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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Zirkhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Dexter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yuri Zirkhov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Zirkhov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joshua Dexter!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zirkhov shoots in for a double leg but Dexter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice uppercut there from Dexter.
Dexter looks to land a right hand but Zirkhov moved out of range.
Dexter tries to clinch up.
Zirkhov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dexter wants to clinch up but Zirkhov keeps it at a distance.
Dexter wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zirkhov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dexter swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Zirkhov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dexter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dexter throws a series of strikes that have Zirkhov backpedaling.
Dexter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dexter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zirkhov is trying to drag Dexter to the mat but Dexter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dexter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dexter slowing the pace effectively.
Dexter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zirkhov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dexter gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Dexter to work.
Dexter misses with a body punch.
Zirkhov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dexter can't fight it off and eventually Zirkhov manages to take the fight to the floor. Dexter looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zirkhov wants to control from the top but Dexter keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zirkhov passes Dexter's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zirkhov seems to be looking for submissions.
Zirkhov wants to control but Dexter is keeping him busy.
Zirkhov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Zirkhov fails to move to back control.
Zirkhov trying to control but Dexter is having none of it.
Zirkhov has hold of Dexter's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dexter manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dexter tries to hold on but Zirkhov postures up.
Zirkhov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dexter has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Zirkhov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dexter to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dexter shrugs it off.
Dexter is looking to improve his position but Zirkhov isn't that keen on the idea.
Zirkhov looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Dexter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zirkhov.
Zirkhov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dexter.
Zirkhov takes one on the button.
Zirkhov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Joshua Dexter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dexter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zirkhov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Zirkhov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zirkhov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yuri Zirkhov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dexter leaves Zirkhov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zirkhov keeps the fight on the outside.
Dexter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dexter clinches up against the cage.
Dexter is trying to maintain a safe position but Zirkhov gets an underhook and turns Dexter into the cage.
Dexter misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice body punch from Dexter - that landed with a thud.
Zirkhov looking for a takedown.
Dexter digs a right hand underneath Zirkhov's ribcage. Zirkhov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dexter digs a right hand underneath Zirkhov's ribcage. Zirkhov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Dexter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dexter lands with a right to the head.
Zirkhov letting Dexter take a breather here.
Zirkhov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dexter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dexter.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dexter breaks the clinch.
Zirkhov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dexter sprawls well. Dexter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zirkhov gets slowly back to his feet.
Zirkhov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zirkhov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dexter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dexter tests Zirkhov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zirkhov has a takedown stuffed.
Zirkhov ducks right into an uppercut from Dexter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dexter throws a series of punches but Zirkhov avoids them all with ease.
Zirkhov dives in and grabs Dexter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dexter pushes down on Zirkhov's head and hops out.
Zirkhov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dexter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zirkhov somewhat.
Dexter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zirkhov shoots for a double leg takedown but Dexter sprawls well. He's pushed Zirkhov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dexter has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dexter is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Dexter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dexter scores with a jab to the head.
Dexter doesn't manage to clinch there - Zirkhov circles away.
Dexter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zirkhov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dexter keeping moving, preventing Zirkhov from controlling successfully.
Zirkhov looking to pass the guard.
Dexter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zirkhov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zirkhov trying to control but Dexter is working from the bottom.
Dexter keeping full guard, as Zirkhov tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zirkhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dexter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zirkhov looking to pass the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dexter sizes up Zirkhov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab by Dexter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zirkhov.
Joshua Dexter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dexter, as that shot connected.
Zirkhov slips a jab from Dexter.
Dexter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zirkhov.
Zirkhov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zirkhov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dexter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dexter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zirkhov shoots in for a takedown but Dexter shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Zirkhov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zirkhov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dexter.
Dexter scores with a three punch combo!
Zirkhov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dexter but Dexter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dexter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dexter.
Joshua Dexter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dexter looks to land a combination. Zirkhov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Zirkhov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dexter to the mat! Dexter manages to get full guard.
Zirkhov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dexter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zirkhov is working hard here to advance position.
Zirkhov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dexter is trying to control the position but Zirkhov postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joshua Dexter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dexter 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua Dexter!
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energy
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RATING
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