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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dimitri Makhnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Castillion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castillion has chosen The Ink Spots - I Don't Want to Set the World on Fire as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dimitri Makhnov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dimitri Makhnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dante Castillion!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makhnov misses with a looping right.
Dante Castillion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Makhnov misses.
Makhnov throws an overhand right that lands on Castillion's shoulder, as Castillion tries to avoid the shot.
Castillion gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Makhnov trying to control but Castillion is working from the bottom.
Makhnov won't allow Castillion to sweep him here.
Castillion keeping moving, preventing Makhnov from controlling successfully.
Castillion is looking to stand up but Makhnov isn't so interested in that idea.
Castillion working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dimitri Makhnov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A big right from Makhnov misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Castillion coming out on top.
Castillion connects with a crisp jab.
Makhnov thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick from Makhnov misses.
Castillion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Makhnov, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castillion.
Makhnov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makhnov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Castillion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Makhnov backwards.
Makhnov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Makhnov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Castillion can't find room to land a body shot as Makhnov controls the action.
Castillion tries to stall but Makhnov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Makhnov tries to work over Castillion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makhnov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillion closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Makhnov breaks from the clinch.
Makhnov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Castillion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Castillion misses with the combination.
Makhnov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castillion is looking to regain half guard here but Makhnov keeps moving and retains side control.
Makhnov working the body and head with strikes.
Makhnov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Castillion is avoiding damage well.
Castillion is looking to regain half guard here but Makhnov keeps moving and retains side control.
Makhnov wants to control but Castillion is keeping him busy.
Makhnov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Castillion to see if he's OK.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Makhnov trying to control the action but Castillion is working from the bottom.
Castillion manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Makhnov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Castillion is working away from the top position though.
Castillion throwing shots but Makhnov is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Castillion lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Castillion seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Castillion looks to land a strike but Makhnov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Makhnov wants to sweep here but Castillion controlling him for the moment.
Makhnov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castillion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makhnov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Castillion looking to sit in guard and control but Makhnov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Makhnov dominated that round.
That's time! Makhnov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A slow jab from Castillion misses its intended target.
Makhnov walks into a straight right hand from Castillion.
A jab from Makhnov misses.
Castillion swings for the body but Makhnov moves out of range.
No joy there for Makhnov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Makhnov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Makhnov trying to control the action but Castillion is working from the bottom.
Castillion manages to work his way to half guard, despite Makhnov's best efforts.
Makhnov wants to pass to mount but Castillion is defending the position.
Makhnov 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 one minute gone in the round.
Makhnov prevents Castillion from improving his position.
Castillion slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Castillion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makhnov is one step ahead there.
Makhnov stands and throws Castillion's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Castillion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Makhnov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Castillion is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillion is not content to let Makhnov control the position.
Makhnov in side control, throwing shots but Castillion defends.
Castillion is trying to get back to half guard.
Makhnov wants to control but Castillion is keeping him busy.
Makhnov wants to take a breather but Castillion manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Makhnov.
Makhnov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Castillion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov advances to half guard.
Makhnov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Makhnov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Castillion defends it well.
Makhnov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Makhnov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Castillion defends it well.
Makhnov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Castillion gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov passes Castillion's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Makhnov wants to take a breather but Castillion is having none of it.
Makhnov drops an elbow to the side of Castillion's head.
Makhnov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Makhnov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makhnov prevents Castillion from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castillion moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Makhnov wants to control from the top but Castillion keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Makhnov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Castillion scores with a jab. Makhnov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Castillion throws a series of strikes that have Makhnov backpedaling.
Castillion throws a looping overhand right but Makhnov ducks down to avoid it.
Makhnov slips a jab from Castillion.
Castillion takes a jab right on the kisser.
Castillion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makhnov misses with a body shot.
Castillion misses the body punch
so Makhnov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Castillion wants to sweep here but Makhnov controlling him for the moment.
Castillion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Castillion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makhnov is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhnov throws a strike but Castillion rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Castillion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Makhnov wriggles free and stands up.
Makhnov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Castillion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Castillion misses with an uppercut.
Makhnov lands a head shot.
Some wild striking there from Castillion.
Nice cross by Castillion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov misses with a hook to the body
and Castillion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Castillion. Those never looked like landing.
Castillion throws a jab but it's blocked by Makhnov.
Castillion misses with a hook.
Castillion misses with a looping left.
Castillion slips a jab and a cross from Makhnov.
Castillion connects with a good right hand that stumbles Makhnov. Makhnov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Makhnov misses with a low kick as Castillion jumps back.
Castillion misses with a hook.
Makhnov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castillion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makhnov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makhnov gets tackled into the cage by Castillion. Castillion maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillion trying to control the position but instead, Makhnov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Castillion into the cage.
Makhnov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makhnov throws a looping overhand right but Castillion ducks down to avoid it.
Makhnov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dante Castillion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Castillion keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dante Castillion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castillion throws a hook but Makhnov avoids it easily.
Castillion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makhnov.
Castillion might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Makhnov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Makhnov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castillion.
Castillion misses with a hook. Makhnov ducked under it nicely.
Makhnov avoids the body shot from Castillion.
Makhnov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillion lands with a nice combination. Makhnov backs away looking to recover.
Castillion lands a head shot.
Dimitri Makhnov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Makhnov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Castillion tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Makhnov is in Castillion's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makhnov trying to control but Castillion is working from the bottom.
Castillion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makhnov is one step ahead there.
Makhnov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makhnov wants to control from the top but Castillion keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makhnov preventing the sweep.
Castillion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Makhnov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dante Castillion.
I think Makhnov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Makhnov!
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