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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anton Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anatoly Wasserman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Anton Fedorov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Solid boxing
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Fedorov !
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, Anatoly Wasserman!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedorov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fedorov lands with a shot to the body.
Fedorov throws a series of punches but Wasserman moves out of range.
Fedorov throws a hook but Wasserman blocks it.
The fighters circling - Fedorov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fedorov tries to clinch up
and Wasserman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fedorov is trying to break free.
Wasserman is trying to drag Fedorov to the mat but Fedorov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fedorov tries to break the clinch but Wasserman is controlling the position.
Wasserman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fedorov uses from the top position.
Fedorov tries to stand but Wasserman is controlling from the bottom.
Fedorov prevents Wasserman from getting back to his feet.
Fedorov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wasserman's guard.
Wasserman is pulling down on Fedorov 's head to control his posture.
Wasserman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fedorov is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov wants to get up but he can't break Wasserman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wasserman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fedorov is fighting to break Wasserman's control of his arms but Wasserman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fedorov wants to stand and escape but instead Wasserman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Fedorov wants to get back to his feet but Wasserman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wasserman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wasserman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fedorov 's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasserman is looking for a kimura but Fedorov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wasserman to get the leverage.
Fedorov pushes Wasserman off looking to stand but Wasserman dives back in and keeps control.
Wasserman works his way into side control.
Fedorov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Wasserman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fedorov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Wasserman is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Wasserman shoots for a takedown but Fedorov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wasserman rushes Fedorov and presses him up against the cage.
Wasserman has Fedorov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fedorov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anton Fedorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anatoly Wasserman.
Wasserman looks gassed!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wasserman as Fedorov tries to tie him up.
Wasserman landing knees to the head.
Fedorov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wasserman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fedorov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wasserman is keeping busy.
Wasserman lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasserman jumps guard and drags Fedorov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fedorov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wasserman's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasserman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fedorov wanted to stand there but Wasserman had control of the position.
Fedorov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fedorov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wasserman slips a jab and a cross from Fedorov .
No luck for Wasserman with that takedown attempt.
Wasserman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fedorov circles away.
Fedorov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wasserman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wasserman is trying to control. Fedorov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wasserman wants to work for an arm triangle but Fedorov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fedorov kicks Wasserman off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov throws a big shot that misses.
Fedorov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wasserman moves out of range of the strikes.
Wasserman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wasserman misses with a head kick.
Fedorov looks to score with a jab to the body but Wasserman is just out of range.
Anton Fedorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fedorov misses with a hook.
Wasserman fakes the leg kick and cracks Fedorov in the body.
Wasserman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fedorov as he avoids it easily.
Wasserman shoots for a double leg takedown but Fedorov sprawls well. He's pushed Wasserman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fedorov darts in trying to clinch
and Wasserman counters with a shoot takedown. Fedorov fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anatoly Wasserman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab from Fedorov does it's job there.
Fedorov tries to bum rush Wasserman with a series of wild strikes but Wasserman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fedorov throws a jab but it's blocked by Wasserman.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fedorov .
Fedorov moves into range and clinches up with Wasserman.
Fedorov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fedorov is trying to break the clinch but Wasserman has him pressed against the cage.
Wasserman gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Wasserman seems content to control.
Wasserman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wasserman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fedorov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fedorov tries to get out of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fedorov 's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Wasserman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wasserman has control of Fedorov 's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fedorov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasserman trying to control but Fedorov is having none of it.
Anatoly Wasserman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fedorov is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Wasserman locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Fedorov is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anatoly Wasserman!
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RATING
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