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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marko Resnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genghis Khan (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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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Marko Resnov!
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, Genghis Khan!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Resnov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khan manages to avoid it.
Khan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Khan shoots in but no luck this time.
Resnov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Khan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Resnov moves in looking to clinch but Khan pushes him off.
Khan closes the distance and clinches up with Resnov, looking for a takedown. Khan pushes Resnov against the cage but Resnov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Khan dives in and grabs Resnov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Resnov pushes down on Khan's head and hops out.
Marko Resnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genghis Khan.
Resnov lands a body shot.
Resnov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Resnov defends it nicely.
Khan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Resnov's waist but Resnov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Khan off to one side.
Resnov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Khan blocks a head kick by Resnov.
Khan shoots in for a takedown but Resnov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Resnov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Resnov.
Marko Resnov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Resnov throws a sloppy head kick and Khan moves out of range easily.
Resnov throws a head kick that Khan semi-blocks.
Resnov is looking to clinch.
Resnov tries to clinch up but Khan circles away and keeps his distance.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Khan is defended easily by Resnov.
Resnov cracks Khan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Resnov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Resnov stuffs the takedown attempt from Khan. Khan gets slowly back to his feet.
Khan looks winded!
A good leg kick by Resnov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Resnov doesn't manage to clinch there - Khan circles away.
Resnov moves in looking to clinch but Khan pushes him off.
Resnov lands a head kick. Khan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Khan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Resnov tries to avoid it but Khan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Resnov to the ground. Resnov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Resnov tries to clinch but Khan is having none of it.
Resnov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Khan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Resnov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Khan is in Resnov's guard.
Khan prevents Resnov from getting back to his feet.
Khan gets to his feet - Resnov follows without any prompting.
Khan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Resnov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Khan darts in looking for a takedown but Resnov gets double underhooks and turns Khan into the cage.
Resnov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Resnov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khan.
Resnov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Resnov lands a nice elbow.
Resnov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khan has had enough of the clinch but Resnov keeps him there for the moment.
Khan has Resnov pressed against the cage, preventing Resnov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Khan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Khan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Resnov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Resnov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Resnov breaks from the clinch.
Resnov scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan shoots in for a double leg but Resnov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Khan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Khan dives in and grabs Resnov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Resnov pushes down on Khan's head and hops out.
Khan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Resnov closes the distance and pushes Khan back into the cage.
Resnov tries to break the clinch but Khan is controlling the position.
Khan is trying to force a seperation but Resnov has the dominant position.
Resnov scores a nice knee to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khan as Resnov tries to tie him up.
A frustrated look appears on Khan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Resnov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Resnov throws a shot to the body.
Khan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Khan is trying to work for a kimura but Resnov is defending well.
Khan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Resnov wants to get back to his feet.
Khan is looking for a kimura here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Resnov wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two 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.
Resnov moves in looking to clinch but Khan pushes him off.
A combination from Resnov does no damage.
Khan looking to score a takedown here. Resnov is defending well but Khan drives through and ends up in Resnov's guard.
Resnov wants to stand but Khan is controlling the position.
Khan is pushing down on Resnov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Resnov is fighting to maintain full guard but Khan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Khan wants to free his trapped foot but Resnov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Resnov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khan can do to turn this around?
Resnov is trying to stand up here but Khan is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan wants to pass to mount but Resnov is defending the position.
Resnov pushes Khan off looking to stand but Khan dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Khan shoots in for a takedown but Resnov shows good takedown defense.
Resnov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Resnov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Khan.
Resnov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khan blocks a head kick by Resnov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan fails with the takedown.
Marko Resnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genghis Khan.
Resnov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Khan dives in and grabs Resnov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Resnov pushes down on Khan's head and hops out.
Marko Resnov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Resnov tries to clinch up but Khan circles away and keeps his distance.
Khan keeps the fight on the outside.
Good leg kick by Resnov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slapping body kick lands there for Resnov.
Resnov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Resnov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marko Resnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Resnov thumps Khan with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Resnov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Khan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Resnov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Khan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Resnov fails to land with a series of punches.
Resnov throws a head kick that Khan semi-blocks.
Khan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Resnov sprawls well. Resnov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Khan gets slowly back to his feet.
Resnov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Resnov gets caught flat footed, as Khan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Resnov wants to stand up but Khan is controlling him.
Khan stands and throws Resnov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Resnov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Khan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Resnov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Khan on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Khan is trying to get an arm triangle but Resnov is defending well.
Resnov is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Resnov throws out a loose jab but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Resnov tries to close the distance and clinch but Khan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Resnov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Resnov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Resnov throws the kick towards the body but Khan avoids it.
Khan fails with the takedown.
Genghis Khan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Resnov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Resnov scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Resnov tries to clinch but Khan moves out of range.
Resnov moves in looking to clinch but Khan pushes him off.
Resnov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khan shoots in and drives through. Resnov sprawls well.
Marko Resnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genghis Khan.
Khan has a takedown stuffed.
A right-left combo lands from Resnov.
Khan gets tackled into the cage by Resnov. Resnov maintains the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Resnov.
Resnov misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khan as Resnov tries to tie him up.
Khan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan has had enough of the clinch but Resnov keeps him there for the moment.
Resnov lands a good knee to the midsection. Khan won't want to take too many of those.
Khan tries to break the clinch but Resnov is controlling the position.
Resnov manages to break the clinch.
Khan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Resnov to the mat! Resnov manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Resnov is wriggling around but Khan manages to pass to half guard.
Resnov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Khan is on him like a limpet, forcing Resnov back against the cage.
Resnov tries to land a knee to the head but Khan blocks with his arms.
Resnov blocks an uppercut.
Resnov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marko Resnov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Resnov managing to block the knees to the body from Khan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Resnov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Resnov, 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Resnov!
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