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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Selemovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivanov Boriston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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205 lbs
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191 cm
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205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeremy Selemovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivanov Boriston!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boriston tries a head kick but it misses.
Selemovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Boriston. Boriston gets slowly back to his feet.
Selemovic has a takedown stuffed.
Boriston fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Selemovic, pushing him back against the cage.
Selemovic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boriston pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Selemovic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Boriston gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Selemovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boriston is looking to take this one to the mat.
Boriston crunches a lovely knee into Selemovic's ribcage.
Boriston scores a nice knee to the body.
Boriston misses with a knee strike.
Boriston is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Boriston landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Selemovic is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selemovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boriston has him pressed against the cage.
Selemovic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boriston is defending well.
Boriston breaks from the clinch.
Boriston shoots in looking for a takedown but Selemovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boriston's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boriston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Selemovic pinned against the cage. Selemovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boriston goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Jeremy Selemovic has been cut.
Boriston changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Selemovic tries to avoid it but Boriston manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Selemovic to the ground. Selemovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Selemovic slaps away a takedown attempt from Boriston, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boriston closes the distance and clinches.
Boriston pulls Selemovic into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Selemovic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boriston manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Selemovic manages to get himself to full guard.
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!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Selemovic is on top in guard.
Boriston wants to stand but Selemovic is controlling the position.
Selemovic trying to control but Boriston is working from the bottom.
Selemovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Boriston is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boriston wants to stand up but Selemovic is controlling him.
Selemovic is working Boriston over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Selemovic wants to control from the top but Boriston keeps moving.
Selemovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boriston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Selemovic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boriston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Selemovic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boriston throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boriston keeping moving, preventing Selemovic from controlling successfully.
Boriston is trying to keep Selemovic in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Boriston. No joy for Selemovic on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivanov Boriston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Selemovic's cut.
That's time! Selemovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boriston moves into the clinch.
Boriston putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Selemovic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Boriston utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Boriston connects with a knee to the head.
Boriston landing knees to the body.
Boriston comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Selemovic fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Selemovic is trying to break free.
Selemovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boriston is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boriston has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Selemovic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boriston jumps into guard, dragging Selemovic to the mat.
Boriston managing to control the position.
Selemovic stopping the sweep attempt from Boriston.
Selemovic trying to control but Boriston is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boriston pulls Selemovic in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Selemovic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boriston is fending him off so far but Selemovic persists. Nope, Boriston circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boriston.
Boriston fails with the takedown.
Jeremy Selemovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivanov Boriston.
Boriston rushes Selemovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Selemovic tries to circle away but Boriston has him pinned against the cage.
Boriston lands an elbow inside that Selemovic shrugs off.
Boriston is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Selemovic to keep the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selemovic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boriston fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A combination from Selemovic does no damage.
Nice takedown defense from Selemovic. No joy for Boriston on that attempt.
Boriston shoots in and drives through. Selemovic sprawls well.
Boriston closes the distance and pushes Selemovic back into the cage.
Selemovic is looking to take this one to the mat.
Boriston gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Selemovic.
Boriston landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boriston is stalling here.
Selemovic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Boriston landing knees to the head.
Boriston changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Selemovic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Selemovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivanov Boriston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Selemovic'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
No luck for Selemovic with that takedown attempt.
Boriston takes the fight into the clinch.
Selemovic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boriston avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boriston lands an elbow just above Selemovic 's eye.
Boriston has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Selemovic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boriston has Selemovic pushed against the cage.
Boriston scores a nice knee to the body.
Boriston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Selemovic shoots in for a double leg but Boriston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Selemovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boriston fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boriston misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boriston feints and then cracks Selemovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Selemovic down.
Selemovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boriston.
Boriston will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Selemovic.
Boriston fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Selemovic, pushing him back against the cage.
Selemovic being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selemovic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Boriston gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Boriston goes for a takedown attempt but Selemovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Selemovic throws a leg kick but Boriston sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boriston gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Selemovic wants the takedown. Boriston is fighting it off but Selemovic persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Boriston's guard against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boriston is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boriston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Selemovic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boriston keeping moving, preventing Selemovic from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boriston pushes Selemovic off and gets back to his feet.
Jeremy Selemovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boriston feints a jab promting Selemovic to slip. Boriston then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Selemovic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ivanov Boriston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Selemovic letting Boriston take a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boriston is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Selemovic to keep the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Selemovic.
Boriston looking for a takedown.
Selemovic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boriston prevents it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Selemovic looking to slow down the pace here.
Jeremy Selemovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivanov Boriston is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Selemovic throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivanov Boriston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boriston winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivanov Boriston!
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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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