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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ansar Volnaya Borba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Smithf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerry Smithf will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ansar Volnaya Borba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jerry Smithf!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smithf scores a takedown into full mount!
Volnaya Borba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Volnaya Borba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smithf on the ground.
Volnaya Borba is working to get back to half guard.
Smithf controlling from mount.
Volnaya Borba working to try and regain half guard.
Smithf working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Smithf lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithf stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Volnaya Borba wants to clinch
and Smithf decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Volnaya Borba's guard.
Volnaya Borba keeping full guard, as Smithf tries to pass.
Volnaya Borba could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Volnaya Borba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Volnaya Borba wants to get back to his feet but Smithf passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Volnaya Borba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volnaya Borba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smithf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smithf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Volnaya Borba might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smithf is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volnaya Borba wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Smithf is now in half guard.
Volnaya Borba trying to hold on to Smithf's head to control him but Smithf postures up.
Smithf uses his free foot to push down on Volnaya Borba's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Volnaya Borba.
Volnaya Borba is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smithf punishing his opponent with strikes.
Volnaya Borba tries to control the position but Smithf now has his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volnaya Borba is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Volnaya Borba tries to escape but Smithf has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volnaya Borba is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Smithf dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Volnaya Borba with a poor takedown
and Smithf counters by clinching up.
Volnaya Borba is fighting off a takedown attempt but Smithf is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Volnaya Borba to the mat. Volnaya Borba regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Volnaya Borba on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Volnaya Borba tries to get out of the position.
Smithf stays in close to Volnaya Borba's body and controls the position.
Volnaya Borba wants to sweep but no luck.
Smithf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Volnaya Borba is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smithf is controlling him.
Smithf preventing the sweep.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Volnaya Borba trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Volnaya Borba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smithf sprawls well. Smithf wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Volnaya Borba gets slowly back to his feet.
Volnaya Borba moves in looking to clinch but Smithf pushes him off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smithf.
Smithf thumps Volnaya Borba with a low kick.
Smithf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ansar Volnaya Borba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volnaya Borba decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Volnaya Borba wants to pass to mount but Smithf is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithf trying to control but Volnaya Borba postures up.
Volnaya Borba wants to stand but Smithf has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Smithf works his way to full guard. Good work.
Volnaya Borba chips away with some ground and pound.
Volnaya Borba trying to control but Smithf is working from the bottom.
Volnaya Borba is fighting to break Smithf's control of his arms but Smithf is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volnaya Borba trying to control but Smithf is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Volnaya Borba drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smithf manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Volnaya Borba has Smithf in his guard.
Smithf stops Volnaya Borba from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithf thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Volnaya Borba trying to keep a closed guard but Smithf is proving a slippery customer.
Volnaya Borba keeping moving, preventing Smithf from controlling successfully.
Volnaya Borba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smithf gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smithf won't allow Volnaya Borba to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ansar Volnaya Borba will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Smithf shoots in for a double leg but Volnaya Borba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smithf shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Volnaya Borba sprawls well. Volnaya Borba wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smithf gets slowly back to his feet.
Volnaya Borba misses with a few strikes there.
Smithf fails with a takedown attempt.
Ansar Volnaya Borba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Smithf.
Volnaya Borba misses with a head kick.
Smithf fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Volnaya Borba stuffs the takedown attempt from Smithf. Smithf gets slowly back to his feet.
Smithf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Volnaya Borba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smithf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithf keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck for Volnaya Borba with that takedown attempt.
Smithf slaps away a takedown attempt from Volnaya Borba, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Volnaya Borba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smithf tries to avoid it but Volnaya Borba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smithf to the ground. Smithf escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Volnaya Borba with a poor takedown
and Smithf counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smithf.
Jerry Smithf has got the better of the ground game so far.
Volnaya Borba working for a triangle but Smithf defends it easily.
Smithf stops Volnaya Borba from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volnaya Borba is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Volnaya Borba looking for a sweep. Not yet Volnaya Borba, not yet.
Volnaya Borba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smithf is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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!
Volnaya Borba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ansar Volnaya Borba just wasn't active enough.
Volnaya Borba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smithf moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Volnaya Borba misses with a low kick.
Volnaya Borba misses with a takedown attempt - Smithf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Volnaya Borba gets caught flat footed, as Smithf shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Volnaya Borba has his foot on Smithf's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smithf works his way back into a safe position though.
Volnaya Borba keeping moving, preventing Smithf from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volnaya Borba is striking but Smithf is not phased and passes to half guard.
Smithf wants to control but Volnaya Borba is keeping him busy.
Volnaya Borba is looking for a sweep. Smithf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smithf is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Volnaya Borba!
Volnaya Borba is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volnaya Borba is working hard here to advance position.
Smithf trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Smithf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smithf 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Smithf!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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