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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Chernicin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolando Dimagiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rolando Dimagiba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Chernicin!
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, Rolando Dimagiba!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dimagiba circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dimagiba counters by moving into the clinch.
Chernicin is looking for a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dimagiba is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chernicin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dimagiba manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dimagiba keeping moving, preventing Chernicin from controlling successfully.
Chernicin looking to sit in guard and control but Dimagiba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chernicin controls Dimagiba momentarily but Dimagiba frees himself.
Dimagiba pushing down on Chernicin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernicin is refusing to be controlled, as Dimagiba sits in half guard.
Chernicin is defending against the submission attempts here by Dimagiba.
Dimagiba is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dimagiba wants to take a breather but Chernicin is having none of it.
Chernicin is defending against the submission attempts here by Dimagiba.
Chernicin is trying to get back to full guard.
Dimagiba is looking to take a break and control but Chernicin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chernicin is looking for a sweep. Dimagiba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chernicin is trying to stand up here but Dimagiba is controlling him well.
Chernicin actively working from the bottom here.
Chernicin wants to improve his position but Dimagiba is controlling well.
Dimagiba is looking for a kimura here.
Chernicin wants to get back to full guard.
Chernicin tries to kick Dimagiba off but Dimagiba keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba passes the guard and advances to mount!
Chernicin is trying to escape the mount but Dimagiba keeps good control and instead manages to take Chernicin's back.
Chernicin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dimagiba is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Chernicin defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Chernicin trying to control the hands but Dimagiba won't let him.
Dimagiba scores with strikes from the back.
Chernicin holding both Dimagiba 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chernicin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Chernicin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dimagiba.
Chernicin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dimagiba.
I really don't envy Chernicin right now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dimagiba looking to break Chernicin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Chernicin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dimagiba will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolando Dimagiba dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chernicin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chernicin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dimagiba counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Chernicin's guard now.
Dimagiba stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Chernicin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chernicin gets caught flat footed, as Dimagiba shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chernicin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dimagiba defends it easily.
Dimagiba has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA St Petersburg. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimagiba drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chernicin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dimagiba has Chernicin in his guard.
Dimagiba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chernicin is aware though and is defending well.
Dimagiba is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chernicin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dimagiba tries to strike from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernicin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dimagiba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chernicin.
Chernicin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dimagiba keeping moving, preventing Chernicin from controlling successfully.
Chernicin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dimagiba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chernicin is fighting to break Dimagiba's control of his arms but Dimagiba is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chernicin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dimagiba is keeping the position for now.
Dimagiba looking for a guillotine here but Chernicin defends easily.
Chernicin is looking to work some ground and pound but Dimagiba has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Chernicin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chernicin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dimagiba pulls his head out easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chernicin is looking to escape.
Chernicin tries to roll over but Dimagiba keeps him under control.
Dimagiba seems to be working for a kimura but Chernicin defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernicin pushes Dimagiba off looking to stand but Dimagiba dives back in and keeps control.
Dimagiba is trying to work for a kimura but Chernicin is defending well.
Dimagiba prevents Chernicin from improving his position.
Dimagiba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chernicin defends it well.
Chernicin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernicin is trying to control but can't.
Chernicin actively working from the bottom here.
Dimagiba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chernicin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dimagiba working Chernicin over with strikes.
Chernicin trying to control here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dimagiba performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dimagiba is trying to work for a kimura but Chernicin is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolando Dimagiba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Chernicin doesn't manage to clinch there - Dimagiba circles away.
Chernicin tries to clinch but Dimagiba is having none of it.
Dimagiba looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Chernicin!
Dimagiba wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chernicin, who protects the arm well.
Dimagiba scores with punches from side control.
Chernicin is looking to regain half guard here but Dimagiba keeps moving and retains side control.
Dimagiba is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chernicin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dimagiba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chernicin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimagiba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dimagiba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chernicin is looking to control Dimagiba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chernicin avoid being mounted?
Chernicin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dimagiba is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chernicin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chernicin has escaped and now he's on top!
Chernicin landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernicin is looking to stand up but Dimagiba won't let him.
Dimagiba 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.
Chernicin stands and throws Dimagiba's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chernicin is trying to ground and pound but Dimagiba uses the momentary lack of control by Chernicin to regain half guard.
Dimagiba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernicin.
Dimagiba looking for submissions off his back.
Chernicin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dimagiba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chernicin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chernicin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dimagiba controls Chernicin momentarily but Chernicin frees himself.
Rolando Dimagiba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dimagiba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dimagiba 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.
Chernicin wants to control from the top but Dimagiba keeps moving.
Dimagiba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernicin passes Dimagiba's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dimagiba is staying active underneath Chernicin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chernicin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dimagiba defending well though.
Chernicin is keen to just control but Dimagiba is a slippery customer.
Chernicin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chernicin seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Dimagiba manages to get to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chernicin throws an elbow that misses. Dimagiba uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chernicin's guard. Nice move by Dimagiba!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chernicin has his foot on Dimagiba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dimagiba works his way back into a safe position though.
Kirill Chernicin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rolando Dimagiba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chernicin being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kirill Chernicin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dimagiba 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rolando Dimagiba!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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