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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Sveshnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Venomous Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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175 cm
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155 lbs
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180 cm
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161 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sergey Sveshnikov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Venomous Maximus! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fighters circling - Maximus throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Sveshnikov throwing a counter right hand but Maximus manages to avoid it. Sveshnikov tries to clinch up but Maximus circles away and keeps his distance. Sveshnikov gets the takedown into side control. Sveshnikov is trying to get an arm triangle but Maximus is defending well. Sveshnikov tries for a kimura but Maximus is defending well. Sveshnikov tries to advance to mount but can't. Sveshnikov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maximus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maximus sneaks back into half guard. Maximus works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sveshnikov trying to move into half guard but instead Maximus has managed to sweep! Maximus works a leg free and moves into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Maximus connects with a nice short shot to Sveshnikov's temple. Maximus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Maximus slips a nice elbow through Sveshnikov's hands, connecting with Sveshnikov's forehead. Maximus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Sveshnikov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Sveshnikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maximus manages to get himself to full guard.
Sveshnikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Sveshnikov forces his way into half guard. Sveshnikov is trying to work for a kimura but Maximus is defending well.
Sveshnikov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Maximus regains full guard. Nicely done. Sveshnikov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Maximus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Maximus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Maximus!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Maximus working the body and head with strikes. Maximus looks up at the clock and then as Sveshnikov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Maximus smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Maximus working the head and body with strikes. Maximus working the ground and pound. Sveshnikov tries to buck Maximus off but Maximus is having none of it. Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Sveshnikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Sveshnikov is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Maximus working the ground and pound from side control. Maximus slows the pace down. Maximus cracks Sveshnikov with a big elbow. Maximus scoring with punches and elbows. Sveshnikov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Sveshnikov regains half guard. Sveshnikov wants to get back to full guard. Maximus scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Maximus drops an elbow to the side of Sveshnikov's head. Maximus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Maximus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sveshnikov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Maximus wants to free his trapped foot but Sveshnikov is holding on for dear life with his legs. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maximus lands a nice short elbow. Maximus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Maximus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fighters are battling for position here. Sveshnikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Maximus forces his way into half guard. Maximus lands with a punch from half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maximus lands a nice short elbow. Sveshnikov regains full guard. Nicely done. Sveshnikov trying to strike off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Maximus landing with the ground and pound. Sveshnikov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Maximus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Maximus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Maximus showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Maximus lands a couple of decent looking shots. Sveshnikov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Venomous Maximus dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sveshnikov rushes Maximus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Sveshnikov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Maximus is trying to keep an underhook but Sveshnikov manages to get the takedown into half guard. Sveshnikov is pressing down on Maximus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maximus is holding on for now. Maximus wants to improve his position but Sveshnikov is controlling well.
Sveshnikov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maximus is just riding it out for now. Sveshnikov eventually gives up the hold. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maximus is concentrating on defense, preventing Sveshnikov from advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sveshnikov seems to be working for a kimura but Maximus defends the submission attempt. Maximus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maximus can do anything to dispel that myth. Maximus controlling the position. Maximus keeping full guard, as Sveshnikov tries to pass. Sveshnikov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Maximus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sveshnikov has Maximus in his guard. Sveshnikov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Maximus distracts Sveshnikov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Maximus lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sveshnikov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Venomous Maximus has got the better of the ground game so far. Maximus is in close to Sveshnikov's body, working some short punches and elbows. Maximus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sveshnikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maximus has managed to get both his arms back between Sveshnikov's legs - danger averted. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Maximus won't allow Sveshnikov to sweep him here. Maximus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Maximus is stalling in the full guard. Maximus has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Maximus distracts Sveshnikov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Maximus lands a couple of elbows. Maximus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Maximus preventing the sweep. Maximus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Sveshnikov wants to sweep here but Maximus controlling him for the moment. Maximus lands a couple of decent looking shots. Sveshnikov keeping full guard, as Maximus tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sveshnikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Sveshnikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Maximus tries to buck Sveshnikov off but Sveshnikov is having none of it. Sveshnikov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Maximus controls the position for a moment. Sveshnikov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sveshnikov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Maximus tries to bench press Sveshnikov off him but Sveshnikov keeps the position. Sveshnikov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sveshnikov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Sveshnikov tries to advance to mount but Maximus denies him. Maximus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sveshnikov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Sveshnikov seems to be looking for submissions.
Maximus is positioning himself well to prevent Sveshnikov advancing to mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Sveshnikov dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Maximus changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sveshnikov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Sveshnikov is trying to get back to half guard. Maximus working the ground and pound. Maximus trying to control the action but Sveshnikov is working from the bottom. Sveshnikov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Maximus working the ground and pound. Maximus lands a nice forearm strike. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sveshnikov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Sveshnikov is looking for a sweep. Maximus wants to control but Sveshnikov is keeping him busy. Sveshnikov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Sveshnikov missing with punches from the bottom.
Maximus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sveshnikov actively working from the bottom here. Both fighters are breathing heavily. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maximus lands a nice short elbow. Sveshnikov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Nice strikes from Maximus there. Maximus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Maximus scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Maximus lands with a punch from half guard. Maximus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sveshnikov is rocked! Sveshnikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Maximus looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Oh Sveshnikov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Sveshnikov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Sveshnikov seems to have got his legs back now. Maximus controlling the pace. Sveshnikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Maximus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Maximus works his way into side control. Sveshnikov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maximus off and has taken his back! Maximus wants to escape the position.
Sveshnikov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Maximus has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Maximus looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. This has been an exciting period of action! Sveshnikov looking for the choke from the back. Maximus preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sveshnikov. Maximus trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Maximus breaks Sveshnikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sveshnikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maximus controls the pace. Maximus is working Sveshnikov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Maximus connects with a couple of short punches. Maximus slips nicely into half guard. Maximus stalling. Sveshnikov tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control. Maximus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sveshnikov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Sveshnikov wants to improve his position but Maximus is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Maximus scoring with strikes to the body and head. Sveshnikov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Maximus wants to free his trapped foot but Sveshnikov is holding on for dear life with his legs. Maximus working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Sveshnikov wants to get back to full guard. Sveshnikov regains full guard. Nicely done. Sveshnikov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Sveshnikov 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. Maximus with a nice head shot there. Maximus lands a couple of decent looking shots. Maximus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Maximus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Sveshnikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Sergey Sveshnikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Venomous Maximus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Maximus works over Sveshnikov with some ground and pound from guard. Maximus works over Sveshnikov with some ground and pound from guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Venomous Maximus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Maximus 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 William Peck scores the fight for Venomous Maximus! Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Venomous Maximus! Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Venomous Maximus!
Venomous Maximus wins by unanimous decision!
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hype
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RATING
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