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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Eenmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Zedowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eenmaa's entrance music is Heaven Shall Burn - Endzeit. A fine choice. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Steven Zedowski was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandr Eenmaa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steven Zedowski!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eenmaa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zedowski.
Eenmaa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zedowski has his takedown stuffed
letting Eenmaa counter with a right hand.
Zedowski misses with a takedown
and Eenmaa counters with a right hand to the body.
Aleksandr Eenmaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Zedowski.
Zedowski throws an off balance right hand
and Eenmaa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zedowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eenmaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zedowski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zedowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Eenmaa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Eenmaa.
Zedowski is trying to drag Eenmaa to the mat but Eenmaa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zedowski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Eenmaa prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Eenmaa.
Eenmaa keeps control of Zedowski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Eenmaa is pushing Zedowski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zedowski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Eenmaa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zedowski is trying to drag Eenmaa to the mat but Eenmaa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Eenmaa drags the fight down to the ground.
Eenmaa has Zedowski pulled in close to control his posture.
Zedowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zedowski stands and steps away. Eenmaa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Steven Zedowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zedowski tries to clinch up
and Eenmaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Zedowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Eenmaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zedowski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That kick from Zedowski tenderised Eenmaa's leg. Eenmaa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zedowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eenmaa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zedowski tries for a takedown but Eenmaa circles away easily
and Eenmaa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zedowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eenmaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eenmaa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zedowski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Eenmaa scrambles back to his feet.
Zedowski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Eenmaa counters with a straight right hand.
Eenmaa jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Eenmaa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Eenmaa lands with a nice combination. Zedowski backs away looking to recover.
Eenmaa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zedowski backs up against the cage.
Eenmaa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A lazy left from Eenmaa finds it's target.
Zedowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Eenmaa counters by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Eenmaa.
Zedowski is trying desperately to land a takedown but Eenmaa is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Zedowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zedowski has Eenmaa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Eenmaa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zedowski looks gassed!
Zedowski tightens his grip and picks Eenmaa up, before dumping him to the ground. Eenmaa manages to land in guard.
Zedowski wants to control from the top but Eenmaa keeps moving.
Zedowski throws and elbow that misses. Eenmaa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zedowski's guard. Nice move by Eenmaa!
Zedowski throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Eenmaa escapes and throws Zedowski's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Zedowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Eenmaa dominated that round.
That's time! Eenmaa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zedowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Eenmaa counters by moving into the clinch.
Zedowski tries to break free but Eenmaa pushes him back against the cage.
Eenmaa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zedowski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zedowski has Eenmaa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Eenmaa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Eenmaa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Eenmaa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Zedowski trying to control but Eenmaa is working from the bottom.
Eenmaa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zedowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zedowski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Zedowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Eenmaa counter with a right hand.
Aleksandr Eenmaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Zedowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zedowski has his takedown stuffed
and Eenmaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zedowski has his takedown stuffed
and Zedowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zedowski is breathing heavily.
Zedowski fails with the takedown
and Eenmaa counters with a three punch combo that has Zedowski backing up. Zedowski nods at Eenmaa to acknowledge the strikes.
Zedowski fails with the takedown
and Eenmaa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zedowski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Eenmaa prevents it.
Eenmaa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zedowski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Eenmaa pushes Zedowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zedowski being controlled against the cage.
Zedowski gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Eenmaa scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Zedowski misses with a takedown
and Eenmaa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zedowski thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eenmaa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zedowski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Eenmaa lands a right hook to the body.
Eenmaa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good shot there by Eenmaa.
Zedowski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Eenmaa's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eenmaa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zedowski.
Zedowski stalling away here and it's allowed Eenmaa to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Zedowski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Eenmaa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zedowski has Eenmaa in his guard.
Zedowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Zedowski is looking for a triangle here but Eenmaa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Zedowski is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eenmaa decides to stand up, so the ref orders Zedowski to his feet.
Eenmaa clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Eenmaa dominated that second round.
That's time! Eenmaa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Eenmaa lands a right hook to the body.
Eenmaa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Eenmaa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zedowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zedowski misses with a takedown
and Eenmaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Zedowski misses with a takedown
and Eenmaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Zedowski throws a lazy uppercut
and Eenmaa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Zedowski is trying to break the clinch but Eenmaa has him pressed against the cage.
Zedowski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Aleksandr Eenmaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Zedowski.
Zedowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eenmaa lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zedowski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Eenmaa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Eenmaa stops a takedown attempt from Zedowski.
Eenmaa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Eenmaa jumps guard and drags Zedowski to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Zedowski wanted to stand there but Eenmaa had control of the position.
Eenmaa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zedowski is controlling him.
Zedowski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Eenmaa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Eenmaa has escaped and now he's on top!
Zedowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eenmaa is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zedowski has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Eenmaa is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Zedowski.
Zedowski is looking to regain half guard here but Eenmaa keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zedowski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Eenmaa stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Zedowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eenmaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zedowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Eenmaa checks it well.
Jab by Zedowski.
Zedowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eenmaa is fending him off so far but Zedowski persists. Nope, Eenmaa circles away and we're back to standing.
Zedowski takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eenmaa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zedowski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zedowski thows a big elbow that misses.
Eenmaa has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Zedowski off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Zedowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Eenmaa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zedowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Eenmaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Zedowski is just out of range.
Zedowski misses with a takedown
enabling Eenmaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Zedowski shoots and misses
and Eenmaa counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Eenmaa clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zedowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Eenmaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zedowski slips a jab and a cross from Eenmaa.
Zedowski misses with a low kick as Eenmaa jumps back.
Zedowski scores with a jab to the body.
Zedowski misses with a body shot
and Eenmaa counters with a straight right hand.
Zedowski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zedowski has his takedown stuffed
and Eenmaa counters by clinching up.
Zedowski wants a takedown but no success here.
Zedowski is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Eenmaa is pressed up against the cage. Zedowski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Eenmaa down to the mat. Eenmaa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aleksandr Eenmaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Zedowski.
Zedowski fails with the takedown
and Eenmaa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aleksandr Eenmaa is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eenmaa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Eenmaa duly obliges.
Zedowski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Eenmaa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zedowski thinking.
Eenmaa forces Zedowski back against the cage and clinches.
Zedowski tries to score a body lock takedown but Eenmaa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Eenmaa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Eenmaa is looking to stand up but Zedowski isn't so interested in that idea.
Eenmaa pushes Zedowski off and scrambles back to his feet.
Zedowski throws a lazy uppercut
and Eenmaa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zedowski thinking.
Zedowski shoots and misses
and Zedowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eenmaa lands a jab to Zedowski's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zedowski shoots and misses
and Eenmaa counters with a left to the body.
Eenmaa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zedowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Eenmaa counters with a left to the body.
Zedowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Eenmaa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zedowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eenmaa.
Jab, jab by Eenmaa - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zedowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Eenmaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zedowski throws a lazy uppercut
and Eenmaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zedowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Eenmaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eenmaa throws a combination. Zedowski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zedowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eenmaa counters with a series of strikes. Zedowski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Eenmaa!
Eenmaa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zedowski's head.
Zedowski with a poor takedown
enabling Eenmaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Zedowski throws an off balance right hand
and Eenmaa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Eenmaa.
Eenmaa lands with a light punch inside.
Zedowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eenmaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zedowski can do to turn this around?
Eenmaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zedowski counters with a left and a right that stings Eenmaa.
Aleksandr Eenmaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eenmaa scores with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Eenmaa.
Zedowski shoots and misses
and Eenmaa counters with a straight right hand.
Eenmaa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zedowski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Eenmaa to score with a decent uppercut.
Eenmaa throws a body punch but Zedowski moves out of range.
Zedowski misses with a takedown
and Eenmaa counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zedowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eenmaa moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Eenmaa had his way with Steven Zedowski in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Eenmaa lands a jab to Zedowski's midsection.
Zedowski tries for a takedown but Eenmaa circles away easily
and Zedowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zedowski shoots and misses
and Zedowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zedowski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Eenmaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zedowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Eenmaa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Aleksandr Eenmaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Zedowski.
Eenmaa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zedowski uses from the top position.
Zedowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eenmaa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eenmaa keeping moving, preventing Zedowski from controlling successfully.
Zedowski is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zedowski looking to pass the guard.
Steven Zedowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eenmaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zedowskiis looking to pass into half guard but Eenmaa pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Eenmaa is in guard.
Zedowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zedowski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Eenmaa passes into side control.
That's two 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.
You can see the frustration on Zedowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zedowski is looking for a sweep.
Zedowski wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zedowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Eenmaa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Eenmaa stands up and beckons Zedowski to his feet.
Zedowski fails with the takedown
and Eenmaa counters with a nice body shot.
Zedowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eenmaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Zedowski thows a leg kick but Eenmaa checks it
enabling Eenmaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Zedowski misses with a left hand
and Eenmaa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steven Zedowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zedowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eenmaa counters with a right hand to the body.
Zedowski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Eenmaa to score with a decent uppercut.
Zedowski misses with a takedown
and Eenmaa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aleksandr Eenmaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Eenmaa cracks Zedowski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zedowski shoots and misses
and Eenmaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zedowski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Eenmaa digs a good body shot into Zedowski's ribs.
Zedowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Eenmaa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandr Eenmaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Eenmaa 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 50:44
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:44
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Eenmaa!
Aleksandr Eenmaa retains his middleweight title!
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