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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marti Kornas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Money has chosen Not Afraid as his entrance music. Marti Kornas is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Decent boxing
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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, Marti Kornas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tom Money!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Money will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kornas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kornas wants it to stay on the feet.
Kornas shoots in for a takedown but Money shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Money looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kornas is fending him off so far but Money persists. Nope, Kornas circles away and we're back to standing.
Kornas shoots in for a takedown but Money shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Money's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Money duly obliges.
Money gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kornas to score an easy takedown into full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Money wants to sweep here but Kornas controlling him for the moment.
Kornas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Money keeping moving, preventing Kornas from controlling successfully.
Kornas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kornas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Money works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money keeping moving, preventing Kornas from controlling successfully.
Kornas looking to pass the guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Marti Kornas wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Money shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kornas pinned against the cage. Kornas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marti Kornas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Money.
Kornas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kornas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Money trying to control here.
Kornas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Money defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kornas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Money sees it coming and defends easily.
Money has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kornas is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kornas in particular looking to stall.
Kornas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Money tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Money is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kornas is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kornas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Money does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Money is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kornas is working for a kimura but Money is defending it quite comfortably.
Kornas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kornas passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Money!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kornas putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kornas trying to control but Money is having none of it.
Kornas landing punches.
Kornas with a couple of short strikes.
Kornas landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kornas connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Money is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marti Kornas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice sprawl there from Kornas as Money shoots in.
Money shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kornas but Kornas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Money fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marti Kornas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Money.
Money shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kornas pinned against the cage. Kornas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kornas dives in and grabs Money's left leg, looking for a takedown. Money pushes down on Kornas's head and hops out.
Kornas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Money sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kornas somewhat.
Kornas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Money was covering up waiting for the punch and Kornas finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Money working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kornas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kornas trying to control but Money is working from the bottom.
Kornas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kornas throws an elbow that misses. Money uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kornas's guard. Nice move by Money!
Kornas has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Money off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Money tries to clinch up but Kornas circles away and keeps his distance.
Money shoots in looking for a takedown but Kornas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Money's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kornas shoots in but no luck this time.
Money moves in looking to clinch but Kornas pushes him off.
Money gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kornas counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Money's guard now.
Money is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kornas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kornas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Money trying to control the position.
Money 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.
Money keeping moving, preventing Kornas from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Marti Kornas wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kornas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Money's waist but Money gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kornas off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kornas forces Money back against the cage and clinches.
Money taking a breather.
Money gets control of Kornas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Money will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kornas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kornas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Money trying to keep a closed guard but Kornas is proving a slippery customer.
Kornas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kornas wants to control from the top but Money keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Marti Kornas.
Money slips under a jab from Kornas.
Money tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kornas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Money misses with a takedown attempt - Kornas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kornas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Money is trying to defend but Kornas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Money is pressing down on Kornas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kornas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Money on the ground.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kornas throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marti Kornas dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Money tries to sprawl but Kornas drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Marti Kornas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kornas controlling the action here.
Kornas is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kornas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Money is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Money avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kornas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Money 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 one minute gone in the round.
Kornas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kornas keeps the fight on the outside.
Kornas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kornas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Money keeps working.
Money has hold of Kornas's hands but Kornas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money is looking to escape.
Kornas stalling.
Money is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Money takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Money taking some punishment here, with Kornas in his half guard.
Kornas drops an elbow to the side of Money's head.
Kornas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kornas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kornas lands a nice short elbow.
Money moves into full guard.
Money is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kornas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Money trying to keep a closed guard but Kornas is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kornas prevents Money from getting back to his feet.
Kornas tries to free his leg and advance position but Money is retaining full guard.
Kornas controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kornas trying to control but Money is working from the bottom.
Kornas forces his way into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kornas is trying to control the action in half guard but Money is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marti Kornas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kornas, 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marti Kornas!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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