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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Val Ayala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Nesterov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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25
135 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Val Ayala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Nesterov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nesterov gets a double leg takedown into Ayala's guard.
Ayala wants to stand up but Nesterov is controlling him.
Ayala trying to strike off his back.
Ayala throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ayala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nesterov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nesterov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nesterov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ayala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nesterov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nesterov trying to control but Ayala is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nesterov preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nesterov tries to clinch up.
Nesterov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nesterov looks winded!
Ayala tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ayala pushes Nesterov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nesterov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ayala is looking to regain half guard here but Nesterov keeps moving and retains side control.
Ayala is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nesterov takes a little break here. Ayala wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ground and pound from Nesterov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ayala tries to bench press Nesterov off him but Nesterov keeps the position.
Ayala is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ayala is not content to let Nesterov control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ayala tries to bench press Nesterov off him but Nesterov keeps the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nesterov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ayala is looking for a sweep.
Nesterov is looking to take a break and control but Ayala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nesterov feints and as Ayala raises his hands in defense, Nesterov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ayala has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nesterov has passed into side control.
Nesterov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ayala manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nesterov is looking to stall here but Ayala recovers full guard.
Nesterov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ayala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ayala really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nesterov is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nesterov looking to sit in guard and control but Ayala gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Nesterov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nesterov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ayala sprawls well initially but Nesterov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ayala tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Nesterov manages to move to mount!
Ayala is desperately trying to improve his position but Nesterov has a good base and remains in mount.
Nesterov blocks Ayala's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Nesterov controlling from mount.
Nesterov looking to control but Ayala is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nesterov blocks Ayala's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Nesterov is breathing heavily.
Ayala bucks up and throws Nesterov to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nesterov tries to clinch but Ayala moves out of range.
Nesterov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nesterov controlling from side mount.
Nesterov wants to control but Ayala is keeping him busy.
Ayala is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nesterov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ayala tries to bench press Nesterov off him but Nesterov keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Nesterov crashes against the mat.
Nesterov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nesterov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nesterov tries to close the distance and clinch but Ayala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ayala throws a head kick that misses.
Nesterov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ayala did well to prevent Nesterov getting side control.
Ayala tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ayala wants to improve his position but Nesterov is controlling well.
Ayala looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nesterov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nesterov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ayala knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ayala wants to get back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nesterov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nesterov controlling the pace for now.
Ayala gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ayala is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ivan Nesterov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Nesterov forces Ayala back against the cage and clinches.
Nesterov pulls Ayala into guard.
Ayala pushes down on Nesterov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ayala working Nesterov over with strikes.
Ivan Nesterov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nesterov tries to get to full guard but Ayala has control of the leg.
Ayala will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nesterov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ayala scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ayala is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nesterov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ayala.
Nesterov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nesterov pushes Ayala off looking to stand but Ayala dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ayala is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ayala seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ayala is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nesterov defends it well.
Ayala not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ayala thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nesterov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ayala scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ayala not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ayala is nestled in close to Nesterov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nesterov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ayala postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ayala throwing strikes from guard but Nesterov blocks nicely.
Ayala throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nesterov is looking for a triangle but Ayala pushes his legs off easily.
Ayala postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ayala cracks Nesterov with a solid left hand.
Ayala with a nice head shot there.
Ayala landing with the ground and pound.
Ayala scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nesterov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nesterov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nesterov tries to clinch up.
Ayala is looking for a counter combo.
Val Ayala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ayala tries to close the distance and clinch but Nesterov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ivan Nesterov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ayala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nesterov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nesterov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ayala napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ayala is trying to improve his position.
Nesterov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ayala knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ayala tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Val Ayala showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nesterov 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Nesterov!
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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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