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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Busterov (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 lightweight 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, Michael Michaels!
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, Sergei Busterov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Busterov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Michaels throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Busterov trying to control the position from guard on top but Michaels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Busterov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Michaels is keeping the position for now.
Michaels is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Busterov looking to pass the guard.
Busterov preventing the sweep.
Michaels is trying to keep Busterov in close.
Michaels keeping moving, preventing Busterov from controlling successfully.
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.
Busterov shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Busterov looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Busterov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Michael Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Busterov.
Michaels shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Busterov's guard.
Busterov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Busterov looks gassed!
Michaels trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Michaels wants to control from the top but Busterov keeps moving.
Busterov is trying to keep Michaels in close.
Michaels preventing the sweep.
Busterov is trying to control the position but Michaels postures up.
Michaels wants to control from the top but Busterov keeps moving.
Michaels won't allow Busterov to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Michaels was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Busterov is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Michaels.
Busterov tries to hold on but Michaels postures up.
Busterov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Busterov wants to control but Michaels is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Busterov is trying to keep from getting into a worse position than he's already in but Busterov is working away and isn't letting himself get tied up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Busterov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Busterov wants to hold on but Michaels pushes him away.
Busterov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Michaels is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Busterov is surviving well by controlling Michaels's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels blocks Busterov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Michaels landing punches.
Busterov working to try and regain half guard.
Michaels is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Busterov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Michaels swivels and escapes.
Michaels tries to clinch there but Busterov circles away.
Michaels throws a right hand that Busterov ducks under and follows up with a left that Busterov also avoids with ease.
A choreographed right hand from Michaels misses the target.
Busterov misses with a takedown
and Michaels counters with a single leg into guard. Busterov didn't expect that.
Michaels stands and steps away. Busterov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Michaels misses with a straight left.
Michaels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Michaels throws a right and a left that both miss.
Michaels wants to clinch.
Busterov tries for a takedown but Michaels circles away easily
and Michaels counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Busterov's guard now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Michaels cracks Busterov with a solid left hand.
Busterov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Michaels's guard.
Busterov trying to control but Michaels is working from the bottom.
Busterov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Busterov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Busterov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Michaels keeping moving, preventing Busterov from controlling successfully.
Busterov with a nice head shot there.
Busterov works over Michaels with some ground and pound from guard.
Busterov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Michaels keeping moving, preventing Busterov from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Michaels dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Busterov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Busterov in particular looking to stall.
Busterov working the head and body with strikes.
Busterov controlling the pace.
Despite being in the dominant position, Sergei Busterov just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Busterov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Michaels counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Michaels stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Busterov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Busterov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Michaels passes Busterov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Michaels gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Michaels. No joy for Busterov on that attempt.
Michael Michaels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Busterov checks a low kick from Michaels.
Michaels throws a front kick aimed at Busterov's knee but Busterov avoids it well.
Michaels throws a push kick but Busterov slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Busterov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Michaels is keeping busy.
Michaels struggles to land a body shot inside as Busterov controls his hands.
Busterov tries to pull guard but Michaels won't allow it.
Michael Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Busterov.
Busterov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Busterov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Busterov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Busterov has Michaels pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Michaels manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Busterov can't break the clinch.
Michaels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Busterov wants a takedown.
Michaels misses with a punch to the body.
Busterov taking a breather.
Busterov is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Busterov keeps control of Michaels as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Busterov fails to pull guard.
Busterov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Michaels can't fight it off and eventually Busterov manages to take the fight to the floor. Michaels looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Michaels is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Busterov stops Michaels from standing up.
Michaels looking to control.
Michaels wants to sweep but no luck.
Michaels looking to control.
Busterov tries to free his leg and advance position but Michaels is retaining full guard.
Michaels keeping moving, preventing Busterov from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Michaels throws a low kick, looking for Busterov's leg but Busterov calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown by Busterov or perhaps it was just good defense by Michaels which made him look bad.
Michaels gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Busterov successfully pulls guard.
Busterov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Busterov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Michaels doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Michaels manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Busterov has Michaels pulled in close to control his posture.
Busterov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Busterov working for submissions but it's allowed Michaels to get to half guard.
Busterov wants to control but Michaels is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Busterov wants to get back to full guard.
Michael Michaels overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Busterov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Busterov.
Michaels gets to his feet - Busterov follows without any prompting.
Busterov fails with a takedown attempt.
Michaels scores with a crisp jab that stopped Busterov in his tracks.
Michaels fails with an attempt to clinch.
Michaels gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Busterov trying to control but Michaels is working from the bottom.
Michaels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Michaels looking for a guillotine here but Busterov defends easily.
Busterov passes Michaels's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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 Michael Michaels will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Michaels. No joy for Busterov on that attempt.
Michaels tries to land a leg kick but Busterov saw it coming and moves away.
Michaels wants to clinch.
Busterov has a takedown stuffed.
Busterov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Michael Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Busterov.
Michaels walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Busterov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Michaels throws a right and a left that both miss.
Busterov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Michaels but Michaels pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Michaels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Busterov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Michaels but Michaels pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Busterov feints and as Michaels raises his hands in defense, Busterov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Busterov wants to control from the top but Michaels keeps moving.
Busterov is looking to advance position but Michaels has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Busterov reaches up to try and control the position but Michaels seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Busterov rolls and tries to escape and now Michaels has his back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Busterov trying to control the position but Michaels manages to sink in the hooks.
Michaels working for the choke.
Busterov just trying to survive but Michaels is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Busterov tries to escape but Michaels has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Michaels lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Michaels.
Michaels punishes Busterov with strikes from the back mount.
Busterov is rocked!
Busterov wants to escape the position.
Michaels connects with a big shot to the side of Busterov's head.
Busterov is still in real trouble! Can Michaels finish him?
Busterov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Michaels is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Busterov. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Busterov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Michaels postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Busterov to stand up.
Michaels keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Busterov seems to have recovered his senses.
Busterov fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Michaels lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Busterov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Busterov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Busterov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Michaels as he jumps to the side.
Busterov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Michaels is fending him off so far but Busterov persists. Nope, Michaels circles away and we're back to standing.
Michaels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Michaels tries to clinch up but Busterov circles away and keeps his distance.
Busterov blocks a jab.
Michaels drives through and clinches with Busterov against the cage.
Michaels prevents the takedown attempt.
Michaels controlling the action here for a moment.
Michaels is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Busterov pulls guard.
Busterov working a defensive guard but Michaels passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels prevents Busterov from improving his position.
Busterov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Michaels's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Michaels's back!
Busterov is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Busterov gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Busterov gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Busterov apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Busterov scores with a takedown into Michaels's guard.
Busterov wants to control from the top but Michaels keeps moving.
Busterov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Busterov wants to control but Michaels is keeping him busy.
Busterov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Michaels is pressing down on Busterov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Michaels scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Michaels is trying to keep Busterov in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Michaels holds on and takes a little breather.
Busterov trying to control the position from guard on top but Michaels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Busterov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Michaels swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Michaels keeping moving, preventing Busterov from controlling successfully.
Busterov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Michaels slips a jab from Busterov.
Michaels doesn't manage to clinch there - Busterov circles away.
Busterov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Michaels is fending him off so far but Busterov persists. Nope, Michaels circles away and we're back to standing.
Busterov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Michael Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michaels thows a body shot but no joy.
Michaels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Busterov shoots in but Michaels avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Michaels tries to clinch up.
Busterov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Michaels throws a one two combo.
Sergei Busterov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michaels darts in and clinches Busterov up against the cage.
Busterov lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Michaels showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Michaels has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Michaels!
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RATING
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