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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Semen Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Calmanius (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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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Semen Ivanov!
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, Simon Calmanius!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calmanius tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ivanov swivels and escapes.
Calmanius throws a series of punches but Ivanov avoids them all with ease.
Calmanius scores with a takedown into Ivanov's guard.
Calmanius is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ivanov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ivanov has escaped and now he's on top!
Calmanius is trying to control the position but Ivanov postures up.
Ivanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Calmanius has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ivanov has managed to get both his arms back between Calmanius's legs - danger averted.
Ivanov looking to pass the guard.
Ivanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Calmanius has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Calmanius keeps moving.
Calmanius wants to stand but Ivanov is controlling the position.
Ivanov stands up from Calmanius's guard - Ivanov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Calmanius clinches with his opponent.
Ivanov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Calmanius tries to pull guard but Ivanov won't allow it.
Calmanius tries to pull guard but Ivanov holds him up against the cage and eventually Calmanius drops back down to his feet.
Semen Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Calmanius.
Ivanov jumps guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov keeping moving, preventing Calmanius from controlling successfully.
Calmanius won't allow Ivanov to sweep him here.
Ivanov keeping moving, preventing Calmanius from controlling successfully.
Ivanov throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Calmanius wants to pass the guard but Ivanov is keeping the position.
Ivanov seems keen to control Calmanius's posture.
Calmanius must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Calmanius wants to pass the guard but Ivanov is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calmanius looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov wants to sweep here but Calmanius controlling him for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Calmanius tries to close the distance and clinch but Ivanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ivanov clinches.
Calmanius taking a breather.
Ivanov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ivanov manages to pull guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Calmanius prevents Ivanov from getting back to his feet.
Calmanius stopping the sweep attempt from Ivanov.
Calmanius is looking to work some ground and pound but Ivanov has wrist control.
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.
Ivanov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Calmanius is controlling him.
Calmanius controlling from the top position.
Ivanov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calmanius postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Semen Ivanov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Calmanius scores with a nice body kick.
Calmanius tries a head kick but it misses.
Calmanius closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ivanov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Calmanius but Calmanius pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Calmanius shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Calmanius was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Calmanius controlling his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calmanius stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Calmanius throws a good cross that connects.
Ivanov throws a combination that misses
and Calmanius counters by clinching up.
Ivanov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Calmanius.
Ivanov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Calmanius pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ivanov stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calmanius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Calmanius gets the takedown into side control.
Calmanius wants to control but Ivanov is keeping him busy.
Ivanov struggling a bit here.
Ivanov keeps Calmanius under control for a moment.
Calmanius trying to control the position but Ivanov is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ivanov tries to kick Calmanius off but Calmanius keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ivanov trying to hold on to Calmanius's head to control him but Calmanius postures up.
Ivanov actively working from the bottom here.
Calmanius trying to control from half guard but Ivanov is working away.
Ivanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Calmanius pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ivanov is looking to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Calmanius doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ivanov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Calmanius!
Semen Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Calmanius.
Calmanius can't escape the position.
Calmanius tries to hold on but Ivanov pushes him away.
Calmanius is working to get back to half guard.
Ivanov cracks Calmanius with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Simon Calmanius will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Calmanius tries to clinch up.
Ivanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Calmanius clinches up with Ivanov and pushes him back against the cage.
Calmanius stops a takedown attempt from Ivanov.
Calmanius tries to pull guard but Ivanov won't allow it.
Ivanov is trying to break free.
Calmanius lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Calmanius drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ivanov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calmanius tries for a takedown but Ivanov manages to get underhooks.
Semen Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Calmanius.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Calmanius lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov jumps guard but Calmanius stands there with Ivanov around his waist. Ivanov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ivanov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Calmanius prevents it.
Calmanius drags the fight down to the ground.
Calmanius pushes Ivanov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Calmanius throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ivanov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Calmanius with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ivanov wants to break free but Calmanius has control.
Ivanov is trying to break the clinch but Calmanius is controlling him.
Calmanius breaks the clinch.
Ivanov cracks the inside of Calmanius's front leg.
Horrible takedown by Calmanius or perhaps it was just good defense by Ivanov which made him look bad.
Calmanius misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Ivanov. No joy for Calmanius on that attempt.
Ivanov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ivanov decides to stand up.
Ivanov throws a sloppy head kick
and Calmanius counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calmanius is looking to take a break and control but Ivanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Calmanius is working for a submission of some sort.
Calmanius is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ivanov is just riding it out for now. Calmanius eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calmanius missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ivanov is refusing to be controlled, as Calmanius sits in half guard.
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.
Ivanov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Calmanius has gone for a leg lock! Ivanov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Calmanius's guard.
Ivanov stands up from Calmanius's guard - Ivanov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Calmanius tries to clinch but Ivanov moves out of range.
Ivanov lands with an uppercut that bounces Calmanius off the cage and back into rage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Simon Calmanius.
I think Calmanius has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Calmanius!
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energy
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hype
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