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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nicolae Filipescu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makar Vershinin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nicolae Filipescu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Makar Vershinin !
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vershinin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Filipescu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Filipescu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Filipescu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vershinin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vershinin lands with a left to the head.
Vershinin stops a takedown attempt from Filipescu.
Vershinin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Filipescu looking to slow down the pace here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Filipescu.
Filipescu misses with an elbow strike.
Filipescu prevents a body shot from Vershinin .
Vershinin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Filipescu's elbow.
Vershinin avoiding damage as Filipescu throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vershinin tries to work over Filipescu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Filipescu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vershinin avoids it.
Filipescu misses with some punches.
Filipescu taking a breather.
Filipescu prevents a body shot from Vershinin .
Vershinin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Filipescu backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipescu stalling in the clinch but Vershinin improves position.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Filipescu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vershinin working aggressively here.
Filipescu is trying to stall.
Vershinin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Filipescu up against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Filipescu fails to land.
Filipescu presses Vershinin against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Vershinin as the two fighters clinch.
Vershinin lands a left hand.
Vershinin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vershinin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Filipescu tries to work over Vershinin 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vershinin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Filipescu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipescu is looking for a takedown.
Filipescu looking to stall.
Filipescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A hook to the body from Vershinin .
Filipescu blocks an uppercut.
Filipescu gets through Vershinin 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vershinin pushes Filipescu back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vershinin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Filipescu backwards.
Filipescu looking to stall.
Filipescu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Filipescu misses.
A nice side step and Vershinin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vershinin forces Filipescu back against the ropes and clinches.
Nice body punch from Vershinin .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vershinin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Filipescu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vershinin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vershinin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Filipescu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Filipescu.
Filipescu is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicolae Filipescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filipescu misses with a knee to the head.
Filipescu trying to control the position but instead, Vershinin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Filipescu into the ropes.
Vershinin effectively controlling the action here.
Filipescu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vershinin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipescu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Filipescu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Filipescu throws a low kick, looking for Vershinin 's leg but Vershinin calmly moves out of range.
Filipescu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Filipescu wants to clinch.
Vershinin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Filipescu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good shot there by Filipescu.
Filipescu dives in and grabs Vershinin 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vershinin pushes down on Filipescu's head and hops out.
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!
Filipescu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vershinin throws a lazy right hand but Filipescu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vershinin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Filipescu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Makar Vershinin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Filipescu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vershinin .
Filipescu moves out of range of the strikes.
Filipescu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vershinin scores with a decent looking hook.
Filipescu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vershinin circles away quickly and effectively.
Filipescu misses with a hook.
Filipescu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vershinin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Filipescu, pushing him back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Filipescu fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Vershinin .
Vershinin takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vershinin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Filipescu is stalling here.
Vershinin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vershinin has Filipescu pushed against the ropes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Filipescu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vershinin after a bit of a struggle.
Filipescu has a couple of punches blocked by Vershinin .
Filipescu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Filipescu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vershinin up against the ropes.
Vershinin prevents a body shot from Filipescu.
Vershinin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Makar Vershinin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vershinin as Filipescu tries to tie him up.
Vershinin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Vershinin .
Vershinin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Filipescu.
Vershinin tries to work over Filipescu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipescu holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Vershinin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vershinin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vershinin dodges an elbow strike from Filipescu.
Vershinin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Vershinin .
Vershinin is trying to stall.
Filipescu has Vershinin pushed against the ropes.
Vershinin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Filipescu taking a breather.
Vershinin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vershinin .
Vershinin blocks the elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipescu missing with knees to the body.
Vershinin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Filipescu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vershinin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vershinin has managed to clinch.
Filipescu blocks an uppercut.
Filipescu blocks a body shot from Vershinin .
Filipescu stalling in the clinch.
Vershinin taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vershinin .
Filipescu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vershinin lands a body shot.
Filipescu struggles to land a body shot inside as Vershinin controls his hands.
Vershinin scores with a hook to the body.
Filipescu misses with an elbow over the top.
Vershinin tries a body shot but Filipescu blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vershinin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vershinin stalls.
Filipescu lands with a left to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vershinin misses with a punch to the body.
Vershinin cracks Filipescu with a nice body shot.
Vershinin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vershinin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Vershinin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vershinin digs a right hand underneath Filipescu's ribcage. Filipescu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vershinin .
Vershinin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filipescu swings wildly with an uppercut but Vershinin uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vershinin .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Makar Vershinin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Vershinin misses with a double jab.
Nice sprawl there from Vershinin as Filipescu shoots in.
Filipescu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vershinin is out of range and Filipescu settles back down.
Nicolae Filipescu is winning the standup battle so far.
Filipescu blocks a leg kick.
Filipescu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Filipescu!
A looping hook to the body misses from Vershinin . Filipescu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Filipescu throws a head kick that half lands.
Nicolae Filipescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Vershinin misses
and Filipescu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Filipescu throws the left hand but Vershinin avoids the punch easily.
Filipescu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vershinin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Filipescu has Vershinin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Vershinin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Filipescu's efforts to push away.
Filipescu looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vershinin struggles to land a body shot inside as Filipescu controls his hands.
Vershinin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Good body shot from Vershinin .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vershinin .
Vershinin misses with a punch to the body.
Filipescu takes a shot to the head.
Vershinin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Filipescu looking to slow down the pace here.
Filipescu tries to land a knee to the head but Vershinin blocks with his arms.
A hook to the body from Vershinin .
Vershinin swings wildly with an uppercut but Filipescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vershinin gets through Filipescu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipescu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vershinin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vershinin .
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Filipescu blocks a body shot from Vershinin .
Vershinin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Filipescu has Vershinin pressed against the ropes, preventing Vershinin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Filipescu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vershinin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vershinin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vershinin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Filipescu's elbow.
Filipescu throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filipescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vershinin struggles to land a body shot inside as Filipescu controls his hands.
Vershinin digs a right hand into Filipescu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Filipescu's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Vershinin .
Vershinin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vershinin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vershinin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Filipescu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vershinin struggles to land a body shot inside as Filipescu controls his hands.
Filipescu tries a body shot but Vershinin blocks it.
Filipescu misses with the head strike.
Filipescu throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vershinin .
Filipescu goes for a takedown attempt but Vershinin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vershinin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Filipescu is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vershinin is looking to slow Filipescu down with leg kicks.
Filipescu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vershinin avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicolae Filipescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vershinin sends Filipescu crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Vershinin is motioning to the referee to let Filipescu up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Nicolae Filipescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Filipescu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Nicolae Filipescu has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filipescu gets tackled into the ropes by Vershinin . Vershinin maintains the clinch.
Vershinin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Filipescu tries to land knees in the clinch but Vershinin avoids the damage to the body.
Vershinin creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Filipescu's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Filipescu drops to his knees and Vershinin pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Makar Vershinin !
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