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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anzor Azhiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Enzaghi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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166 lbs
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160 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Anzor Azhiev!
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, Leon Enzaghi!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enzaghi throws a right hand that misses
and Azhiev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Enzaghi is positioning himself well to prevent Azhiev advancing to mount.
Enzaghi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Azhiev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Azhiev stalling away here and it's allowed Enzaghi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Azhiev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Enzaghi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Enzaghi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Azhiev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Enzaghi's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enzaghi wants to stand but Azhiev is controlling the position.
Azhiev slips nicely into half guard.
Azhiev passes to side control.
Azhiev looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Enzaghi is avoiding damage well.
Enzaghi is being controlled here.
Azhiev wants to control but Enzaghi is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Anzor Azhiev just wasn't active enough.
Enzaghi gets tackled into the cage by Azhiev. Azhiev maintains the clinch.
Enzaghi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Azhiev is trying to keep an underhook but Enzaghi manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azhiev looking for submissions off his back.
Enzaghi is trying to control. Azhiev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azhiev wants to get back to his feet.
Enzaghi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Azhiev trying to control here.
Azhiev pushes Enzaghi off looking to stand but Enzaghi dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Leon Enzaghi was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Azhiev misses with a takedown
and Enzaghi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Enzaghi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Enzaghi wants to take a breather but Azhiev is having none of it.
Azhiev taking some punishment here, with Enzaghi in his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Enzaghi trying to control the action but Azhiev is working from the bottom.
Enzaghi tries to pass to full mount but Azhiev defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Azhiev wants to get back to full guard.
Azhiev wants to control but Enzaghi is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anzor Azhiev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Azhiev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Azhiev wants to clinch.
Anzor Azhiev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Azhiev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Enzaghi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Azhiev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Enzaghi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Azhiev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Azhiev wants to stand and escape but Enzaghi is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azhiev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Enzaghi's guard.
Enzaghi looking for a sweep. Not yet Enzaghi, not yet.
Azhiev wants to pass the guard but Enzaghi is keeping the position.
Azhiev wants to control from the top but Enzaghi keeps moving.
Enzaghi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Azhiev is one step ahead there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Enzaghi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Enzaghi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azhiev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Azhiev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Azhiev trying to control but Enzaghi is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Anzor Azhiev.
A clash of legs there as Azhiev blocks the low kick.
Azhiev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Enzaghi misses with a head kick.
Enzaghi drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azhiev throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Azhiev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Enzaghi is one step ahead there.
Enzaghi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Enzaghi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Enzaghi preventing the sweep.
Enzaghi looking to pass the guard.
Azhiev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Azhiev shoots in looking for a takedown. Enzaghi tries to sprawl out of it but Azhiev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Enzaghi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anzor Azhiev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Enzaghi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Enzaghi lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Enzaghi trying to control the position from guard on top but Azhiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Enzaghi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Azhiev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Enzaghi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Enzaghi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Azhiev to the mat! Azhiev manages to get full guard.
Azhiev pulls Enzaghi in close to prevent any damage.
Azhiev trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Enzaghi tries to free his leg and advance position but Azhiev is retaining full guard.
Azhiev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Enzaghi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Enzaghi gets to his feet. Azhiev looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azhiev throws a body kick that misses.
Azhiev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Enzaghi keeping full guard, as Azhiev tries to pass.
Enzaghi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Azhiev throws a big elbow that misses.
Enzaghi wants to get back to his feet but Azhiev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Azhiev wants to pass the guard but Enzaghi is keeping the position.
Azhiev passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azhiev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Enzaghi is refusing to be controlled, as Azhiev sits in half guard.
Enzaghi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Azhiev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Azhiev wants to control but Enzaghi is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enzaghi is looking for a sweep. Azhiev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anzor Azhiev has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Azhiev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Azhiev tries to clinch but Enzaghi is having none of it.
Azhiev tries to clinch up
and Enzaghi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Azhiev won't be happy with that.
Enzaghi cracks Azhiev with a big right hand but Azhiev just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Who's going to make the next move?
Enzaghi just content to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azhiev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Enzaghi is taking a breather. Azhiev says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azhiev is looking to control Enzaghi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Azhiev avoid being mounted?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Enzaghi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Azhiev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leon Enzaghi.
I think Enzaghi 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Enzaghi!
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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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