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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tom Barrows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Lazarev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tom Barrows!
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, Max Lazarev!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazarev has a takedown stuffed.
Lazarev misses with a takedown attempt - Barrows sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barrows misses with a combination
so Lazarev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Barrows looking for a sweep. Not yet Barrows, not yet.
Lazarev trying to control the position from guard on top but Barrows is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lazarev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lazarev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lazarev trying to control the position from guard on top but Barrows is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barrows is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lazarev is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barrows working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazarev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lazarev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lazarev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barrows works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barrows is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lazarev landing with the ground and pound.
Lazarev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lazarev connects with a couple of short punches.
Lazarev throwing strikes but missing.
Lazarev cracks Barrows with a solid left hand.
Lazarev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lazarev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lazarev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barrows is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barrows trying to control the position.
Barrows knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lazarev on the ground.
Lazarev throws a big right hand that misses.
Barrows has momentary wrist control but Lazarev slips an elbow through the middle.
Barrows wants to sweep here but Lazarev controlling him for the moment.
Lazarev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barrows wants to stand and escape but Lazarev is having none of it.
Lazarev content to stall in guard here.
Barrows is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Barrows with the ground and pound but Lazarev uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazarev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lazarev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barrows missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lazarev pulls Barrows in to control the position.
Lazarev 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 showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barrows trying to control but Lazarev is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tom Barrows wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lazarev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barrows can pounce on him.
Tom Barrows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrows forces Lazarev back against the cage and clinches.
Lazarev keeps control of Barrows as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barrows ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Barrows no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Barrows looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lazarev is one step ahead there.
Barrows wants to stand up but Lazarev is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Lazarev dominated that round.
That's time! Barrows's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Barrows lands a jab-cross combination.
Lazarev shoots in for a double leg but Barrows sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barrows shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lazarev eats them both and turns towards Barrows to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Barrows lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice body punch from Barrows.
Barrows connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab by Barrows.
Barrows fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barrows stalks Lazarev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lazarev's face. Lazarev staggers backwards, shaken.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barrows throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barrows lands a jab-cross combination.
Barrows moves into range and clinches up with Lazarev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazarev tries for a takedown but Barrows manages to get underhooks.
Barrows is trying to break the clinch but Lazarev has him pressed against the cage.
Barrows jumps guard.
Lazarev wants to control from the top but Barrows keeps moving.
Lazarev postures up and lands a big shot to Barrows's brow.
Lazarev won't allow Barrows to get back to his feet.
Lazarev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lazarev trying to control the position from guard on top but Barrows is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lazarev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.
Barrows avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lazarev is looking to work some ground and pound but Barrows has wrist control.
Lazarev trying to control but Barrows is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Max Lazarev hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Barrows's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barrows duly obliges.
Barrows's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barrows duly obliges.
Lazarev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrows.
Barrows throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lazarev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lazarev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tom Barrows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Lazarev.
Lazarev shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrows gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lazarev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barrows is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Barrows's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lazarev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barrows pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Barrows pulls guard effortlessly.
Lazarev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lazarev trying to control but Barrows is working from the bottom.
Barrows wants to sweep but no luck.
Lazarev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lazarev landing with the ground and pound.
Lazarev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazarev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lazarev wants to control from the top but Barrows keeps moving.
Lazarev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barrows's head.
Barrows utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barrows on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barrows tries to get out of the position.
Lazarev throwing strikes from guard but Barrows blocks nicely.
Lazarev prevents Barrows from getting back to his feet.
Barrows manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lazarev wants to hold on but Barrows pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Barrows dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lazarev fails with the takedown.
Barrows throws a right and a left that Lazarev avoids nicely.
Lazarev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barrows napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lazarev in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Barrows is not content to let Lazarev control the position.
Barrows regains half guard, as Lazarev was trying to land strikes.
Barrows wants to improve his position but Lazarev is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lazarev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lazarev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barrows defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazarev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lazarev wants to free his trapped foot but Barrows is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lazarev is looking for a kimura here.
Lazarev working over Barrows with some ground and pound. Barrows looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lazarev seems to be working for a kimura but Barrows defends the submission attempt.
Lazarev stops Barrows from getting back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Lazarev.
Lazarev lands with a punch from half guard.
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.
Barrows is looking to escape.
Lazarev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barrows's head.
Lazarev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lazarev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lazarev prevents Barrows from improving his position.
Lazarev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lazarev putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The referee warns Barrows that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Barrows working to try and regain half guard.
Max Lazarev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lazarev unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazarev goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Barrows is on top in guard.
Lazarev lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Barrows!
Lazarev with shots to the head and body - Barrows looks very uncomfortable down there.
Barrows avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lazarev.
Lazarev blocks Barrows's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Barrows holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Lazarev tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Lazarev misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazarev throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Lazarev landing strikes, looking to finish!
Barrows bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Barrows preventing the sweep.
Barrows trying to control but Lazarev is working from the bottom.
Barrows is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lazarev 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Lazarev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lazarev 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Lazarev!
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energy
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FIGHT
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