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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Felix Messler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and All or Nothing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nothing has chosen Vegan Reich - The Way It Is as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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84 lbs
17 - 45 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Felix Messler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 45 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, All or Nothing!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Messler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nothing's half guard.
Nothing is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nothing is trying to get back to full guard.
Nothing is still in real trouble! Can Messler finish him?
Messler is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Nothing as he works his way to full guard.
Messler pushes down on Nothing's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Messler misses with a head shot. Nothing uses the momentum to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Messler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nothing preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Messler looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Messler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nothing works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Messler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nothing trying to control the position here.
Nothing lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Messler working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nothing has passed into half guard!
Messler works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nothing passes into side control.
Messler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nothing controlling from side mount.
Messler is trying to get back to half guard.
Messler is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nothing off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messler missing with strikes.
Nothing showing good submission defense here.
Nothing is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on Nothing's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nothing tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nothing is working to get back to half guard.
Messler working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Messler jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Nothing is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Nothing and Messler has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Messler goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nothing rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Messler's guard! Nice work there by Nothing!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Messler wants to hit a switch here but Nothing passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Messler there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Messler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Messler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Messler gets a clinch.
Nothing jumps into guard, dragging Messler to the mat.
Messler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Messler postures up and lands a big shot to Nothing's brow.
Messler wants to control from the top but Nothing keeps moving.
Messler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nothing trying to control the position here.
Nothing is trying to keep Messler in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messler trying to control but Nothing is working from the bottom.
Nothing wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Messler closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nothing to the mat! Nothing manages to get full guard.
Nothing working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Messler.
Messler wants to control from the top but Nothing keeps moving.
Messler throws an elbow that misses. Nothing uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Messler's guard. Nice move by Nothing!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Messler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nothing passes into side control.
Messler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Messler is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Messler manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nothing's best efforts.
Messler manages to get to full guard.
Messler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nothing passes into half guard.
Messler wants to control but Nothing is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nothing trying to control the pace.
Messler looking for a kimura from the bottom but Nothing passes into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Messler is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Messler dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Nothing drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Nothing finds it's way through Messler's defenses.
Nothing closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Messler did well to prevent Nothing getting side control.
Messler is looking for a sweep. Nothing is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Messler misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nothing is pressing down on Messler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Messler is holding on for now.
Messler 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.
Messler wants to get back to full guard but Nothing has mounted him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nothing takes Messler's back.
Nothing keeps control of the position as Messler tries to break free.
Messler just trying to survive but Nothing is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I really don't envy Messler right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messler trying to control the hands but Nothing won't let him.
Nothing trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Messler doesn't escape.
Messler tries to escape the position.
Messler looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Messler tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messler working to try and regain half guard.
Nothing manages to capitalize on a mistake by Messler to take his back!
Nothing controlling well, preventing Messler from escaping the position.
Messler breaks Nothing's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Messler looking to sit in guard and control but Nothing gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Messler keeping moving, preventing Nothing from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nothing passes into side control.
Felix Messler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Messler tries to improve position but can't.
All or Nothing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Messler takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
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 Felix Messler.
Well Messler 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 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Messler!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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