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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rosen Lyubenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yevgeni Sipatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Rosen Lyubenov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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174 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rosen Lyubenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yevgeni Sipatov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sipatov shoots in but no luck this time.
Lyubenov tries for a takedown but Sipatov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lyubenov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sipatov avoids it really well and circles away.
Sipatov drives through with a takedown into Lyubenov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sipatov wants to pass the guard but Lyubenov is keeping the position.
Sipatov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sipatov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lyubenov working a defensive guard here.
Sipatov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lyubenov is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sipatov sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lyubenov moves in looking to clinch but Sipatov pushes him off.
Lyubenov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sipatov as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rosen Lyubenov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sipatov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lyubenov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sipatov is in Lyubenov's guard.
Sipatov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sipatov tries to free his leg and advance position but Lyubenov is retaining full guard.
Yevgeni Sipatov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lyubenov tries to clinch there but Sipatov circles away.
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!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lyubenov tries to reverse the position but Sipatov maintains control.
Sipatov controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyubenov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lyubenov blocking the ground and pound.
Sipatov controlling the pace for now.
Sipatov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Yevgeni Sipatov.
Sipatov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lyubenov was covering up waiting for the punch and Sipatov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lyubenov keeping full guard, as Sipatov tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sipatov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sipatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 dives in and grabs Lyubenov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lyubenov pushes down on Sipatov's head and hops out.
Lyubenov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Lyubenov as Sipatov shoots in.
Sipatov misses with a takedown attempt - Lyubenov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rosen Lyubenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yevgeni Sipatov.
Lyubenov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Yevgeni Sipatov has been cut.
Sipatov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sipatov shoots in looking for a takedown. Lyubenov tries to sprawl out of it but Sipatov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lyubenov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sipatov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lyubenov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sipatov is breathing heavily.
Sipatov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sipatov shoots in for a double leg but Lyubenov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sipatov keeps the fight on the outside.
Lyubenov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sipatov tries to avoid it but Lyubenov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sipatov to the ground. Sipatov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lyubenov lands a lovely overhand right.
Sipatov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sipatov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sipatov with a poor takedown
and Lyubenov counters with a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lyubenov.
Lyubenov scores with a head kick. Sipatov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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!
Lyubenov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lyubenov misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyubenov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yevgeni Sipatov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sipatov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lyubenov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sipatov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sipatov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lyubenov fails with a takedown attempt.
Sipatov fails with the takedown.
Sipatov gets a double leg takedown into Lyubenov's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyubenov keeping moving, preventing Sipatov from controlling successfully.
Yevgeni Sipatov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sipatov wants to pass the guard but Lyubenov is keeping the position.
Sipatov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sipatov throws a strike but Lyubenov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lyubenov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sipatov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lyubenov has Sipatov in his guard.
Sipatov stays in close to Lyubenov's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sipatov trying to move into half guard but instead Lyubenov has managed to sweep!
Sipatov pulls Lyubenov in to control the position.
Lyubenov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sipatov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lyubenov is controlling him.
Sipatov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lyubenov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sipatov has his feet on Lyubenov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A low kick from Sipatov misses
and Lyubenov counters with a good low kick that Sipatov was not able to check.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sipatov keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rosen Lyubenov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yevgeni Sipatov's cut.
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!
Lyubenov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sipatov is fending him off so far but Lyubenov persists. Nope, Sipatov circles away and we're back to standing.
Sipatov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lyubenov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sipatov shoots in but no luck this time.
Lyubenov shoots in for a takedown but Sipatov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sipatov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lyubenov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sipatov really felt that one!
Rosen Lyubenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yevgeni Sipatov.
Sipatov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lyubenov lands a jab to Sipatov's midsection.
Lyubenov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sipatov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lyubenov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sipatov swivels and escapes.
Sipatov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lyubenov circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyubenov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sipatov keeping moving, preventing Lyubenov from controlling successfully.
Sipatov trying to strike off his back.
Lyubenov throwing strikes from guard but Sipatov blocks nicely.
Lyubenov postures up and lands a big shot to Sipatov's brow.
Lyubenov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lyubenov trying to control but Sipatov is working from the bottom.
Lyubenov is pushing down on Sipatov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sipatov is fighting to maintain full guard but Lyubenov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sipatov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lyubenov seems to be working for a kimura but Sipatov defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyubenov is trying to control. Sipatov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sipatov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sipatov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sipatov controlling Lyubenov's posture.
Lyubenov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lyubenov throwing strikes but missing.
Lyubenov trying to control but Sipatov is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyubenov being controlled here momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rosen Lyubenov.
A head kick from Lyubenov lands but Sipatov takes it in his stride.
Sipatov dives in and grabs Lyubenov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lyubenov pushes down on Sipatov's head and hops out.
Sipatov misses with a two punch combination.
Rosen Lyubenov is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lyubenov.
Lyubenov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sipatov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sipatov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lyubenov's half guard.
Sipatov is taking a breather. Lyubenov 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Yevgeni Sipatov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sipatov has his takedown stuffed
and Lyubenov counters with a leg kick.
Lyubenov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rosen Lyubenov.
I think Lyubenov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rosen Lyubenov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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