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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tikhon Vaska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikita Diasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tikhon Vaska could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nikita Diasov's chin.
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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
1 - 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikita Diasov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diasov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vaska shoots for a takedown but Diasov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diasov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vaska manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vaska fails with a takedown attempt.
Diasov leaves Vaska 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 Tikhon Vaska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaska swinging wildly here.
Vaska keeps the fight on the outside.
Diasov lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Tikhon Vaska has been cut.
Vaska misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tikhon Vaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diasov tries to clinch but Vaska is having none of it.
Vaska misses with a double jab.
Vaska misses with a two punch combination.
Vaska closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diasov circles away.
The fighters circling - Diasov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diasov throws a good cross that connects.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vaska.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diasov moves in looking to clinch but Vaska pushes him off.
Diasov jabs at Vaska's body.
Diasov missing with a left hand there. Vaska was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diasov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vaska keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vaska dodges the punch combination from Diasov.
Diasov tries to clinch but Vaska moves out of range.
Diasov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diasov throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vaska closes the distance and clinches up with Diasov, looking for a takedown. Vaska pushes Diasov against the cage but Diasov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vaska is breathing heavily.
Vaska throws an overhand right that lands on Diasov's shoulder, as Diasov tries to avoid the shot.
Diasov wants to land a leg kick but Vaska is out of range.
Diasov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diasov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vaska.
Vaska circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Vaska. Those never looked like landing.
Diasov slaps away a takedown attempt from Vaska, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diasov thows a body shot but no joy.
Diasov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vaska doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch lands to the side of Vaska 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diasov tries to bum rush Vaska with a series of wild strikes but Vaska uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diasov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vaska.
Diasov digs a good hook to Vaska's body.
Vaska slips a jab and a cross from Diasov.
Diasov doesn't manage to clinch there - Vaska circles away.
Diasov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vaskas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vaska fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diasov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diasov scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diasov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vaska looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diasov is fending him off so far but Vaska persists. Nope, Diasov circles away and we're back to standing.
Diasov is looking to clinch.
Vaska on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Vaska. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Diasov lands with a hook. Vaska tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diasov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diasov misses with a two punch combination.
Vaska shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diasov pinned against the cage. Diasov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vaska on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diasov tries to close the distance and clinch but Vaska swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vaska is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diasov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diasov throws a jab but it's blocked by Vaska.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diasov misses with a series of wild punches.
Vaska looks for a takedown but Diasov sprawls well.
Diasov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vaska manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diasov misses with an uppercut.
Vaska shoots for a double leg takedown but Diasov sprawls well. He's pushed Vaska's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diasov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diasov throws a right hand that Vaska ducks under and follows up with a left that Vaska also avoids with ease.
Diasov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vaska fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diasov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vaska throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vaska shoots in looking for a takedown. Diasov tries to sprawl out of it but Vaska keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diasov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diasov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vaskas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikita Diasov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tikhon Vaska's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Diasov throws a shot from downtown. Vaska moves away and avoids it.
Vaska keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diasov throws a series of punches but Vaska avoids them all with ease.
Diasov tries to clinch up.
Diasov leaves Vaska with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diasov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Diasov throws a series of punches but Vaska avoids them all with ease.
Diasov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vaska moves into the clinch.
Diasov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vaska manages to break the clinch.
Vaska tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diasov swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tikhon Vaska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaska tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diasov swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diasov lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaska circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nikita Diasov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diasov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vaska moves away.
Vaska looks for a takedown but Diasov sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by Diasov or perhaps it was just good defense by Vaska which made him look bad.
Tikhon Vaska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diasov slaps away a takedown attempt from Vaska, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diasov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vaska circles away quickly and effectively.
Diasov closes the distance but Vaska moves to the side
and Vaska counters with a one-two to the body.
Vaska throws a series of punches but Diasov moves out of range.
No joy there for Diasov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vaska has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vaska has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diasov after a bit of a struggle.
Diasov tries to break free but Vaska pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vaska wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diasov is trying to push Vaska away but Vaska has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vaska prevents a takedown attempt there.
Diasov wants to get back to striking at distance but Vaska won't allow it.
Diasov can't get the takedown.
Vaska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vaska takes the fight into the clinch.
Diasov misses with a punch on the inside.
Vaska is looking for a takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diasov wants to break free but Vaska has control.
Diasov is trying to drag Vaska to the mat but Vaska just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Diasov jumps guard but Vaska turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diasov throws a series of punches but Vaska moves out of range.
Vaska fails to land the takedown.
Vaska fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diasov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vaska takes a swing at Diasov's ribcage but misses.
Diasov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vaska shoots in and drives through. Diasov sprawls well.
Diasov throws a right and a left that Vaska avoids nicely.
Vaska showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diasov.
Diasov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaska dives in and grabs Diasov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diasov pushes down on Vaska's head and hops out.
Diasov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vaska shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diasov as he avoids it easily.
Diasov thuds a left hand into Vaska's body.
Vaska uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diasov.
Vaska avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vaska lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from Vaska. No joy for Diasov on that attempt.
Vaska throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vaska shoots in looking for a takedown. Diasov tries to sprawl out of it but Vaska keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diasov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vaska changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diasov tries to avoid it but Vaska manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diasov to the ground. Diasov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikita Diasov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tikhon Vaska's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Diasov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diasov.
Diasov wants to clinch up but Vaska keeps it at a distance.
Vaska closes the distance and clinches up with Diasov, looking for a takedown. Vaska pushes Diasov against the cage but Diasov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diasov throws a hook to the side of Vaska's head but Vaska sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vaska shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diasov as he jumps to the side.
Diasov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vaska circles away quickly and effectively.
Diasov misses with the combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vaska.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tikhon Vaska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Vaska does it's job there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vaska clinches.
Diasov misses with a punch on the inside.
Diasov can't break the clinch.
Diasov scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaska breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Vaska with that takedown attempt.
Diasov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Diasov!
Vaska shoots in looking for a takedown but Diasov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vaska's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vaska shoots for a double leg takedown but Diasov sprawls well. He's pushed Vaska's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diasov jabs at Vaska's body.
Diasov tries to close the distance and clinch but Vaska swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diasov scores with a three punch combo!
Diasov throws out a loose jab but Vaska uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diasov stuffs the takedown attempt from Vaska. Vaska gets slowly back to his feet.
Vaska avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diasov tries to clinch but Vaska is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaska throws a nice looking combination but Diasov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diasov is looking to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Diasov!
Vaska fails to land the takedown.
Vaska fails to land the takedown.
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!
Diasov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vaska goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vaska shoots in but no luck this time.
Diasov misses with a double jab.
Diasov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vaska has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diasov connects with a right hand. Vaska shakes it off.
Vaska misses with a wild combination.
Diasov scores with a nice right hand.
Diasov throws a right and a left that Vaska avoids nicely.
Diasov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diasov wants it to stay on the feet.
Vaska lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Diasov scores with a body shot.
Diasov fails to land the takedown.
Vaska shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diasov pinned against the cage. Diasov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diasov moves in looking to clinch but Vaska pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diasov misses with a wild combination.
Vaska looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diasov stuffs the takedown attempt from Vaska. Vaska gets slowly back to his feet.
Vaska closes the distance and clinches.
Diasov wants to break free but Vaska has control.
Diasov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vaska has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diasov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diasov.
Vaska breaks from the clinch.
Diasov wants to clinch up but Vaska keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vaska shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diasov as he avoids it easily.
Diasov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tikhon Vaska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikita Diasov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice takedown defense from Diasov. No joy for Vaska on that attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikita Diasov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diasov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikita Diasov!
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