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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Timonyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edvard Westerlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timonyn comes to the cage accompanied by Cryin' Like A Bitch!! . The key to victory for Dmitry Timonyn has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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183 lbs
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175 cm
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid 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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Timonyn! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Edvard Westerlund! The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Timonyn misses with a wild combination.
Westerlund takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Timonyn dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Westerlund thows a body shot but no joy. Westerlund shoots in but no luck this time. Timonyn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Timonyn jabs at Westerlund's body. Westerlund fails with a takedown attempt. Westerlund showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Timonyn.
Timonyn throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Timonyn misses with a double jab.
Westerlund showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Timonyn.
Westerlund needs to keep his hands up - Timonyn had a free shot at his head there. Westerlund takes a shot right to the bread basket. Westerlund shoots in for a takedown but Timonyn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Dmitry Timonyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edvard Westerlund. Timonyn looks to land a combination but Westerlund avoids it well. Westerlund ducks right into an uppercut from Timonyn. Timonyn tests Westerlund's chin there with a solid looking shot. Timonyn misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. No joy there for Timonyn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Westerlund does no damage. Timonyn gets caught flat footed, as Westerlund shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Timonyn trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Westerlund is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Timonyn wants to stand but Westerlund is controlling the position. Westerlund wants to control from the top but Timonyn keeps moving. Timonyn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Westerlund gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Westerlund not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Westerlund got a little sloppy there for a moment and Timonyn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Westerlund has managed to get both his arms back between Timonyn's legs - danger averted. Westerlund missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Westerlund passes Timonyn's left leg - he's now in half guard. Westerlund missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Timonyn pushes Westerlund off and gets back to his feet. Westerlund misses the shot to the body. Westerlund takes a body punch but keeps moving. Westerlund shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Timonyn sprawls well. Timonyn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Westerlund gets slowly back to his feet. A punch combination from Timonyn misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Timonyn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Timonyn. Timonyn sizes up Westerlund with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Westerlund shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Timonyn defends it nicely. Timonyn jabs at Westerlund's body. Westerlund tries to score a power double leg takedown but Timonyn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Westerlund somewhat. Sloppy strikes from Timonyn. Those never looked like landing. Timonyn misses with a wild combination.
Timonyn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Timonyn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Westerlund fails with the takedown. Some bone on bone action there as Timonyn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Westerlund tries to score a power double leg takedown but Timonyn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Westerlund somewhat. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Timonyn throws a series of punches but Westerlund moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Timonyn throws a right and a left that both miss. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Timonyn scores with a punch to the head. Timonyn misses with a double jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Timonyn. Westerlund shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Timonyn as he jumps to the side. Some wild striking there from Timonyn.
Timonyn scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Timonyn scores with a nice right hand.
Timonyn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Westerlund. Timonyn lands with a good body shot. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Westerlund drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Dmitry Timonyn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Timonyn lands with a nice combination. Westerlund backs away looking to recover. Westerlund throws out a loose jab but Timonyn uses good head movement to avoid it. Timonyn throws a right hand that Westerlund ducks under and follows up with a left that Westerlund also avoids with ease. Westerlund fails with a takedown attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Timonyn dominated that round. That's time! Timonyn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Timonyn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Timonyn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Westerlund in his tracks. Timonyn connects with a looping right hand.
Timonyn works over Westerlund's head and body with a nice combination. Timonyn fails to land with a series of punches.
Westerlund swings away with a body shot that misses
and Timonyn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Westerlund thinking. A decent looking cross lands there for Timonyn. A punch combination from Timonyn misses. Westerlund throws the kick towards the body but Timonyn avoids it. Westerlund shoots in looking for a takedown but Timonyn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Westerlund's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A punch combination from Timonyn misses. Timonyn throws a series of strikes that have Westerlund backpedaling.
Westerlund tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Timonyn is able to avoid easily. Timonyn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dmitry Timonyn is winning the standup battle so far. Westerlund fails with the takedown. Timonyn fails to land with a series of punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Timonyn.
That's one minute gone in the round. Westerlund is trying hard to land a takedown here. Timonyn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Dmitry Timonyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edvard Westerlund. Nice shot lands for Timonyn. Timonyn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Timonyn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Westerlund ducks right into an uppercut from Timonyn. Westerlund attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Westerlund shoots in for a takedown but Timonyn shows good takedown defense. Timonyn lands a slapping body shot.
