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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tikhon Vaska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filippov Denis Filippov Denis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vaska comes into the arena with The Holy War -The Sacred War blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tikhon Vaska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Filippov Denis Filippov Denis!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaska tries to bum rush Filippov Denis with a series of wild strikes but Filippov Denis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Filippov Denis looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Vaska shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Filippov Denis pinned against the cage. Filippov Denis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No joy there for Vaska, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Filippov Denis misses with a few strikes there.
Filippov Denis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vaska sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Filippov Denis somewhat.
Vaska's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vaska duly obliges.
Vaska throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vaska moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vaska looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vaska fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vaska throws a right and a left that Filippov Denis avoids nicely.
Vaska throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vaska drives through and clinches with Filippov Denis against the cage.
Vaska is trying to break the clinch but Filippov Denis has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaska has had enough of the clinch but Filippov Denis keeps him there for the moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Filippov Denis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vaska smiles and moves away.
Vaska throws a low kick but Filippov Denis avoids it.
Filippov Denis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vaska sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Filippov Denis somewhat.
Tikhon Vaska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Filippov Denis Filippov Denis.
Vaska rushes Filippov Denis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vaska is trying to push Filippov Denis away but Filippov Denis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vaska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Filippov Denis gets tackled into the cage by Vaska. Vaska maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Vaska's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vaska gets control of Filippov Denis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vaska will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Filippov Denis tries to free his leg and advance position but Vaska is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaska keeping moving, preventing Filippov Denis from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vaska looking for a sweep. Not yet Vaska, not yet.
Vaska trying to control the position here.
Filippov Denis wants to stand and escape but instead Vaska has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Vaska will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vaska postures up in Filippov Denis's guard and throws a big left but Filippov Denis blocks it.
Filippov Denis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filippov Denis has a closed guard, preventing Vaska from standing up.
Filippov Denis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaska thows a big elbow that misses.
Filippov Denis wants to sweep here but Vaska controlling him for the moment.
Vaska thows a big elbow that misses.
Filippov Denis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vaska stands and steps away. Filippov Denis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Vaska feints a jab promting Filippov Denis to slip. Vaska then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Filippov Denis slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vaska's corner calls for a 1-2. Vaska obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vaska moves into the clinch.
Filippov Denis throws a punch but it's blocked by Vaska.
Vaska is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Filippov Denis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vaska wants a takedown but no success here.
Vaska wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Filippov Denis has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filippov Denis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Filippov Denis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vaska walks away with a smile on his face. Filippov Denis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Filippov Denis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vaska tries to avoid it but Filippov Denis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vaska to the ground. Vaska escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Filippov Denis slips a jab and a cross from Vaska.
Vaska throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Filippov Denis.
Vaska blocks a head kick by Filippov Denis.
Vaska sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vaska throws a one two combo.
Filippov Denis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vaska swivels and escapes.
Filippov Denis tries for a takedown but Vaska sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Filippov Denis tries to clinch up but Vaska circles away and keeps his distance.
Vaska motions for Filippov Denis to come forward. Vaska throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vaska has taken the fight to the clinch.
Filippov Denis misses with the head strike.
Vaska has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tikhon Vaska dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Filippov Denis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vaska misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tikhon Vaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Vaska. No joy for Filippov Denis on that attempt.
Vaska swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vaska shoots in for a double leg but Filippov Denis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vaska.
Vaska throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Filippov Denis.
Filippov Denis tries to clinch but Vaska is having none of it.
Vaska looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vaska fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Filippov Denis, pushing him back against the cage.
Vaska tries to break free but Filippov Denis pushes him back against the cage.
Vaska tries to break the clinch but Filippov Denis is controlling the position.
Vaska looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vaska manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaska trying to keep a closed guard but Filippov Denis is proving a slippery customer.
Filippov Denis wants to control from the top but Vaska keeps moving.
Filippov Denis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vaska wants to get back to his feet but Filippov Denis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Filippov Denis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaska looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Filippov Denis slips a jab and a cross from Vaska.
Good work by Filippov Denis as he checks the leg kick.
Vaska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Filippov Denis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Filippov Denis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vaska avoids it really well and circles away.
Vaska misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vaska stuffs the takedown.
Tikhon Vaska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Filippov Denis Filippov Denis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filippov Denis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vaska circles away.
Vaska misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Filippov Denis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vaska's waist but Vaska gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Filippov Denis off to one side.
Vaska circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vaska moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vaska shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Filippov Denis pinned against the cage. Filippov Denis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tikhon Vaska is winning the standup battle so far.
Vaska uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Filippov Denis.
Sloppy strikes from Vaska. Those never looked like landing.
Filippov Denis shoots in for a takedown but Vaska shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vaska.
Vaska tries to clinch there but Filippov Denis circles away.
Vaska takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vaska lands a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filippov Denis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vaska tries to avoid it but Filippov Denis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vaska to the ground. Vaska escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tikhon Vaska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vaska gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Filippov Denis misses with an elbow over the top.
Filippov Denis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vaska walks away with a smile on his face. Filippov Denis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Filippov Denis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vaska throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Vaska.
Filippov Denis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vaska as he jumps to the side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vaska moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filippov Denis throws a head punch that misses.
Vaska is trying to break the clinch but Filippov Denis has him pressed against the cage.
Vaska decides to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tikhon Vaska dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Vaska wants to clinch.
Vaska lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Filippov Denis backs up against the cage.
Filippov Denis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vaska as he jumps to the side.
Filippov Denis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vaska connects with a nice looking jab.
Vaska looks to land a combination but Filippov Denis avoids it well.
Vaska's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vaska duly obliges.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vaska.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Filippov Denis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vaska.
Vaska throws a series of strikes that have Filippov Denis backpedaling.
Vaska misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filippov Denis throws a head kick that misses.
Filippov Denis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Filippov Denis checks a leg kick.
Filippov Denis fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vaska.
Filippov Denis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vaska closes the distance and pushes Filippov Denis back into the cage.
Vaska lands a shot to the body.
Vaska is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vaska wants to get back to striking at distance but Filippov Denis won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaska drags the fight down to the ground.
Vaska trying to keep a closed guard but Filippov Denis is proving a slippery customer.
Vaska looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Filippov Denis won't allow Vaska to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tikhon Vaska just wasn't active enough.
Filippov Denis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vaska defends it nicely.
Tikhon Vaska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Filippov Denis Filippov Denis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaska lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vaska lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Filippov Denis slaps away a takedown attempt from Vaska, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A combination from Vaska does no damage.
Vaska moves into the clinch.
Vaska tries to break the clinch but Filippov Denis is controlling the position.
Filippov Denis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Filippov Denis.
A frustrated look appears on Vaska's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Vaska.
Filippov Denis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vaska manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filippov Denis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vaska is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vaska has escaped and now he's on top!
Vaska wants to stand but Filippov Denis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Filippov Denis wants to sweep here but Vaska controlling him for the moment.
Filippov Denis Filippov Denis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vaska throwing strikes from guard but Filippov Denis blocks nicely.
Vaska is looking to work some ground and pound but Filippov Denis has wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vaska stands and steps away. Filippov Denis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
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!
Vaska shoots in for a double leg but Filippov Denis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tikhon Vaska is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Filippov Denis tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tikhon Vaska showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vaska 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tikhon Vaska!
A relieved looking Tikhon Vaska thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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