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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roman Strugalsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cks ss (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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180 cm
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170 lbs
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169 cm
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roman Strugalsky! 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, Cks ss! The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Strugalsky tries to clinch and ss counters with a nice double leg into side control. Strugalsky won't be happy with that. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Strugalsky is being controlled here. ss has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Strugalsky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ss paws at him with a jab and circles away. A punch combination from ss misses. Strugalsky wants to clinch. A bone on bone clash there as Strugalsky blocks the leg kick.
ss throws a right hand that Strugalsky ducks under and follows up with a left that Strugalsky also avoids with ease. ss misses the shot to the body. ss misses the shot to the body. Strugalsky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strugalsky fails in his attempt to clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Strugalsky tries to clinch up. Strugalsky gets in close and instigates a clinch. ss avoiding damage as Strugalsky throws knees to the body.
Strugalsky tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and ss avoids it. ss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
ss should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Strugalsky closes the distance but ss moves to the side and ss counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round. ss not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Strugalsky wants to stand up but ss is controlling him. ss wants to control from the top but Strugalsky keeps moving. Strugalsky is looking to stand up but ss isn't so interested in that idea. ss sitting in guard here, content to control. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Cks ss was stalling too much, according to the referee. ss shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Strugalsky as he jumps to the side. Strugalsky clinches up against the cage. ss takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Cks ss has been cut. ss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Strugalsky just stands there and leans against the cage. ss jumps guard.
ss is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. ss tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Roman Strugalsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cks ss.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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! Strugalsky trying to land knees to the body.
Strugalsky lands a knee to the body.
Strugalsky lands a nice elbow from the clinch. ss looks gassed! Strugalsky gets underhooks to prevent ss's takedown attempt.
ss managing to block the knees to the body from Strugalsky.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Strugalsky.
That has opened up Cks ss's cut even more. Strugalsky lands an elbow that stopped ss in his tracks for a moment. Strugalsky is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. ss is defending well for now. Strugalsky lands an elbow just above ss 's eye. ss blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Strugalsky is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. ss is defending well for now. ss tries for a takedown but Strugalsky manages to get underhooks.
ss gets control of Strugalsky's arms and successfully pulls guard. ss will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Strugalsky would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Strugalsky wants to stand and escape but instead ss has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. ss trying to control the position from guard on top but Strugalsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Strugalsky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst ss is controlling him. ss wants to pass the guard but Strugalsky is keeping the position. ss is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Strugalsky keeping moving, preventing ss from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Cks ss was stalling too much, according to the referee. ss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strugalsky darts in trying to clinch and ss counters with a lovely shot to the body. Roman Strugalsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. ss throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Strugalsky was covering up waiting for the punch and ss finishes the takedown easily into guard. ss prevents Strugalsky from getting back to his feet. ss not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. ss drops back looking for a leg! Strugalsky is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Strugalsky manages to kick ss off! ss jumps back into Strugalsky's guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. ss controlling from the top position. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Let's hope that ss has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cks ss dominated that round. The cut man is working on Cks ss's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Strugalsky doesn't manage to clinch there - ss circles away.
Strugalsky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from ss. A swing and a miss from ss. ss connects with a good right hand that stumbles Strugalsky. Strugalsky circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Strugalsky takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. ss scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strugalsky doesn't seem bothered though. Strugalsky wants to clinch up but ss keeps it at a distance. ss looks to land a right hand but Strugalsky moved out of range. ss shoots for a double leg takedown but Strugalsky sprawls well. He's pushed ss's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Strugalsky tries to close the distance and clinch up but ss swats him away and circles back towards the center. ss closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. ss takes a little break here. Strugalsky wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Strugalsky is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. ss looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. ss is looking to take a break and control but Strugalsky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. ss staying calm. ss is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Strugalsky is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. ss prevents Strugalsky from escaping the position. ss content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Strugalsky pushes ss away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, ss gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. ss is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Strugalsky knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round. ss is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Strugalsky is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Strugalsky pushes ss away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, ss gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. ss takes a little break here. Strugalsky wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Strugalsky wants to get back to his feet. ss tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. ss is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Strugalsky is not content to let ss control the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Cks ss wasn't active enough on the ground. ss does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. ss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strugalsky moves away. Strugalsky wants to clinch. ss is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Strugalsky rather than just go for the knockout. ss keeps the fight on the outside. Strugalsky darts in and clinches ss up against the cage. ss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Strugalsky just stands there and leans against the cage. Strugalsky lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Strugalsky comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The cut above Cks ss's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Strugalsky tries to land knees in the clinch but ss avoids the damage to the body. ss wants to break free but Strugalsky has control.