Timonyn misses with a series of wild punches.
Westerlund slips a jab and a cross from Timonyn.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A combination from Timonyn does no damage. Timonyn throws a right and a left that both miss. Timonyn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Timonyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Westerlund.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Timonyn checks a leg kick. Westerlund closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Timonyn is staying active underneath Westerlund, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Westerlund not landing any meaningful shots this time. Westerlund lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Westerlund lands strikes from half guard. Westerlund slips a nice elbow through Timonyn's hands, connecting with Timonyn's forehead. Westerlund landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Timonyn has one foot on Westerlund's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Timonyn lands a body shot.
A combination from Timonyn does no damage. Timonyn gets caught napping as Westerlund dives in and scores a takedown. Timonyn manages to retain guard. Timonyn has his foot on Westerlund's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Westerlund works his way back into a safe position though. Westerlund lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Westerlund got a little sloppy there for a moment and Timonyn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Westerlund has managed to get both his arms back between Timonyn's legs - danger averted. Westerlund throwing strikes but missing. Timonyn keeping moving, preventing Westerlund from controlling successfully. Timonyn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Westerlund can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Westerlund pushes down on Timonyn's leg and manages to get into half guard. Westerlund is trying to control the action in half guard but Timonyn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Westerlund prevents Timonyn from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Timonyn wants to get back to full guard. Westerlund landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Westerlund lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Westerlund landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Timonyn wants to get back to his feet.
Westerlund landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Edvard Westerlund has got the better of the ground game so far. Timonyn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Timonyn looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Timonyn wants to get back to full guard. 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 Dmitry Timonyn will probably get the nod. That's time! Timonyn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Timonyn as Westerlund shoots in. Nice straight punches there by Timonyn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Timonyn. Timonyn throws a nice looking combination but Westerlund bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Westerlund changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Timonyn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Westerlund scoring with punches from side control. Westerlund in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Westerlund prevents Timonyn from escaping the position. Timonyn is looking for a sweep. Westerlund is chipping away with strikes.
Check out the look on Westerlund's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Westerlund is putting a hurting on Timonyn here, landing some big shots from side control. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Westerlund connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Timonyn some visible discomfort.
Westerlund wants to lay and pray for a moment but Timonyn keeps working. Timonyn gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Timonyn is not content to let Westerlund control the position. Westerlund stops Timonyn from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Westerlund connects with a nice short shot to Timonyn's temple. Timonyn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Westerlund missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Westerlund trying to control the action but Timonyn is working from the bottom. Timonyn makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Timonyn cracks Westerlund with a good jab. Westerlund looks for a takedown but Timonyn sprawls well. Westerlund is trying hard to land a takedown here. Timonyn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Dmitry Timonyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edvard Westerlund.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Timonyn throws a one two combo.
Sloppy strikes from Timonyn. Those never looked like landing. Timonyn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Timonyn misses with the combination.
Westerlund closes this distance looking for a takedown but Timonyn circles away. Timonyn throws a right and a left that both miss. Westerlund looks for a takedown but Timonyn sprawls well. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Timonyn looks to score with a jab to the body but Westerlund is just out of range. Westerlund missing with a left hand there. Timonyn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Timonyn misses with the combination.
Westerlund is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Timonyn. Timonyn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice sprawl there from Timonyn as Westerlund shoots in. Timonyn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Timonyn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Timonyn misses with the combination.
Westerlund shoots in and drives through. Timonyn sprawls well. Westerlund throws a right hand that Timonyn ducks under and follows up with a left that Timonyn also avoids with ease. Westerlund dives in and grabs Timonyn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Timonyn pushes down on Westerlund's head and hops out. Nice shot by Timonyn. Timonyn thuds a left hand into Westerlund's body. Westerlund fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Timonyn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Westerlund. Timonyn misses with a wild combination.
Westerlund tries for a takedown but Timonyn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Westerlund closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Timonyn is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Edvard Westerlund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dmitry Timonyn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Timonyn being controlled for a moment. Timonyn is looking to reverse the position. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Westerlund grinds an elbow into Timonyn's temple. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Timonyn stops Westerlund from passing to mount. Timonyn taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that's the end of the fight! Edvard Westerlund comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Timonyn 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitry Timonyn! Dmitry Timonyn took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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