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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antanas Kazlau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexeyevich Romanov comes into the arena with Paint it black blaring out of the sound system. Kazlau has chosen Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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182 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov!
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, Antanas Kazlau!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexeyevich Romanov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alexeyevich Romanov showed some decent athleticism there.
Kazlau is looking to improve his position.
Alexeyevich Romanov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kazlau.
Alexeyevich Romanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alexeyevich Romanov is controlling the pace.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kazlau keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alexeyevich Romanov prevents Kazlau from improving his position.
Kazlau has hold of Alexeyevich Romanov's hands but Alexeyevich Romanov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Alexeyevich Romanov stalling.
Alexeyevich Romanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kazlau defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexeyevich Romanov controlling the action here.
Kazlau tries to get to full guard but Alexeyevich Romanov has control of the leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kazlau can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kazlau is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Alexeyevich Romanov in particular looking to stall.
Alexeyevich Romanov wants to stand up but Kazlau has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Kazlau moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kazlau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kazlau utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two 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.
Alexeyevich Romanov is looking to stand up but Kazlau won't let him.
Kazlau controls Alexeyevich Romanov momentarily but Alexeyevich Romanov frees himself.
Alexeyevich Romanov pushing down on Kazlau's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kazlau trying to control here.
Kazlau is doing well to control the position and prevent Alexeyevich Romanov from advancing to side control.
Alexeyevich Romanov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alexeyevich Romanov stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kazlau to get to his feet.
Alexeyevich Romanov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kazlau to the mat! Kazlau manages to get full guard.
Kazlau trying to control the position.
Alexeyevich Romanov stays in close to Kazlau's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexeyevich Romanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alexeyevich Romanov works over Kazlau with some ground and pound from guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov works over Kazlau with some ground and pound from guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kazlau looking for a sweep. Not yet Kazlau, not yet.
Alexeyevich Romanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kazlau is retaining full guard.
Kazlau controls Alexeyevich Romanov momentarily but Alexeyevich Romanov frees himself.
Kazlau looks gassed!
Alexeyevich Romanov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kazlau is trying to keep Alexeyevich Romanov in close.
Alexeyevich Romanov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazlau is trying to keep Alexeyevich Romanov in close.
Kazlau being controlled here, momentarily.
Alexeyevich Romanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alexeyevich Romanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alexeyevich Romanov looking to pass the guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Alexeyevich Romanov works over Kazlau with some ground and pound from guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alexeyevich Romanov chips away with some ground and pound.
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!
Kazlau wants to clinch.
Alexeyevich Romanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kazlau was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexeyevich Romanov.
Kazlau looks for a takedown but Alexeyevich Romanov sprawls well.
Kazlau is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kazlau doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alexeyevich Romanov counters with a takedown into side control.
Kazlau is trying to control Alexeyevich Romanov's posture but Alexeyevich Romanov avoids it.
Kazlau is being controlled here.
Kazlau manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Alexeyevich Romanov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Alexeyevich Romanov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Alexeyevich Romanov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alexeyevich Romanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexeyevich Romanov has closed the distance and engaged Kazlau in a clinch.
Alexeyevich Romanov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov decides to return to a standing position.
Alexeyevich Romanov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Alexeyevich Romanov scoring with punches and elbows.
Kazlau seems a little lost for a moment, as Alexeyevich Romanov dominates the positioning.
Alexeyevich Romanov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kazlau is trying to improve his position.
Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alexeyevich Romanov controlling from side mount.
Alexeyevich Romanov working the ground and pound.
Kazlau is looking for a sweep.
Alexeyevich Romanov decides to stand back up.
Alexeyevich Romanov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kazlau manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kazlau manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Alexeyevich Romanov blocking the ground and pound.
Alexeyevich Romanov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Kazlau punching from mount but Alexeyevich Romanov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Alexeyevich Romanov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Poor strikes thrown by Kazlau there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kazlau throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Alexeyevich Romanov because Kazlau loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazlau throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Alexeyevich Romanov is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazlau throwing strikes here but Alexeyevich Romanov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kazlau trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alexeyevich Romanov wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kazlau throwing strikes here but Alexeyevich Romanov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Alexeyevich Romanov's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kazlau dominating with strikes here.
Alexeyevich Romanov manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Alexeyevich Romanov, under a barage of strikes from Kazlau.
Alexeyevich Romanov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Alexeyevich Romanov won't allow Kazlau to pass to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexeyevich Romanov has one foot on Kazlau's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Alexeyevich Romanov shoots in and bounces Kazlau off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kazlau has control of Alexeyevich Romanov's left arm, preventing Alexeyevich Romanov from doing any damage.
Alexeyevich Romanov wants to stand but Kazlau has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kazlau is trying to control the position but Alexeyevich Romanov postures up.
Kazlau manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alexeyevich Romanov manages to get himself to full guard.
Kazlau looking to pass the guard.
Kazlau trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexeyevich Romanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexeyevich Romanov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Antanas Kazlau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alexeyevich Romanov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kazlau trying to control the position.
Kazlau wants to stand and escape but Alexeyevich Romanov is having none of it.
Alexeyevich Romanov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Alexeyevich Romanov has managed to clinch.
Alexeyevich Romanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alexeyevich Romanov lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alexeyevich Romanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alexeyevich Romanov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kazlau regains guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexeyevich Romanov stands up and waves to Kazlau to follow him.
Kazlau gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alexeyevich Romanov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kazlau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alexeyevich Romanov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Alexeyevich Romanov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alexeyevich Romanov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kazlau looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazlau is trying to get back to half guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov grinds an elbow into Kazlau's temple.
Kazlau is looking to reverse the position.
Kazlau is working to avoid the ground and pound but Alexeyevich Romanov connects with a decent elbow.
Alexeyevich Romanov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kazlau to his feet.
Kazlau with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alexeyevich Romanov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kazlau's guard now.
Alexeyevich Romanov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Alexeyevich Romanov tries to stand but Kazlau is controlling from the bottom.
Alexeyevich Romanov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kazlau wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexeyevich Romanov with a nice head shot there.
Kazlau is trying to control the position but Alexeyevich Romanov postures up.
Alexeyevich Romanov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kazlau is trying to control the position but Alexeyevich Romanov postures up.
Alexeyevich Romanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kazlau can do to turn this around?
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Alexeyevich Romanov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kazlau looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Alexeyevich Romanov controls the position.
Alexeyevich Romanov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alexeyevich Romanov feints and as Kazlau raises his hands in defense, Alexeyevich Romanov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Antanas Kazlau 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.
Kazlau trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alexeyevich Romanov 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov!
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