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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between JM Sarino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Pejkaiya (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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175 cm
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170 lbs
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190 cm
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Inexperienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined |
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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, JM Sarino! 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, Piotr Pejkaiya! The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pejkaiya has a takedown stuffed. Pejkaiya scores with a takedown into Sarino's guard. Sarino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pejkaiya is one step ahead there. Pejkaiya is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Pejkaiya stopping the sweep attempt from Sarino. Sarino looking to control.
Pejkaiya not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sarino is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sarino is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Pejkaiya tries to clinch but Sarino is having none of it. Sarino tries to clinch but Pejkaiya moves away and Pejkaiya counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Pejkaiya looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pejkaiya throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Pejkaiya is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sarino sees it coming and defends easily. Sarino wants to get back to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well, if Pejkaiya is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sarino wants to get back to his feet.
Pejkaiya stalling. Pejkaiya thows a huge punch but Sarino dodges it nicely.
Sarino makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sarino. Pejkaiya prevents Sarino from getting back to his feet. Pejkaiya looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sarino doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Pejkaiya makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Pejkaiya drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sarino manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pejkaiya has Sarino in his guard. Sarino is breathing heavily. Sarino trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pejkaiya's guard. Pejkaiya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sarino is one step ahead there. Sarino has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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. Pejkaiya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sarino gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Pejkaiya avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Pejkaiya trying to control the position.
Pejkaiya wants to sweep but no luck. Sarino might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Sarino lands a couple of elbows. Pejkaiya is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Pejkaiya dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sarino throws a head kick but Pejkaiya moves out of range.
Sarino closes the distance looking to clinch and Pejkaiya counters with a shoot takedown. Sarino fights it but they end up in guard. Pejkaiya is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Pejkaiya wants to control from the top but Sarino keeps moving. Pejkaiya controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Pejkaiya gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Sarino throws a combination. Pejkaiya tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pejkaiya shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Sarino decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Sarino knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pejkaiya on the ground. Pejkaiya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Sarino decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Pejkaiya fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Sarino misses with a takedown and Pejkaiya counters with a shoot takedown. Sarino fights it but they end up in guard. Sarino is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sarino being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pejkaiya working some strikes from top position. Pejkaiya not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Pejkaiya preventing the sweep. Sarino is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pejkaiya controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Pejkaiya in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Pejkaiya content to stall in guard here. Pejkaiya trying to control the position from guard on top but Sarino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Pejkaiya controls from within his opponent's guard. Sarino pushes Pejkaiya off and scrambles 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. Pejkaiya decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Sarino wants to control but Pejkaiya is keeping busy.
Pejkaiya sitting and controlling from the half guard. Pejkaiya's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Despite being in the dominant position, Piotr Pejkaiya just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Pejkaiya shoots and misses and Sarino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. JM Sarino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Pejkaiya. Pejkaiya drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Pejkaiya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sarino closes the distance looking to clinch and Pejkaiya counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pejkaiya. Pejkaiya drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sarino manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pejkaiya has Sarino in his guard. Sarino would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Sarino wants to control from the top but Pejkaiya keeps moving. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Sarino preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sarino wants to control from the top but Pejkaiya keeps moving. Sarino being controlled here momentarily. Sarino won't allow Pejkaiya to sweep him here. Pejkaiya is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Pejkaiya with a lazy takedown attempt and Sarino counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sarino trying to control the position from guard on top but Pejkaiya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Pejkaiya wants to stand and escape but Sarino is having none of it. Pejkaiya has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sarino can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Pejkaiya pulls Sarino in close to prevent any damage. Pejkaiya is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Pejkaiya prevents Sarino from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pejkaiya working over Sarino with some ground and pound. Sarino looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Pejkaiya content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Piotr Pejkaiya has got the better of the ground game so far. Pejkaiya looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pejkaiya keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Pejkaiya seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sarino does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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. Pejkaiya looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sarino with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Pejkaiya is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Pejkaiya is taking a breather. Sarino says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Pejkaiya decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Sarino delivers a nice body kick. Sarino closes the distance but Pejkaiya moves to the side and Pejkaiya counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sarino! Pejkaiya controlling his opponent. JM Sarino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Piotr Pejkaiya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight! Piotr Pejkaiya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Pejkaiya winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Pejkaiya!
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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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