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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dimitri Vasklabrski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Amagov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimitri Vasklabrski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruslan Amagov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amagov is looking to clinch.
Vasklabrski scores with a one two! Amagov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Ruslan Amagov has been cut.
No luck for Vasklabrski with that takedown attempt.
Amagov checks a low kick from Vasklabrski.
Amagov shoots in looking for a takedown but Vasklabrski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Amagov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vasklabrski feints and as Amagov raises his hands in defense, Vasklabrski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Amagov striking off his back but it's not causing Vasklabrski any problems.
Vasklabrski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Amagov wants to stand and escape but Vasklabrski is having none of it.
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!
Vasklabrski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vasklabrski pushing down on Amagov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vasklabrski in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dimitri Vasklabrski wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Amagov gets caught napping as Vasklabrski dives in and scores a takedown. Amagov manages to retain guard.
Amagov looks winded!
Vasklabrski controlling from the top position.
Amagov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vasklabrski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimitri Vasklabrski has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Amagov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vasklabrski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Amagov as he avoids it easily.
Vasklabrski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vasklabrski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee asks Vasklabrski politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vasklabrski prefers to stall for the moment though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasklabrski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Dimitri Vasklabrski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Vasklabrski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasklabrski misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Amagov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Vasklabrski is controlling him well.
Vasklabrski working the head and body with strikes.
Check out the look on Vasklabrski's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Amagov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Amagov is looking to reverse the position.
Vasklabrski is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Amagov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Vasklabrski is trying to get an arm triangle but Amagov is defending well.
Amagov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Vasklabrski has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasklabrski takes a little break here. Amagov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Vasklabrski decides to stand back up. Vasklabrski steps back and let's Amagov get back to his feet.
Vasklabrski closes the distance and pushes Amagov back into the cage.
Vasklabrski has clasped his hands together around Amagov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amagov seems a little lost for a moment, as Vasklabrski dominates the positioning.
Amagov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vasklabrski's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Amagov tries to improve position but can't.
Amagov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Vasklabrski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Amagov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Amagov is defended easily by Vasklabrski.
Vasklabrski closes the distance and clinches.
Vasklabrski keeps control of Amagov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vasklabrski gets control of Amagov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vasklabrski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vasklabrski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Amagov!
Vasklabrski controlling from mount.
Amagov is breathing heavily.
Vasklabrski landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasklabrski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vasklabrski landing punches.
Vasklabrski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amagov can do to turn this around?
Vasklabrski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vasklabrski working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Vasklabrski controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amagov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Amagov wants to stand but Vasklabrski is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vasklabrski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vasklabrski controlling the action here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amagov punching from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amagov is trying to get back to full guard.
Amagov is in trouble now - Vasklabrski has advanced to mount!
Vasklabrski raining down shots from the mount!
Vasklabrski with good strikes from the mount here!
Vasklabrski breaks from Amagov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Vasklabrski with good strikes from the mount here!
Amagov tries to reverse the position but Vasklabrski maintains control.
Vasklabrski unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasklabrski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vasklabrski wants to finish this one by submission but Amagov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Vasklabrski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amagov taking shots to the head.
Amagov is working to get back to half guard.
Vasklabrski goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Amagov is on top in guard.
Vasklabrski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vasklabrski has Amagov pulled in close to control his posture.
Vasklabrski looking for a sweep. Not yet Vasklabrski, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Vasklabrski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Amagov's cut.
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!
Amagov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vasklabrski's waist but Vasklabrski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Amagov off to one side.
Vasklabrski stuffs the takedown.
Vasklabrski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Amagov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Amagov's face as Vasklabrski controls the position.
Vasklabrski landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Vasklabrski just content to control the position.
Amagov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vasklabrski moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Amagov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vasklabrski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Amagov for as long as he can get away with.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dimitri Vasklabrski wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Vasklabrski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Amagov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vasklabrski connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Amagov some visible discomfort.
Vasklabrski content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Check out the look on Vasklabrski's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dimitri Vasklabrski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vasklabrski staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We're going to have a standup here because Dimitri Vasklabrski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Vasklabrski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Amagov's half guard.
Vasklabrski stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasklabrski works his way into full mount!
The referee warns Amagov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Vasklabrski content just to control the position here.
Amagov tries to hold on but Vasklabrski postures up.
Vasklabrski controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasklabrski looking to finish Amagov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Amagov!
Vasklabrski controlling the position easily from mount.
Vasklabrski landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dimitri Vasklabrski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vasklabrski pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Vasklabrski controlling the position easily from mount.
Ruslan Amagov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amagov tries to reverse the position but Vasklabrski maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitri Vasklabrski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vasklabrski 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Vasklabrski!
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energy
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FIGHT
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