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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steven NZonzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petter Anier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Petter Anier enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steven NZonzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 20 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petter Anier!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NZonzi gets a clinch.
NZonzi missing with knees to the body.
NZonzi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Anier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. NZonzi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
NZonzi manages to break the clinch.
NZonzi rushes Anier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anier's coach down at ACME! Thai Boxing Academy 13 ELITE COACHES & SAUNA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Anier's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
NZonzi manages to break the clinch.
NZonzi clinches.
Anier has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by NZonzi after a bit of a struggle.
Anier stalling against the cage.
NZonzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
NZonzi swats away the attempt to clinch by Anier.
Anier fails in his attempt to clinch.
NZonzi jabs Anier right on the nose. Anier blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Petter Anier has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
NZonzi has managed to clinch.
NZonzi lands with a short shot to the head.
NZonzi presses Anier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
NZonzi is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NZonzi stalling against the cage.
A short left from NZonzi.
NZonzi drops Anier with a big knee straight up the middle! Anier is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Anier is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anier closes the distance and clinches.
Anier is still on wobbly legs! Can NZonzi finish him?
NZonzi lands a damaging elbow.
NZonzi effectively controlling the action here.
NZonzi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anier scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Anier seems to have recovered his senses.
NZonzi is trying to control Anier's posture but Anier avoids it.
Anier tries to move to mount but NZonzi blocks the move with his legs.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Anier trying to control the position but NZonzi is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NZonzi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Anier trying to control the action but NZonzi is working from the bottom.
NZonzi is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Anier tries to clinch but NZonzi moves out of range.
NZonzi misses with a body punch
and Anier counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Steven NZonzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anier avoids the body shot from NZonzi.
NZonzi pushes Anier up against the cage in a clinch.
NZonzi lands an elbow inside that Anier shrugs off.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Anier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
NZonzi forces Anier back against the cage and clinches.
NZonzi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Steven NZonzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petter Anier.
NZonzi wants to break free but Anier has control.
NZonzi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
NZonzi tries a body shot but Anier blocks it.
Anier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt NZonzi or not.
NZonzi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anier drives through and clinches with NZonzi against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
NZonzi breaks the clinch.
NZonzi misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NZonzi misses with a jab, cross combination.
NZonzi instigates a clinch.
NZonzi has had enough of the clinch but Anier keeps him there for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
NZonzi tries to break the clinch but Anier is controlling the position.
NZonzi is trying to maintain a safe position but Anier gets an underhook and turns NZonzi into the cage.
Anier works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
NZonzi keeping moving, preventing Anier from controlling successfully.
Anier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. NZonzi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
NZonzi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anier shoots in and gets a takedown into NZonzi's guard.
NZonzi managing to control the position.
Anier tries to stand but NZonzi is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven NZonzi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Petter Anier'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.
NZonzi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
NZonzi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anier darts in and clinches NZonzi up against the cage.
Anier has dropped down and is working for a takedown. NZonzi is trying to keep an underhook but Anier manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Anier prevents NZonzi from improving his position.
Anier wants to lay and pray for a moment but NZonzi keeps working.
NZonzi has his hands clasped together around Anier's back. He's all about the action.
Anier wants to free his trapped foot but NZonzi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
NZonzi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
NZonzi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steven NZonzi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
NZonzi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anier.
NZonzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anier manages to avoid it.
Anier moves forwards but NZonzi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Petter Anier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anier has a takedown stuffed.
Steven NZonzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petter Anier.
NZonzi connects with a single shot there.
Anier looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
NZonzi taking some punishment here, with Anier in his half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anier wants to free his trapped foot but NZonzi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. NZonzi defending well though.
NZonzi tries to get to full guard but Anier has control of the leg.
NZonzi controlling the position for now.
Anier wants to lay and pray for a moment but NZonzi keeps working.
NZonzi works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
NZonzi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Anier keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of NZonzi's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anier wants to control from the top but NZonzi keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
NZonzi wants to stand and escape but Anier is having none of it.
NZonzi is pulling down on Anier's head to control his posture.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Anier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
NZonzi clinches up with Anier and pushes him back against the cage.
NZonzi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
NZonzi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Anier throws an elbow that misses.
NZonzi is working for takedown but Anier is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anier breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NZonzi moves into the clinch.
Anier working hard to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Anier drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anier drops down looking for an ankle pick but NZonzi pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
NZonzi misses the jab.
NZonzi darts in and clinches Anier up against the cage.
NZonzi tries to work over Anier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
NZonzi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
NZonzi clinches with his opponent.
NZonzi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steven NZonzi is winning the standup battle so far.
Anier rushes NZonzi and presses him up against the cage.
NZonzi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Anier up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Steven NZonzi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Petter Anier's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
NZonzi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anier fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. NZonzi sprawls well initially but Anier persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
NZonzi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anier.
Anier tries to pass the half guard into mount. NZonzi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
NZonzi is trying to stand.
NZonzi desperately trying to maintain half guard.
NZonzi is looking to control Anier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can NZonzi avoid being mounted?
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
NZonzi has his hands clasped together around Anier's back. He's all about the action.
NZonzi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Academy of Combat, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Steven NZonzi wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Anier gets tackled into the cage by NZonzi. NZonzi maintains the clinch.
Anier is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables NZonzi to keep the fight standing.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
NZonzi looking to throw knees to the head but Anier is blocking nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Anier drags the fight down to the ground.
Anier being controlled here, momentarily.
NZonzi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, NZonzi has managed to get both his arms back between Anier's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NZonzi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Anier, up you get!
NZonzi keeps the fight on the outside.
Anier wants to clinch up but NZonzi keeps it at a distance.
Anier is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in NZonzi's half guard.
NZonzi is trying to control but can't.
Petter Anier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anier tries to pass the half guard into mount. NZonzi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anier is trying to control. NZonzi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
NZonzi looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Petter Anier was stalling too much, according to the referee.
NZonzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anier.
NZonzi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
NZonzi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Anier throws a head kick that misses.
NZonzi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
NZonzi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Anier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steven NZonzi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has NZonzi pinned against the cage. NZonzi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Anier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
NZonzi tries to keep at a distance but Anier has taken the fight into the clinch.
Anier tries for a takedown but NZonzi manages to get underhooks.
Steven NZonzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petter Anier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NZonzi tries to stall but Anier uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
NZonzi taking a breather.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anier prevents NZonzi from breaking the clinch.
Anier is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables NZonzi to keep the fight standing.
NZonzi misses with a knee strike.
NZonzi breaks the clinch.
Anier wants to clinch but NZonzi slips to the side
and NZonzi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anier tries to close the distance and clinch up but NZonzi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
NZonzi thows a body shot but no joy.
NZonzi blocks a head kick by Anier.
Nice sprawl there from NZonzi as Anier shoots in.
A slow jab from NZonzi misses its intended target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
NZonzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Petter Anier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steven NZonzi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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 Steven NZonzi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for NZonzi, 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven NZonzi!
Steven NZonzi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bellum Dominum logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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