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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Emir Hajimurad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Den Filippov (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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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Emir Hajimurad!
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, Den Filippov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filippov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice sprawl there from Filippov as Hajimurad shoots in.
Hajimurad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Filippov avoids it really well and circles away.
Filippov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Filippov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Filippov is looking to clinch but Hajimurad is avoiding it.
Filippov leaves Hajimurad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emir Hajimurad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hajimurad gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Filippov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hajimurad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Filippov throwing strikes but missing.
Filippov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hajimurad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Filippov.
Hajimurad looking for a sweep. Not yet Hajimurad, not yet.
Hajimurad is working hard here to advance position.
Filippov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hajimurad is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hajimurad throwing shots but Filippov is blocking nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hajimurad in particular looking to stall.
Hajimurad is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Filippov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Filippov trying to control from the bottom.
Filippov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hajimurad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hajimurad is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hajimurad throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hajimurad looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Filippov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hajimurad scores with a couple of nice shots.
Filippov tries to get to full guard but Hajimurad has control of the leg.
Hajimurad is trying to control. Filippov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Filippov trying to hold on to Hajimurad's head to control him but Hajimurad postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filippov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hajimurad is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hajimurad working over Filippov with some ground and pound. Filippov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hajimurad looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Filippov is refusing to be controlled, as Hajimurad sits in half guard.
Filippov looks winded!
Hajimurad moves into full mount! Filippov won't be happy about that!
Hajimurad lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filippov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hajimurad avoids the attempt from Filippov to control.
Hajimurad with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filippov taking shots to the head.
Hajimurad working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hajimurad raining down shots from the mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hajimurad landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emir Hajimurad dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hajimurad darts in and clinches Filippov up against the cage.
Filippov can't get the takedown.
Hajimurad goes for a takedown in the clinch but Filippov prevents it.
Filippov is working for takedown but Hajimurad is calmly controlling the position for now.
Filippov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hajimurad smiles and moves away.
Emir Hajimurad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Den Filippov.
Hajimurad shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Filippov is trying to defend but Hajimurad finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hajimurad drops an elbow to the side of Filippov's head.
Filippov is breathing heavily.
Hajimurad seems to be looking for submissions.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hajimurad in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hajimurad looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Filippov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hajimurad lands with a punch from half guard.
Hajimurad is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Filippov is just riding it out for now. Hajimurad eventually gives up the hold.
Hajimurad lands with a punch from half guard.
Hajimurad has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hajimurad wants to take a breather but Filippov is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hajimurad slows the pace down in half guard.
Hajimurad winds up and cracks Filippov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Hajimurad there.
Filippov has hold of Hajimurad's hands but Hajimurad slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Filippov taking some punishment here, with Hajimurad in his half guard.
Hajimurad takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hajimurad passes to full mount!
Hajimurad is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hajimurad with shots to the head and body - Filippov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Filippov taking shots to the head.
Hajimurad landing strikes from the mount and Filippov is in trouble!
Hajimurad cracks Filippov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hajimurad working for a guillotine from mount but Filippov is in no mood to give up.
Filippov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hajimurad. What's that going to do exactly?
Hajimurad working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hajimurad breaks from Filippov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hajimurad has control of Filippov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Filippov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hajimurad with shots to the head and body - Filippov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hajimurad in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hajimurad working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hajimurad cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hajimurad punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emir Hajimurad dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hajimurad scores with a takedown into Filippov's guard.
Hajimurad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Filippov can do to turn this around?
Hajimurad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Filippov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hajimurad is one step ahead there.
Hajimurad advances to half guard.
Hajimurad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Filippov's head.
Hajimurad is trying to control. Filippov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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. Hajimurad connects with a nice short shot to Filippov's temple.
Nice strikes from Hajimurad there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hajimurad works his way into full mount!
Filippov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hajimurad pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hajimurad lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hajimurad working the ground and pound effectively.
Hajimurad tries to control but Filippov wriggling away.
Hajimurad with a couple of short strikes.
Hajimurad has hold of Filippov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Filippov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filippov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hajimurad raining down shots from the mount!
Hajimurad is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Filippov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hajimurad lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Emir Hajimurad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hajimurad with a couple of short strikes.
Hajimurad postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Filippov looks a forlorn figure.
Hajimurad with shots to the head and body - Filippov looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hajimurad landing strikes from the mount and Filippov is in trouble!
Hajimurad lands a heavy elbow.
Hajimurad lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hajimurad breaks from Filippov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Filippov is bucking up trying to escape but Hajimurad cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hajimurad scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hajimurad pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hajimurad content just to control the position here.
Filippov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filippov tries to lock up and control but Hajimurad gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hajimurad lands a big shot there that rocks Filippov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Filippov is bucking up trying to escape but Hajimurad cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Den Filippov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hajimurad working the ground and pound effectively.
Hajimurad lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hajimurad fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Emir Hajimurad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hajimurad cracks Filippov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emir Hajimurad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hajimurad, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:25
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emir Hajimurad!
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