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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Vasilievich (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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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mitch Castro!
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, Nikolai Vasilievich!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasilievich fails with a takedown attempt.
Castro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Castro moves out of range of the strikes.
Castro attempts a counter takedown but Vasilievich avoids it well and moves away.
Nikolai Vasilievich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasilievich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vasilievich misses with a body punch
and Castro counters with a three punch combo that has Vasilievich backing up. Vasilievich nods at Castro to acknowledge the strikes.
Vasilievich takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Vasilievich - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilievich breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Castro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vasilievich shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vasilievich is defended easily by Castro.
Mitch Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Vasilievich.
Vasilievich tries for a takedown but Castro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Castro tries to counter with a takedown but Vasilievich is quick to defend against it.
Vasilievich throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Mitch Castro has been cut.
Castro tries to clinch there but Vasilievich circles away.
Castro fails with a takedown attempt.
Vasilievich lets loose with a powerful body kick. Castro will feel that in the morning.
Vasilievich keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasilievich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vasilievich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Castro fails to land the takedown.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vasilievich.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasilievich staying calm.
Castro is trying to control Vasilievich's posture but Vasilievich avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilievich decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Castro rushes Vasilievich and presses him up against the cage.
Castro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vasilievich.
Vasilievich jumps guard but Castro stands there with Vasilievich around his waist. Vasilievich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vasilievich is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Castro is defending well.
Vasilievich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vasilievich throws a body kick that misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vasilievich tries to break the clinch but Castro is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasilievich's elbow.
Vasilievich is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Castro to keep the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Vasilievich's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Vasilievich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mitch Castro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Castro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vasilievich darts in and clinches Castro up against the cage.
Castro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vasilievich is trying to pull guard but Castro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilievich is trying to pull guard but Castro has him pressed against the cage.
Mitch Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Vasilievich.
Vasilievich looking for a takedown.
Castro throws a knee to the head but misses.
The referee calls for Castro to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Castro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vasilievich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good body shot from Castro.
Vasilievich manages to break the clinch.
Castro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vasilievich rushes Castro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vasilievich is trying to pull guard but Castro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vasilievich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasilievich tries to land a front kick but Castro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vasilievich leaves Castro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vasilievich feints the counter takedown.
Vasilievich darts in and clinches Castro up against the cage.
Castro tries to throw a body punch but Vasilievich avoids it by throwing Castro back against the cage.
Vasilievich drags the fight down to the ground.
Castro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vasilievich lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castro seems keen to control Vasilievich's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilievich stopping the sweep attempt from Castro.
Vasilievich is stalling in the full guard.
Vasilievich wants to control from the top but Castro keeps moving.
Castro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vasilievich decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A leg kick checked by Castro.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vasilievich.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasilievich throws a head kick that misses.
Vasilievich is breathing heavily.
Castro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vasilievich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nikolai Vasilievich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Castro wants to clinch up but Vasilievich keeps it at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Castro or perhaps it was just good defense by Vasilievich, which made it look bad.
Vasilievich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vasilievich shoots in for a takedown but Castro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vasilievich or perhaps it was just good defense by Castro, which made it look bad.
Castro tries to counter by clinching up but Vasilievich breaks away and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Vasilievich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mitch Castro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Castro tries to clinch but Vasilievich is having none of it.
Vasilievich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Castro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vasilievich sprawls and moves away.
Castro is looking to clinch.
Vasilievich will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vasilievich clinches.
Vasilievich tries to score a body lock takedown but Castro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mitch Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Vasilievich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilievich is trying to drag Castro to the mat but Castro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Castro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vasilievich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilievich leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vasilievich is working for takedown but Castro is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vasilievich has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Castro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Castro taking a breather.
Castro holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Castro pushes Vasilievich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasilievich looking for a takedown.
Vasilievich managing to block the knees to the body from Castro.
Castro misses with a knee to the head.
Castro tries to break the clinch but Vasilievich is controlling the position.
Vasilievich has Castro pressed against the cage, preventing Castro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vasilievich tries to break the clinch but Castro is controlling the position.
Castro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vasilievich is trying to pull guard but Castro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Castro misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro prevents the takedown attempt.
Castro tries to pull guard but Vasilievich won't allow it.
Vasilievich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vasilievich throws a head kick that misses.
Castro throws a big counter combination but Vasilievich scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Castro darts in and clinches Vasilievich up against the cage.
Castro missing with knees to the body.
Castro has had enough of the clinch but Vasilievich keeps him there for the moment.
Vasilievich on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vasilievich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vasilievich gets underhooks to prevent Castro's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro blocks an elbow strike.
Vasilievich is trying to pull guard but Castro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Castro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Castro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vasilievich has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vasilievich using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Castro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Castro has Vasilievich pressed against the cage.
Vasilievich drops down looking for an ankle pick but Castro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mitch Castro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikolai Vasilievich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vasilievich shoots in for a double leg but Castro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitch Castro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vasilievich 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Vasilievich!
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hype
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pop
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