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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between janis Svitins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Velimir Rasic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that janis Svitins has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily janis Svitins seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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24
175 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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170 cm
26
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Tends to cut |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, janis Svitins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Velimir Rasic!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rasic lands in his opponent's guard.
Svitins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rasic defends it easily.
Svitins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rasic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Svitins working for a triangle but Rasic defends it easily.
Svitins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rasic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Svitins has his foot on Rasic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rasic works his way back into a safe position though.
Svitins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Svitins looking for a guillotine here but Rasic defends easily.
Rasic passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Svitins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rasic thows a huge punch but Svitins dodges it nicely.
Svitins actively working from the bottom here.
Svitins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rasic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Svitins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rasic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rasic's back!
Rasic trying to control the hands but Svitins won't let him.
Svitins is persistently looking for the submission but Rasic is defending it well.
Svitins working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Svitins has the hooks in. Rasic is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svitins is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rasic is defending well though. Svitins let's go of the attempt for now.
Svitins looking for the choke but no joy.
Rasic breaks Svitins's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Svitins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rasic's guard.
Svitins is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rasic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rasic has escaped and now he's on top!
Rasic tries to free his leg and advance position but Svitins is retaining full guard.
Svitins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rasic passes into half guard.
Rasic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasic is trying to control the action in half guard but Svitins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Svitins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rasic pulls his head out easily.
Rasic thows a huge punch but Svitins dodges it nicely.
Svitins tries to get to full guard but Rasic has control of the leg.
Rasic wants to pass to mount but Svitins is defending the position.
Svitins actively working from the bottom here.
Svitins looking for submissions off his back.
Svitins is breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from Rasic there.
Ground and pound from Rasic.
Svitins actively working from the bottom here.
Svitins is not content to let Rasic control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Svitins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Svitins is trying to get back to full guard.
Rasic wants to take a breather but Svitins is having none of it.
Svitins looking for submissions off his back.
Rasic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Svitins actively working from the bottom here.
Svitins actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rasic is nestled in close to Svitins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rasic works his foot free and advances to mount.
Svitins defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rasic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
janis Svitins dominated that 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.
Rasic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rasic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rasic closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Svitins did well to prevent Rasic getting side control.
Svitins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Svitins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rasic working the head and body with strikes.
Rasic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Svitins defends it well.
Svitins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Svitins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svitins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Svitins moves into full guard.
Svitins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rasic defends well.
Rasic is pushing down on Svitins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Svitins is fighting to maintain full guard but Rasic has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rasic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rasic works his foot free and advances to mount.
Svitins is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasic lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rasic prevents Svitins from getting the reversal.
The referee warns Svitins that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rasic wants to control the pace but Svitins is squirming around nicely.
Rasic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rasic misses with a head shot.
Svitins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Svitins is trying to reverse the position but instead Rasic has taken his back - oops!
Svitins rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Svitins is staying active underneath Rasic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Svitins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rasic pulls his head out easily.
Svitins is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Svitins keeps working.
Rasic is looking for a kimura here.
Rasic is pressing down on Svitins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Svitins is holding on for now.
Svitins actively working from the bottom here.
Svitins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rasic pulls his head out easily.
Svitins looking for submissions off his back.
Rasic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Svitins sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Svitins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Svitins working for a triangle but Rasic defends it easily.
Svitins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rasic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rasic tries to free his leg and advance position but Svitins is retaining full guard.
Rasic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Svitins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rasic has managed to get both his arms back between Svitins's legs - danger averted.
Rasic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Svitins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rasic has managed to get both his arms back between Svitins's legs - danger averted.
Rasic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Svitins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rasic has managed to get both his arms back between Svitins's legs - danger averted.
Rasic controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Velimir Rasic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rasic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rasic won't allow Svitins to sweep him here.
Svitins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Svitins keeping moving, preventing Rasic from controlling successfully.
Svitins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rasic defends well.
Rasic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Svitins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rasic has managed to get both his arms back between Svitins's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Svitins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rasic works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Svitins is not content to let Rasic control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Svitins is in trouble now - Rasic has advanced to mount!
Rasic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Svitins is looking to escape.
Svitins is looking to improve his position but Rasic isn't that keen on the idea.
Svitins is in a horrible position here. Rasic smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rasic throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Rasic breaks from Svitins's wrist control and lands an elbow.
BOOM! Rasic connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rasic wants to control the pace but Svitins is squirming around nicely.
Rasic lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svitins is wriggling around trying to escape.
Svitins in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rasic has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Svitins's face.
Svitins is looking to improve his position but Rasic isn't that keen on the idea.
Rasic looking to secure an arm triangle but Svitins defends it well.
Svitins can't escape the position.
Svitins gets back to half guard.
Rasic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Svitins looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Rasic there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rasic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Svitins tries to get to full guard but Rasic has control of the leg.
Rasic trying to pass the guard but Svitins defending well.
Svitins actively working from the bottom here.
Svitins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rasic trying to control but Svitins is working from the bottom.
Rasic is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Svitins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rasic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svitins is looking for a triangle but Rasic pushes his legs off easily.
Svitins isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rasic stacks Svitins on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rasic!
Rasic scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rasic tries to move to mount but Svitins blocks the move with his legs.
Svitins taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rasic lands some shots froms side control.
Svitins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Velimir Rasic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rasic 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Velimir Rasic!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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