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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zhenya Morozov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakie Noir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zhenya Morozov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jakie Noir!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morozov shoots in for a double leg but Noir sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Morozov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Noir.
Noir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morozov's waist but Morozov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Noir off to one side.
Morozov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Morozov gets a double leg takedown into Noir's guard.
Morozov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Morozov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Morozov landing some decent shots from guard.
Morozov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Morozov chips away with some ground and pound.
Noir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morozov is one step ahead there.
Morozov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Noir's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noir taking some punishment here, with Morozov in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Morozov lands a nice short elbow.
Morozov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Morozov is nestled in close to Noir, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Morozov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morozov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Morozov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Morozov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morozov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morozov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Noir trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Morozov there.
Morozov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noir trying to control here.
Noir on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Morozov working Noir over with strikes.
Morozov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Morozov is nestled in close to Noir, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Morozov lands a nice short elbow.
Morozov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Morozov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Noir with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Morozov stops Noir from getting back to his feet.
Morozov is looking for a kimura here.
Morozov is breathing heavily.
Morozov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noir regains full guard. Nicely done.
Morozov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Morozov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Morozov stopping the sweep attempt from Noir.
Morozov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morozov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Morozov works over Noir with some ground and pound from guard.
Noir is looking to stand up but Morozov isn't so interested in that idea.
Morozov drops back looking for a leg! Noir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Noir manages to kick Morozov off! Morozov jumps back into Noir's guard.
Morozov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morozov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Noir really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morozov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Noir is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morozov distracts Noir with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Morozov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morozov won't allow Noir to sweep him here.
Noir keeping moving, preventing Morozov from controlling successfully.
Noir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morozov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhenya Morozov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Morozov shoots in and drives through. Noir sprawls well.
Morozov misses with a takedown attempt - Noir sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Noir is defended easily by Morozov.
Noir misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morozov shoots in looking for a takedown. Noir tries to sprawl out of it but Morozov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Noir manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhenya Morozov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noir keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Noir will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Morozov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Noir fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morozov is defended easily by Noir.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Noir tries to clinch but Morozov moves out of range.
Noir darts in and clinches Morozov up against the cage.
Noir throws a knee to the head but misses.
Noir gets control of Morozov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Noir will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Morozov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Morozov thows a big elbow that misses.
Noir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morozov trying to control the position from guard on top but Noir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morozov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morozov prevents Noir from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morozov chips away with some ground and pound.
Morozov trying to control the position from guard on top but Noir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morozov tries to free his leg and advance position but Noir is retaining full guard.
Morozov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Noir manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Morozov is desperately trying to improve his position but Noir has a good base and remains in mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Morozov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Morozov actively working from the bottom here.
Morozov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Morozov 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.
Morozov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morozov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morozov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Morozov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morozov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Noir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Morozov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Noir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Noir is working Morozov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Morozov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Noir defends well.
Morozov has his foot on Noir's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Noir works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morozov striking off his back but it's not causing Noir any problems.
Morozov is looking for a triangle but Noir pushes his legs off easily.
Noir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morozov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Noir defends well.
Noir landing some decent shots from guard.
Morozov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noir working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Noir trying to stand up but can't free himself from Morozov's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhenya Morozov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Morozov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Noir tries to sprawl but Morozov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Morozov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morozov working the head and body with strikes.
Noir is trying to control but can't.
Morozov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Noir with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Morozov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Noir doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morozov.
Noir on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morozov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Morozov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Noir's head.
Nice strikes from Morozov there.
Noir is refusing to be controlled, as Morozov sits in half guard.
Morozov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Morozov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Noir has managed to free his arm - good work.
Noir is looking to improve his position.
Morozov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noir is looking to escape.
Noir works his way to full guard. Good work.
Morozov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Morozov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Noir trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Morozov wants to control from the top but Noir keeps moving.
Morozov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morozov throwing strikes but missing.
Noir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morozov defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morozov trying to control the position from guard on top but Noir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morozov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Noir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Noir is looking to sweep but instead, Morozov has passed into half guard.
Morozov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Morozov winds up and cracks Noir with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Morozov decides to stand up.
Morozov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Noir fails with the takedown.
Morozov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Noir sprawls well. Noir wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morozov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noir tries to clinch up.
Noir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morozov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zhenya Morozov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Noir leaves Morozov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhenya Morozov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morozov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Noir shoots for a takedown but Morozov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morozov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Noir pinned against the cage. Noir gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noir defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morozov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zhenya Morozov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morozov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhenya Morozov!
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FIGHT
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