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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Berra Blomberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Meshkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Berra Blomberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Meshkov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blomberg takes a swing at Meshkov's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Meshkov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blomberg counters by moving into the clinch.
Meshkov goes for a takedown attempt but Blomberg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Meshkov is looking to clinch.
Blomberg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blomberg tries to clinch there but Meshkov circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blomberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Meshkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blomberg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Berra Blomberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Meshkov.
Meshkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blomberg sprawls well. Blomberg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Meshkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Blomberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Meshkov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meshkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blomberg counters with a three punch combo that has Meshkov backing up. Meshkov nods at Blomberg to acknowledge the strikes.
Blomberg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg leaves Meshkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Meshkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blomberg.
Meshkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blomberg as he jumps to the side.
Meshkov looks for a takedown but Blomberg sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg has managed to clinch.
Meshkov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Meshkov takes a shot to the head.
Meshkov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blomberg misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Blomberg just misses with a elbow thrown towards Meshkov's brow.
Meshkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg scores with a knee to the head.
Meshkov tries to score a body lock takedown but Blomberg shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Meshkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blomberg utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Meshkov is trying to drag Blomberg to the mat but Blomberg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The referee is keeping an eye on Blomberg - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meshkov.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Meshkov can't get the takedown.
Blomberg is pressed up against the cage. Meshkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blomberg down to the mat. Blomberg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A slow jab from Blomberg misses its intended target.
Meshkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blomberg counters with a slapping leg kick.
Meshkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg has closed the distance and engaged Meshkov in a clinch.
Meshkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blomberg prevents it.
Blomberg will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Meshkov up against the cage.
Blomberg lands a good knee to the midsection. Meshkov won't want to take too many of those.
Blomberg is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Meshkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blomberg pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Blomberg misses.
Blomberg fails to land with a series of punches.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blomberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blomberg wants it to stay on the feet.
Blomberg tries to clinch but Meshkov moves out of range.
Blomberg swings for the body but Meshkov moves out of range.
Meshkov shoots in looking for a takedown but Blomberg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Meshkov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Meshkov shoots in for a takedown but Blomberg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Berra Blomberg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A jab from Blomberg misses.
Meshkov misses with a takedown
and Blomberg counters with a two punch combo.
Meshkov wants to clinch up but Blomberg keeps it at a distance.
Blomberg swings for the body but Meshkov moves out of range.
Blomberg clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blomberg gets underhooks to prevent Meshkov's takedown attempt.
Blomberg is pressed up against the cage. Meshkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blomberg down to the mat. Blomberg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Berra Blomberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Meshkov.
Blomberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Meshkov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Blomberg is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Meshkov.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Blomberg.
Meshkov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blomberg napping and manages to drive through into side control!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
You can see the frustration on Blomberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meshkov working the strikes but Blomberg uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Blomberg is looking to control Meshkov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blomberg avoid being mounted?
Blomberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Meshkov looking to sit in guard and control but Blomberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Blomberg thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg wants to control from the top but Meshkov keeps moving.
Blomberg won't allow Meshkov to sweep him here.
Blomberg thows a big elbow that misses.
Meshkov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Meshkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blomberg throwing strikes but missing.
Meshkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blomberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blomberg throwing strikes but missing.
Meshkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blomberg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Meshkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blomberg throwing strikes but missing.
Blomberg wants to control from the top but Meshkov keeps moving.
Meshkov has Blomberg pulled in close to control his posture.
Blomberg trying to control but Meshkov is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Blomberg throws the left hand but Meshkov avoids the punch easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Meshkov.
Blomberg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Meshkov.
Meshkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Berra Blomberg is winning the standup battle so far.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Meshkov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blomberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blomberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Meshkov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blomberg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Meshkov checks a leg kick.
Blomberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Meshkov tries to clinch up
and Blomberg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Blomberg clinches up against the cage.
Blomberg stalling.
Blomberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blomberg displaying some good clinch control by pressing Meshkov up against the cage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Meshkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Meshkov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blomberg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Meshkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blomberg prevents the takedown attempt.
Meshkov is breathing heavily.
Blomberg prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Berra Blomberg dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Blomberg sizes up Meshkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Meshkov has his takedown stuffed
and Blomberg counters by moving into the clinch.
Meshkov is working for takedown but Blomberg is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blomberg is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meshkov dodges an elbow strike from Blomberg.
Blomberg's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Berra Blomberg.
Blomberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meshkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blomberg avoids it really well and circles away.
Berra Blomberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Meshkov.
No luck for Meshkov with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meshkov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Meshkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Meshkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blomberg looks to land a combination but Meshkov avoids it well.
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.
A telegraphed right hand from Blomberg misses the target.
Blomberg throws a body punch but Meshkov moves out of range.
Blomberg tries to clinch up.
Meshkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blomberg as he jumps to the side.
Blomberg misses with a two punch combination.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg misses with the combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Meshkov is defended easily by Blomberg.
Blomberg pushes Meshkov up against the cage in a clinch.
That's six 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.
