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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Artur Bichsow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eliott McSweeny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artur Bichsow had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artur Bichsow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eliott McSweeny!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from McSweeny.
Bichsow doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting McSweeny counter with a right hand.
Nice takedown defense from McSweeny. No joy for Bichsow on that attempt.
A nice combination there by McSweeny.
McSweeny misses with a jab, cross combination.
McSweeny scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McSweeny keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Bichsow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McSweeny walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bichsow checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McSweeny fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McSweeny connects with a looping right hand.
Bichsow is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bichsow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McSweeny swivels and escapes.
Oh Bichsow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bichsow is breathing heavily.
McSweeny scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McSweeny drops Bichsow with a beautiful combination! Bichsow stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McSweeny is looking for the KO!
McSweeny throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McSweeny swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McSweeny works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McSweeny throws a right hand that Bichsow ducks under and follows up with a left that Bichsow also avoids with ease.
Bichsow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSweeny swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bichsow shoots in for a takedown but McSweeny shows good takedown defense.
McSweeny lands a nice shot that snaps Bichsow's head back.
Bichsow fails with the takedown.
Danga de danga de dang - McSweeny scores with a four punch combination!
McSweeny fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bichsow seems to have got his legs back now.
That kick from McSweeny tenderised Bichsow's leg. Bichsow is trying to keep his angry face on.
McSweeny lands a high kick!
McSweeny displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A left and a right from McSweeny both land. Nice combination.
McSweeny connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McSweeny stalks Bichsow and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bichsow's face. Bichsow staggers backwards, shaken.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bichsow walks into a straight right hand from McSweeny.
Bichsow takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McSweeny lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McSweeny.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from McSweeny. No joy for Bichsow on that attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from McSweeny.
McSweeny scores with a three punch combo!
McSweeny throws a combination. Bichsow tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bichsow shoots for a double leg takedown but McSweeny sprawls well. He's pushed Bichsow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bichsow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McSweeny defends it nicely.
McSweeny scores with a head kick.
McSweeny moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McSweeny lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bichsow dives in and grabs McSweeny's left leg, looking for a takedown. McSweeny pushes down on Bichsow's head and hops out.
McSweeny cracks the inside of Bichsow's front leg.
McSweeny scores with a jab. Bichsow acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McSweeny is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bichsow had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McSweeny lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bichsow. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bichsow shoots in for a takedown but McSweeny shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McSweeny swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bichsow.
McSweeny throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSweeny throws a nice head kick!
Bichsow tries to score a power double leg takedown but McSweeny sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bichsow somewhat.
McSweeny dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bichsow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McSweeny works Bichsow's body with a nice hook.
Bichsow looks for a takedown but McSweeny sprawls well.
McSweeny throws a head kick but Bichsow moves out of range.
Bichsow has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McSweeny tries to land a leg kick but Bichsow saw it coming and moves away.
McSweeny throws a leg kick but Bichsow sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bichsow on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bichsow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McSweeny.
Bichsow looks for a takedown but McSweeny sprawls well.
McSweeny throws a series of strikes that have Bichsow backpedaling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSweeny throws a nice looking combination but Bichsow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bichsow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McSweeny tries to avoid it but Bichsow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McSweeny to the ground. McSweeny escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McSweeny stalks Bichsow and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bichsow's face. Bichsow staggers backwards, shaken.
McSweeny stalks Bichsow and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bichsow's face. Bichsow staggers backwards, shaken.
McSweeny throws a series of punches but Bichsow avoids them all with ease.
Bichsow closes this distance looking for a takedown but McSweeny circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bichsow misses with a takedown attempt - McSweeny sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McSweeny throws a combination. Bichsow tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bichsow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McSweeny swivels and escapes.
Bichsow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bichsow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McSweeny tries to avoid it but Bichsow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McSweeny to the ground. McSweeny escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McSweeny lands a two punch combo.
Bichsow slips a jab and a cross from McSweeny.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bichsow fails with a takedown attempt.
McSweeny lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliott McSweeny dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
McSweeny stalks Bichsow and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bichsow's face. Bichsow staggers backwards, shaken.
Bichsow closes the distance and clinches up with McSweeny, looking for a takedown. Bichsow pushes McSweeny against the ropes but McSweeny circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McSweeny scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bichsow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McSweeny throws a right and a left that both miss.
McSweeny moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McSweeny tries a head kick but it misses.
McSweeny connects with a looping right hand.
