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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Filitov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Vasiljev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Filitov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Vasiljev!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasiljev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Filitov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Filitov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Filitov lands in his opponent's guard.
Filitov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vasiljev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vasiljev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vasiljev!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasiljev decides to stand back up.
Vasiljev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Filitov.
Filitov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Filitov takes the fight into the clinch.
Vasiljev manages to break the clinch.
Filitov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhail Filitov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filitov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Filitov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Filitov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vasiljev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Filitov has Vasiljev in his guard.
Filitov has a closed guard, preventing Vasiljev from standing up.
Vasiljev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vasiljev stands up and waves to Filitov to follow him.
Vasiljev moves into the clinch successfully.
Vasiljev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasiljev closes the distance and clinches.
Filitov wants a takedown but no success here.
Filitov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vasiljev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Filitov swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasiljev.
Ivan Vasiljev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vasiljev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vasiljev clinches up with Filitov and pushes him back against the cage.
Filitov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vasiljev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Filitov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasiljev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Filitov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vasiljev sprawls well. Vasiljev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Filitov gets slowly back to his feet.
Vasiljev tries to clinch up but Filitov circles away and keeps his distance.
Filitov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vasiljev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Filitov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vasiljev takes the fight into the clinch.
Vasiljev breaks from the clinch.
Vasiljev instigates a clinch.
Vasiljev breaks the clinch.
Vasiljev closes the distance and pushes Filitov back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasiljev breaks from the clinch.
Vasiljev wants to clinch up but Filitov keeps it at a distance.
Vasiljev moves into the clinch successfully.
Filitov can't get the takedown.
Vasiljev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vasiljev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Filitov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasiljev was well out of range. Poor timing from Filitov.
Vasiljev goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Filitov is breathing heavily.
Filitov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vasiljev.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasiljev clinches with his opponent.
Vasiljev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Vasiljev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vasiljev gets a clinch.
Vasiljev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vasiljev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vasiljev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Filitov tries to clinch there but Vasiljev circles away.
Filitov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Filitov with that takedown attempt.
Vasiljev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vasiljev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Filitov shoots for a double leg takedown but Vasiljev sprawls well. He's pushed Filitov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhail Filitov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasiljev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Filitov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vasiljev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filitov pulls guard effortlessly.
Filitov is working an open guard so Vasiljev takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vasiljev closes the distance and clinches.
Vasiljev breaks the clinch.
Vasiljev stuffs the takedown.
Ivan Vasiljev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Filitov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vasiljev can pounce on him.
Filitov darts in and clinches Vasiljev up against the cage.
Vasiljev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vasiljev forces Filitov back against the cage and clinches.
Filitov is trying to drag Vasiljev to the mat but Vasiljev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vasiljev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasiljev clinches up against the cage.
Filitov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vasiljev smiles and moves away.
Vasiljev takes the fight into the clinch.
Vasiljev breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filitov tries to clinch up but Vasiljev circles away and keeps his distance.
Vasiljev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Filitov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vasiljev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mikhail Filitov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Vasiljev. No joy for Filitov on that attempt.
Vasiljev tries to clinch up.
Vasiljev rushes Filitov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vasiljev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vasiljev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vasiljev manages to break the clinch.
Filitov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Filitov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vasiljev rushes Filitov and presses him up against the cage.
Vasiljev breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasiljev gets caught flat footed, as Filitov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vasiljev has his feet on Filitov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Vasiljev swinging wildly here.
Vasiljev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Filitov fails with the takedown.
Vasiljev is looking to clinch but Filitov is avoiding it.
Vasiljev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck for Filitov with that takedown attempt.
Filitov throws a looping overhand right but Vasiljev ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasiljev gets a clinch.
Vasiljev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Filitov has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Vasiljev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Filitov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Filitov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vasiljev but Vasiljev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vasiljev clinches up against the cage.
Filitov has Vasiljev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vasiljev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vasiljev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vasiljev clinches.
Vasiljev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vasiljev clinches up with Filitov and pushes him back against the cage.
Vasiljev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vasiljev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vasiljev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vasiljev slaps away a takedown attempt from Filitov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhail Filitov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasiljev instigates a clinch.
Vasiljev gets underhooks to prevent Filitov's takedown attempt.
Vasiljev breaks the clinch.
Vasiljev moves into range and clinches up with Filitov.
Vasiljev breaks the clinch.
Vasiljev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vasiljev moves into the clinch successfully.
Filitov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vasiljev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vasiljev breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasiljev takes the fight into the clinch.
Vasiljev breaks from the clinch.
Vasiljev is looking to slow Filitov down with leg kicks.
Vasiljev scoring well with a low kick there.
Vasiljev rushes Filitov and presses him up against the cage.
Vasiljev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vasiljev goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Filitov shoots in but Vasiljev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Filitov tries to keep at a distance but Vasiljev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filitov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vasiljev prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasiljev breaks from the clinch.
Vasiljev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vasiljev breaks from the clinch.
Ivan Vasiljev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Filitov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vasiljev drives through and clinches with Filitov against the cage.
Vasiljev manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filitov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Filitov wants to break free but Vasiljev has control.
Vasiljev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vasiljev throws a leg kick which misses Filitov's front leg but catches the back leg as Filitov tries to avoid it.
Filitov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vasiljev pinned against the cage. Vasiljev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Filitov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vasiljev.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Vasiljev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vasiljev 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Vasiljev!
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