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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Mathews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kostya Zhuravlev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhuravlev is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Aria - Volja i Razum. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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162 cm
31
170 lbs
9 - 7 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wesley Mathews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kostya Zhuravlev!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhuravlev connects with a jab.
Mathews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zhuravlev.
Mathews misses with a takedown
and Zhuravlev counters with a nice body shot.
Zhuravlev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mathews with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zhuravlev counters with a one-two to the body.
Zhuravlev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mathews shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zhuravlev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Zhuravlev parries the strikes from Mathews easily there. Mathews is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zhuravlev to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhuravlev manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mathews's best efforts.
Zhuravlev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mathews pulls his head out easily.
Zhuravlev tries to roll over but Mathews keeps him under control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mathews is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathews is trying to control. Zhuravlev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zhuravlev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mathews is working away from the top position though.
Zhuravlev wants to improve his position but Mathews is controlling well.
Zhuravlev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mathews.
Mathews sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zhuravlev defending well though.
Nice strikes from Mathews there.
Mathews is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zhuravlev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mathews.
Zhuravlev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhuravlev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zhuravlev.
Mathews landing some decent shots from guard.
Zhuravlev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mathews defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mathews is in close to Zhuravlev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mathews tries to free his leg and advance position but Zhuravlev is retaining full guard.
Mathews trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhuravlev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhuravlev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathews lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zhuravlev controls Mathews momentarily but Mathews frees himself.
Mathews will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zhuravlev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mathews throws a big right hand that misses.
Mathews throwing strikes from guard but Zhuravlev blocks nicely.
Mathews postures up.
Mathews postures up in Zhuravlev's guard and throws a big left but Zhuravlev blocks it.
Zhuravlev wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mathews is now in half guard.
Zhuravlev moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathews connects with a couple of short punches.
Mathews trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhuravlev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhuravlev has momentary wrist control but Mathews slips an elbow through the middle.
Mathews postures up in Zhuravlev's guard and throws a big left but Zhuravlev blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mathews pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zhuravlev is keeping the position for now.
Mathews got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zhuravlev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mathews has managed to get both his arms back between Zhuravlev's legs - danger averted.
Zhuravlev has momentary wrist control but Mathews slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mathews postures up in Zhuravlev's guard and throws a big left but Zhuravlev blocks it.
Mathews is working Zhuravlev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Mathews dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mathews shoots in for a takedown but Zhuravlev shows good takedown defense.
Zhuravlev misses with a series of wild punches.
Zhuravlev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zhuravlev stuffs the takedown attempt from Mathews. Mathews gets slowly back to his feet.
Zhuravlev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhuravlev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mathews fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zhuravlev avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Mathews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zhuravlev misses the jab.
Zhuravlev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Zhuravlev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhuravlev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zhuravlev working the ground and pound but Mathews is defending the strikes.
Zhuravlev misses with the ground and pound.
Mathews can't do much from the bottom here.
Mathews manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Zhuravlev moves nicely into side control.
Zhuravlev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zhuravlev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zhuravlev is looking to take a break and control but Mathews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathews is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mathews avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Zhuravlev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mathews is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zhuravlev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mathews is trying to get back to full guard.
Zhuravlev trying to control from half guard but Mathews is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhuravlev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zhuravlev is looking for a kimura here.
Zhuravlev seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Mathews has recovered full guard.
Zhuravlev postures up.
Zhuravlev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mathews's guard.
Zhuravlev trying to control the action but Mathews is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhuravlev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mathews keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zhuravlev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zhuravlev is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Mathews manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zhuravlev manages to get himself to full guard.
Mathews trying to control but Zhuravlev is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhuravlev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kostya Zhuravlev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mathews's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mathews shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mathews showed some decent athleticism there.
Zhuravlev is looking for a sweep. Mathews is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zhuravlev is looking to escape.
Mathews scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Mathews there.
Mathews lands with a punch from half guard.
Wesley Mathews overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zhuravlev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mathews not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mathews with the ground and pound but Zhuravlev uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mathews won't allow Zhuravlev to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhuravlev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mathews working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zhuravlev's head.
Zhuravlev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mathews lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mathews looking to sit in guard and control but Zhuravlev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zhuravlev wants to control from the top but Mathews keeps moving.
Mathews wants to sweep but no luck.
Zhuravlev wants to pass the guard but Mathews is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathews controls Zhuravlev momentarily but Zhuravlev frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zhuravlev scores with a jab to the body.
Mathews fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mathews shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zhuravlev as he avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhuravlev misses with a shot to the body
and Mathews counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mathews is just content to waste time from the top position. Zhuravlev takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathews throwing strikes but missing.
Zhuravlev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mathews gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mathews has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mathews makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zhuravlev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zhuravlev looking for a sweep. Not yet Zhuravlev, not yet.
Zhuravlev trying to control the position.
Zhuravlev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mathews scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathews postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mathews makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zhuravlev pushes Mathews off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhuravlev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mathews.
Zhuravlev throws a combination that misses
and Mathews decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zhuravlev's guard.
Mathews throwing strikes from guard but Zhuravlev blocks nicely.
Mathews prevents Zhuravlev from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mathews trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhuravlev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhuravlev working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Mathews showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mathews 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Wesley Mathews!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Wesley Mathews!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Wesley Mathews!
Wesley Mathews wins by unanimous decision!
Wesley Mathews bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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