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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bittor Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Simenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier's entrance music is Jane's Addiction- Mountain Song. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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184 lbs
41 - 43 - 0 |
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44
169 lbs
27 - 21 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 43 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bittor Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 21 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sergei Simenkov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xavier shoots in and drives through. Simenkov sprawls well.
Simenkov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Simenkov has hold of one of Xavier's legs. Xavier is fighting the takedown attempt but Simenkov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Xavier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Xavier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simenkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simenkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Xavier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Xavier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simenkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xavier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simenkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Xavier is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simenkov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Simenkov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Xavier trying to control the position from guard on top but Simenkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simenkov pushes Xavier off and scrambles back to his feet.
Xavier gets caught napping as Simenkov dives in and scores a takedown. Xavier manages to retain guard.
Xavier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Xavier working a defensive guard here.
Xavier wants to sweep but no luck.
Simenkov scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Simenkov chips away with some ground and pound.
Simenkov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Simenkov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Simenkov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Simenkov looks up at the clock and then as Xavier takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Simenkov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Simenkov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Xavier taking a bit of punishment here - Simenkov scoring with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xavier gets back to half guard.
Simenkov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Simenkov with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier is desperately trying to improve his position but Simenkov has a good base and remains in mount.
Simenkov lands a couple of good shots and Xavier has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Simenkov scores with strikes from the back.
Xavier is really stuck here.
Simenkov scores with strikes from the back.
Simenkov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Xavier is taking damage to the body and head.
Simenkov looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Xavier is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Simenkov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Simenkov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Xavier. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simenkov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xavier tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Xavier tries to reverse the position but Simenkov maintains control.
Simenkov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
BOOM! Simenkov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Xavier is looking to get to half guard.
Simenkov is landing with some decent strikes but Xavier is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Simenkov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Xavier looks a forlorn figure.
Xavier tries to reverse the position but Simenkov maintains control.
Simenkov landing strikes from the mount and Xavier is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Simenkov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Simenkov clinches with his opponent.
Simenkov has picked Xavier up - he's going for a ride! Simenkov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nice strikes from Simenkov there.
Simenkov slips a nice elbow through Xavier's hands, connecting with Xavier's forehead.
Xavier is rocked!
Simenkov is pressing down on Xavier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Xavier is holding on for now.
Simenkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Xavier manages to get to full guard.
Simenkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xavier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xavier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simenkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simenkov is working Xavier over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simenkov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Simenkov cracks Xavier with a solid left hand.
Simenkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Xavier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simenkov has managed to get both his arms back between Xavier's legs - danger averted.
Simenkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sergei Simenkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simenkov stays in close to Xavier's body and controls the position.
Xavier is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Simenkov looking to pass the guard.
Simenkov chips away with some ground and pound.
Simenkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xavier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simenkov scoring with some ground and pound.
Simenkov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Simenkov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Simenkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Simenkov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Xavier with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Simenkov lands with a punch from half guard.
Simenkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Xavier has managed to free his arm - good work.
Simenkov lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simenkov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simenkov's back!
Xavier is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Simenkov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Simenkov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Simenkov wants to escape the position.
Simenkov trying to control the position but Xavier manages to sink in the hooks.
Xavier keeps control of the position as Simenkov tries to break free.
Xavier is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Simenkov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Xavier controlling well, preventing Simenkov from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Simenkov with him. Simenkov is trying to defend but Xavier has an arm under the chin now! Simenkov grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bittor Xavier!
A victorious Bittor Xavier thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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