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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stanton Friedmon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Katasonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Katasonov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: In Extremo - Wind. 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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166 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stanton Friedmon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pavel Katasonov!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Friedmon misses with a head kick.
Friedmon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Katasonov.
Katasonov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Friedmon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Katasonov keeps the fight on the outside.
Friedmon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Katasonov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Friedmon shoots in and bounces Katasonov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Friedmon postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katasonov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Friedmon is aware though and is defending well.
Friedmon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Friedmon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Katasonov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katasonov looking for a sweep. Not yet Katasonov, not yet.
Katasonov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Friedmon's guard.
Katasonov trying to control the position from guard on top but Friedmon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Friedmon looking for a sweep. Not yet Friedmon, not yet.
Friedmon is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Katasonov trying to control but Friedmon is working from the bottom.
Katasonov stopping the sweep attempt from Friedmon.
Katasonov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Friedmon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Katasonov did well to prevent Friedmon getting side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katasonov tries to get to full guard but Friedmon has control of the leg.
Katasonov won't allow Friedmon to pass to mount.
Friedmon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Friedmon passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Katasonov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Friedmon unloading with bombs!
Friedmon lands a big shot there that rocks Katasonov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
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.
Friedmon prevents Katasonov from getting the reversal.
Friedmon pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Katasonov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Friedmon prevents Katasonov from getting the reversal.
Friedmon landing punches.
It looks like Pavel Katasonov has been cut.
A nice elbow there by Friedmon.
Katasonov is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Friedmon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanton Friedmon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pavel Katasonov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Katasonov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Friedmon throws a leg kick
and Katasonov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Friedmon!
Friedmon is looking to get to half guard.
Katasonov wants to control the pace but Friedmon is squirming around nicely.
Katasonov punching from mount but Friedmon doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Friedmon tries to hold on but Katasonov postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedmon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katasonov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Katasonov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Katasonov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Katasonov moves into full mount! Friedmon won't be happy about that!
Katasonov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katasonov lands a heavy elbow.
Katasonov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Friedmon is looking to escape.
Katasonov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Katasonov trying to control but Friedmon is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Katasonov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Friedmon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Katasonov wants to sweep here but Friedmon controlling him for the moment.
Katasonov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Katasonov trying to control the position.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Pavel Katasonov.
Katasonov throws out a leg kick but Friedmon moves out of range and Katasonov only half commits.
A slapping body kick lands there for Friedmon.
Friedmon scores with a leg kick.
Friedmon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Katasonov sprawls well initially but Friedmon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Friedmon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Friedmon is nestled in close to Katasonov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Friedmon lands strikes from half guard.
Katasonov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Katasonov is holding on to half guard well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pavel Katasonov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pavel Katasonov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Friedmon tries to clinch there but Katasonov circles away.
Friedmon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Katasonov.
Friedmon doesn't manage to clinch there - Katasonov circles away.
Stanton Friedmon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katasonov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Friedmon.
Friedmon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Katasonov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Friedmon's knee momentarily.
Friedmon takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedmon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Friedmon blocks a body shot from Katasonov.
Katasonov is trying to drag Friedmon to the mat but Friedmon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Katasonov is trying to drag Friedmon to the mat but Friedmon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Katasonov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katasonov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Katasonov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Friedmon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Katasonov.
Stanton Friedmon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Katasonov.
Katasonov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Friedmon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Katasonov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Friedmon lands a nice shot to the body.
Friedmon turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Friedmon manages to end up in side control.
Katasonov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Katasonov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Katasonov tries to roll over but Friedmon keeps him under control.
Friedmon trying to mount his opponent but Katasonov defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friedmon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Katasonov wants to improve his position but Friedmon is controlling well.
Friedmon wants to free his trapped foot but Katasonov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Katasonov is looking for a sweep. Friedmon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Friedmon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Friedmon is nestled in close to Katasonov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friedmon wants to free his trapped foot but Katasonov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Friedmon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Katasonov tries to roll over but Friedmon keeps him under control.
