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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dee Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Malyanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Malyanov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dee Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Malyanov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres gets tackled into the cage by Malyanov. Malyanov maintains the clinch.
Torres being controlled against the cage.
Torres really is a fat lump.
Torres gets control of Malyanov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Torres will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Torres might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Torres tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malyanov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Malyanov stands up from Torres's guard - Malyanov perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malyanov closes the distance and pushes Torres back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malyanov successfully pulls guard.
Malyanov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Torres is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres stopping the sweep attempt from Malyanov.
Torres is fighting to break Malyanov's control of his arms but Malyanov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Torres postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Malyanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres passes Malyanov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Torres controlling the pace.
Torres working over Malyanov with some ground and pound. Malyanov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Torres seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Torres is keen to just control but Malyanov is a slippery customer.
Torres is taking a breather. Malyanov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Malyanov pushes Torres off looking to stand but Torres dives back in and keeps control.
Torres content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Malyanov wants to get back to full guard.
Malyanov is not content to let Torres control the position.
Torres lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Malyanov is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Torres lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres lands with a punch from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Torres in particular looking to stall.
Torres sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malyanov defending well though.
Torres decides to stand up.
Malyanov has closed the distance and engaged Torres in a clinch.
Torres can't break the clinch.
Torres tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Malyanov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Torres jumps guard but Malyanov stands there with Torres around his waist. Torres gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Malyanov trying to land knees to the body.
Torres tries to pull guard but Malyanov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dee Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Torres breaks the clinch.
Malyanov closes the distance and pushes Torres back into the cage.
Malyanov breaks from the clinch.
Malyanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Torres tries to counter with a takedown but Malyanov is quick to defend against it.
Malyanov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Malyanov showed some decent athleticism there.
Torres gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malyanov pushes down on Torres's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torres wants to improve his position but Malyanov is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Malyanov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Malyanov throws a series of punches but Torres moves out of range.
Malyanov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Torres sprawls well initially but Malyanov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Malyanov trying to control from half guard but Torres is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Torres manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Malyanov won't allow Torres to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malyanov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Torres has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Malyanov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Torres.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres tries to buck Malyanov off but Malyanov is having none of it.
Torres is working hard here to advance position.
Malyanov wants to control but Torres is keeping him busy.
Torres tries to buck Malyanov off but Malyanov is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Malyanov cracks Torres with a big right hand but Torres just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Torres takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Torres is looking to regain half guard here but Malyanov keeps moving and retains side control.
Torres is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Malyanov off and has taken his back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Torres struggling to land strikes to the head as Malyanov covers up.
Malyanov trying to control the hands but Torres breaks the grip.
Torres is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Will Torres go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Malyanov is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malyanov misses with a kick to the body
and Torres counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Malyanov pushes Torres off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dee Torres is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malyanov shoots in and bounces Torres off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Torres being controlled here, momentarily.
Torres manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Malyanov manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torres postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Torres postures up in Malyanov's guard and throws a big left but Malyanov blocks it.
Torres controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Malyanov looking to control but Torres passes into half guard.
Malyanov tries to roll over but Torres keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Torres seems content to control.
Malyanov trying to hold on to Torres's head to control him but Torres postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexander Malyanov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Malyanov clinches.
Torres pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malyanov clinches up with Torres and pushes him back against the cage.
Torres jumps guard but Malyanov stands there with Torres around his waist. Torres gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Torres pulls Malyanov into guard.
Malyanov trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Malyanov's guard.
Malyanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Malyanov, not yet.
Malyanov pulls Torres in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres preventing the sweep.
Malyanov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Malyanov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Torres dives on top into guard.
Malyanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Torres's guard.
Malyanov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Torres looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Torres looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Torres!
Malyanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Torres in side control lands a decent elbow.
Torres scoring with punches from side control.
Malyanov is not content to let Torres control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres controlling from side mount.
Torres lands some shots froms side control.
Torres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malyanov keeps working.
Malyanov struggling a bit here.
Malyanov taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres working the ground and pound from side control.
Malyanov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Torres working the body and head with strikes.
Malyanov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Torres content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Torres is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Malyanov is looking to escape.
Torres trying to control from half guard but Malyanov is working away.
Malyanov trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Torres wants to get back to his feet.
Torres trying to control the action but Malyanov is working from the bottom.
Torres lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Torres content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Torres slips a nice elbow through Malyanov's hands, connecting with Malyanov's forehead.
Dee Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander Malyanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torres missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dee Torres showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Malyanov 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Malyanov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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