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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dalton Pressnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Volkrav Kusmetov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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149 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dalton Pressnell!
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, Volkrav Kusmetov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pressnell darts in and clinches Kusmetov up against the cage.
Pressnell tries to stall but Kusmetov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pressnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kusmetov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pressnell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pressnell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kusmetov controlling the pace.
Pressnell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kusmetov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Pressnell wants to control but Kusmetov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pressnell is not content to let Kusmetov control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Volkrav Kusmetov.
Nice sprawl there from Pressnell as Kusmetov shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusmetov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pressnell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kusmetov somewhat.
Pressnell tries to clinch up.
Pressnell keeps the fight on the outside.
Pressnell fails with an attempt to clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kusmetov has eaten all the pies!
Pressnell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kusmetov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kusmetov tries to clinch up but Pressnell circles away and keeps his distance.
Kusmetov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kusmetov throws a big right hand that misses.
Pressnell wants to stand but Kusmetov is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusmetov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kusmetov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kusmetov wants to pass the guard but Pressnell is keeping the position.
Pressnell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kusmetov is controlling him.
Pressnell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kusmetov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kusmetov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kusmetov wants to stand but Pressnell is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kusmetov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Volkrav Kusmetov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kusmetov tries to clinch but Pressnell moves out of range.
Pressnell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kusmetov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pressnell manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pressnell throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kusmetov tries to hold on but Pressnell pushes him away.
Kusmetov is working to get back to half guard.
Kusmetov wants to hold on but Pressnell pushes him away.
Kusmetov is trying to escape the mount.
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!
Kusmetov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pressnell is working for a guillotine from mount but Kusmetov frees his head quite easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kusmetov blocking the ground and pound.
Kusmetov can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Volkrav Kusmetov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kusmetov is defended easily by Pressnell.
Pressnell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kusmetov counters with a takedown into side control.
Pressnell sneaks out the side door and pushes Kusmetov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Kusmetov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pressnell is trying to defend but Kusmetov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kusmetov is working for a kimura but Pressnell is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kusmetov not doing much here.
Kusmetov is breathing heavily.
Pressnell wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pressnell tries to kick Kusmetov off but Kusmetov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kusmetov is controlling the pace.
Kusmetov is trying to control. Pressnell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pressnell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pressnell.
Kusmetov is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Volkrav Kusmetov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kusmetov avoids the head kick by Pressnell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusmetov tries to score with a low kick but Pressnell moves his leg out of the way.
Pressnell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kusmetov's head.
Pressnell dives in and grabs Kusmetov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kusmetov pushes down on Pressnell's head and hops out.
No luck for Pressnell with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dalton Pressnell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kusmetov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pressnell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kusmetov stays in close to Pressnell's body and controls the position.
Volkrav Kusmetov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pressnell is looking for a triangle here but Kusmetov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kusmetov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusmetov is trying to get an arm triangle but Pressnell is defending well.
Kusmetov trying to control the action but Pressnell is working from the bottom.
Kusmetov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pressnell rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kusmetov's guard! Nice work there by Pressnell!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kusmetov can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kusmetov is looking to stand up but Pressnell isn't so interested in that idea.
Pressnell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kusmetov is trying to control the position but Pressnell postures up.
Pressnell wants to pass the guard but Kusmetov is keeping the position.
Kusmetov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pressnell is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kusmetov.
Pressnell decides to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kusmetov swats away the attempt to clinch by Pressnell.
Pressnell fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Volkrav Kusmetov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pressnell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Kusmetov. No joy for Pressnell on that attempt.
Pressnell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kusmetov shoots in for a takedown but Pressnell shows good takedown defense.
Pressnell wants to clinch up but Kusmetov keeps it at a distance.
Kusmetov throws a series of punches but Pressnell moves out of range.
Pressnell fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dalton Pressnell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kusmetov shoots for a takedown but Pressnell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pressnell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kusmetov as he jumps to the side.
Kusmetov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kusmetov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kusmetov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pressnell was covering up waiting for the punch and Kusmetov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pressnell looking to control.
Pressnell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pressnell trying to control the action but Kusmetov is working from the bottom.
Pressnell stands up and beckons Kusmetov to join him on the feet.
Pressnell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kusmetov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dalton Pressnell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kusmetov closes the distance and clinches up with Pressnell, looking for a takedown. Kusmetov pushes Pressnell against the cage but Pressnell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Pressnell as Kusmetov shoots in.
Kusmetov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pressnell clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Pressnell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pressnell manages to break the clinch.
Pressnell tries to clinch but Kusmetov moves out of range.
Pressnell throws a leg kick but Kusmetov moved away.
Pressnell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pressnell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pressnell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kusmetov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pressnell keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pressnell tries to close the distance and clinch but Kusmetov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pressnell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kusmetov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kusmetov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pressnell is trying to defend but Kusmetov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kusmetov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Pressnell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kusmetov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pressnell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pressnell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kusmetov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kusmetov prevents Pressnell from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pressnell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pressnell wants to stand up but Kusmetov is controlling him.
Dalton Pressnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pressnell is trying to control the position but Kusmetov postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dalton Pressnell wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kusmetov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pressnell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kusmetov gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kusmetov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pressnell to his feet.
Pressnell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kusmetov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pressnell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kusmetov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Volkrav Kusmetov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kusmetov fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Volkrav Kusmetov.
I've got Kusmetov 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Volkrav Kusmetov!
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