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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Soto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yusup Komarev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Komarev has chosen Eto kavkaz as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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278 lbs
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278 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Determined |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Soto!
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, Yusup Komarev!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Komarev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Soto being controlled here, momentarily.
Komarev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Komarev wants to stand but Soto is controlling his posture from full guard.
Komarev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Komarev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Komarev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Komarev looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komarev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Komarev closes the distance and clinches.
Soto really is a fat lump.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto has Komarev pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Soto pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Komarev tumbling to the mat - Soto dives into Komarev's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komarev is adopting a defensive guard.
Let's hope that Komarev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Soto trying to control but Komarev is working from the bottom.
Soto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Komarev has Soto pulled in close to control his posture.
Soto landing some decent shots from guard.
Komarev is controlling Soto's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Komarev can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soto won't allow Komarev to get back to his feet.
Soto preventing the sweep.
Komarev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Soto's guard.
Komarev stays in close to Soto's body and controls the position.
That's four 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Komarev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Soto to the ground. Komarev is now in Soto's guard.
Komarev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Komarev stopping the sweep attempt from Soto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yusup Komarev dominated that 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.
Komarev misses with a double jab.
Soto tries to counter with a takedown but Komarev is quick to defend against it.
Soto gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Komarev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Komarev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Komarev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Komarev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soto's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komarev controlling the action here.
Komarev is continuing to stall.
Komarev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soto wants to get back to his feet.
Komarev drops an elbow to the side of Soto's head.
Komarev controlling the pace.
The adventures of Komarev the control monster continue. Boring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
More stalling from Komarev.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Soto misses with a hook.
Komarev has Soto up against the cage in a clinch.
Komarev gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Soto working a defensive guard here.
Komarev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komarev passes Soto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Komarev works his way into side control.
Komarev taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Soto struggling a bit here.
Komarev happy to just control the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yusup Komarev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Komarev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Soto sprawls well initially but Komarev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Komarev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Soto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Soto controlling the position well.
Komarev content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Komarev wants to stand but Soto has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Komarev seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komarev blocks the strikes from Soto.
Komarev slows the pace down in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Komarev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Komarev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Soto uses from the top position.
Soto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Soto cracks Komarev with a solid left hand.
Soto preventing the sweep.
Soto is looking to work some ground and pound but Komarev has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soto drops back looking for a leg! Komarev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Komarev manages to kick Soto off! Soto jumps back into Komarev's guard.
Komarev has Soto pulled in close to control his posture.
Soto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Komarev has his hands on Soto's head, controlling the position.
Soto throwing strikes but missing.
Komarev pulls Soto in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soto stopping the sweep attempt from Komarev.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Komarev drives through and clinches with Soto against the cage.
Soto turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Soto manages to end up in side control.
Komarev tries to buck Soto off but Soto is having none of it.
Soto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Komarev, who protects the arm well.
Komarev wants to control but Soto postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Komarev is trying to get back to half guard.
Soto stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Komarev moves into the clinch.
Jack Soto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yusup Komarev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Soto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Komarev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yusup Komarev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Komarev 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusup Komarev!
Yusup Komarev was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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