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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jovic Nonbeomogov (ranked 4265 p4p, 429 weight class) and Michael Taguet (ranked 6834 p4p, 582 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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175 lbs
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182 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jovic Nonbeomogov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Taguet!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nonbeomogov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taguet avoids it really well and circles away.
Nonbeomogov tries for a takedown but Taguet circles away easily
enabling Taguet to counter with a crisp jab.
Nonbeomogov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taguet avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jovic Nonbeomogov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Taguet.
Nonbeomogov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Taguet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nonbeomogov darts in looking for a takedown but Taguet gets double underhooks and turns Nonbeomogov into the cage.
Taguet moves into the clinch.
Taguet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Taguet working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Taguet fails to land.
Taguet lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Taguet lands with a left to the head.
Taguet misses with a punch on the inside.
Taguet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Taguet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taguet is stalling here.
Taguet scores with a shot to the side of Nonbeomogov's head.
Taguet misses with some punches.
Taguet scores with a shoulder strike.
Taguet scores with a nice hook to the head.
Taguet tries to throw a body punch but Nonbeomogov avoids it by throwing Taguet back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nonbeomogov is trying to drag Taguet to the mat but Taguet just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Taguet pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nonbeomogov being controlled against the cage.
Taguet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taguet tries to land knees in the clinch but Nonbeomogov avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nonbeomogov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Taguet pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nonbeomogov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Taguet avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nonbeomogov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taguet.
Nonbeomogov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Taguet gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Taguet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Taguet taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nonbeomogov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Taguet misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taguet.
Taguet lands with a left to the head.
Taguet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Taguet lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taguet gets through Nonbeomogov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taguet.
Taguet missing with knees to the body.
Nonbeomogov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Taguet pulls his leg out and moves away.
Taguet stuffs the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nonbeomogov shoots in looking for a takedown but Taguet manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nonbeomogov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Taguet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nonbeomogov fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Taguet.
Nonbeomogov is rocked!
Taguet bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nonbeomogov's head.
Oh Nonbeomogov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taguet moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Taguet dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice straight punches there by Taguet. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taguet.
Nonbeomogov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Taguet controlling the position well.
Nonbeomogov seems to have got his legs back now.
Taguet manages to get to full guard.
Nonbeomogov wants to pass the guard but Taguet is keeping the position.
Taguet keeping moving, preventing Nonbeomogov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nonbeomogov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Taguet has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nonbeomogov preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nonbeomogov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taguet throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Taguet has momentary wrist control but Nonbeomogov slips an elbow through the middle.
Nonbeomogov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nonbeomogov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Taguet's head.
Taguet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nonbeomogov is one step ahead there.
Taguet is pulling down on Nonbeomogov's head. It's preventing any offense from Nonbeomogov, at least for the moment.
Nonbeomogov throws a big elbow that misses.
Nonbeomogov is working Taguet over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nonbeomogov won't allow Taguet to sweep him here.
Nonbeomogov wants to pass the guard but Taguet is keeping the position.
Nonbeomogov slips nicely into half guard.
Taguet gets full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nonbeomogov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Taguet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taguet has control of Nonbeomogov's left arm, preventing Nonbeomogov from doing any damage.
Nonbeomogov is looking to advance position but Taguet has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Nonbeomogov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nonbeomogov tries to get out of the position.
Nonbeomogov is desperately trying to improve his position but Taguet has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taguet looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nonbeomogov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Taguet controlling the pace for now.
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.
Nonbeomogov is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taguet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jovic Nonbeomogov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nonbeomogov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nonbeomogov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nonbeomogov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Taguet works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nonbeomogov preventing the sweep.
Nonbeomogov scoring with some ground and pound.
Nonbeomogov throws a strike but Taguet rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nonbeomogov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taguet slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Taguet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taguet postures up in Nonbeomogov's guard and throws a big left but Nonbeomogov blocks it.
Taguet sitting in guard here, content to control.
Taguet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taguet slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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.
Taguet wants to pass the guard but Nonbeomogov is keeping the position.
Taguet controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nonbeomogov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nonbeomogov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taguet sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nonbeomogov somewhat.
Taguet throws out a counter right but Nonbeomogov avoids it with no problem.
Nonbeomogov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Taguet on his heels. He'll look to pass Taguet's guard now, I'm sure.
Taguet controlling the position.
Taguet wants to sweep but no luck.
Nonbeomogov is working Taguet over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nonbeomogov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nonbeomogov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nonbeomogov stopping the sweep attempt from Taguet.
Nonbeomogov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taguet looking for a sweep. Not yet Taguet, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nonbeomogov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Taguet wants to sweep here but Nonbeomogov controlling him for the moment.
Nonbeomogov throws a big right hand that misses.
Taguet pulls Nonbeomogov in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nonbeomogov looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nonbeomogov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jovic Nonbeomogov.
I think Nonbeomogov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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