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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Cayama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yevgeni Sipatov (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 welterweight 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, Antonio Cayama!
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, Yevgeni Sipatov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sipatov is defended easily by Cayama.
Sipatov shoots in for a takedown but Cayama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sipatov stuffs the takedown attempt from Cayama. Cayama gets slowly back to his feet.
Cayama is looking to clinch.
Cayama pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sipatov back to the cage. Cayama follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cayama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sipatov swats away the attempt to clinch by Cayama.
Cayama shoots in looking for a takedown. Sipatov tries to sprawl out of it but Cayama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sipatov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sipatov looking to score a takedown here. Cayama is defending well but Sipatov drives through and ends up in Cayama's guard.
Sipatov controlling from the top position.
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!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yevgeni Sipatov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cayama misses with a head kick.
Cayama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sipatov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cayama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sipatov but Sipatov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Cayama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sipatov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cayama as he jumps to the side.
Sipatov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cayama swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sipatov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cayama sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cayama.
Sipatov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sipatov lands in his opponent's guard.
Sipatov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Sipatov 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.
Sipatov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cayama is keeping the position for now.
Sipatov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cayama keeping moving, preventing Sipatov from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cayama is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Yevgeni Sipatov wasn't active enough on the ground.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cayama.
Sipatov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cayama but Cayama pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sipatov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sipatov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sipatov controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cayama is working to get back to half guard.
Sipatov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Yevgeni Sipatov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cayama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cayama stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yevgeni Sipatov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sipatov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cayama trying to keep a closed guard but Sipatov is proving a slippery customer.
Yevgeni Sipatov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sipatov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sipatov passes into half guard.
Cayama trying to hold on to Sipatov's head to control him but Sipatov postures up.
Sipatov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sipatov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cayama knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cayama is trying to maintain the position but Sipatov is very close to passing his half guard.
Sipatov slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sipatov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cayama. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We're going to have a standup here because Antonio Cayama wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cayama closes the distance and clinches up with Sipatov, looking for a takedown. Cayama pushes Sipatov against the cage but Sipatov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cayama shoots in but Sipatov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cayama scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sipatov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cayama is fending him off so far but Sipatov persists. Nope, Cayama circles away and we're back to standing.
Sipatov shoots in looking for a takedown but Cayama manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sipatov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sipatov blocks a head kick by Cayama.
Sipatov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cayama sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sipatov somewhat.
Antonio Cayama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yevgeni Sipatov.
Sipatov shoots in for a takedown but Cayama shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sipatov looks for a takedown but Cayama sprawls well.
Sipatov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sipatov fails with a takedown attempt.
Cayama closes the distance and pushes Sipatov back into the cage.
Cayama leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cayama gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sipatov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sipatov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cayama gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sipatov.
Cayama is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cayama slows down the pace here.
Sipatov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cayama goes for a takedown attempt but Sipatov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Sipatov. No joy for Cayama on that attempt.
Cayama throws a combination. Sipatov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cayama has Sipatov up against the cage in a clinch.
Sipatov wants a takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cayama prevents the takedown attempt.
Sipatov wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yevgeni Sipatov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sipatov closes the distance and clinches up with Cayama, looking for a takedown. Sipatov pushes Cayama against the cage but Cayama circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sipatov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cayama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cayama lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
No luck for Sipatov with that takedown attempt.
Antonio Cayama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yevgeni Sipatov.
Cayama shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sipatov sprawls well. Sipatov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cayama gets slowly back to his feet.
Cayama with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sipatov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cayama keeping full guard, as Sipatov tries to pass.
Cayama looking to control.
Cayama is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sipatov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Antonio Cayama.
Sipatov fails with a takedown attempt.
Sipatov closes the distance and clinches up with Cayama, looking for a takedown. Sipatov pushes Cayama against the cage but Cayama circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cayama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sipatov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cayama stalks Sipatov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sipatov's face. Sipatov staggers backwards, shaken.
Sipatov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sipatov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cayama avoids it really well and circles away.
Cayama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sipatov tries to avoid it but Cayama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sipatov to the ground. Sipatov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sipatov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cayama circles away.
Sipatov tries for a takedown but Cayama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yevgeni Sipatov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Antonio Cayama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cayama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sipatov tries to avoid it but Cayama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sipatov to the ground. Sipatov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cayama displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sipatov.
Yevgeni Sipatov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cayama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sipatov as he avoids it easily.
Sipatov shoots in looking for a takedown but Cayama manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sipatov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cayama is defended easily by Sipatov.
Sipatov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cayama is looking to improve his position.
Cayama is trying to maintain the position but Sipatov is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sipatov controlling the action here.
Cayama is in trouble now - Sipatov has advanced to mount!
Sipatov controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cayama working to try and regain half guard.
Sipatov controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Yevgeni Sipatov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cayama is looking to clinch but Sipatov is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cayama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Antonio Cayama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sipatov gets a double leg takedown into Cayama's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yevgeni Sipatov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sipatov 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yevgeni Sipatov!
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