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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Shevchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Dravinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Aleksander Shevchenko has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksander Shevchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paul Dravinski!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shevchenko throws a one two combo.
Shevchenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shevchenko checks a leg kick.
Shevchenko scores with a nice strike.
Dravinski fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Shevchenko does no damage.
Dravinski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shevchenko.
Dravinski rushes Shevchenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dravinski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shevchenko's defenses.
It looks like Aleksander Shevchenko has been cut.
Shevchenko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dravinski misses with an elbow strike.
The referee calls for Dravinski to work.
Shevchenko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dravinski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shevchenko fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Shevchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shevchenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dravinski smiles and moves away.
Shevchenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shevchenko swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shevchenko throws a body punch but Dravinski moves out of range.
Dravinski slips a jab and a cross from Shevchenko.
Shevchenko throws a nice looking combination but Dravinski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dravinski swings for the body but Shevchenko moves out of range.
Dravinski throws a hook but Shevchenko avoids it easily.
Shevchenko tries to bum rush Dravinski with a series of wild strikes but Dravinski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dravinski throws a sloppy head kick and Shevchenko moves out of range easily.
A combination from Shevchenko does no damage.
Shevchenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dravinski misses with a lunging right hand
letting Shevchenko counter with a right hand.
Dravinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shevchenko throws a series of strikes that have Dravinski backpedaling.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dravinski is defended easily by Shevchenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shevchenko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Shevchenko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shevchenko misses with a double jab
and Dravinski counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Shevchenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksander Shevchenko'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.
Shevchenko misses with a combination
and Dravinski counters by clinching up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dravinski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dravinski has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Shevchenko regains guard immediately.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Shevchenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dravinski controlling from the top position.
Shevchenko is trying to control the position but Dravinski postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dravinski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dravinski postures up and lands a big shot to Shevchenko's brow.
Dravinski postures up.
Aleksander Shevchenko has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dravinski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shevchenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Dravinski's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shevchenko. Dravinski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shevchenko throws a series of punches but Dravinski avoids them all with ease.
Dravinski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dravinski shoots in but no luck this time.
Shevchenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shevchenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dravinski circles away quickly and effectively.
Aleksander Shevchenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shevchenko throws a series of punches but Dravinski moves out of range.
Shevchenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dravinski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stalling in the clinch from Dravinski.
Shevchenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dravinski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dravinski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dravinski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shevchenko is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dravinski to keep the fight standing.
Shevchenko is trying to pull guard but Dravinski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Shevchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dravinski taking a breather.
Dravinski receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Shevchenko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shevchenko is trying to break the clinch but Dravinski is controlling him.
Dravinski effectively controlling the action here.
Dravinski misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dravinski lands with a light punch inside.
Shevchenko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dravinski lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dravinski content to control rather than advance.
Shevchenko is looking to get back to is feet but Dravinski passes into side control.
The referee asks Dravinski politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dravinski prefers to stall for the moment though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shevchenko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dravinski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shevchenko is looking for a sweep. Dravinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Dravinski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aleksander Shevchenko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dravinski has closed the distance and engaged Shevchenko in a clinch.
Dravinski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dravinski is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Shevchenko can't fight it off and eventually Dravinski manages to take the fight to the floor. Shevchenko looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shevchenko throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dravinski uses it to pass to side control.
Shevchenko wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Shevchenko gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shevchenko is working to get back to half guard.
Dravinski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shevchenko is looking to improve his position but Dravinski isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dravinski controlling from the full mount.
Shevchenko is desperately trying to improve his position but Dravinski has a good base and remains in mount.
Shevchenko tries to lock up and control but Dravinski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shevchenko is looking to get to half guard.
Dravinski avoids the attempt from Shevchenko to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dravinski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dravinski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Shevchenko is looking to improve his position but Dravinski isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dravinski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Paul Dravinski has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Paul Dravinski.
No joy there for Shevchenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Dravinski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dravinski 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Dravinski!
Paul Dravinski tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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