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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yegor Matveyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Villov Rustakowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin |
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yegor Matveyev!
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, Villov Rustakowski!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matveyev shoots in but no luck this time.
Matveyev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rustakowski quickly recovers to half guard.
Rustakowski is looking to escape.
Matveyev is taking a breather. Rustakowski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rustakowski manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Rustakowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rustakowski wants it to stay on the feet.
Rustakowski has his takedown stuffed
and Matveyev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rustakowski won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matveyev tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matveyev content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Matveyev trying to control the action but Rustakowski is working from the bottom.
Matveyev is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Matveyev is trying to move to mount but Rustakowski reverses beautifully and ends up in Matveyev's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Matveyev is looking to stand up but Rustakowski isn't so interested in that idea.
Rustakowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Matveyev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Yegor Matveyev just wasn't active enough.
Rustakowski shoots and misses
and Matveyev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Matveyev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rustakowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matveyev.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rustakowski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Matveyev trying to control but Rustakowski is working from the bottom.
Rustakowski wants to stand and escape but Matveyev is having none of it.
Matveyev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rustakowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rustakowski being controlled here, momentarily.
Matveyev throws an elbow that misses. Rustakowski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Matveyev's guard. Nice move by Rustakowski!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rustakowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Matveyev scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Matveyev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matveyev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rustakowski is fending him off so far but Matveyev persists. Nope, Rustakowski circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yegor Matveyev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matveyev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rustakowski sprawls well initially but Matveyev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matveyev wants to control but Rustakowski is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yegor Matveyev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Matveyev shoots in for a double leg but Rustakowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matveyev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matveyev wants to clinch but Rustakowski slips to the side
and Rustakowski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Matveyev's guard now.
Matveyev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rustakowski defends well.
Matveyev being controlled here, momentarily.
Matveyev is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rustakowski dives into side control.
Rustakowski trying to control the action but Matveyev is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matveyev is looking to regain half guard here but Rustakowski keeps moving and retains side control.
Yegor Matveyev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rustakowski working away.
Rustakowski controls the position.
Matveyev tries to improve position but can't.
Rustakowski landing a few strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rustakowski is looking to take a break and control but Matveyev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matveyev is trying to control Rustakowski's posture but Rustakowski avoids it.
Matveyev is looking to regain half guard here but Rustakowski keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rustakowski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rustakowski wants to control but Matveyev is keeping him busy.
Matveyev holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Matveyev is trying to get back to half guard.
Rustakowski controlling the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Matveyev shoots in for a takedown but Rustakowski shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yegor Matveyev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matveyev tries to clinch up but Rustakowski circles away and keeps his distance.
Rustakowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Matveyev was covering up waiting for the punch and Rustakowski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rustakowski content to stall in guard here.
Matveyev seems keen to control Rustakowski's posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matveyev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rustakowski is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Villov Rustakowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Matveyev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rustakowski pinned against the cage. Rustakowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matveyev tries to clinch
and Rustakowski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rustakowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Rustakowski won't allow Matveyev to sweep him here.
Matveyev controls Rustakowski momentarily but Rustakowski frees himself.
Rustakowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Rustakowski 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Matveyev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rustakowski pinned against the cage. Rustakowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Rustakowski as Matveyev shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yegor Matveyev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matveyev shoots in for a double leg but Rustakowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matveyev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Matveyev throws an elbow that misses. Rustakowski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Matveyev's guard. Nice move by Rustakowski!
Matveyev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Matveyev being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matveyev looking for a guillotine here but Rustakowski defends easily.
Rustakowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rustakowski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matveyev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Matveyev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rustakowski controls the pace.
Rustakowski trying to control but Matveyev is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Villov Rustakowski.
Matveyev dives in and grabs Rustakowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rustakowski pushes down on Matveyev's head and hops out.
Rustakowski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Matveyev sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rustakowski is looking to stand up but Matveyev isn't so interested in that idea.
Matveyev trying to control but Rustakowski is working from the bottom.
Matveyev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rustakowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rustakowski has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Matveyev off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Villov Rustakowski.
I think Rustakowski 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Villov Rustakowski!
An out of breath Villov Rustakowski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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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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