Blomberg connects with a knee to the head.
Meshkov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Blomberg pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Meshkov wants a takedown but no success here.
Meshkov wants a takedown but no success here.
Meshkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Meshkov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blomberg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Meshkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blomberg pulls his leg out and moves away.
Blomberg with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blomberg throws the kick towards the body but Meshkov avoids it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Meshkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Blomberg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Meshkov blocks the elbow strike.
Blomberg landing knees to the head.
Blomberg has a couple of punches blocked by Meshkov.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Meshkov stalling against the cage.
Blomberg throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Blomberg misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Blomberg.
Meshkov avoids a wild elbow strike from Blomberg.
Blomberg leaning his opponent against the cage.
Meshkov blocks the elbow strike.
Blomberg stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Berra Blomberg clearly takes that round.
That's time! Blomberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Meshkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blomberg is fending him off so far but Meshkov persists. Nope, Blomberg circles away and we're back to standing.
Blomberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blomberg stuffs the takedown attempt from Meshkov. Meshkov gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blomberg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Meshkov.
Berra Blomberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Meshkov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blomberg shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Meshkov eats them both and turns towards Blomberg to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Blomberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Meshkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Meshkov moves out of range as Blomberg strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meshkov blocks a head kick by Blomberg.
Meshkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Meshkov tries to clinch up but Blomberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Blomberg just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meshkov misses with a takedown attempt
and Meshkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blomberg misses with a double jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blomberg!
Blomberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blomberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meshkov shoots in and drives through. Blomberg sprawls well.
Meshkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blomberg.
A swing and a miss from Blomberg.
Meshkov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blomberg circles away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Meshkov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Blomberg's half guard.
Meshkov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Meshkov wants to control but Blomberg is keeping him busy.
Blomberg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blomberg.
Blomberg managing to control the position.
Meshkov preventing the sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Blomberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Meshkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Meshkov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Blomberg trying to control the position.
Blomberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meshkov can do to turn this around?
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Blomberg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Meshkov misses with a takedown attempt
and Blomberg counters with a nice uppercut.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Meshkov moves out of range of the leg kick from Blomberg.
Meshkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blomberg's waist but Blomberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Meshkov off to one side.
Meshkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blomberg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Meshkov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Berra Blomberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blomberg shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blomberg throws a body kick that misses.
No luck for Meshkov with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Berra Blomberg had his way with Yuri Meshkov in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Meshkov moves out of range of the body kick from Blomberg.
Blomberg swings for the body but Meshkov moves out of range.
Meshkov shoots for a double leg takedown but Blomberg sprawls well. He's pushed Meshkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meshkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blomberg's waist but Blomberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Meshkov off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meshkov tries to clinch up but Blomberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Blomberg moves into the clinch successfully.
Meshkov dodges an elbow strike from Blomberg.
A head punch on the inside from Blomberg fails to land.
Meshkov blocks an elbow strike.
Blomberg keeps control of Meshkov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Meshkov tries to break the clinch but Blomberg is controlling the position.
Blomberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg stops a takedown attempt from Meshkov.
Berra Blomberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Meshkov.
Meshkov taking a breather.
Blomberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meshkov takes a shot to the head.
Meshkov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blomberg smiles and moves away.
Meshkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg throws the left hand but Meshkov avoids the punch easily.
Berra Blomberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meshkov drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blomberg working a defensive guard here.
Meshkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Berra Blomberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meshkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Meshkov trying to control but Blomberg is working from the bottom.
Blomberg lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Meshkov!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blomberg jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Meshkov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Blomberg looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Meshkov is avoiding damage well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg tries to score with some ground and pound. Meshkov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Meshkov wants to control but Blomberg postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Meshkov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blomberg trying to control the position but Meshkov is working away.
Meshkov is looking for a sweep.
Blomberg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Meshkov tries to bench press Blomberg off him but Blomberg keeps the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Meshkov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Blomberg cracks Meshkov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Meshkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Meshkov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Blomberg presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Blomberg unloads with some shots from mount but Meshkov bucks and avoids them well.
Blomberg with a couple of short strikes.
Meshkov tries to lock up and control but Blomberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blomberg working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blomberg tries to control but Meshkov wriggling away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Meshkov because Blomberg loaded up on that one.
Blomberg thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Blomberg working for a submission but Meshkov is keeping him at bay.
Meshkov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Meshkov is squirming around, avoiding Blomberg's attempts to control the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Meshkov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Blomberg throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Blomberg thowing shots but they're missing.
Meshkov is bucking up trying to escape but Blomberg cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Blomberg tries to control but Meshkov wriggling away.
Meshkov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg struggling to land strikes to the head as Meshkov covers up.
Blomberg controlling well, preventing Meshkov from escaping the position.
Blomberg is persistently looking for the submission but Meshkov is defending it well.
Berra Blomberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Meshkov controlling Blomberg 's hands.
Blomberg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Blomberg tightening his grip on Meshkov, looking for the choke.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blomberg controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berra Blomberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blomberg 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Berra Blomberg!
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