Strugalsky has ss pressed against the cage, preventing ss from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Strugalsky tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and ss avoids it. Strugalsky tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and ss avoids it. ss managing to block the knees to the body from Strugalsky.
Roman Strugalsky has scored more points in the clinch so far. ss is trying to push Strugalsky away but Strugalsky has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Strugalsky tries to land knees in the clinch but ss avoids the damage to the body. ss jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Strugalsky walks away with a smile on his face. ss gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Roman Strugalsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cks ss. ss swings for the body but Strugalsky moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! ss shoots in looking for a takedown. Strugalsky tries to sprawl out of it but ss keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Strugalsky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. ss changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strugalsky tries to avoid it but ss manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strugalsky to the ground. Strugalsky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. ss is breathing heavily. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Strugalsky has managed to clinch.
Strugalsky missing with knees to the body.
Strugalsky is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. ss is defending well for now. ss breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cks ss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Cks ss's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Strugalsky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Strugalsky walks into a stiff left hand from ss. ss lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Strugalsky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. ss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. ss throws a series of punches but Strugalsky moves out of range. Strugalsky is looking to clinch but ss is avoiding it.
Strugalsky tries to close the distance and clinch but ss swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. ss misses with a two punch combination.
ss misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strugalsky tries to clinch but ss is having none of it. ss keeps the fight on the outside. ss throws a series of strikes that have Strugalsky backpedaling.
Roman Strugalsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Strugalsky wants to clinch up but ss keeps it at a distance. ss keeps the fight on the outside. Strugalsky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from ss. Strugalsky is looking to clinch. Strugalsky moves in looking to clinch but ss pushes him off. ss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cks ss seems to be getting the better of the standup. ss scores with a hook to the body. Strugalsky takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Strugalsky defending well as ss loads up on a big left hand. ss circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Strugalsky defending well as ss loads up on a big left hand. Strugalsky is looking to clinch but ss is avoiding it.
ss keeps the fight on the outside. Strugalsky tries to clinch but ss moves out of range. ss dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Strugalsky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. ss will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. ss takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. ss avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
ss misses with a head kick.
Strugalsky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strugalsky is looking to clinch. A punch combination from ss misses. Strugalsky doesn't manage to clinch there - ss circles away.
ss throws a jab when Strugalsky was well out of range. Strugalsky tries to clinch up. ss misses with a body shot.
Strugalsky tries to clinch up but ss circles away and keeps his distance. Strugalsky tries to clinch but ss moves out of range. Strugalsky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A looping hook to the body misses from ss. Strugalsky does a little dance to reset his feet. ss keeps the fight on the outside. Roman Strugalsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Strugalsky moves out of range of the strikes. ss keeps the fight on the outside. Strugalsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strugalsky tries to clinch up but ss circles away and keeps his distance. Strugalsky tries to clinch there but ss circles away.
A head kick misses from ss. Strugalsky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. ss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Strugalsky forces ss back against the cage and clinches. Strugalsky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from ss.
Strugalsky tries to land knees in the clinch but ss avoids the damage to the body. Strugalsky gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. ss drags the fight down to the ground.
ss looking to control.
Strugalsky wants to get up but he can't break ss's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. ss working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strugalsky doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strugalsky manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Strugalsky stopping the sweep attempt from ss. Strugalsky wants to get up but he can't break ss's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. ss wants to sweep here but Strugalsky controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Strugalsky trying to stand up but can't free himself from ss's guard. Cks ss is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. ss misses with an uppercut. Roman Strugalsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! ss shoots in and drives through. Strugalsky sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight! Roman Strugalsky showed his dominance in that final round. I think ss 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29 Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cks ss!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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