Friedmon wants to take a breather but Katasonov is having none of it.
Friedmon tries to pass to full mount but Katasonov defends it.
Katasonov tries to get to full guard but Friedmon has control of the leg.
Katasonov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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.
Katasonov is trying to keep Friedmon in close.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Katasonov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Friedmon can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Friedmon.
A head kick misses from Friedmon.
Friedmon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Katasonov's calf.
Friedmon wants to clinch.
Katasonov tests Friedmon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanton Friedmon clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Pavel Katasonov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Friedmon avoids the body shot from Katasonov.
Katasonov avoids the head kick by Friedmon.
Katasonov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Katasonov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Friedmon counters with a low kick, right behind Katasonov 's knee.
A big right from Friedmon misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedmon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Katasonov.
Friedmon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Katasonov's sensitive parts.
Friedmon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Katasonov will feel that in the morning.
Katasonov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Friedmon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedmon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Friedmon tries to clinch there but Katasonov circles away.
Katasonov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Friedmon counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Friedmon throws a leg kick
and Katasonov counters with a takedown into side control.
Friedmon is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Katasonov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Friedmon keeps working.
Friedmon struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friedmon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Katasonov is trying to control. Friedmon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Friedmon is looking to control Katasonov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Friedmon avoid being mounted?
Katasonov wants to pass to mount but Friedmon is defending the position.
Katasonov is keen to just control but Friedmon is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katasonov stalling.
Katasonov is looking to take a break and control but Friedmon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Friedmon gets back to full guard.
Friedmon keeping moving, preventing Katasonov from controlling successfully.
Katasonov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Pavel Katasonov.
Friedmon wants to clinch up but Katasonov keeps it at a distance.
Katasonov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Friedmon as he jumps to the side.
Stanton Friedmon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Katasonov.
Katasonov throws a lazy right hand but Friedmon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Katasonov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Friedmon.
Friedmon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Katasonov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Katasonov dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Pavel Katasonov's cut.
That's time! Friedmon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Katasonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Katasonov shoots in but Friedmon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Katasonov misses with a body shot
and Friedmon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Katasonov breaks the clinch.
Katasonov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Friedmon throws a leg kick
and Friedmon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Friedmon cracks the inside of Katasonov's front leg.
Friedmon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Katasonov cracks the inside of Friedmon's front leg.
Katasonov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Friedmon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedmon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Friedmon in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Friedmon lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Katasonov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Katasonov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Friedmon landing strikes from the mount.
Katasonov is working to get back to half guard.
Friedmon scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friedmon is landing with some decent strikes but Katasonov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Friedmon with good strikes from the mount here!
Katasonov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Friedmon unloading with bombs!
Friedmon putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Friedmon punishing his opponent with strikes.
Katasonov is desperately trying to improve his position but Friedmon has a good base and remains in mount.
Friedmon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Friedmon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Friedmon landing shots from mount.
Friedmon prevents Katasonov from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katasonov taking shots to the head.
Katasonov is rocked!
Friedmon lands a big shot there that rocks Katasonov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Katasonov is still in real trouble! Can Friedmon finish him?
Katasonov is bucking up trying to escape but Friedmon cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Katasonov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Friedmon dominating with strikes here.
Pavel Katasonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Katasonov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Friedmon controlling his opponent.
Katasonov seems to have recovered his senses.
Katasonov can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katasonov taking shots to the head.
Friedmon landing strikes, looking to finish!
Friedmon lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Friedmon dominating with strikes here.
Friedmon breaks from Katasonov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Katasonov is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Friedmon with a couple of short strikes.
Friedmon postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Katasonov looks a forlorn figure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stanton Friedmon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Friedmon 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Stanton Friedmon!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Stanton Friedmon!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Stanton Friedmon!
Stanton Friedmon wins by unanimous decision!
Stanton Friedmon retains his lightweight title!
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