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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lionja Bertulis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Krystzowf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Lionja Bertulis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruslan Krystzowf!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Bertulis as Krystzowf shoots in.
Bertulis misses with a takedown
and Krystzowf counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bertulis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Krystzowf rushes Bertulis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bertulis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Krystzowf pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick misses from Bertulis.
Bertulis fails with the takedown
and Krystzowf decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bertulis's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lionja Bertulis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bertulis throws his legs up looking for a submission but Krystzowf uses it to pass to side control.
Bertulis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bertulis is trying to get back to full guard.
Krystzowf decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bertulis is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bertulis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Krystzowf counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bertulis won't be happy with that.
Bertulis tries to buck Krystzowf off but Krystzowf is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krystzowf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bertulis keeps working.
Bertulis is looking to regain half guard here but Krystzowf keeps moving and retains side control.
Krystzowf controlling the position from side mount.
Krystzowf thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Krystzowf passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bertulis!
Krystzowf looking to finish Bertulis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bertulis!
Bertulis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krystzowf working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Krystzowf content just to control the position here.
Krystzowf scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bertulis?
Krystzowf manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bertulis to take his back!
Krystzowf controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krystzowf lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Bertulis hold on?!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krystzowf patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Krystzowf lands a shot to the body.
Krystzowf has the hooks in. Bertulis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bertulis is working hard here to advance position.
Bertulis showing good submission defense here.
Krystzowf has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bertulis tries to escape the position.
Krystzowf lands strikes to the head.
Krystzowf scores with punches from the back.
Bertulis is really stuck here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Krystzowf dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Krystzowf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bertulis's head backwards.
Lionja Bertulis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krystzowf scores with a shot to the body.
Bertulis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Krystzowf counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Krystzowf.
Krystzowf wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bertulis has him pressed against the cage.
Krystzowf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bertulis swats away the attempt to clinch by Krystzowf.
Bertulis misses with a wild combination.
Bertulis fails with the takedown
and Krystzowf counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Krystzowf gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Krystzowf lands with a right to the head.
Krystzowf manages to break the clinch.
Krystzowf closes the distance and clinches.
Krystzowf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Krystzowf throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A solid body kick from Krystzowf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krystzowf gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Krystzowf is looking to control Bertulis's arms but Bertulis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Krystzowf has his back to the cage.
A short body shot lands from Krystzowf as the two fighters clinch.
Krystzowf is looking to break free of the clinch but Bertulis has double underhooks.
Krystzowf tries to pull guard but Bertulis won't allow it.
Krystzowf wants a takedown.
Krystzowf wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bertulis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Krystzowf smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lionja Bertulis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krystzowf lands with an uppercut that bounces Bertulis off the cage and back into rage.
Krystzowf closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bertulis to the mat! Bertulis manages to get full guard.
Bertulis wants to sweep but no luck.
Krystzowf must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Krystzowf drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bertulis dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bertulis trying to control the position from guard on top but Krystzowf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bertulis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bertulis misses with a takedown
and Krystzowf moves into the clinch.
Krystzowf is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bertulis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Krystzowf stalling.
Bertulis tries to pull guard but Krystzowf won't allow it.
Krystzowf tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bertulis smiles and moves away.
A shot to de liver by Krystzowf. Beautiful body shot.
Krystzowf drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krystzowf gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Krystzowf wants to clinch up but Bertulis keeps it at a distance.
Bertulis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Krystzowf counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Krystzowf.
Krystzowf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krystzowf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bertulis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Krystzowf counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Krystzowf.
Krystzowf gets underhooks to prevent Bertulis's takedown attempt.
Krystzowf is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bertulis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Krystzowf lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bertulis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bertulis tries to pull guard but Krystzowf holds him up against the cage and eventually Bertulis drops back down to his feet.
Bertulis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Krystzowf wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Krystzowf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krystzowf wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bertulis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Krystzowf instigates a clinch.
Krystzowf manages to break the clinch.
Krystzowf throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bertulis misses with a takedown
and Krystzowf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krystzowf scores with a jab to the body.
Krystzowf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krystzowf wants to clinch.
Bertulis fails with the takedown
and Krystzowf decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bertulis's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bertulis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krystzowf can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Bertulis is trying to keep Krystzowf in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Krystzowf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bertulis misses with the combination.
Krystzowf throws a combination. Bertulis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Krystzowf is looking to clinch but Bertulis is avoiding it.
Bertulis with a poor takedown
and Krystzowf counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bertulis being controlled here, momentarily.
Krystzowf preventing the sweep.
Bertulis working a defensive guard here.
Bertulis wants to improve his position but instead Krystzowf has moved into half guard.
Bertulis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bertulis wants to improve his position but Krystzowf is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krystzowf is keen to just control but Bertulis is a slippery customer.
Bertulis won't allow Krystzowf to pass to mount.
Bertulis actively working from the bottom here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Bertulis tries to clinch but Krystzowf is having none of it.
A left lands for Krystzowf.
Good leg kick by Krystzowf there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Krystzowf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krystzowf has closed the distance and engaged Bertulis in a clinch.
Krystzowf is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Krystzowf wants a takedown but no success here.
Krystzowf decides to pull guard.
Bertulis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krystzowf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krystzowf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bertulis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Krystzowf looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krystzowf trying to control the position.
Bertulis has gone for a leg lock! Krystzowf slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bertulis's guard.
Bertulis keeping moving, preventing Krystzowf from controlling successfully.
Krystzowf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bertulis looking for a sweep. Not yet Bertulis, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bertulis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bertulis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krystzowf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krystzowf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bertulis wants to sweep here but Krystzowf controlling him for the moment.
Krystzowf trying to control but Bertulis is working from the bottom.
Bertulis has his foot on Krystzowf's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Krystzowf works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bertulis looking to control.
Bertulis has a closed guard, preventing Krystzowf from standing up.
Krystzowf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lionja Bertulis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bertulis has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Krystzowf is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bertulis.
Krystzowf has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Krystzowf tries to control but Bertulis wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Krystzowf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Krystzowf has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Krystzowf!
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FIGHT
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