Alexeyevich Romanov get back to his feet.
Kane misses with a takedown attempt
and Alexeyevich Romanov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kane has his foot on Alexeyevich Romanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alexeyevich Romanov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kane looking for a sweep. Not yet Kane, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alexeyevich Romanov distracts Kane with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alexeyevich Romanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alexeyevich Romanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kane is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Alexeyevich Romanov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Alexeyevich Romanov looking to pass the guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alexeyevich Romanov scoring with some ground and pound.
Alexeyevich Romanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kane is keeping the position for now.
Kane trying to keep a closed guard but Alexeyevich Romanov is proving a slippery customer.
Kane trying to strike off his back.
Alexeyevich Romanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Kane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexeyevich Romanov is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexeyevich Romanov postures up.
Alexeyevich Romanov thows a big elbow that misses.
Kane lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alexeyevich Romanov!
Alexeyevich Romanov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Alexeyevich Romanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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.
Kane goes for an armbar but Alexeyevich Romanov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Alexeyevich Romanov.
Alexeyevich Romanov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kane's guard.
Kane taking some punishment here, with Alexeyevich Romanov in his half guard.
Kane works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alexeyevich Romanov throwing strikes from guard but Kane blocks nicely.
Kane trying to keep a closed guard but Alexeyevich Romanov is proving a slippery customer.
Kane is pulling down on Alexeyevich Romanov's head. It's preventing any offense from Alexeyevich Romanov, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexeyevich Romanov preventing the sweep.
Alexeyevich Romanov throws and elbow that misses. Kane uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alexeyevich Romanov's guard. Nice move by Kane!
Kane postures up in Alexeyevich Romanov's guard and throws a big left but Alexeyevich Romanov blocks it.
Alexeyevich Romanov wriggles free and stands up.
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.
Alexeyevich Romanov connects with the punch.
Kane has his takedown stuffed
and Alexeyevich Romanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alexeyevich Romanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexeyevich Romanov rushes Kane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alexeyevich Romanov has Kane pressed against the cage, preventing Kane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alexeyevich Romanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexeyevich Romanov clinches.
Alexeyevich Romanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexeyevich Romanov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alexeyevich Romanov is aware though and is defending well.
Michael Kane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alexeyevich Romanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alexeyevich Romanov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov!
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RATING
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