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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Hosnia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduard Limonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Limonov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. LollyPop - Танцуй, суч kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Eduard Limonov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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168 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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166 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Richard Hosnia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eduard Limonov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hosnia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Limonov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hosnia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hosnia 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.
Hosnia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hosnia is looking for a triangle but Limonov pushes his legs off easily.
Hosnia wants to sweep here but Limonov controlling him for the moment.
Limonov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hosnia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hosnia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Limonov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hosnia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Limonov has managed to get both his arms back between Hosnia's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limonov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hosnia keeping moving, preventing Limonov from controlling successfully.
Limonov won't allow Hosnia to sweep him here.
Limonov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hosnia wants to sweep here but Limonov controlling him for the moment.
Hosnia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hosnia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Limonov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hosnia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Limonov is one step ahead there.
Hosnia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Limonov is aware though and is defending well.
Hosnia 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.
Limonov wants to control from the top but Hosnia keeps moving.
Hosnia is trying to keep Limonov in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hosnia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Limonov controls the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hosnia keeping moving, preventing Limonov from controlling successfully.
Eduard Limonov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Limonov checks a leg kick.
Eduard Limonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Limonov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hosnia's guard.
Limonov being controlled here momentarily.
Hosnia is looking for a triangle but Limonov pushes his legs off easily.
Hosnia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Limonov trying to control but Hosnia is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hosnia controls Limonov momentarily but Limonov frees himself.
Limonov throws a strike but Hosnia rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduard Limonov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Limonov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Limonov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hosnia counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Hosnia is predictable there
and Limonov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hosnia!
Hosnia is desperately trying to improve his position but Limonov has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hosnia regains half guard.
Limonov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hosnia tries to get to full guard but Limonov has control of the leg.
Hosnia trying to control but Limonov postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hosnia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hosnia wants to sweep here but Limonov controlling him for the moment.
Hosnia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Hosnia looking for a guillotine here but Limonov defends easily.
Limonov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hosnia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Limonov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hosnia 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.
Limonov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hosnia wants to sweep here but Limonov controlling him for the moment.
Limonov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eduard Limonov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A low kick from Hosnia is predictable there
and Limonov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hosnia won't be happy with that.
Limonov is staying tight to Hosnia's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Limonov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hosnia's legs.
Hosnia is looking to reverse the position.
Hosnia can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Limonov trying to control the action but Hosnia is working from the bottom.
Hosnia sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Limonov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hosnia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Limonov slows the pace down in half guard.
Hosnia wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduard Limonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hosnia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Limonov tries to work over Hosnia's front leg with a kick but Hosnia checks it.
Limonov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hosnia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Limonov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hosnia quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hosnia gets full guard.
Hosnia is controlling Limonov's posture.
Hosnia looking for a sweep. Not yet Hosnia, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hosnia looking for a guillotine here but Limonov defends easily.
Limonov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hosnia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hosnia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two 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.
Limonov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hosnia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hosnia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Limonov defends well.
Limonov is stalling in the full guard.
Hosnia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hosnia wants to sweep here but Limonov controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hosnia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Limonov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Limonov postures up.
Limonov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Hosnia has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Limonov is looking to defend but Hosnia has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Limonov! Hosnia pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Limonov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Richard Hosnia!
Richard Hosnia is the new welterweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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