Bichsow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McSweeny's waist but McSweeny gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bichsow off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Bichsow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Bichsow or perhaps it was just good defense by McSweeny which made him look bad.
A lazy left from McSweeny finds it's target.
Eliott McSweeny is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McSweeny lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McSweeny has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McSweeny tests Bichsow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McSweeny connects with a jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McSweeny lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bichsow.
McSweeny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McSweeny scores with a one two! Bichsow had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McSweeny lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Horrible takedown by Bichsow or perhaps it was just good defense by McSweeny which made him look bad.
McSweeny scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McSweeny stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McSweeny wants it to stay on the feet.
McSweeny scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bichsow checks a low kick from McSweeny.
Bichsow shoots in but McSweeny avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from McSweeny.
A shot to the liver by McSweeny. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bichsow is defended easily by McSweeny.
McSweeny throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSweeny slaps away a takedown attempt from Bichsow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Eliott McSweeny seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McSweeny pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bichsow back to the ropes. McSweeny follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McSweeny, as that shot connected.
McSweeny looks to land a combination. Bichsow sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bichsow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McSweeny tries to avoid it but Bichsow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McSweeny to the ground. McSweeny escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McSweeny closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bichsow to the mat! Bichsow manages to get full guard.
Bichsow looking for a sweep. Not yet Bichsow, not yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bichsow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McSweeny is looking to stand up but Bichsow won't let him.
Bichsow looking for a guillotine here but McSweeny defends easily.
McSweeny wanted to stand there but Bichsow had control of the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bichsow has his foot on McSweeny's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McSweeny works his way back into a safe position though.
Bichsow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McSweeny can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bichsow looking for a guillotine here but McSweeny defends easily.
Bichsow looking to control.
McSweeny really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bichsow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McSweeny avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McSweeny content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bichsow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McSweeny is aware though and is defending well.
Bichsow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bichsow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McSweeny defends well.
Bichsow trying to keep a closed guard but McSweeny is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McSweeny wants to stand but Bichsow is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliott McSweeny showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bichsow closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bichsow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bichsow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McSweeny scores with a nice head shot.
McSweeny throws out a powerful jab.
Bichsow closes the distance and clinches up with McSweeny, looking for a takedown. Bichsow pushes McSweeny against the ropes but McSweeny circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice cross by McSweeny.
McSweeny goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McSweeny scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McSweeny throws a series of strikes that have Bichsow backpedaling.
McSweeny jabs Bichsow right on the nose. Bichsow blinks but takes it well.
McSweeny lands with a nice combination. Bichsow backs away looking to recover.
McSweeny scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Bichsow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bichsow has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bichsow there as he acknowledges the shot.
McSweeny goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McSweeny stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Bichsow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McSweeny motions for Bichsow to come forward. McSweeny throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSweeny lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McSweeny.
McSweeny lands with an overhand left.
McSweeny displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bichsow.
McSweeny cracks Bichsow with a right hand to the side of the head.
McSweeny closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bichsow looking for submissions off his back.
Bichsow is looking for a sweep. McSweeny is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bichsow actively working from the bottom here.
Bichsow trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Bichsow wants to control but McSweeny is having none of it.
Artur Bichsow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSweeny controlling the position easily from mount.
Bichsow swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
McSweeny tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bichsow tries to hold on but McSweeny postures up.
McSweeny controlling from the full mount.
Bichsow tries to hold on but McSweeny pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSweeny controlling the position easily from mount.
Bichsow tries to hold on but McSweeny pushes him away.
Bichsow is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McSweeny is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McSweeny controlling his opponent.
Bichsow wants to hold on but McSweeny pushes him away.
McSweeny tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A right-left combo lands from McSweeny.
McSweeny looks to land a combination. Bichsow sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bichsow is defended easily by McSweeny.
McSweeny fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McSweeny misses with a head kick.
McSweeny lands with a nice combination. Bichsow backs away looking to recover.
McSweeny scores with a one two! Bichsow had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
McSweeny moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McSweeny moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bichsow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McSweeny as he avoids it easily.
McSweeny is working the combinations to good effect here.
McSweeny throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McSweeny misses with a wild combination.
Bichsow scores with a punch to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McSweeny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bichsow works the jab nicely.
Eliott McSweeny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McSweeny stalks Bichsow and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bichsow's face. Bichsow staggers backwards, shaken.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eliott McSweeny comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McSweeny has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Eliott McSweeny!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Eliott McSweeny!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Eliott McSweeny!
Eliott McSweeny wins by unanimous decision!
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