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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Costel Rusu (ranked 5738 p4p, 0 weight class) and Islam Makhacevov (ranked 4784 p4p, 430 weight class). Rusu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "Deșteaptă-te, române!" by Anton Pann. Costel Rusu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Islam Makhacevov's chin.
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190 lbs
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186 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Basic striking
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Costel Rusu!
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, Islam Makhacevov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makhacevov fails with a takedown attempt.
Rusu shoots in and drives through. Makhacevov sprawls well.
Makhacevov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rusu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Makhacevov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rusu is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhacevov is controlling Rusu's posture.
Rusu stands up from Makhacevov's guard - Rusu perhaps looking for a knockout.
Makhacevov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rusu has his feet on Makhacevov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Makhacevov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rusu sprawls well initially but Makhacevov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Makhacevov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Makhacevov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rusu is not content to let Makhacevov control the position.
Makhacevov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rusu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Makhacevov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rusu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rusu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rusu is trying to control the position but Makhacevov postures up.
Rusu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Makhacevov landing with the ground and pound.
Makhacevov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makhacevov trying to control but Rusu is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhacevov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rusu's head.
Makhacevov scoring with some ground and pound.
Makhacevov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Makhacevov working some strikes from top position.
Rusu wants to sweep here but Makhacevov controlling him for the moment.
Rusu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Makhacevov is aware though and is defending well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Makhacevov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rusu is trying to defend but Makhacevov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rusu is looking for a sweep. Makhacevov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rusu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rusu is refusing to be controlled, as Makhacevov sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makhacevov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Makhacevov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rusu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Makhacevov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Makhacevov prevents Rusu from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Islam Makhacevov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Makhacevov shoots in and bounces Rusu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Rusu keeps moving.
Islam Makhacevov has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhacevov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rusu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rusu looking for a sweep. Not yet Rusu, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhacevov throws an elbow that misses. Rusu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Makhacevov's guard. Nice move by Rusu!
Makhacevov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rusu postures up.
Rusu decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Makhacevov, up you get!
Makhacevov goes for a double leg but Rusu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rusu continues to drive forward.
Makhacevov misses with a takedown attempt
and Rusu counters with a stiff right hand.
Rusu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Makhacevov.
Costel Rusu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Makhacevov.
Makhacevov is breathing heavily.
Makhacevov shoots in but no luck this time.
Makhacevov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rusu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhacevov takes one on the button.
Rusu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Makhacevov pinned against the cage. Makhacevov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rusu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Makhacevov as he avoids it easily.
Rusu leaves Makhacevov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Makhacevov shoots in looking for a takedown but Rusu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Makhacevov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rusu closes the distance and pushes Makhacevov back into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rusu is working for takedown but Makhacevov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Makhacevov is working for takedown but Rusu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rusu has Makhacevov pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhacevov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rusu has Makhacevov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Makhacevov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Makhacevov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rusu successfully pulls guard.
Rusu has his foot on Makhacevov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Makhacevov works his way back into a safe position though.
Makhacevov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rusu pulls Makhacevov in close to his closed guard and prevents Makhacevov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Makhacevov trying to control but Rusu is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhacevov throws an elbow that misses. Rusu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Makhacevov's guard. Nice move by Rusu!
Rusu decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Makhacevov, up you get!
Makhacevov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rusu wriggles free and stands up.
Islam Makhacevov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rusu fails with a takedown attempt.
Rusu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Makhacevov is fending him off so far but Rusu persists. Nope, Makhacevov circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body punch from Rusu.
Rusu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Makhacevov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Costel Rusu dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Makhacevov shoots in and bounces Rusu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makhacevov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusu managing to control the position.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusu wants to sweep here but Makhacevov controlling him for the moment.
Rusu seems keen to control Makhacevov's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Rusu keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rusu.
Makhacevov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rusu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Makhacevov trying to control the position but Rusu is working away.
Makhacevov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rusu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Makhacevov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rusu keeps working.
Rusu preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Makhacevov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rusu keeps working.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusu tries to get to full guard but Makhacevov has control of the leg.
Makhacevov trying to control the action but Rusu is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rusu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Makhacevov, pushing him back against the cage.
Rusu slowing the pace effectively.
Rusu pulls Makhacevov into guard.
Makhacevov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rusu's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Rusu keeps moving.
Rusu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Makhacevov trying to control but Rusu is working from the bottom.
Makhacevov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rusu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rusu is looking to stand up but Makhacevov isn't so interested in that idea.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makhacevov is working Rusu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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 Costel Rusu.
Well Rusu 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Costel Rusu!
Costel Rusu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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