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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dmitri Dmitrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flip Markov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitri Dmitrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Flip Markov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Markov tries to clinch but Dmitrov moves out of range.
Dmitrov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Markov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Dmitrov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dmitrov jumps guard but Markov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Markov tries a body shot but Dmitrov blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dmitrov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Markov can't fight it off and eventually Dmitrov manages to take the fight to the floor. Markov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dmitrov passes into side control.
Dmitrov has control of an arm but Markov manages to advance to Dmitrov's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dmitrov covering up well under a series of strikes from Markov.
Dmitrov breaks Markov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Markov is looking for a triangle but Dmitrov pushes his legs off easily.
Markov keeping full guard, as Dmitrov tries to pass.
Markov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dmitrov has passed into half guard!
Markov wants to improve his position but Dmitrov is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dmitrov is thwarting Markov's attempts to control the position.
Dmitrov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Markov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dmitrov manages to pass to mount!
Dmitrov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Markov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dmitrov trying to control but Markov is having none of it.
Dmitrov prevents Markov from getting the reversal.
Dmitrov lands a couple of good shots and Markov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Dmitrov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Markov.
Markov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dmitrov loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Markov hold on?
Markov fending off the submission attempt from Dmitrov.
Dmitrov connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Markov to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Dmitrov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Markov dives in for a single leg takedown but Dmitrov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Markov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dmitrov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Markov somewhat.
Markov tries to clinch but Dmitrov is having none of it.
Dmitrov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Markov is trying to defend but Dmitrov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Markov is looking for a sweep. Dmitrov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dmitri Dmitrov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dmitrov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dmitrov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dmitrov trying to control the action but Markov is working from the bottom.
Dmitrov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Dmitrov.
Dmitrov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Markov tries to get to full guard but Dmitrov has control of the leg.
Dmitrov wants to work for an arm triangle but Markov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Markov is looking for a sweep. Dmitrov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Markov tries to kick Dmitrov off but Dmitrov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dmitrov trying to pass the guard but Markov defending well.
Markov wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Markov goes for a double leg but Dmitrov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dmitrov continues to drive forward.
Dmitri Dmitrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flip Markov.
Dmitrov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dmitrov checks the leg kick.
Dmitrov clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dmitrov stalling.
Dmitrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Markov has a takedown stuffed.
Markov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dmitrov tries to avoid it but Markov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dmitrov to the ground. Dmitrov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Markov is breathing heavily.
Dmitrov shoots for a double leg takedown but Markov sprawls well. He's pushed Dmitrov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Markov swinging wildly here.
Dmitrov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dmitrov throws a series of punches but Markov moves out of range.
Dmitrov gets a clinch.
Markov blocks an elbow strike from Dmitrov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markov wants a takedown.
Dmitrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Markov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dmitrov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dmitrov throws a quick counter head kick but Markov was just out of range.
Dmitrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Markov can do to turn this around?
Dmitrov misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Dmitrov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dmitrov rushes Markov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dmitrov pulls Markov into guard.
Markov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dmitrov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Markov has Dmitrov in his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markov can't keep his opponent in guard - Dmitrov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Dmitrov dominated that second round.
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!
Markov misses with a head kick.
Dmitrov has managed to clinch.
Dmitrov breaks the clinch.
Markov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dmitrov pinned against the cage. Dmitrov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dmitrov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Markov's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dmitrov stalling.
Dmitrov working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dmitrov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dmitrov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Markov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dmitrov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Markov trying to hold on to Dmitrov's head to control him but Dmitrov postures up.
Dmitrov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Markov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Markov trying to control the position here.
Markov working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dmitrov is pushing down on Markov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Markov is fighting to maintain full guard but Dmitrov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dmitrov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dmitrov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dmitrov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dmitrov wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dmitrov controlling the action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Markov instigates a clinch.
Markov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Markov blocks a body shot from Dmitrov.
Dmitrov breaks from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dmitrov fails to land with a series of punches.
Markov tries to clinch there but Dmitrov circles away.
Flip Markov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dmitri Dmitrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Markov misses with a wild body shot.
Dmitrov is looking to counter the offense by Markov and move into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitri Dmitrov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dmitrov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitri Dmitrov!
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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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