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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Armand Agasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Agasi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is GSP walk out KOSv1. Alexeyevich Romanov has chosen Paint it black as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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203 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armand Agasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agasi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alexeyevich Romanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexeyevich Romanov tries for a takedown but Agasi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alexeyevich Romanov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alexeyevich Romanov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Alexeyevich Romanov misses with the ground and pound.
Agasi is trying to control Alexeyevich Romanov's posture but Alexeyevich Romanov avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Agasi sneaks back into half guard.
Nice strikes from Alexeyevich Romanov there.
Alexeyevich Romanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Agasi is positioning himself well to prevent Alexeyevich Romanov advancing to mount.
Agasi is looking for a sweep. Alexeyevich Romanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexeyevich Romanov wants to take a breather but Agasi is having none of it.
Agasi trying to hold on to Alexeyevich Romanov's head to control him but Alexeyevich Romanov postures up.
Alexeyevich Romanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Agasi's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agasi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alexeyevich Romanov.
Alexeyevich Romanov wants to control but Agasi is keeping him busy.
Alexeyevich Romanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Agasi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Agasi 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.
Agasi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alexeyevich Romanov postures up and lands a big shot to Agasi's brow.
Agasi has his hands on Alexeyevich Romanov's head, controlling the position.
Alexeyevich Romanov preventing the sweep.
Alexeyevich Romanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alexeyevich Romanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexeyevich Romanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Agasi is keeping the position for now.
Agasi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alexeyevich Romanov manages to get himself to full guard.
Agasi tries to free his leg and advance position but Alexeyevich Romanov is retaining full guard.
Agasi wants to control from the top but Alexeyevich Romanov keeps moving.
Agasi pushes down on Alexeyevich Romanov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alexeyevich Romanov can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agasi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alexeyevich Romanov!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Agasi tries to control but Alexeyevich Romanov wriggling away.
Agasi goes for an armbar but Alexeyevich Romanov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Alexeyevich Romanov.
Alexeyevich Romanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Agasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Agasi trying to keep a closed guard but Alexeyevich Romanov is proving a slippery customer.
Agasi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alexeyevich Romanov's guard.
Agasi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alexeyevich Romanov is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agasi pushing down on Alexeyevich Romanov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Agasi is trying to control the action in half guard but Alexeyevich Romanov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Agasi is looking to stall here but Alexeyevich Romanov recovers full guard.
Agasi preventing the sweep.
Alexeyevich Romanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Agasi stuffs the takedown.
Agasi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Agasi scores with a hook to the body. Alexeyevich Romanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Agasi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alexeyevich Romanov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Alexeyevich Romanov manages to get back to half guard.
Agasi is trying to control the action in half guard but Alexeyevich Romanov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Agasi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alexeyevich Romanov's head.
Agasi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Agasi is trying to control. Alexeyevich Romanov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Armand Agasi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Agasi takes a swing at Alexeyevich Romanov's ribcage but misses.
Agasi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Alexeyevich Romanov is trying to defend but Agasi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Agasi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alexeyevich Romanov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Agasi is pressing down on Alexeyevich Romanov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alexeyevich Romanov is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agasi wants to work for an arm triangle but Alexeyevich Romanov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Agasi is trying to control the action in half guard but Alexeyevich Romanov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Agasi wants to free his trapped foot but Alexeyevich Romanov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alexeyevich Romanov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Agasi working over Alexeyevich Romanov with some ground and pound. Alexeyevich Romanov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Alexeyevich Romanov is staying active underneath Agasi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agasi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Agasi stalling.
Agasi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Alexeyevich Romanov is desperately trying to improve his position but Agasi has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
Agasi looking to control but Alexeyevich Romanov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Armand Agasi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Agasi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Alexeyevich Romanov hang on?
Agasi throws some wild stikes that Alexeyevich Romanov manages to avoid easily.
Agasi punching from mount but Alexeyevich Romanov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Agasi punching from mount but Alexeyevich Romanov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Agasi sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Agasi goes for an armbar but Alexeyevich Romanov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Alexeyevich Romanov.
Alexeyevich Romanov throwing strikes from guard but Agasi blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armand Agasi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Alexeyevich Romanov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alexeyevich Romanov has his takedown stuffed
and Agasi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alexeyevich Romanov scores with a takedown into Agasi's guard.
Agasi 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.
Alexeyevich Romanov postures up.
Alexeyevich Romanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Agasi is pulling down on Alexeyevich Romanov's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Agasi is on top in guard.
Agasi looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexeyevich Romanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Agasi looking to sit in guard and control but Alexeyevich Romanov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Alexeyevich Romanov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alexeyevich Romanov postures up and lands a big shot to Agasi's brow.
Alexeyevich Romanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexeyevich Romanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Agasi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Agasi is pulling down on Alexeyevich Romanov's head to control his posture.
Agasi wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Alexeyevich Romanov postures up in Agasi's guard and throws a big left but Agasi blocks it.
Agasi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Agasi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Agasi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alexeyevich Romanov manages to get himself to full guard.
Agasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexeyevich Romanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexeyevich Romanov 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agasi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Agasi tries to free his leg and advance position but Alexeyevich Romanov is retaining full guard.
Agasi looking to sit in guard and control but Alexeyevich Romanov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Alexeyevich Romanov throwing strikes from guard but Agasi blocks nicely.
Agasi is pulling down on Alexeyevich Romanov's head. It's preventing any offense from Alexeyevich Romanov, at least for the moment.
Agasi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Alexeyevich Romanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Alexeyevich Romanov with a nice head shot there.
Agasi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Agasi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexeyevich Romanov is one step ahead there.
Alexeyevich Romanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Agasi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Agasi looking for a sweep. Not yet Agasi, not yet.
Alexeyevich Romanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Agasi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alexeyevich Romanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Alexeyevich Romanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Agasi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alexeyevich Romanov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov!
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