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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augusto Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirill Fedorov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Fedorov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Augusto Maia!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fedorov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Maia stands up from Fedorov's guard - Maia perhaps looking for a knockout.
Maia 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.
Fedorov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fedorov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Maia trying to control here.
Fedorov is pressing down on Maia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maia is holding on for now.
Fedorov trying to control the action but Maia is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fedorov is trying to work for a kimura but Maia is defending well.
Fedorov controlling the action here.
Fedorov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fedorov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Fedorov. No joy for Maia on that attempt.
Fedorov catches Maia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fedorov leaves Maia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov throws a good cross that connects.
Maia shoots in for a takedown but Fedorov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kirill Fedorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augusto Maia.
Maia looks gassed!
Maia is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fedorov.
Maia shoots for a double leg takedown but Fedorov sprawls well. He's pushed Maia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fedorov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fedorov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fedorov darts in and clinches Maia up against the ropes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fedorov gets control of Maia's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fedorov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fedorov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fedorov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fedorov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fedorov working for a guillotine from mount but Maia is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov controlling the position easily from mount.
Maia can't escape the position.
Fedorov has control of Maia's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Maia regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fedorov looking to control but Maia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four 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.
Fedorov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Maia is now in Fedorov's guard. A big mistake from Fedorov there, giving up the dominant position!
Fedorov working a defensive guard here.
Fedorov wants to sweep but no luck.
Fedorov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Maia has picked Fedorov up and slammed him! Fedorov can't keep hold of the triangle and Maia manages to pass to side control!
You can see the frustration on Fedorov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fedorov is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirill Fedorov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fedorov instigates a clinch.
Maia manages to break the clinch.
Fedorov rushes Maia and presses him up against the ropes.
Maia keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fedorov's efforts to push away.
Maia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maia shoots in and drives through. Fedorov sprawls well.
Kirill Fedorov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fedorov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Fedorov working hard to break the clinch.
Fedorov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fedorov pulls guard effortlessly.
Fedorov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fedorov can't keep his opponent in guard - Maia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fedorov is looking to control Maia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fedorov avoid being mounted?
Fedorov wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fedorov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maia is breathing heavily.
Fedorov looking to control.
Fedorov wants to sweep here but Maia controlling him for the moment.
Fedorov is trying to keep Maia in close.
Fedorov is really struggling to control Maia but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Maia is fighting to break Fedorov's control of his arms but Fedorov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fedorov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Maia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fedorov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Maia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fedorov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fedorov is trying to keep Maia in close.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fedorov's guard.
Fedorov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fedorov has his foot on Maia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maia works his way back into a safe position though.
Fedorov has his hands on Maia's head, controlling the position.
Fedorov wants to stand up but Maia is controlling him.
Maia wants to stand but Fedorov is controlling his posture from full 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.
Fedorov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fedorov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maia defends it easily.
Fedorov is trying to keep Maia in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirill Fedorov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fedorov but Fedorov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maia moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Fedorov.
Maia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maia wants to get back to striking at distance but Fedorov won't allow it.
Fedorov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maia just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Fedorov breaks from the clinch.
Fedorov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maia fails with a takedown attempt.
Fedorov rushes Maia and presses him up against the ropes.
Fedorov fails to pull guard.
Fedorov fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirill Fedorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fedorov is trying to maintain a safe position but Maia gets an underhook and turns Fedorov into the ropes.
Fedorov pulls guard.
Fedorov wants to sweep here but Maia controlling him for the moment.
Kirill Fedorov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fedorov is looking for a triangle but Maia pushes his legs off easily.
Fedorov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fedorov working a defensive guard but Maia manages to pass into side control anyway.
Maia trying to control the action but Fedorov is working from the bottom.
Fedorov manages to get back to half guard.
Fedorov wants to improve his position but Maia is controlling well.
Fedorov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maia is working away from the top position though.
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.
Fedorov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Fedorov is trying to control but Maia manages to pass to mount!
Fedorov wants to control but Maia is having none of it.
Fedorov regains half guard.
Fedorov is trying to control but can't.
Fedorov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fedorov actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov wants to get back to full guard.
Fedorov is working hard here to advance position.
Maia is working for a submission of some sort.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fedorov instigates a clinch.
Fedorov fails to pull guard.
Fedorov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four 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.
Fedorov goes for a takedown attempt but Maia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fedorov has Maia up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fedorov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Maia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maia tries to circle away but Fedorov has him pinned against the ropes.
Fedorov jumps into guard, dragging Maia to the mat.
Fedorov working for a triangle but Maia defends it easily.
Fedorov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maia drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fedorov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fedorov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fedorov!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirill Fedorov clearly takes that round.
That's time! Fedorov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fedorov takes the fight into the clinch.
Maia is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Fedorov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maia just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Maia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fedorov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maia avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Maia tries to break free but Fedorov pushes him back against the ropes.
Maia has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fedorov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fedorov wants to get back to his feet.
Fedorov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Maia's guard. Nice work there by Fedorov.
Fedorov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maia is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fedorov 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov wants to control from the top but Maia keeps moving.
Fedorov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maia is keeping the position for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fedorov lands a right hook to the body.
Fedorov has closed the distance and engaged Maia in a clinch.
Maia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fedorov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Maia circles away from the clinch attempt
so Maia counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maia is aware though and is defending well.
Fedorov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fedorov looking for a sweep. Not yet Fedorov, not yet.
Fedorov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fedorov is trying to keep Maia in close.
Fedorov keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully.
Fedorov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fedorov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fedorov wants to finish this one by submission but Maia is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fedorov.
Fedorov stands up from mount. Strange move.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fedorov shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirill Fedorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fedorov wants to clinch up but Maia keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Fedorov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fedorov scores with a three punch combo!
Maia throws a right and a left that Fedorov avoids nicely.
Fedorov tries to clinch up.
Fedorov tries to clinch up but Maia circles away and keeps his distance.
Fedorov works Maia's body with a nice hook.
Fedorov clinches.
Fedorov ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fedorov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fedorov is looking to sinch up a triangle. Maia throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Fedorov's body to avoid the submission. Fedorov has instead reached around Maia's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Fedorov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kirill Fedorov!
Kirill Fedorov is the new middleweight champion!
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