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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Selov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razor Bush (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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181 lbs
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180 cm
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maxim Selov!
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, Razor Bush!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bush fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Selov, pushing him back against the cage.
Selov breaks the clinch.
Bush scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Selov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bush is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Selov is just riding it out for now. Bush eventually gives up the hold.
Bush trying to pass the guard but Selov defending well.
Bush is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush wants to control but Selov is keeping him busy.
Bush controlling the action here.
Bush scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bush sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Razor Bush was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bush gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Selov tries to break free but Bush pushes him back against the cage.
Bush slows down the pace here.
Bush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bush shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Selov tries to hold on but Bush pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selov can't escape the position.
Bush looking to finish Selov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Selov!
Bush unloading with bombs!
Bush goes for an armbar but Selov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Selov.
Bush controlling the position.
Selov wants to stand but Bush has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Selov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Maxim Selov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bush is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bush avoids the head kick by Selov.
Bush shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bush showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
Bush trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razor Bush dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bush shoots in but no luck this time.
A combination from Bush does no damage.
Bush fails with the takedown.
Bush throws a jab but it's blocked by Selov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Selov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Selov throws a series of punches but Bush moves out of range.
Bush shoots in for a takedown but Selov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maxim Selov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Razor Bush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Selov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bush's sensitive parts.
Bush throws a left and a right that both miss
and Selov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bush moves in looking to clinch but Selov pushes him off.
Selov punishes Bush's body with a nice straight punch.
Bush is breathing heavily.
Selov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bush tests Selov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Selov throws a head kick but Bush moves out of range.
Selov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bush misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bush dodges the punch combination from Selov.
Bush closes the distance and clinches up with Selov, looking for a takedown. Bush pushes Selov against the cage but Selov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bush misses with a takedown attempt - Selov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Selov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Selov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Razor Bush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Selov misses with a kick to the body.
Selov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Selov avoids it really well and circles away.
Selov throws a wild body kick that Bush sees coming a mile off.
Bush takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bush fails with a takedown attempt.
Maxim Selov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danga de danga de dang - Selov scores with a four punch combination!
Selov lands a nice looking body shot.
Selov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Selov throws a series of punches but Bush moves out of range.
Selov misses with the combination.
Bush takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bush shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Selov as he avoids it easily.
Bush fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bush tries to close the distance and clinch up but Selov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Selov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Selov misses with a wild combination.
Bush closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Selov's guard.
Bush not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bush wants to control from the top but Selov keeps moving.
Bush wants to pass the guard but Selov is keeping the position.
Bush's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Razor Bush wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bush shoots in looking for a takedown but Selov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bush's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bush takes one to the side of the head.
Selov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bush is out of range.
Bush displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bush takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Selov sizes up Bush with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Selov connects with a single shot there.
Bush takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Selov avoids the head kick by Bush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bush dives in and grabs Selov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Selov pushes down on Bush's head and hops out.
Selov throws a head kick that half lands.
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!
Selov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Selov lands a high kick!
Bush throws a head kick but Selov moves out of range.
Selov scores with a body shot.
Selov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bush tries to clinch but Selov is having none of it.
Selov blocks a head kick by Bush.
Selov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush avoids a kick to the body.
Bush tries to close the distance and clinch up but Selov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Selov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Selov throws a head kick that misses.
Selov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bush is defended easily by Selov.
Maxim Selov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Razor Bush.
Selov throws a nice looking combination but Bush bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selov throws a head kick but Bush moves out of range.
Selov tries a head kick but it misses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Selov enables Bush to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Selov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bush not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Razor Bush has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bush tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Selov is able to avoid easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Razor Bush.
I think Bush 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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