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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lars Thunstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thunstrom comes to the cage accompanied by Prodigy - Spitfire. Alexeyevich Romanov has chosen Paint it black as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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190 lbs
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203 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lars Thunstrom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alexeyevich Romanov is defended easily by Thunstrom.
Thunstrom tries for a takedown but Alexeyevich Romanov circles away easily
and Alexeyevich Romanov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Thunstrom!
Thunstrom is trying desperately to improve position.
Thunstrom sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov tries to stand and escape but Thunstrom is controlling the position.
Thunstrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alexeyevich Romanov pulls his head out easily.
Thunstrom tries to roll over but Alexeyevich Romanov keeps him under control.
Thunstrom gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunstrom has a closed guard, preventing Alexeyevich Romanov from standing up.
Alexeyevich Romanov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Thunstrom throws his legs up looking for a submission but Alexeyevich Romanov uses it to pass to side control.
Thunstrom is looking for a sweep.
Thunstrom manages to get back to half guard.
Thunstrom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexeyevich Romanov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thunstrom has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Alexeyevich Romanov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Thunstrom.
Alexeyevich Romanov staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunstrom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom is working hard here to advance position.
Alexeyevich Romanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thunstrom. 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 controls the position.
Alexeyevich Romanov gets to mount! Thunstrom was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Alexeyevich Romanov controlling from mount.
Thunstrom is trying desperately to improve position.
Alexeyevich Romanov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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.
Alexeyevich Romanov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Thunstrom really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alexeyevich Romanov gets the takedown into side control.
Thunstrom tries to buck Alexeyevich Romanov off but Alexeyevich Romanov is having none of it.
Thunstrom is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Thunstrom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thunstrom makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thunstrom.
Thunstrom keeping moving, preventing Alexeyevich Romanov from controlling successfully.
Alexeyevich Romanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thunstrom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alexeyevich Romanov has managed to get both his arms back between Thunstrom's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexeyevich Romanov won't allow Thunstrom to sweep him here.
Thunstrom working for a triangle but Alexeyevich Romanov defends it easily.
Alexeyevich Romanov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov stopping the sweep attempt from Thunstrom.
Alexeyevich Romanov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two 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.
Thunstrom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alexeyevich Romanov looking to pass the guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alexeyevich Romanov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Alexeyevich Romanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alexeyevich Romanov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom wants to sweep but no luck.
Thunstrom pushes a forearm under Alexeyevich Romanov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Alexeyevich Romanov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lars Thunstrom!
Lars Thunstrom retains his middleweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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