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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cezary Kesik (ranked 4605 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Zabatshepornitov (ranked 4887 p4p, 0 weight class). Kesik comes to the cage accompanied by Kękę - Presja. 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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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced |
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cezary Kesik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Zabatshepornitov!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zabatshepornitov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kesik's guard.
Zabatshepornitov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kesik is looking to stand up but Zabatshepornitov isn't so interested in that idea.
Zabatshepornitov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Zabatshepornitov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kesik closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zabatshepornitov did well to prevent Kesik getting side control.
Zabatshepornitov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zabatshepornitov.
Zabatshepornitov wants to stand and escape but Kesik is having none of it.
Kesik trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zabatshepornitov's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zabatshepornitov is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zabatshepornitov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kesik is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zabatshepornitov is controlling him.
Zabatshepornitov is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kesik wants to stand up but Zabatshepornitov is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kesik has closed the distance and engaged Zabatshepornitov in a clinch.
Kesik using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zabatshepornitov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kesik misses with a body punch.
Zabatshepornitov has picked Kesik up - he's going for a ride! Zabatshepornitov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zabatshepornitov moves nicely into side control.
Kesik is breathing heavily.
Zabatshepornitov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kesik's legs.
Kesik trying to remain calm as Zabatshepornitov controls from the top position.
It looks like Zabatshepornitov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Zabatshepornitov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kesik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kesik looking to slow down the pace here.
Zabatshepornitov tries for a takedown but Kesik manages to get underhooks.
Zabatshepornitov blocks the elbow strike.
Zabatshepornitov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kesik struggles to land a body shot inside as Zabatshepornitov controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kesik throws an elbow but it misses.
Kesik tries a body shot but Zabatshepornitov blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zabatshepornitov.
Kesik gets underhooks to prevent Zabatshepornitov's takedown attempt.
Zabatshepornitov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kesik regains guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zabatshepornitov prevents Kesik from getting back to his feet.
Zabatshepornitov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zabatshepornitov is continuing to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kesik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kesik has Zabatshepornitov up against the cage in a clinch.
Zabatshepornitov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cezary Kesik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Zabatshepornitov.
Zabatshepornitov blocking some punches.
Kesik misses with the head strike.
Zabatshepornitov is working for takedown but Kesik is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kesik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zabatshepornitov's elbow.
Zabatshepornitov has picked Kesik up - he's going for a ride! Zabatshepornitov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Zabatshepornitov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
David Zabatshepornitov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zabatshepornitov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Zabatshepornitov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kesik tries for a takedown but Zabatshepornitov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kesik gets tackled into the cage by Zabatshepornitov. Zabatshepornitov maintains the clinch.
Kesik throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but David Zabatshepornitov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kesik moves into the clinch.
Kesik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kesik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kesik is trying to maintain a safe position but Zabatshepornitov gets an underhook and turns Kesik into the cage.
Kesik throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zabatshepornitov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kesik pushes off an throws an elbow but Zabatshepornitov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zabatshepornitov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kesik gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kesik prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kesik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kesik has Zabatshepornitov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kesik gets underhooks to prevent Zabatshepornitov's takedown attempt.
Cezary Kesik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Zabatshepornitov.
Zabatshepornitov blocking some punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kesik obliges.
Kesik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kesik throws a combination that misses
and Zabatshepornitov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zabatshepornitov.
Kesik tries to land knees in the clinch but Zabatshepornitov avoids the damage to the body.
Cezary Kesik has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zabatshepornitov prevents a body shot from Kesik.
Kesik misses with a punch to the body.
Zabatshepornitov wants the takedown. Kesik is fighting it off but Zabatshepornitov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kesik's guard against the cage.
Zabatshepornitov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Zabatshepornitov the control monster continue. Boring.
Zabatshepornitov with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kesik tries to sprawl but Zabatshepornitov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zabatshepornitov is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zabatshepornitov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Zabatshepornitov content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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 Cezary Kesik.
I think Zabatshepornitov 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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